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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    Problems with the side windows
    Problem: a side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. Remove the objects. Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed ...

    Activating the rear view camera
    ► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. ► Make sure that the "rear view camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating inst ...

    Charging the battery
    WARNING Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions th ...