Under the Hood

The CLS500 gets a 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that works with a seven-speed-automatic transmission. The CLS55 AMG has a 469-hp, supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 that's connected to a five-speed-automatic transmission. Both transmissions have manual-shift provisions.

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    Folding the rear bench seat back
    – Fold seat backrest 2 back until it engages. – Swing seat cushion 1 back. – Pull up and adjust the head restraints if necessary. ...

    Useful information
    This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differenc ...

    Displaying navigation instructions
    In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. •► Switch on COMAND (see the separate operating ...