Mercedes Clsclass 2014 Owner's Manual

CLS
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CLASS
2014
The power to
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change the tide.
It can happen in any arena of life: The arrival of
different. And in that rare moment, what is born from
the inspiration of one becomes an influence to many.
Consider for a moment the electric lightbulb. The personal computer. Or the automobile. Each is an item whose existence we take for granted today, even as their form and capability continue to evolve. Every so often, these essential elements of everyday life undergo a revolutionary transformation. And from that point forward, we embrace our LEDs, smartphones, and even smarter automobiles. Now consider the leather lounge chair. The black dinner jacket. Or a pair of aviator sunglasses. Are icons of style and fashion also
life-changing? If they alter how we see ourselves within our world, yes. Once in a great while, a designer is inspired to create something that asks “why not?” People might first wonder “what for,” until we realize it has transformed how we expect things to look, feel and perform. Enter the CLS- Class: a startlingly modern take on the rich heritage of four- passenger Mercedes-Benz coupes. Only with a door for every seat. And a flowing, muscular body that reshaped every four- door car that followed it. The tide has been turned. Lightbulb, meet your LED.
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CLS 550 shown on cover with o ptional Cardinal
Red metallic paint, PARK TRONI C, and Premium 1
and Driver Assistance Packages. CLS 550 shown
above with optional Diamond White metallic paint,
PARKTRONIC, Premium 1 an d Driver Assistance
Packages, and Wheel Pac kage Plus One.
CLS 63 AMG S-Model 4mati c shown
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with Steel Grey metallic paint, and optional PARKTRONIC, an d Premium 1 and Driver Assistance Packages. Please see endnotes on back cover.
The passion to turn
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sparks into a bonfire.
If the CLS- Class had done nothing more than fuse the intimacy of a coupe with four
welcoming doors, it would still have ignited the embers of driving passion. But a
Mercedes -Benz never comes to life from a single spark of inspiration. The CLS can
transform pressurized air into poised performance. It can enlist an army of LEDs to
elucidate curves in the road, captivate its onlookers, and soothe its own inhabitants.
It can watch for stalled traffic ahead, or sense a driver growing drowsy at the wheel.
Most of all, it can fan the flames in its driver’s heart, without ever losing its cool.
CLS 550
An advanced 402‑hp biturbo V‑8 and paddle ‑ shifted 7‑speed automatic join forces for a
5.1‑ second 0–60 run.2 Innovations like Direct Injection and a new ECO Start/Stop system team up to elevate both performance and fuel‑ efficiency.3 The semi‑ active, self‑ leveling AIRMATIC® air suspension and 18" wheels4 maintain pace with grace. Optional 4matic® all‑ wheel drive5 helps the CLS 550 tame slick roads and dry corners, yet it can sprint to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with no loss of mpg.
CLS 63 AMG 4matic
A handcrafted biturbo V‑ 8 — now with 550 hp — hurls its 531 lb‑ft of torque through a new AMG‑ developed 4matic system, which promptly aims 67% of it toward the rear wheels. A multi‑clutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT® MCT 7‑speed transmission offers four selectable modes, while the AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension provides two. Flow‑ formed or optional forged 19" AMG® wheels help save weight. ECO Start/Stop helps save fuel when you’re at a standstill. Hit the gas, and you’ll save time, rushing to 60 in 3.7 seconds.
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CLS 63 AMG S‑Model 4matic
All hail the new king of four‑door coupes. From within its handcrafted biturbo V‑8 emerges the most potent output ever for a CLS: 577 hp and 590 lb‑ft of pavement‑ rippling peak torque. Its AMG performance 4matic system catapults the S‑ Model to 60 mph in a scant 3.6 seconds, continuing on to a 186‑mph top track speed.6 On the way up — and more importantly, back — its red brake calipers and AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension provide visual and visceral delights through the darkened spokes of its 19" wheels.
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The birth of timelessness.
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In astronomy or celebrity, the birth of a star rarely occurs without a significant degree of fanfare. Both a supernova
and a supermodel have a way of not merely arriving on the scene, but owning it — and drawing every eye their way.
