While Mercedes-Benz will always be a quintessentially German automaker, its M-Class SUV has always been an American at heart. To begin with, it's built in Alabama and has been since it first burst onto the scene as one of the first luxury SUVs. The U.S. of A is also the M's primary market, as its sizable dimensions and traditionally thirsty engines play much better in Frankfort, Kentucky, than they do back in Frankfurt, Germany.
General notes
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
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Automatic locking feature
1 To deactivate
2 To activate
■ To deactivate: press and hold button 1
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
■ To activate: press and hold button 2 for
about five seconds unti ...
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
■ To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 1 flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
■ To switch off using the SmartKey:
...