Safety
The CLS has not been crash-tested by either the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
It comes equipped with seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers and side-curtain airbags for front and rear passengers.
High-tech features like blind spot and lane departure warning systems are available in an $850 option package. The two are also available in another package, for $2,950, that also includes active cruise control that enables the car to sense a forward collision and apply full braking.
The market for luxury cars is a funny thing. A stylish car with performance chops can be just as popular as a more practical selection at a lower price. The fact that the CLS sacrifices less against both its E-Class sibling and the competition should make it even more appealing to this group of buyers.
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Dashboard fuse box
There is a fuse box located on both the
driver's side and the front-passenger side.
Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
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Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments
Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a
higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or
reduced. ...
Position of the steering wheel for driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when:
• the driver's door is closed.
• you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
• you press the Start/Stop button once on vehicl ...