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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    Problems with the engine
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. • There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. • ...

    Switching on Night View Assist Plus
    Depending on your vehicle's date of manufacture, the or symbol for the "Automatic driving lights/daytime running lamps" position is located on the light switch. You can only ac ...

    Changing the battery
    You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey. Press mechanical key 2 into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery t ...