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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    GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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    Tail lamp
    Switch off the lights. Open the trunk. Open the side trim panel. Remove the tail lamp connector Simultaneously press retaining lugs 1 in the direction of the arrow and slightly pull out t ...

    Problems with PARKTRONIC
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