Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2012, CLS550 2012, CLS550 4matic 2012 User Manual

2012 CLS-Class

125! years of innovation

In 1886, Car l Benz wa s awarde d the pat ent for in venting t he firs t car,

while ju st 60 mil es away, Got tlieb D aimler d evelop ed his ow n versi on.

Betwe en them t hey also i nvented the motor cycle an d truck , and won

the firs t auto ra ce. For 125 years, a pass ion for i nnovatio n has driven

Merced es- Benz to continu ally reinvent th e automo bile — c reating an

ongoing l egacy of fi rsts t hat keep re definin g the sta ndard f or all car s.

Among th em, the 4 -wheel i ndepen dent su spensi on 80 year s ago. Th e

crumpl e zone an d fuel inj ection i n the 1950s. T he Elect ronic St abilit y

Progra m nearl y 20 years a go. And mo re rec ently, PRE -SAFE.® Today,

the Thre e -Poi nted Sta r remain s far mor e than a s hining s ymbol o f

Merced es -Be nz innov ation. I t’s a guiding beac on for al l automo biles.

CLS 550 shown with optio nal Diamond White me tallic paint, PARK TRONIC,
Wheel Pac kage Plus One, and Dri ver Assistance an d Premium 1 Packages.

it began with a spark.

and ignited a revolution.

Six years ago, Mercedes-Benz sparked an entirely new genre of

automobile, and ignited the passion of a new generation of admirers.

The CLS- Class captured the charisma of a 4 -passenger coupe in

a daring new expression of a 4- door body. And while numerous

automakers rushed to bask in its glow, Mercedes -Benz set out

to fan the fire within. The result is no less captivating than the

original, because it remains unmistakably original — a seductive

sculpture that flows seamlessly from headlamp to taillamp. More

powerful in both performance and presence, the all-new 2012

CLS- Class is also profoundly more efficient, more engaging, more

comforting and more protective. In true Mercedes -Benz fashion, it is

both a tribute to its ancestry and an inspiring reinvention — not just

of the world’s first 4-door coupe, but of the world’s first car.

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CLS 550 Coup e. The free -breath ing power of a new 402- hp Direct Injec tion
twin-turbo V-8 is complemented by a 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle
shifters, semi- active AIRMATIC air suspension and 18" alloy wheels. The CLS 550
sprints to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds,1 yet returns 24 highway mpg.

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CLS 550 4matic Coupe. For the first t ime, the all -season, all -road handli ng
confidence of 4matic™ all -wheel drive3 can be comb ined with th e perfor mance
and panache of the CLS -Class. Thanks to the system’s c ompact, ligh tweight
design, the CLS 550 4matic can whisk its four passenge rs from 0 to 60 mph in
a mere 5.2 seconds1 and still deliver a re markable 23 mp g2 on the high way.

It is at once steadfastly true to its rich legacy, and a dramatic

breakaway. As with every Mercedes-Benz coupe, the CLS- Class

is sleek of line, fleet of foot, and crafted to coddle its four

fortunate occupants in timelessly modern style. And yet it

uniquely welcomes each of its passengers through four inviting

doors. Its powerfully efficient new twin-turbo V- 8 and adaptive

air suspension respond brilliantly to the demands of challenging

roads and an ever -changing world. And yet its enchantments

are not restricted to the driver. From each of its four impeccably

tailored seats, the CLS- Class delivers a motoring experience that

can be shared by all aboard, but with no other car.

groundbreaking.

breathtaking.

CLS 550 shown with Irid ium Silver metalli c paint, and optional W heel Package Plus One

and Premi um 1 Pa ckage. Please see end notes at back of brochu re.

With 402 hp on tap, the new 4.6 -liter V-8 in the CLS 550 delivers a bounty of breathing room —

during acceleration, and with ultra- low emissions. Twin turbochargers spin up to 150,000 rpm,

boosting low -end torque by as much as 45%. Rapid-multispark ignition fires up to four times in

a millisecond, while high-pressure Direct Injection manages every atom of fuel with microscopic

precision. At higher speeds, the semi - active AIRMATIC suspension draws the car closer to the

road — reducing drag and enhancing stability. Whether winding out of a corner or unwinding on

the open highway, the CLS -Class turns pressurized air into an aura of confident composure.

goes with the flow.

thrives under pressure.

