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 seat belts
    ► Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts by warming them above 176 °F (80 °C) or placing them i ...

    Adjusting the active multicontour seat
    The active multicontour seat on the driver's side automatically adapts the sides of the backrest to your current driving style. You can adjust the contour of the seats individually so as to pr ...

    Daytime running lamps
    Daytime running lamps in Canada The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated. - Turn the light switch to or . With the engine running: de ...