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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Safety systems
WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. Do not
add brake fluid before che ...
Activating the HOLD function
– Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
– Depress the brake pedal.
– Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until HOLD display 1 appears in the
multifunction display.
The HOL ...
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
WARNING
Children could open a rear door from inside
the vehicle. This could result in serious
injuries or an accident. Therefore, when children ride in the rear always secure
the rear
doo ...
