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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Shifting to transmission position D
•► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance. ...
Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a
higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced. ...
Selecting a video DVD
Press the COMAND controller to
show
the menu.
Select Media by sliding and
turning
the COMAND controller and press
to confirm.
The media list appears. The dot
indicates the current ...