Selecting the ideal shift range
- Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears.
See also:
Folding the exterior mirrors in or outelectrically
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
► Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are ...
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
speedometer
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or
two segments 2 in the set speed range light
up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set fo ...
Performance to Match Looks
Despite its size and 4,650-pound curb weight, the CL550 has performance to
match its looks. It shares its engine and seven-speed automatic transmission
with the S-Class, and as of the 2009 model y ...