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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    Setting the air distribution in the front/rear compartment using COMAND
    The air distribution can be set using COMAND. ...

    Displaying service messages
      Switch on the ignition.   Press or on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu.   Press or to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and press to confirm. The service due d ...

    High-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps)
    - Switch off the lights. - Open the hood. - Turn housing cover 1 counter-clockwise and pull it out. - Pull lever 3 upwards and remove bulb holder 2. - Take the bulb out of bulb holder 2. - ...