Safety
The CLS has not been crash-tested by either the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
It comes equipped with seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers and side-curtain airbags for front and rear passengers.
High-tech features like blind spot and lane departure warning systems are available in an $850 option package. The two are also available in another package, for $2,950, that also includes active cruise control that enables the car to sense a forward collision and apply full braking.
The market for luxury cars is a funny thing. A stylish car with performance chops can be just as popular as a more practical selection at a lower price. The fact that the CLS sacrifices less against both its E-Class sibling and the competition should make it even more appealing to this group of buyers.
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Safety & Reliability
As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had not yet
crash-tested the GL-Class. The nine standard airbags include three-row side
curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag and s ...
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the ...
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment
•► Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
...