Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013, ML350 BlueTEC 2013, ML550 4matic 2013 Instruction Manual

2013

M-CLASS

INVENTION IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

ML 350 shown above with optional Pa lladium Silver me tallic paint, 20" twin 5- spoke wheels , PARKTRONIC and Premium 1 Package.
ML63 AMG s hown at right wi th optional Diamo nd White metalli c paint, 21" AMG twin 5

-sp oke wheels, Panor ama roof and Dr iver Assistanc e Package.

The accomplishment of invention has never been a resting place, but rather a springboard for what comes next. True innovators know that creating something new sets in motion

a journey of turning new into better, and better into a continually advancing best. Much like the spirit of invention, the appeal of an SUV is also about imagining where you could go

with it. No SUV in history has brought that to life — your life — like the M-Class. In its original form, it was first to unite the capability and versatility of a midsize SUV with the luxury,

performance and safety innovations that define a Mercedes -Benz. And while the world of luxury SUVs has since grown in both volume and variety, the M-Class continues to lead the

way with unexpected performance, unprecedented safety and unparalleled refinement. And like no other SUV, it can still lead you to undiscovered worlds of driving enjoyment. New

elevations in confidence. And unimagined realms of civilized comfort. Being the first of its kind made the M- Class an original. Where it’s gone from there makes it a Mercedes -Benz.

Learn more at MBUSA.com/M

ML 350 shown abo ve with optional Lunar Blue pai nt, 4matic a ll- wheel drive, PARKT RONIC and Prem ium 1 Package. ML 550 4mat ic shown at right
with optiona l Diamond White meta llic paint, PARKT RONIC and Driver A ssistance Packag e. Please see endnote s at back of brochure.

ALWAYS AHEAD OF ITS TIME.
NEVER OUT OF ITS ELEMENT.

There was a time when the go -anywhere capability of an SUV really didn’t reach

a lot of places, until the M -Class dared to face the challenge. Like the turbulent

training ground of the wind tunnel. The physics-defying curves of a country road.

The rigors of the crash -test hall. Or the silent scrutiny of the restaurant valet.

By introducing the first 4 -wheel independent suspension, side- impact air bags,

certified low emissions, and electronic traction and stability control systems to

SUVs, the M-Class didn’t merely blaze countless new trails — it drew a new map.

For 2013, the original midsize luxury SUV stays ahead of the pack with industry -

exclusive safety systems, advanced ultralow- emission power, and an exquisitely

crafted cabin brimming with user- friendly innovations. More importantly, each of

its elements unite to form an alloy of unique strength: What is quite possibly the

most technologically advanced SUV on the road. Or wherever you might take it.

Passion for the road. With a rigid uni -body, agile
double- wishbone front/multilink rear suspension
and precise electromechanical power steering, an
M- Class delivers the quick reflexes and quiet ride
of a Mercedes -Benz. New, standard COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST adds to highway safety with
radar-based driver alerts and braking assistance.1

Poised for adventure. Few SUVs blend on- road
refinement with ruggedness in the rough like the
M- Class. Engineered as an SUV — not based on
a car — its generous ground clearance and wheel
travel team up with advanced technology that’s
useful anywhere you drive. A new On/Off- Road
Package adds height- adjustable air suspension.

ML 350. A 302- hp gasoline Direct Injection V-6
and paddle- shifted 7-speed automatic can rush to
60 mph as quickly as 7.5 seconds,2 or return up to
22 highway mpg.3 Standard 19" alloy wheels team
up with the sporty balance of rear -wheel drive or
the option of surefooted 4matic™ all- wheel drive.

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ML 350 BlueTEC. A highly advanced clean diesel
turbo V-65 generates massive thrust — 240 hp and
455 lb- ft of torque — with minimal thirst. It can
sprint to 60 mph as quickly, and nearly as quietly,
as the gasoline ML 350, or cruise more than 600
miles per tankful.3 Standard 4matic all- wheel drive
makes the most of its grippy 19" wheels and tires.

ML 550 4matic. With a mighty 402- hp biturbo
V-8, 7 -speed automatic with paddle shifters and
4matic all- wheel drive, the ML 550 surges to 60
in a sports -carlike 5.3 seconds.2 Its performance
persona is further revealed by its 19" AMG alloy
wheels and aggressively sculpted lower bodywork.

ML 63 AMG. A handcrafted 518- hp biturbo AMG
V- 8 races to 60 mph in a mere 4.7 seconds.2 Its
ferocious output conspires with the fierce grip of
4matic all- wheel drive, an AMG- honed AIRMATIC
suspension and a corner- taming ACTIVE CURVE
SYSTEM. Enormous perforated brakes are visible
through standard 20" or optional 21" AMG wheels.

ML 350 shown with optio nal Black leather up holstery, Burl Waln ut wood trim, 4matic al l-wh eel drive,
KEYLESS

-G O, multicolor ambie nt lighting, PARKTRO NIC, and On/Off -Road an d Premium 1 Packages.

