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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Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the Tel
menu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display, for example:
Press the
button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
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WARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing lightweight items only, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or fragile objects may not be transported
in the ...
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