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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    Engine oil
    Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: If the vehicle is mostly driven for short distances, it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning of the diesel particle fil ...

    Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
    Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperat ...

    Lowering the vehicle
    Turn the crank of the jack counterclockwise until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the ground. Place the jack to one side. Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise patt ...