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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    Important safety notes
    While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pressure loss warning system monitors the set tire pressure using the rotational speed of the wheels. This enables the system to detect significant pre ...

    Activating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST
    •► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. •► Press the button to select Attention Asst.. •► Press . The current selection is displayed. •& ...

    Activating the rear view camera
    Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. Make sure that the "rear view camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions for ...