Mercedes - CL 550 4matic - Brochure - 2011 - 2011

2012 CL-Class 125! years of innovation In 1886, Carl Benz was awarded the patent for inventing the first car, while just 60 miles away, Gottlieb Daimler developed his own version. Between them they also invented the motorcycle and truck, and won the first auto race. For 125 years, a passion for innovation has driven Mercedes -Benz to continually reinvent the automobile — creating an ongoing legacy of firsts that keep redefining the standard for all cars. Among them, the multivalve engine in 1911. The 4‑wheel independent suspension in 1931. Fuel injection in 1954. The Electronic Stability Program nearly 20 years ago. And more recently, PRE-SAFE.® Today, the Three -Pointed Star remains far more than a shining symbol of Mercedes -Benz innovation. It’s a guiding beacon for all automobiles. a long-standing tradition. of never standing still. Think for a moment about every tradition Mercedes-Benz has upheld for generations. Unparalleled innovation. Unwavering leadership. Unfading passion. They all add up to an unbroken promise: “The best or nothing.” For more than a century, Mercedes-Benz has honored its heritage by making new history, reinventing the future again and again. It’s a principle expressed perhaps most eloquently in the intensively engineered, impeccably crafted coupes of the CL‑Class. From their striking design to their startling achievements in acceleration, handling, comfort and safety, the 2012 CL‑Class Coupes invest every asset of their decades-deep character into a rich dividend of futuristic performance. They are what a flagship Mercedes-Benz coupe has always been: like nothing you’ve ever experienced. MBUSA.com/CL CL 550 4matic shown with Monarch Blue metallic paint, and optional Premium 2 and Sport Packages. fire in its heart. magic in its air. For the better part of a century, Mercedes -Benz has hastened the pace of performance — and quickened drivers’ heartbeats — with coupes like the supercharged 540 K, the fuel-injected 1955 300 Sc, and the 2000 CL‑ Class with its fully active suspension. The 2012 CL 550 rekindles the flame, starting with its 429 ‑ hp V‑8 heart. With twin turbos spinning up to 150,000 rpm, its rapid-multispark ignition fires up to four times in a millisecond, while high-pressure Direct Injection makes the most of every atom of fuel. Power turns to poise as the semi-active AIRMATIC suspension adapts to sharpen handling, silken the ride and inspire stability. Through challenging corners and changing seasons, 4matic™ all- wheel drive wields torque with tenacity. And while its performance sparks your passion, the CL‑ Class also soothes your soul — not just with cleaner emissions but with a magical air of confidence and calm composure. Surefooted. Standard on the CL 550, 4matic all- wheel drive integrates our 4 ‑ wheel Electronic Traction System.1 4 ‑ ETS continually sends torque to the wheels — or single wheel — with the best grip. With light weight and a 45:55 front/rear torque split, 4matic enhances handling on dry roads, too. Sublime. The AIRMATIC suspension of the CL 550 employs our Adaptive Damping System (ADS) to deliver the ideal mix of smooth and sharp. The CL 600’s Active Body Control (ABC) is arguably the most advanced suspension in production. Both feature 4 ‑ wheel level control and a selectable Sport mode. CL 550 Coupe. With a new-generation 429‑hp twin-turbo V‑8, the CL 550 rushes to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds.2 Its paddle-shifted 7‑ speed automatic has been reengineered for crisper, smoother and more efficient shifting. Standard 18" alloy wheels3 lend a bold stance, both at rest and on the go. CL 550 4matic shown with Magnetite Black metallic paint, and optional Driver Assistance and Sport Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. CL 600 Coupe. A 510‑hp twin -turbo V‑12 delivers superlative power and supernatural smoothness, along with 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.2 A robust 5‑speed automatic with paddle shifters deftly manages its abundant torque. Staggered-width 19" alloy wheels3 feature a multispoke design. pioneering insight. protective instinct. Look back over the life story 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 CL‑ 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 CL‑ Class offers today could rewrite the story of your own life. reveal. prepare. react. Brighter lighting. Bi ‑Xenon headlamps generate light that’s closer in perception to natural daylight than halogen headlamps. The headlamps feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist — advanced systems which continuously vary the angle and beam pattern of the headlamps, to maximize illumination of corners and straightaways without creating glare for other drivers. Corner illuminating front lamps help brighten your path into sharp turns and driveways, while headlamp washers help keep the lamps cleaner with a high - pressure spray of heated fluid. Brilliant white LED Daytime Running Lamps and LED taillamps help assert your presence more effectively to other drivers. Body structure. Even without conventional full B ‑pillars, the CL‑ Class body structure achieves exceptional rigidity. Extensive use of ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas helps it manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones help dissipate impact energy over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin. DISTRONIC