Lap of Luxury

As in the S-Class, the cabin is a highlight of the CL-Class, with exceptional-quality materials and perhaps the best-executed ambient lighting in the market, with a line of yellow-orange LEDs that encircle the cabin, providing both illumination and decoration after dark. The excellent Comand multimedia control system lets you select the intensity.

More than just luxury, it's high-tech features that make a car like this exclusive, and the CL doesn't disappoint. There are only a handful of stand-alone options, including a heated steering wheel, Bluetooth cell-phone connectivity, an iPod control cable and 19-inch wheels. The most interesting stuff comes in option packages, though, such as the radar-intensive Distronic Plus Package.

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    Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
    The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat belt force limiters. The ETDs on the driver's and front-passenger seat consist of pyrotechnic belt buck ...

    Securing hooks
    Only use the mounting hooks to secure items of luggage up to maximum of 9 lbs (4 kg) in weight. There are two securing hooks 1 on each side of the cargo compartment. ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell ...