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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    View through the camera
    The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a mirror-inverted manner, as in the rear-view mirror. WARNING The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted pe ...

    Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench seat)
    Inside of tailgate •► To unlock the tailgate: slide locking catch 2 to the right.•► To open: pull the top of handle 1.•► Swing the tailgate upwards.•► To lock the tailgate ...

    Important safety notes
    We recommend that all infants and children be properly secured in an infant or child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The use of seat belts and infant and child res ...