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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    installing and removing the seat cushion
    You must remove the seat cushion if you wish to lift the trunk floor, e.g. if the vehicle has a flat tire. •► To remove: fold seat cushion 2 upwards and remove it from seat cushion gu ...

    Switching to radio mode
    Option 1 Press the function button. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband. Option 2 Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding and tur ...

    Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically
    This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer  - the exterior mirrors fold in automa ...