A WORLD APART.

FROM THE FIRST IMPRESSION TO THE LAST DETAIL, THE M -CLASS
CABIN TAKES YOU AWAY FROM THE CROWD, AND ABOVE THE FRAY.

Premium materials, exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate attention to detail make the M- Class

cabin a moving sanctuary from the rigors of the everyday life. While its advanced performance

systems help you negotiate the outside world with confidence, its inner environment inspires a

personal sense of contentment. Hand -polished wood sweeps from the winglike span of its dash

to all four doors. Impeccable top -stitching and brushed metal detailing highlight the exceptional

fit, feel and finish of every surface. Intelligent utilization of its generous interior volume provides

room for passengers to stretch out, yet countless places to keep life’s accessories close at hand.

Every control exudes elegance not merely in its appearance, but in its intuitively easy operation.

And behind the scenes, a network of sensors quietly attends to your needs. From the moment you

arrive, the M -Class cabin offers a warm welcome, and a distinctive departure from the ordinar y.

Well- being. Wherever you travel, the M- Class looks after
your comfort like a team of personal valets. The dual- zone
climate control filters dust, pollen and odors from the cabin
air. The windshield wipers adapt their speed to the rainfall.
Automatic headlamps respond quickly to nightfall, tunnels
and even dark garages. Even the audio system adjusts its
volume to your driving speed with imperceptible subtlety.

Well- tended. The rewarding air of careful craftsmanship is
no illusion in the finely tailored cabin. Its upholstery is fitted
to each seat by hand. Precise top- stitching details the seats
and armrests, as well as the dashboard of the ML 550 and
ML 63 AMG. Sustainably forested wood, polished by hand,
adds a warm glow to the inside environment of the M- Class
while helping preserve the beauty of the outside world, too.

The road, the weather and even the planet each have their own ways of placing ever- changing demands

on drivers — usually all at once. But under any conditions, the advanced performance systems of the

M- Class take change in stride. State -of -the- art Direct Injection gasoline and BlueTEC clean diesel

engines deliver immediate response, yet pay long-term dividends in efficiency and ultralow emissions.

With every move of each wheel, the innovative AGILITY CONTROL reads the road sur face and instantly

adjusts. So its quick, sharp reflexes don’t compromise the silky ride. In the new On/Off -Road Package,

AIRMATIC suspension combines adaptive damping, 4- wheel level control and even a Sport mode — so

its benefits can be enjoyed in weekend adventures and everyday driving. And in every season, available

4matic™ all -wheel drive constantly sends the engine’s torque to the wheels that can use it best. And

since it’s compact, lightweight and nimble, it’s also effective in dry corners, and efficient year- round.

Power on the forefront. A line of innovative Direct Injection
powerplants generate more power and torque from less fuel.
Three gasoline engines can fine -tune their fuel and spark in a
millisecond, for a torrent of torque with a trickle of emissions.
Choose from a 302- hp V-6 in the ML 350, a 402-hp biturbo
V- 8 in the ML 550 4matic, and a handcrafted 518 -hp biturbo
V- 8 in the ML 63 AMG. Or consider the remarkable ML 350
BlueTEC, with a turbocharged clean diesel V- 6 that generates
more torque than many V- 8s yet returns up to 27 highway
mpg.3 BlueTEC, arguably the world’s most advanced diesel
technology, converts its nitrogen oxide emissions into the
pure, earth -friendly elements of nitrogen and oxygen.

Control at your fingertips. Engineered for smoother, more
efficient performance, the 7- speed automatic transmission
features an electronic selector and sporty paddle shifters —
allowing complete control of gear changes without taking a
hand from the Premium leather -wrapped steering wheel.

Confidence in any season. Wet road or dry, available 4matic
all- wheel drive helps turn power into performance. Its 4- wheel
Electronic Traction System (4- ETS) continually redistributes
torque to the wheels with the best grip — even if that’s a single
wheel.4 A permanent 50:50 front/rear torque split helps make
handling rewarding on dry roads, too. There’s also an ML 350
with rear- wheel drive, combining even greater efficiency with
balanced handling that’s sportier than front- wheel-drive SUVs.

Precision to g o. Standard 19" wheels are both road -hugg ing
and eye -catch ing. Bold 20" wheels — 21" on t he ML 63 A MG —
are optiona l. The independent AGILITY CONTR OL suspension
continuall y balances refined comfort with pr ecise feedback.

Rugged in the rough. A new On/Of f- Road Package for the
all -wheel -drive ML 350 and ML 550 4matic adds AIRM ATIC
suspensi on, a 2- speed transfer case and a front underride
skid plate. A r otary selector on the console of fers six drivin g
programs : Auto, Sport, Snow, Trailer and t wo Off -road modes ,
both of whic h increase the ri de height and ford ing depth.

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UNCONDITIONAL RESPONSE

IN THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS.