Under the Hood

Depending on the model, there are two engine options that can be teamed with a five- or seven-speed automatic transmission.

G550's V-8 produces 382 horsepower and 391 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a seven-speed automatic
G55 AMG's supercharged V-8 makes 500 hp and is teamed with a five-speed automatic

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    Seat belts
    Display messages After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds. Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the ...

    Time/date
    This submenu is only available on vehicles with no navigation module. To set the time and the date for vehicles with a navigation module, see the separate operating instructions. In the Time/da ...

    Headlamp cleaning system
    The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running. ...