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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    Important safety notes
    WARNING The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation when you open or damage the cover. Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD player d ...

    Driving tips
    - Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front than when driving without a trailer. - Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on. Then, ...

    Warning and display messages in the multifunction display
    Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the onboard computer. Symbol 1 appears in the multifunction display. If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your ...