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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Releasing the parking lock manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, it is possible to release the selector
lever lock manually to move it out of position P, e.g. if you wish to tow the vehicle
away.
Do not use any s ...
Adjusting the head restraint heightelectrically
► To adjust the head restraint height:
slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment up or down in the direction of
the arrow. ...
Servicing the brakes
If the red brake warning lamp
lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning me ...