New for 2011

There are no major changes, but "mbrace," a new telematics system, replaces Tele Aid and has features such as locating a vehicle in a parking lot and remotely locking and unlocking doors with an iPhone or BlackBerry.

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    Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
    There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: •► Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 1. or•► Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. When you deactivate DIS ...

    The suspension: a proven design in a new guise
    As on the E-Class, the front suspension takes the form of a 3-link front axle with McPherson struts, which has been especially modified for the new CLS. The key feature of this modified suspension ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carb ...