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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    Parking the vehicle for a long period
    If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharge. - Connect a trickle charger. You can obtain information about trickle charg ...

    Shifting to neutral N
    - When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. - Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transm ...

    Folding the rear bench seat forwards
    If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a larger person, it may not be possible to fold the rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the front seats as far forward as possible. ...