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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Review
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 is stunning — both to look at and to drive — in a way not many cars are. The CL550 is plenty quick, though it's not at the top of the CL-Class heap in terms of power ...

Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. Open the driver's door. Close the front-passenger door, the rear doors and the tailgate. Press the locki ...

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. Vehicl ...