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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Adding engine oil
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with ho ...
Switching off the manual drive program
Vehicles with the dynamic
handling
package: press the program selector
button. M is no longer shown
in the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles: turn the drive
program
selector until C, ...
Tire pressure specifications
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more ...