Mercedes Clsclass 2015 Owner's Manual

2015 CLS - Class

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Influential by design.

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By turning away from convention, the CLS turned the tide of the industry. Of the few cars in history that
can make such a claim, most do it by outselling. The CLS did it by outshining — with a bold statement of
individual style. A confluence of performance, luxury, safety and innovation earns the CLS the Star in its
glistening grille. The clarity of its design turns fluency into influence, and every onlooker into an admirer.

CLS 400. The newest CLS matches swiftness with
style: a 329‑hp biturbo V‑6, freshly AMG ‑ infused
bodywork, 18" twin 5‑spoke wheels,1 and a brilliant
new grille featuring 260 chrome pins. Comfort and
composure are delivered via sporty rear‑wheel drive
or the year‑round agility of 4matic® all‑wheel drive.

CLS 550. The gift of athleticism is expressed via a
402‑hp biturbo V‑ 8 that can thrust you to 60 mph
in 5.1 seconds.2 AIRMATIC® semi‑active suspension
and 18" wheels with a unique twin 5‑spoke design
deliver poise to match its power. New luxuries make
its 4‑ seat cabin more stylish and inviting than ever.

CLS 63 AMG S 4matic. A handcrafted biturbo V‑ 8
unleashes 577 hp. AMG Performance 4matic and
19" AMG® wheels rein its 590 lb‑ ft of torque into a

3.6‑second rush to 60. And from its “A‑wing” front
air dam to its exquisitely appointed cockpit, its pure
motorsports pedigree will send your heart racing.

CLS 550 shown on cover with Iridium Silver m etallic paint , and optional 19" AMG multis poke
wheels, and Driver A ssist ance, Premium and Wheel Packages. CLS 63 AMG S 4matic shown
above left with optional designo Diamond White metallic paint, 19" AMG cross-spoke whe els,
and Dri ver Assistance and Premium Packages. CLS 400 shown above right with optional designo
Cardinal Red metallic p aint, 19" AMG multispoke wheels, PAR KTRO NIC, and Driver Assistan ce,
Premium 1, Premium 2 and Wheel Packages. Please see endnotes at back of bro chure.

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Shape shifter.

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The chiseled shape of the CLS reveals its muscle, and foretells its moves.
Its sharp lines have forever blurred another line — the one between coupe
and sedan — and sparked a new era in automotive design. Inspired by a
pouncing cheetah, the CLS is born to stand out, not stand still. With bold
new details for 2015, the original 4- door coupe leaps ahead once again.

CLS 550 shown with Steel Grey metallic paint, and optional 19"
AMG multispoke wheels, and Premium and Wheel Packages.
Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

There isn’t a detail in the design of CLS that’s underthought,

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or that underperforms in function or form. Its profile reveals
its performance at a glance. Its roofline arches cleanly over
its four doors, their frameless windows asserting that this
is a coupe in both body and soul. When it first debuted, the
CLS sent a ripple through the industry that became a wave
of coupelike copies. For 2015, it makes a big new splash.
An expressive new front end frames its iconic grille with full-

LED or new ACTIVE MULTIBEAM LED® headlamps. On the
CLS 400 and CLS 550, a new diamond-block grille conveys
the car’s precision, brilliance and artful detail. Radiating from
its central Star, each of its chrome pins has been individually
sized and positioned by the car’s designer. The aggressively
aerodynamic sculpting of standard AMG® body styling hugs
the road and encircles the car, featuring large mesh front air
intakes, flared side sills, and a racing- inspired rear valence.

Each model offers four distinctive choices in 18" or optional
19" wheels.2 Their staggered- width sizing optimizes their grip,
feedback and appearance, with the wider rear wheels filling
out the muscular rear shoulders that culminate in the car’s
bold LED taillamps. The CLS 63 AMG S 4matic turns up the
heat even further — with an exclusive twin-crossblade grille,
“A-wing” front air dam, and 19" AMG wheels in two available
designs, each one finished in your choice of silver or black.

CLS 550 shown with o ptional designo Classic

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Red/Bla ck leather, designo Bla ck Piano Lacqu er
wood tr im, Bang & Olufsen premium sound system,
PARKTRONIC, and Premium and Wheel Packages.

Art movement.

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For a work of art to inspire you, it takes carefully chosen materials, colors and shapes, plus
the eyes, heart and handwork of an artisan. It’s no different for creating a car’s cabin, which
is why the CLS cockpit doesn’t just transport four people — it’s a work of art that moves you.

It’s with a bit of hyperbole that one might call
the CLS cabin an art gallery on wheels, but
they do have a lot in common. For starters,
the interior of CLS is spacious yet intimate.
It’s also an environment that invites you to
closely examine all the textures, shapes and
colors before you. And what you’ll discover
on display ranges from the avant‑garde to
the timelessly beautiful. As a Mercedes‑Benz
coupe, its cabin is specifically designed to

seat four adults in exquisite comfort, with
each seat individually contoured and divided
by a console that runs from the dash to the
rear of the cabin. Every surface intrigues the
eye and rewards your touch, whether it’s the
precision of the stitching or the satiny sheen
of the silver shadow trim that accents the
vents and switches. Since true art expresses
your individuality, the CLS 400 and CLS 550
let you choose among six colors of standard

leather. Or you can opt for six ultrasoft semi‑
aniline leathers (standard on the CLS 63 AMG),
or a pair of handcrafted designo semi‑aniline
treatments. You can complement them with
any of five handcrafted woods, with finishes
from modern satin to a deep gloss. The CLS
even presents its technological advances in
an artful manner: Its big new 8.4" screen is
vivid without a visor, so it’s sleek and trim.
Sometimes a masterpiece needs no frame.

CLS 400 shown w ith Lunar Blu e metallic paint, and

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Drive r Assis tance , Premium 1 and Premium 2 Packages.

Number smoother.

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A Mercedes-Benz is not developed by accountants. It’s

engineered by enthusiasts who are passionate about
how a car performs in every measure of driving — from

raw power to refined poise to reassuring peace of mind.

And since driving is a rapidly changing scenario, the CLS

is prepared to respond without missing a beat — staying

cool in a heated moment, keeping composed on a rough

road, and running clean even when you’re gunning it. The

formula for this is constant advancement — pioneering

performance innovations that work so well, they become

the standards for the entire industry. For 2015, a new

9-speed transmission debuts as standard on the CLS 550.

It matches swift acceleration with seamless response.

It’s also lighter and more fuel- efficient. Which means

even to a number cruncher, it’s a smooth operator.

Star perfor mer.

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A Mercedes-Benz coupe isn’t defined by the number
of doors it has, but by the spirit it embodies. The CLS
matches its sleek shape and exquisite cockpit with a
pure passion for the road. It starts with what’s behind
the Star in its grille — a powerful biturbo engine, plus an
ever-advancing legacy of driving innovation. Consider
its Direct Injection engine, adaptive transmission,
nimble independent suspension, and even its available

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breakthroughs was originally pioneered by Mercedes­Benz engineers. And since their passion precludes
them from ever resting on their laurels, each innovation
has also been reinvented over and over — to continually
advance the state of the art, and keep you performing
at the top of your game. After all, it’s not just about
what’s behind its Three-Pointed Star. What matters
most is how the CLS makes you feel behind the wheel.

all-wheel drive. Each of these performance