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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    General notes
    If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered. There are several ways to turn off the alarm: To turn the a ...

    Cruise control lever
    1 To activate or increase speed 2 To activate or reduce speed 3 To deactivate cruise control 4 To activate at the current speed/last stored speed When you activate cruise control, the stored ...

    911 emergency call
    WARNING The 911 emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offense. The following requirements must be fulfilled for a 911 emergency call: • the m ...