Under the Hood

The CLS500 gets a 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that works with a seven-speed-automatic transmission. The CLS55 AMG has a 469-hp, supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 that's connected to a five-speed-automatic transmission. Both transmissions have manual-shift provisions.

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    Safety systems
    Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist) ...

    Resetting
    Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear. Keep the switch pressed for ano ...

    Setting the interior/exterior lighting delayed switch-off time
    Interior lighting: you can set whether and for how long you wish the interior lighting to remain on in the dark after you have removed the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Exterior light: you c ...