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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    Cleaning the wheels
    Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after clean ...

    Switching to navigation mode
    Press the function button once or twice. or Select Navi in the main function bar by sliding and turning the COMAND controller and press to confirm. In both cases, you will see ...

    Trunk emergency release
    You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle with the emergency release button. Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens. The trunk lid can be unlock ...