Driving systems
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
•► Be prepared to brake immediately.
•► Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile l ...
Trailer towing
When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if
the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears.
Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the ...
Performance
Unlike most Mercedes, there is no V-6 option for the CLS. The model range
starts with the CLS550 and ends with the CLS63 AMG, with nothing in between.
That means you have the choice of either a 40 ...