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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    Warning and indicator lamps
    High-beam headlamps ESP® OFF Low-beam headlamps Turn signal ESP® Turn signal ear fog lamp Tire pressure monitor (USA only) SRS ABS Seat belt Front fog lamps Coolant Brak ...

    Useful information
    This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences ...

    Resetting to factory settings
    For safety reasons, the Day Lights function in the Lights submenu is only reset when the vehicle is stationary. •► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. ...