2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 is stunning — both to look at and to drive — in a way not many cars are.

The CL550 is plenty quick, though it's not at the top of the CL-Class heap in terms of power. Nor is it practical, economical or subtle; it's simply a gorgeous automobile for people who can afford to not care about such things — or its $113,000-plus starting price.

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High-beam headlamps
To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. Turn the light switch to or or . Press the combination switch beyond th ...

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. - Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. - Vehicles for Canada: dep ...

Using the SmartKey
The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. Press and hold the button until the side windows and the sliding sunro ...