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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    Automatic transmission
    - Shift the transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P. You can also start the engine when the transmission is in position N. ...

    Message memory
    The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages in the message memory. Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu. If t ...

    Important notes on tire pressure
    WARNING Should the tire pressure drop repeatedly: - check the tire for foreign bodies. - check whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking. - make sure that only a valve cap approve ...