Mercedes Clclass 2011 Owner's Manual

2011 CL-Class

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Liberating in every way.

What drives us to gather the most time -honored traditions of motoring and

set them free? For 125 years, we’ve had two fundamental motivations: the

passionate desire to travel in ways that only existed in the imagination — and

the ingenuity to make these dreams real. Ever since inventing the first car,

the engineers of Mercedes - Benz have been reimagining not just what sets

the world in motion, but what stimulates our emotion. “The best or nothing.”

This was the mantra of Gottlieb Daimler, and it remains the driving force of

Mercedes -Benz today. It is why the most exacting engineering, exhaustive

testing, painstaking craftsmanship and precise interweaving of every aspect

of performance come together to form such an uninhibited result: the 2011

CL- Class. Its freshly resculpted body achieves extraordinary rigidity without

the visible encumbrance of a center roof pillar — to engender a panoramic

sense of freedom befitting a true coupe. Its new twin-turbo V- 8 unleashes

appreciable swells in power, torque and visceral response — yet it consumes

less fuel and leaves behind fewer emissions. Its innovative chassis systems

harness the forces of nature with unbending confidence and unparalleled

grace. And its advanced technology engages the driver and car in a seamless,

intimate bond. Every detail of the CL-Class has been thoughtfully deliberated,

to make the fortunate few who will call it their own feel thoroughly liberated.

Introducing the redesigned 2011 CL-Class.

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CL 550 shown on covers with Black paint, and optional Driver Assistance and Sport Packages.

CL 550 shown above with Flint Grey metallic paint and optional 19" multispoke wheels.

Squeezes air. Pinches fuel. Hugs corners. Embraces change.

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A new era of power. For decades, the coupes of Mercedes -Benz have reignited driving passion with dramatic breakthroughs in per formance — from fuel injection in

the 1950s to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) in the 1990s. For 2011, a new generation of leaner, meaner and cleaner engines debuts with the CL 550’s 429- hp

4.6- liter V-8. Its twin turbochargers spin up to 150,000 rpm to boost low -end torque by as much as 45%. New high - pressure Direct Injection microscopically fine - tunes

the fuel spray, while rapid - multispark ignition fires up to 4,000 times per second — squeezing more thrust, and fewer emissions, from every atom of gasoline. And as its

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AIRMATIC suspension turns compressed air into calm composure, and its 4

all-wheel drive hugs the road, the CL 550 reminds you how refreshing change can be.

Action. With 429 hp and 516 lb- ft of peak torque, the

CL 550 rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds.1
Standard 4matic™ all - wheel drive continually redistributes
torque to the wheels with the best grip, for commanding
confidence in any season.2 The rear -wheel-drive CL 600’s
twin-turbo V-12 outputs 510 hp and 612 lb- ft of torque.

Reaction. The CL 550 delivers the silky-smooth response

of a 7- speed automatic transmission. A robust 5 - speed
automatic deftly manages the CL 600’s staggering torque.
The elegant electronic selector operates with fingertip ease.
Driver- adaptive logic keeps pace with your driving style, or
take charge with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Attraction. Strong yet lightweight alloy wheels capture

your attention as compellingly as they conquer corners.
Bold 5 - spoke 18" wheels are standard on the CL 550,
while options include multispoke 19" wheels, 10- spoke
20" wheels (shown), and either 19" or 20" AMG 5 - spoke
wheels as part of the two available Sport Packages.

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CL 550 shown with Iridium Silver metallic paint and optional Driver Assistance Package.

Prepares for the future. To protect your legacy.

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An unsurpassed heritage of looking out for what’s ahead. Look back over the life stor y of the automobile and you’ll find

Mercedes -Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation — from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the

exclusive PRE - SAFE® system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011

CL- Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and

be seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection a CL- Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

Body structure. Even without visible B - pillars, the CL- Class body

structure achieves exceptional rigidity. Extensive use of ultra- high
and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight
and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help dissipate impact
energy over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin.

Standard 11-way air bag protection. A system of nine air bags

offers 11-way protection.4 Every CL- Class features dual- stage front air

bags, a driver’s knee air bag, front and rear side - impact air bags, and
side curtain air bags for all four seats. Every seat belt is equipped
with an Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and belt- force limiter.

Brighter lighting. All -LED taillamps provide quicker illumination

of the brake lamps than conventional bulbs, potentially reducing the
reaction time of drivers behind you. Standard Bi-Xenon headlamps
feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist — an
innovation that continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize
illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Bright white LED
Daytime Running Lamps maximize visibility with minimal energy draw.

Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When

you’re driving in darkness, this innovative option5 projects invisible
infrared beams and reads them with a special camera. The system
displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead
on an in - dash 8" screen positioned directly in front of the driver.
It can even help to identify and point out pedestrians.6

PRE - SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive

PRE- SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision
or rollover is imminent. PRE-SAFE can then tighten the front seat
belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and
sunroof — all in an effort to better prepare the occupants.7

DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE - SAFE Brake. Another breakthrough

first introduced by Mercedes - Benz, this active cruise control option5
adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead. It automatically
slows — or even stops — your car, and then resumes when your path
is clear again.8 The system also includes PRE-SAFE Brake, whose
radar -based sensors can detect an impending collision with the
vehicle ahead. PRE-SAFE Brake automatically applies up to 100%
of the car’s braking power to help reduce the severity of impact.9

ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring numerous driving

behaviors, this Mercedes - Benz innovation can audibly and visually
alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.10

Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist.

These optional systems5 can warn the driver of unintended drifting
across visible lane markings10 and — at speeds above 20 mph — alert
the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane.11 Should
the driver disregard these alerts, new active technology for 2011
allows either system to help guide the car back into its own lane
by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels.