Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (). The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range
You can use the engine's braking effect.
To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving:
- on steep mountain roads
- in mountainous terrain
- in arduous conditions
To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches
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Under the Hood
The ML350 carries a 232-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine, while the ML500 comes with
a 288-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Both models use a five-speed-automatic transmission
with a manual shift gate. The permanently ...
Load index
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index 1 may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed index 6 ...
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 d ...