Mercedes Mclass 2011 Owner's Manual

2011 M-Class
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Introducing the 2011 M-Class.
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Five-star safety. Five-star comfort.
One Star leads the way.
What drives us to continually reinvent, redefine and reimagine what a vehicle can do? When Mercedes-Benz
introduced the original M- Class more than a decade ago, it forever altered what people expect from SUVs.
But it didn’t change what they count on from the Three-Pointed Star. The first luxury SUV to feature 4 - wheel
same engineering leadership that brought each of these innovations to passenger cars. No matter how times
change, the ingenuity to lead drivers into the future remains a way of life for the people who invented the first
automobile 125 years ago. And it’s why the M- Class continues to guide the way with advanced low- emission
power, top safety scores, the right balance of space and size, and innovations that give its driver and passengers
the Star treatment. Elevating your driving enjoyment, satisfaction and confidence will always be what drives us.
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ML 350 4matic shown on covers with Black paint, and optional brushed aluminum running boards, and Appearance, Lighting and Premium 1 Packages.
ML 350 shown above with Black paint, and optional brushed aluminum running boards and Premium 1 Package.
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ML 350 BlueTEC shown with optional Alpine Rain metallic paint and KEYLESS -GO. P lease see endnot es at back of brochure.
More than powerful. More like influential.
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Performance that’s milestones ahead. From the gasoline-powered ML 350 V-6 and ML 550 V-8, to the clean diesel V- 6 of the ML 350 BlueTEC, every M - Class offers
torque-rich performance over a wide range of speeds, with certified Ultra Low Emissions across the 50 states. A nimble independent suspension and available 4matic
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all-wheel drive
and rugged capability of an M- Class do more than inspire your sense of security and satisfaction. The countless innovations in performance and safety it’s pioneered
have influenced every SUV that’s followed in its tracks. An M- Class is driven not just by a powerful engine, but by the motivation to lead like a Mercedes -Benz.
seamlessly collaborate to handle a sudden turn in the weather as eagerly as an unexpected twist in the road. But the precise handling, refined ride
Far-reaching. With an estimated 25 highway mpg,
ML 350 BlueTEC can go up to 600 miles on a tank of fuel, even B5 Biodiesel. BlueTEC technology starts by turning its cleaner combustion into an earth- moving 400 lb-ft of peak torque, and finishes by converting its nitrogen oxide emissions into pure, earth -friendly nitrogen and oxygen.
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Smooth-shifting. The M -Class delivers responsive power
via a 7-speed automatic transmission. Seven gear ranges balance impressive acceleration and efficient cruising, while smaller steps between gears keep it all smooth. Adaptive logic paces shifting to match your current driving style, or take charge with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Easy-going. When the going gets tough, the M- Class
takes it in stride. If you’re stopped on an incline, Hill Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback when you start to drive away. And 4matic models feature a one-button Off-Road Driving mode, plus Downhill Speed Regulation to help you crawl down steep hills at a sure, steady pace.
Protective in nature, and by heredity.
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Top-rated safety runs in the family. From patenting the crumple zone 60 years ago to introducing the Electronic Stability
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Program (ESP
find their way into virtually every automobile. Today’s M - Class looks to the future — and looks out for yours — with PRE - SAFE,®
an exclusive breakthrough that can actually detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. So while its best- in-class
government safety ratings might put the M - Class at the top of your list, to Mercedes- Benz, it’s just being part of the family.
) to both cars and SUVs in the 1990s, Mercedes- Benz has fathered countless safety innovations that ultimately
Five-star safety. The M-Class has once again earned the highest
safety ratings in its class — five stars in all frontal and side collision
tests — from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.3
PRE-SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the industry-exclusive
PRE- SAFE system can detect vehicle instability which suggests that
a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE-SAFE can then tighten the
front seat belts, and even close the windows and sunroof, all in an
effort to better prepare the occupants before an accident occurs.4
Standard 10-way air bag protection. Within the high-strength
steel-reinforced uni-body structure of the M-Class, eight air bags offer a total of 10 ways of protection. In addition to dual-stage front air bags, there are also four side -impact air bags, as well as side curtain air bags for the outboard occupants in both seating rows.5
Advanced restraints. The M - Class provides a 3- point seat belt
and adjustable head restraint at each of its five seating positions. Outboard front and rear seat belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt-force limiters. In a rear impact,
NECK- PRO active front head restraints help to prevent whiplash.
Post- collision response. If an air bag or seat-belt ETD deploys,
the standard Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ system can initiate a call to our 24 -hour emergency response center — even if you can’t.6 In addition, the POST-SAFE system automatically shuts off the engine and fuel supply, turns on some cabin lights and the hazard flashers, and unlocks the doors to assist rescuers.
Accident avoidance. Two systems first introduced by Mercedes-
Benz help you avoid potential collisions. ESP, our Electronic Stability Program, monitors how the vehicle responds to your steering and braking, and takes action to help keep it on course during evasive maneuvers.1 Brake Assist can apply full braking pressure if it detects an emergency braking situation — based on how quickly you step on the brake pedal — potentially shortening your stopping distance.
More stable towing. The M- Class can tow up to 7,200 lbs when
equipped with the optional trailer hitch.8 Standard Trailer Stability Assist integrates with the sensors for ESP to help detect the onset of trailer sway. If it senses oscillation, it strategically applies the front brakes of the M- Class to help bring it all under control.
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ML 550 shown with Arctic White paint, and optional KEYLESS -GO and Lighting Package. P lease see endnot es at back of brochure.
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