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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    Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
    WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature. If there is a risk of entrapment by the steering column, move the steering wheel adjustment ...

    Overview of sun visors
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    Driving systems
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds. Risk of accide ...