Surprising Agility
At 17 feet long, the S550 is obviously a large car, but it doesn't feel the least bit ponderous from the driver's seat. It's pretty easy to maneuver through heavy, fast-moving highway traffic and feels rock-solid doing so, like nothing's going to move it off its line.
The big Benz also delivers a comfortable ride. An adaptive air suspension is standard on the S550, and it gives the sedan load-leveling capability as well as a lower ride height when traveling fast.
The sedan's size is most noticeable when you maneuver in tight spaces. Fortunately, there are a number of optional features that can lessen your chances of scuffing one of the bumpers, like front and rear parking sensors and a backup camera. Even with such aids, though, the S-Class can still sometimes feel like a giant when parking.
See also:
Steering wheel paddle shifters
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters 1 and 2.
You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmissi ...
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press ...
EXTERIOR
From the outside, the CLS550 is a knockout. I lost count of how many times
the word "stunning" was used when people saw my family and I pull up in it.
Called a "four-door coupe,&quo ...
