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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    Multiple users
    Simultaneous use of the rearcompartment disc drive The two rear-compartment screens can be operated almost entirely independently from one another. However, there can be a conflict in some me ...

    Deactivating cruise control
    There are several ways to deactivate cruise control: Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 3. or Brake. Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: • you engage the electric ...

    Problems with the seat heating
    The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. •► Swit ...