Under the Hood
Adapted from the engine in the automaker’s S-Class sedan and SL-Class roadster, the all-aluminum, 5.0-liter V-8 in the G500 produces 292 horsepower and 336 pounds-feet of torque. Each engine cylinder uses a three-valve twin-spark setup. An electronically controlled five-speed-automatic transmission sends the power to a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a Low range, which is fully synchronized for shift-on-the-fly operation at up to 15 mph. Mercedes-Benz’s Electronic Stability Program is also installed.
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Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe dist ...
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel.
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► To switch on/off: ...
Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on inside of the tailgate.
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ().
To open the tailgate com ...
