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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    Removing the collapsible spare wheel
    The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor. Lift the trunk floor up (). Remove stowage well 1. Turn retaining screw 2 counter-clockwise and remo ...

    Releasing the electric parking brake automatically
    The electric parking brake is released automatically when the following conditions are simultaneously fulfilled: • the engine is running. • the automatic transmission is in position D or R. ...

    Important information
    WARNING When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and circulation are also deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows could f ...