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Important safety notes
WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsci ...

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 ...

Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. - When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. - Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first poin ...