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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    View through the camera
    The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror. WARNING   The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles • from a distorted perspe ...

    Cleaning the sensors
    ► Clean sensors 1 of the driving systems with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth. When cleaning the sensors with a power washer, maintain a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable and poisonous. They burn violently and can cause serious injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline or die ...