Safety

The CLS has not been crash-tested by either the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

It comes equipped with seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers and side-curtain airbags for front and rear passengers.

High-tech features like blind spot and lane departure warning systems are available in an $850 option package. The two are also available in another package, for $2,950, that also includes active cruise control that enables the car to sense a forward collision and apply full braking.

The market for luxury cars is a funny thing. A stylish car with performance chops can be just as popular as a more practical selection at a lower price. The fact that the CLS sacrifices less against both its E-Class sibling and the competition should make it even more appealing to this group of buyers.

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    Driving safety systems overview
    In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: - ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) - BAS (Brake Assist System) - BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*) ...

    Opening and closing the side windows
    1 Front left 2 Front right 3 Rear right 4 Rear left The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side w ...

    Restricting the shift range
    Press the selector lever to the left towards D–. or Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the re ...