CLS 550 shown with Pall adium Silver metall ic paint and optional PAR KTRONIC, Whee l Package Plus One,
Premium 1 Package and a ccessory rear s poiler. Please see endn otes at back of brochur e.

Enhanced  shift ing. The versat ile 7- speed automati c trans mission
has been reengi neered for smoot her, more e fficient perfo rmance .
An electron ic selector a nd paddle s hifters a llow complete c ontrol of
gear changes without taking a hand from the 3-spoke steering wheel.

Advanced steering . New electr omechanical power steeri ng delivers
quicker response in corners, easier maneuvering at low speeds, along
with precise on- center feel and straight-line stability. The system also
contributes to the improved fuel efficiency of every 2012 CLS- Class.

Traction. The CLS 550 offer s rear -wheel drive or o ptiona l
4matic™ all- wheel drive.3 From dry corners to slick streets, the
lightweight 4matic system adds year-round confidence while
preserving the agile, balanced handling of every CLS -Class.

Attraction. For optimum tire gr ip and crisp steering feed back,
the rear wheels are 1" wider than the fronts. Choose from four
5- spoke designs: standard 18" or optional 19" wheels, and 18"
or 19" AMG wheels in either of two optional Wheel Packages.4

Look back over the life stor y 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 CLS- 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 CLS-Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life.

pioneering insight. protective instinct.

reveal.

Brighter lightin g. The world’s first al l- LED active
headlamp s, incl uded in the opti onal Pre mium 1
Package, generate light that’s even closer to natural
daylight than the standard Bi- Xenon headlamps.
Active Cur ve Illumina tion and Ada ptive Highbeam
Assist continuously vary the beam pattern of the
LED headlamps to maximize illumination of corners
and straightaways, without creating glare for other
drivers. Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps
and LED taillamps are also standard.

Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection.
This remarkable option projects infrared beams that
are invisibl e to the huma n eye and rea ds them with
a spec ial ca mera. The system displ ays a c leare r,
supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on the
large central screen in the dash. It can even identify
and point out pedestrians.5

ATTENTION AS SIST. By co ntinuall y monito ring a
variety of driv ing beha viors, this Me rcedes -Benz
innovatio n can a udibly and visu ally al ert th e drive r
if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips. More
than 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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prepare.

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 tighte n the front seat belts, adju st
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.

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Adaptive Brakes. A n integrated system of br aking
advances helps to make driving more reassuring and
relaxing in a variety o f situation s. If the dr iver lif ts
off the accelerator quickly, Predic tive Brake Pri ming
sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate
response wh en the drive r steps on th e brakes. In the
rain, Automatic Brake Drying gently applies the brakes
periodically, to sweep away water buildup on the discs.
During uphill starts, Hill -Star t Assist helps prevent
unwante d roll back. And a HOLD featur e can make
stop-and -go traffic a little easier.

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react.

DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that
takes cruise c ontrol to a n ew level of co nvenience,
this optional system adapts your set cr uising spee d
in response to traffic a head — au tomatically s lowing
down until yo ur path is c lear again. If traffic stops,
DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake the car to a full halt,
then resume automatically when it clears.

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PRE- SAFE Brake. DISTRONIC PLUS also integrates a
system that uses radar- based sensors to help detect
an imp ending coll ision with a vehic le ah ead. E ven if
you’re not using the cruise control, PRE-SAFE Brake
can automatically apply up to 100% of the car’s braking
force to help reduce the severity of impact.

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Ten air bags. A su ite of 10 standard air bags offers
12-way protection.10 Driver and new front-passenger
knee air bag s augment t he dual -st age front ai r bags.
Pelvic air bags complement the side- impact air bags
for ea ch fro nt sea t. An d side cur tain air ba gs ar e
provided at all four seating positions.

Blind Spot A ssist and La ne Keep ing A ssist.
These optional systems can alert the driver to some
unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane,11 and can warn
the driver of unintended drifting across visible lane
markings.6 Both systems are also offered with active
technology that can help steer the car back into its
own lane should the driver disregard the alerts.