Driving Impressions
This CLS sedan doesn't look like a typical Mercedes-Benz. Relatively light steering detracts from the sporty feel even though handling capabilities rank high. This is a big car, yet it maneuvers like a smaller model.
The automaker's mighty V-8 delivers plenty of power in a wholly refined and civilized manner. Shifts are more noticeable in the CLS than in some other luxury automobiles, but they're reasonably crisp and quick. However, the automatic transmission's operation tends to be intrusive while braking; it sometimes feels like an anchor ratcheting you down yet another notch. Occasional downshifts get awkward when rolling to a halt — and more so if you then step on the gas.
Expect a comfortable ride in the true luxury sense. The suspension might be taut, but its operation is largely concealed as you drive on smooth surfaces. On the down side, backseat headroom is scant, though legroom and foot space suffice. Getting into the backseat is difficult.
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
Touch recessed sensor surface 1
on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or the panor ...
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
1 Indicator lamp
2 To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
If indicator lamp 1 lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated. Parking Guidance is also
deactivated.
PARKT ...
Important notes on use
To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agent DEF.
When the DEF supply has almost run out, the
Check Additive See Operator's
Manual message ...
