Mercedes Clsclass 2011 Owner's Manual

2011 CLS-Class

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Introducing the 2011 CLS-Class.

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A single spark can start a car.

One car sparked an industry.

What drives us to invent an entirely new class of automobile? Exactly what moved us to invent the car in the first place, 125 years

ago. The emotion of motion. The ongoing allure of the road ahead. And the ingenuity to bring complex ideas to life with a simple

mantra: To make things better, make better things. Since its inception, the CLS‑Class has expressed the innovation and inspiration

that define a Mercedes‑Benz coupe — along with the advanced engineering, rewarding performance and finely crafted style that

Mercedes‑Benz has continually redefined for over a century. Far deeper than its lustrous finish, the true beauty of the CLS‑Class

lies in what it started. By igniting a new genre of automobile — the 4‑door coupe — it sparked a new generation of admirers.

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CLS 550 Coupe shown on covers with Palladium Silver metallic paint and Premium 1 Package. CLS 550 Coupe shown above with Barolo Red metallic paint and optional Premium 1 Package.

Harnesses the air. Leaves you breathless.

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Wind-taming. Air-suspended. Free-flowing. Even at a standstill, the slipstream profile of the CLS 550 hugs

the pavement. Invoke its eight cylinders and fuel, spark and air rush together, whisking you to 60 mph in just

5.4 seconds.1 As you reach 70 mph,2 its semi-active AIRMATIC suspension draws the body nearly half an inch

closer to the road, lowering both its center of gravity and aerodynamic drag. Brake, steer and accelerate, and

the CLS 550 flexes its air-charged muscles with quick precision — and with every move, takes your breath away.

Torrential power. With a dual-stage intake and variable timing of

its 32 valves, the 382-hp 5.5-liter V-8 of the CLS 550 unleashes 75%
of its 391 lb-ft torque peak at just 1,000 rpm. Paddle shifters offer
instant control of its driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic transmission.

Tenacious grip. Staggered-width 18" AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels

and high-performance tires3 are wider at the rear, to expertly balance
surefooted acceleration with precise steering control. Optional 19"
AMG wheels provide even more aggressive performance and style.

Tuned control. AIRMATIC Dual Control semi-active air suspension

automatically lowers at high speeds. Its Adaptive Damping System
(ADS II) adjusts the suspension at each wheel with every up or down
motion. Two Sport modes let you fine-tune the ride and handling.

Toned muscle. High-strength/low-alloy steel reinforces its wind-

tunnel-honed 4-door coupe body, for unbending handling precision.
Sport lower bodywork sculpts its deep front air dam, side sills and
rear valance into an assertive, athletic vision of aerodynamic design.

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CLS 550 Coupe shown with Iridium Silver metallic paint. Please see endnote s at back of brochure.

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CLS 550 Coupe shown with optional Diamond White metallic paint, PARKTRONIC and Premium 1 Package. Please see endno tes at back of brochure.