Years later, will the moment of their entrance be remembered as the start of something big? Only if the display of
star power is backed by a demonstration of staying power. With its piercing headlamps, muscular shoulders and
tautly arched roofline, the CLS- Class is an instant and scintillating standout, even amid the galaxy of cars that share
the famed emblem in its broad grille. But while countless cars have rushed to emulate its sweeping profile, few can
duplicate the depth of its engineering, or catch up with its innovative technology in just a few years. Trendsetting style
may capture your attention for a moment. What’s below the surface makes the beauty of a Mercedes-Benz not just
endearing but enduring. Timelessness is a quality that’s affirmed by looking back. But it’s born by seeing far ahead.
CLS 550 shown with Palladium Silver m etallic paint, and optional 19" 5 ‑s poke wheels, PARK TRONIC, and Premium 1 Pac kage.
Exquisite details meld jewel-
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like appearance with functional
appeal. The world’s first available
active full- LED headlamps reward
the driver’s eyes with illumination
that’s more like natural daylight. Their beams cleverly adapt to the road ahead — whether straight or
winding — when darkness falls.
And their distinctive design is eye-catching at any hour. LEDs also enhance both the style and
safety of the sweeping taillamps.
While the ongoing advancement of
performance and safety have long
been Mercedes -Benz hallmarks,
innovative technology has also promoted passenger enjoyment for decades. And yet it always coexists
with a respect for the traditions
that define luxury leadership.
Ambient lighting was first pioneered
by Mercedes-Benz to reduce stress
and fatigue during nighttime driving.
A network of LEDs and fiber optics
casts a soothing glow from beneath
the handcrafted wood spanning
the CLS dashboard. The driver can
select any of three hues — cool Polar,
warm Solar, and soft Neutral. It’s
accompanied by gentle illumination
of the footwells and door handles.
Sleek, frameless door glass and
a profile highly evolved in the
wind tunnel put airflow to work
to minimize noise, drag, and even
soiling of the side windows on
a rainy highway. The sloping tail conceals a remarkably cavernous and richly carpeted luggage area.
The physics
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of chemistry.
Like any performance coupe, the CLS 550 converts fuel, air
and spark into moving you quickly. But through the marvel of
Mercedes-Benz engineering, it’s even better at moving you deeply.
Every CLS‑Class is motivated by a biturbo V‑8 whose advanced engineering can evoke more power and torque from less gasoline. Among its innovative technologies are high‑pressure Direct Injection and rapid‑ multispark ignition, both of which fine‑ tune their own response in a matter of a millisecond. An ECO Start/Stop system helps save fuel by shutting the engine off when the car is stopped. The 402‑hp V‑8 in the CLS 550 delivers all of its 443 lb ‑ ft of peak torque from 1,600–4,750 rpm, leaving nothing but ultra‑low emissions and ultra‑ high emotions as evidence of its performance.
The versatile 7‑speed automatic transmission offers you complete control of gear changes with both hands on the wheel, thanks to an elegant electronic selector and shift paddles. A dedicated Manual mode is included with either of the two Wheel Package options.
Optional 4 your handling confidence in any season. Its 4‑wheel Electronic Traction System (4‑ ETS®) continually redistributes the engine’s power to the wheels with the best grip — even if that’s a single wheel.5 The system adds only 100 lbs, which helps to preserve the car’s admirable
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matic
all ‑ wheel drive heightens
fuel economy and natural balance. And since torque is permanently maintained at a 45:55 front/rear split, 4matic is as rewarding in dry corners as it is reassuring in rain and snow.
Every CLS 550 is equipped with staggered‑ width wheels. Fitting wider tires at the rear axle helps convert traction into acceleration without sacrificing crisp steering feedback from the front end. Four 5‑ spoke designs are available: standard 18" alloys, an optional 19" style, and two optional Wheel Packages that include either 18" or 19" AMG® wheels.4
For poised performance, the CLS 550 literally rides on a cushion of air, yet it generates truly gripping response in corners. Its semi‑active AIRMATIC® suspension teams adjustable air springs with a two ‑ mode Adaptive Damping System. ADS instantly adjusts each shock absorber every time its nearby wheel changes direction, up or down. Standard 4‑wheel level control also draws the car closer to the road at higher speeds — helping to reduce drag and enhance stability. Efficient electromechanical power steering and our Direct‑steer system collaborate for quicker cornering response, easier maneuvering and reassuring stability.
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CLS 550 shown with Steel Grey
metallic paint, and optional 4mat ic
all -wh eel drive, Premium 1 Package,
and Whe el Package Plus One.
Please see endnotes on back cover.
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