Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.

P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display
in the multifunction display.
See also:
3-zone automatic climate control
Automatic climate control climate zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
Turn the SmartKey to posi ...
Engine number
1 Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
2 Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
3 VIN (on the lower edge ...
The drive system: Four new engines giving the ultimate in driving pleasure
Efficiency at the highest level: this is the common characteristic shared by
all four engines used in the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. All of the engines feature
increased performance and torque compa ...
