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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Fuse box in the engine compartment
► Open the hood.
Illustrated: GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550 are
similar)
► Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
► To open: open clamps 2.
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Haven of calm: optimum vibration and acoustic comfort
The new M-Class promises relaxed and therefore safe motoring under all
possible (and even impossible) conditions. By paying close attention to detail
every step of the way, the development enginee ...
Bottle holder
WARNING
Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged, or
fragile bottles in the bottle holder.
In the event of an accident, the bottle holder
cannot secure a bottle sufficiently. You and/
or vehicl ...