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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    Approach/departure angle
    1 Approach/departure angle, front 2 Approach/departure angle, rear • Comply with the rules for off-road driving. • Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines or gradients, but instead fol ...

    Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
    You can change the following bulbs. The bulb type can be found in the legend. Bi-Xenon headlamps (vehicles with halogendaytime running lamps) 1 High-beam spot lamp: H7 55 W Bi-Xenon headlamps ...

    Child-proof locks for the rear doors
    WARNING Children could open a rear door from inside the vehicle. This could result in serious injuries or an accident. Therefore, when children ride in the rear always secure the rear doors ...