Ride & Handling
One of the best aspects of the R350 Bluetec is its comfortable ride. It can feel floaty on undulating roads and exhibits noticeable body roll when cornering, but the suspension tuning's emphasis on comfort is the right choice for a people-mover like this.
On the highway, the R350 settles down nicely. It feels planted and would be an easy-driving steed on a family road trip.
Classic Mercedes steering tuning yields limited feedback, which isn't out of the ordinary for a luxury-oriented family-hauler. The wheel itself spins smoothly, and the moderate amount of effort required to turn it feels appropriate.
See also:
Activating the rear view camera
•► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
•► Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the
separate operating i ...
Front-end structure: crumple zone on four levels
Compared to the previous model series, the Mercedes engineers have further
enlarged the deformation zones substantially in the front and rear sections of
the new CLS, as well as improving the ener ...
Brake fluid level
If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake lini ...