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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    Important safety notes
    WARNING Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell ...

    Luggage holder
    The luggage holder can be used to secure light loads against the side wall of the cargo compartment to prevent them from moving around. Only use the luggage holder to secure cargo with a ...

    Low-beam headlamps
    - To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. - Turn the light switch to . The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lig ...