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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    Using the main loudspeakers
    This function is available in conjunction with COMAND. You can use the vehicle loudspeakers to listen to a disc inserted in the rearcompartment drive. To do so, at least one of the rear-compa ...

    Changing batteries
    Batteries are required for the remote control and for the two sets of cordless headphones. WARNING Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Consult a doctor immediately if a child sh ...

    Setting the side air vents
    ► To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 to the left or right. Side window defroster vent 1 is never completely shut, even if side air vent 2 is shut. ...