If it were truly smart, it would have taken care of the back windows itself. To close the window all the way, you need to flip the switch a second time. Darned if we know. The interior of the CL500 abounds in places to store things, including pockets in the doors and between the seats and a diminutive glove box. The cup holder in the CL500 is a clever little device that folds out about four different ways.
Visibility is decent, although the high rear end can make matters complicated when parking.
It's just enough light to reveal what's there without being distracting to the driver. We liked it. Imagine trying to get cash at an ATM machine while driving down the highway, and you'll get an idea of how distracting it is to operate one of these things. In the case of the CL500, at least, some of the radio controls are duplicated on the steering wheel. On the other hand, the seat controls are the model of ergonomic excellence.