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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    Driving systems
    The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds. Risk of accident The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a veh ...

    Emergency braking
    The vehicle can also be braked during an emergency using the electric parking brake. While driving, push handle 1 of the electric parking brake. The vehicle is braked as long as you keep the ...

    Rejecting or ending a call
    Press the button on the steering wheel. If you are not in the Tel menu, you can still reject or end a call. ...