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
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action.
This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's
ABS will not preve ...
Brake fluid level
If you notice that the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen
to the MIN mark or less, check the brake system immediately for leaks. Also check
the thickness of the brake lin ...
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the bod ...