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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Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly
reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the
hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive
over the top of the hil ...
Pulling away with a trailer
To ensure that you do not roll backwards
when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage
the electric parking brake.
- Press and hold handle 1.
The electric parking brake continues to
brake and ...
Displaying service messages
– Switch on the ignition.
– Press or
on the steering wheel
to select the Serv. menu.
– Press or
to select the ASSYST
PLUS submenu and press to confirm.
The service due date appears in th ...
