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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    Problems with PARKTRONIC
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and - Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately ...

    Cleaning the seat covers
    Do not use microfiber cloths to clean genuine leather, artificial leather or Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can damage the cover. Observe the following when cleaning:  - clean ge ...

    Using the SmartKey
    The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle. - Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle. - Press and hold the button until the side windows and the sliding s ...