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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The electronic guardian angel: PRE-SAFE has a preventive effect
Occupant protection in the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class begins well before an
accident. The Mercedes-Benz invention PRE-SAFE is able to activate preventive
measures reflexively when it recognises the ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear
to the brake pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness.
I ...
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
1 To set the temperature, left
2 To set climate control to automatic
3 To defrost the windshield
4 To increase the airflow
5 To direct the airflow through the defroster vents
6 To activate/deac ...