Mercedes Clsclass 2014 Owner's Manual

CLS

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2014

The power to

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change the tide.

It can happen in any arena of life: The arrival of

something not merely new but startling and refreshingly

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.