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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    Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
    WARNING As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the eng ...

    Pause function
    In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode To pause playback: briefly press the button on the multifunction steering wheel. To continue playback: briefly press the button on the multifunction steeri ...

    Door control panel
    1 Opens the door 2 Unlocks/locks the vehicle 3 Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel 4 Adjusts the seat electrically 5 Adjusts and folds the exterior m ...