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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    Engine
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a malfunction, for exampl ...

    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 differen ...

    Low-beam headlamps (halogen headlamps)
    Switch off the lights. Open the hood. Remove the headlamp cover (). Left-hand headlamp: detach the washer fluid reservoir (). Turn housing cover 1 counter-clockwise and pull it out. Pul ...