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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    Cleaning the sensors
    •► Clean sensors 1 of the driving systems with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth. When cleaning the sensors with a power washer, maintain a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle ...

    Extending/retracting the roller sunblind
    Make sure that the roller sunblind can move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind or other objects could be damaged. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. To extend o ...

    Adjusting the four-way lumbarsupport
    You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. 1 To raise the backrest contour 2 To soften the backrest contour 3 To lower the ...