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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    Introduction
    COMAND, in conjunction with a Bluetooth®- capable mobile phone, enables you to make calls via the Bluetooth® interface. Using the Bluetooth® interface and a suitable mobile phone, you can use t ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING The following factors increase the risk of accidents: - Excessive speed, especially in turns - Wet and slippery road surfaces - Following another vehicle too closely The dr ...

    Setting the ambient light
    You can make the following settings: • SOLAR (yellow interior lighting) • NEUTRAL (white interior lighting) • POLAR (blue interior lighting) • Brightness of the interior lighting on a scal ...