Driving Impressions
This CLS sedan doesn't look like a typical Mercedes-Benz. Relatively light steering detracts from the sporty feel even though handling capabilities rank high. This is a big car, yet it maneuvers like a smaller model.
The automaker's mighty V-8 delivers plenty of power in a wholly refined and civilized manner. Shifts are more noticeable in the CLS than in some other luxury automobiles, but they're reasonably crisp and quick. However, the automatic transmission's operation tends to be intrusive while braking; it sometimes feels like an anchor ratcheting you down yet another notch. Occasional downshifts get awkward when rolling to a halt — and more so if you then step on the gas.
Expect a comfortable ride in the true luxury sense. The suspension might be taut, but its operation is largely concealed as you drive on smooth surfaces. On the down side, backseat headroom is scant, though legroom and foot space suffice. Getting into the backseat is difficult.
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Door control panel
1 Opens the door
2 Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
3
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel
4 Adjusts the seat electrically
5
Adjusts and folds the
exterior m ...
Introduction
In transmission position D, you can use the
steering wheel paddle shifter to restrict or
derestrict the shift range for the automatic
transmission (Y page 147).
The shift range selected is show ...
Installing the ball coupling
WARNING
If the vehicle/trailer combination is not
secured, the trailer may come loose. As a
result, you could cause an accident.
Therefore, make sure that the ball coupling is
secured with th ...