Mercedes Clclass 2012 Owner's Manual

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2012 CL-Class

125! years of innovation

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In 1886, Carl Benz was awarded the patent for inventing the ﬁrst car,

while just 60 miles away, Gottlieb Daimler developed his own version.

Between them they also invented the motorcycle and truck, and won

the ﬁrst auto race. For 125 years, a passion for innovation has driven

Mercedes - Benz to continually reinvent the automobile — creating an

ongoing legacy of ﬁrsts that keep redeﬁning the standard for all cars.

Among them, the multivalve engine in 1911. The 4 - wheel independent

suspension in 1931. Fuel injection in 1954. The Electronic Stability

Program nearly 20 years ago. And more recently, PRE - SAFE.® Today,

the Three -Pointed Star remains far more than a shining symbol of

Mercedes -Benz innovation. It ’s a guiding beacon for all automobiles.

a long-standing tradition. of never standing still.

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Think for a moment about every tradition Mercedes-Benz has upheld for generations.

Unparalleled innovation. Unwavering leadership. Unfading passion. They all add up to an

unbroken promise: “The best or nothing.” For more than a century, Mercedes-Benz has

honored its heritage by making new history, reinventing the future again and again. It’s a

principle expressed perhaps most eloquently in the intensively engineered, impeccably

crafted coupes of the CL-Class. From their striking design to their startling achievements in

acceleration, handling, comfort and safety, the 2012 CL- Class Coupes invest every asset of

their decades-deep character into a rich dividend of futuristic performance. They are what

a ﬂagship Mercedes-Benz coupe has always been: like nothing you’ve ever experienced.

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CL 550 4m atic shown with Monarch Blue metallic paint , and opti onal Premium 2 and Sport Packages.

ﬁre in its heart.

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magic in its air.

For the better part of a century, Mercedes -Benz has hastened

the pace of performance — and quickened drivers’ heartbeats —

with coupes like the supercharged 540 K, the fuel-injected 1955

300 Sc, and the 2000 CL- Class with its fully active suspension.

The 2012 CL 550 rekindles the ﬂame, starting with its 429 - hp

V- 8 heart. With twin turbos spinning up to 150,000 rpm, its

rapid - multispark ignition ﬁres up to four times in a millisecond,

while high - pressure Direct Injection makes the most of every

atom of fuel. Power turns to poise as the semi- active AIRMATIC

suspension adapts to sharpen handling, silken the ride and

inspire stability. Through challenging corners and changing

seasons, 4matic™ all - wheel drive wields torque with tenacity.

And while its performance sparks your passion, the CL- Class

also soothes your soul — not just with cleaner emissions but

with a magical air of conﬁdence and calm composure.

Surefooted. Standard on the CL 550, 4matic all- wheel drive integrates our 4 -wheel Electronic Traction System.1 4 - ETS continually sends torque to the wheels — or single wheel — with the best grip. With light weight and a 45:55 front/rear torque split, 4matic enhances handling on dry roads, too.

Sublime. The AIRMATIC suspension of the CL 550 employs our Adaptive Damping System (ADS) to deliver the ideal mix of smooth and sharp. The CL 600’s Active Body Control (ABC) is arguably the most advanced suspension in production. Both feature 4 - wheel level control and a selectable Sport mode.

CL 550 Coupe. With a new-generation 429-hp twin-turbo V-8, the CL 550

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rushes to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds.2 Its paddle-shifted 7-speed automatic has been reengineered for crisper, smoother and more efﬁcient shifting. Standard 18" alloy wheels3 lend a bold stance, both at rest and on the go.

CL 550 4matic shown wi th Magnetite Black metallic paint, and optional

Driver Assist ance and Sport Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

CL 600 Coupe. A 510 - hp twin-turbo V-12 delivers superlative power and supernatural smoothness, along with 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.2 A robust 5- speed automatic with paddle shifters deftly manages its abundant torque. Staggered- width 19" alloy wheels3 feature a multispoke design.

pioneering insight. protective instinct.

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Look back over the life story of the automobile and you’ll ﬁnd Mercedes -Benz continually leading the way in safety innovation:

Inventing the ﬁrst crumple zone over 60 years ago. Earning a patent for the air bag. And pioneering a long list of active safety

systems that eventually found their way into most every car, like the Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program

(ESP®) and emergency -sensing Brake Assist. Today, the groundbreaking PRE- SAFE® system can actually detect and help prepare

for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2012 CL - Class is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch

the road ahead and to your side. Help you to see and be seen. And respond to help make an accident less severe, less damaging,

or even less likely. All cars might do this someday. The protection a CL - Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

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Brighter lighting. Bi-Xenon headlamps generate light that’s closer in perception to natural daylight than halogen headlamps. The headlamps feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist — advanced systems which continuously vary the angle and beam pattern of the headlamps, to maximize illumination of corners and straightaways without creating glare for other drivers. Corner illuminating front lamps help brighten your path into sharp turns and driveways, while headlamp washers help keep the lamps cleaner with a high- pressure spray of heated ﬂuid. Brilliant white LED Daytime Running Lamps and LED taillamps help assert your presence more effectively to other drivers.

Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestr ian Detection. When you’re driving in darkness, this

remarkable option4 projects infrared beams that are invisible to the human eye and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an 8" in-dash screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can also identify, point out and even direct light from the headlamps toward pedestrians.5

ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring a variety of driving behaviors, this Mercedes - Benz innovation can audibly and visually alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips. Over 70 variables are measured in the ﬁrst minutes of a drive, to establish a pattern for the individual driver and determine the warning thresholds accordingly.

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Body structure. Even without conventional full 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.

PRE -SAFE. A Mercedes- Benz ﬁrst, PRE-SAFE can detect instability during certain vehicle maneuvers that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent. It 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 in the moments before a collision.

Adaptive Brakes. Every CL- Class is outﬁtted with powerful 4 - wheel ventilated disc brakes, including 4 - piston calipers grasping perforated front rotors. In addition, an integrated system of braking advances helps to make driving more reassuring and relaxing in a variety of situations. If the driver lifts off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when the driver steps on the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying gently applies the brakes periodically, to sweep away water buildup on the discs. During uphill starts, Hill - Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make driving in stop- and - go trafﬁc a little easier.

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DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that made its world premiere in the CL- Class, this optional radar -based cruise control adapts your set speed in response to the ﬂow of trafﬁc ahead — automatically slowing until your path is clear again. If the vehicle ahead stops, DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake your CL- Class to a full halt, then resume automatically when trafﬁc starts moving.

PRE -SAFE Brake. DISTRONIC PLUS can also help detect an impending collision with a vehicle ahead. Even if you’re not using the cruise control, PRE-SAFE Brake can automatically apply up to the car ’s full

braking force to help reduce the severity of impact.

Nine air bags. The ﬁrst series-production coupe with standard front air bags three decades ago, a system of nine air bags offers 11- way protection today.10 Every CL - Class features dual-stage front air bags, a driver’s knee air bag, four side -impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four seats.

Active Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assists. These optional systems4 can aler t the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane,11 and can warn the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane markings.6 Advanced active technology in both systems can help guide the car back into its own lane, should the driver disregard the alerts.

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