PLUS. A Mercedes-Benz innovation that made its world premiere in the CL‑ Class, this optional radar -based cruise control adapts your set speed in response to the flow of traffic ahead — automatically slowing until your path is clear again. If the vehicle ahead stops, DISTRONIC PLUS can even brake your CL‑Class to a full halt, then resume automatically when traffic starts moving.9 Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When you’re driving in darkness, this remarkable option4 projects infrared beams that are invisible to the human eye and reads them with a special camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view of the road ahead on an 8" in‑dash screen positioned directly in front of the driver. It can also identify, point out and even direct light from the headlamps toward pedestrians.5 ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring a variety of driving behaviors, this Mercedes -Benz innovation can audibly and visually alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips. Over 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.6 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 tighten the front seat belts, adjust 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.7 Adaptive Brakes. Every CL‑Class is outfitted with powerful 4 ‑ wheel ventilated disc brakes, including 4 -piston calipers grasping perforated front rotors. In addition, an integrated system of braking advances helps to make driving more reassuring and relaxing in a variety of situations. If the driver lifts off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when the driver steps on the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying gently applies the brakes periodically, to sweep away water buildup on the discs. During uphill starts, Hill -Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make driving in stop -and-go traffic a little easier.8 PRE -SAFE Brake. DISTRONIC PLUS can also help detect an impending collision with a vehicle ahead. Even if you’re not using the cruise control, PRE‑SAFE Brake can automatically apply up to the car’s full braking force to help reduce the severity of impact.8 Nine air bags. The first series-production coupe with standard front air bags three decades ago, a system of nine air bags offers 11-way protection today.10 Every CL‑ Class features dual -stage front air bags, a driver’s knee air bag, four side -impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four seats. Active Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assists. These optional systems 4 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 Advanced active technology in both systems can help guide the car back into its own lane, should the driver disregard the alerts. CL 550 4matic shown with Barolo Red metallic paint, and optional Driver Assistance, Premium 2 and Sport Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. CL 550 4matic shown with Lunar Blue metallic paint and optional Sport Package. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. ambition achieved. inhibition erased. To earn its place among the illustrious Mercedes-Benz coupes that form its legacy, the CL‑Class must embrace a set of virtues that are apparent not merely in its style but within its character. It must first be defined by the depth of its engineering, and a devotion to reimagining what a luxurious performance coupe can be. Only then can its design take shape — its taut, sweeping profile unencumbered by convention, virtually unnoticed by the wind, and free of framework interrupting its panoramic side windows. Its limited production numbers allow its cabin to offer a haven of refined comfort to its four passengers, with every surface reflecting the careful eye and expert hands of those who craft it. And yet it is also a most engaging environment, initiating a spiritual connection that lets the driver feel its aggressive stance and advanced chassis from its elegantly appointed helm. By its very nature, the ambitious adherence to its rich heritage is what liberates every new CL‑Class to redefine it. Progress. While the Star within its grille is among the most renowned icons in the automotive world, the 2012 CL‑Class expresses its classic pillarless - coupe design in a stunningly modern manner. An analog timepiece inspired by the 1950s 300 S takes center stage amid advanced controls and displays. Prowess. In the CL‑Class tradition, its design is an assertion of its advanced performance. Two available Sport Packages elevate both of these virtues even further, with aggressively sculpted lower body styling set off by race -proven AMG alloy wheels in either a 19" triple 5 - spoke or 20" 5‑spoke design.3 innovative, elegant and engaging. Time-honored customs meet new-age convenience in the 2012 CL‑Class. Four individual seats — a Mercedes-Benz coupe hallmark — are hand-fitted in smooth, supple Premium leather and contoured for uncompromised comfort. A flowing full-length console sweeps through the cabin from front to rear. Impeccably topstitched leather, hand-polished wood, brushed metal and polished chrome adorn virtually every surface — including the doors, dash, console and steering wheel. Elegantly designed controls fall naturally to hand, and even the most advanced systems operate with an intuitive simplicity. The COMAND system puts audio, navigation, vehicle settings and useful information like live traffic reports within easy reach — with a convenient central controller, Enhanced Voice Control and two high-resolution 8" widescreens. Innovative technology is a Mercedes-Benz tradition, but so is making it feel instantly familiar. Thoughtful. The heated and Active Ventilated front seats power- adjust 16 ways — including four zones of lumbar support — and each feature a 3‑ position memory. Active multicontour front seats, part of the Premium 2 Package, add a massage function and can increase their lateral support during cornering maneuvers. The wood/leather multifunction steering wheel puts audio and Bluetooth® controls at your fingertips.12 An optional heated steering wheel4 offers rapid warmth on winter days and chilly mornings. Delightful. An 11‑speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 ® system outputs 600 watts of Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Listening choices are seemingly limitless: HD Radio™ stations, SiriusXM Satellite Radio,13 a 6‑DVD/CD changer, a memory card reader, iPod® integration,14 a 7.2GB Music Register for storing digital music files, and even a USB port. The 40GB hard-drive navigation system15 features SiriusXM Traffic with dynamic re -routing, plus Zagat® Survey ratings for restaurants, hotels and golf courses. Insightful. PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance surveys parallel -parking spots for size as you drive by, then helps guide you into your chosen space. The Premium 2 Package 4 adds a rear view camera16 that shows a live color image on the central 8" widescreen when you shift into Reverse. The exclusive new SPLITVIEW option17 lets you play a DVD movie on the same screen that’s only visible to the front passenger. Artful. The elegance of the CL‑Class is evident in its intuitive controls. KEYLESS‑GO lets you unlock and start the car without taking a key from your pocket. An electronic selector and paddle shifters let you choose and change gears without removing a hand from the wheel. The COMAND system offers illustrated control of numerous comfort features. In addition to personalizing vehicle settings, you can fine -tune the location and intensity of the available frontseat massage. And fiber-optic LED ambient lighting outlines the cabin in a soft glow shown to help reduce nighttime stress and fatigue. CL 550 4matic shown with Cashmere/Savanna Premium leather and Burl Walnut wood trim, and optional Driver Assistance and Premium 2 Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. unimaginable comfort. unforgettably crafted. performance art. signed by the artist. All the racing trophies earned in the 45 ‑year history of AMG — the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz — can still not tell the story as eloquently as these four words: “One man, one engine.” Each individual AMG engine is crafted by its own master technician, using race -proven components and his own hands. Lift the hood of the superlatively engineered automobile which houses this work of art and you’ll see a metal plaque bearing his signature. Set free into the world, a CL 63 AMG or CL 65 AMG is destined to generate some impressive numbers. And all of them — whether it’s horsepower and pound-feet, mph and rpm, or seconds and g’s — begin with “one.” Learn more at MBUSA.com/AMG The CL 63 AMG. A handcrafted 536 ‑hp 5.5‑liter biturbo V‑8 delivers 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.2 A 7- speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission offers 100 ‑millisecond manual shifts or a fuel -saving new ECO Start/Stop mode. The recalibrated Active Body Control (ABC), massive composite brakes and 20" wheels3 all carry the pedigree of AMG. An optional AMG Performance Package further raises the stakes to 563 hp and 4.3 seconds. The CL 65 AMG. A 4.2‑ second sprint to 60 mph2 is just one measure of its 621‑hp 6.0 ‑ liter biturbo V‑12. Its torque peaks at 738 lb ‑ft, the mightiest of all AMG engines. A reinforced 5 ‑speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT transmission includes a paddle shifted manual mode. Beyond its AMG -recalibrated ABC and huge composite brakes with dual front calipers, the CL 65 is further set apart by ultralight forged - alloy 20" AMG wheels.3 CL 63 AMG shown with Iridium Silver metallic paint, and optional Driver Assistance and Premium 2 Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. connected to you. and your life. Your vehicle is more than a source of enjoyment, it’s an integral part of everyday living. The Mercedes‑Benz mbrace™ system can make it easier — whether you’re planning a trip, trying to remember where you parked, or in need of help in an emergency.18 With mbrace, you can access an innovative and thoughtful world of security, destination planning and convenience services — not only from inside your CL‑ Class but also from your computer and your smartphone. With advanced, reliable technology, plus 24‑hour support from helpful experts, mbrace helps to keep you, your life and your Mercedes ‑Benz connected. from your vehicle. With Mercedes ‑Benz mbrace, three simple buttons inside your vehicle can connect you to emergency services, our 24‑hour Customer Assistance Center, or our Roadside Assistance service.19 Numerous mbrace services are also seamlessly integrated with your vehicle’s standard COMAND navigation system. from your smartphone. The mbrace Mobile Application for iPhone® lets you send addresses to your vehicle’s navigation system, locate your vehicle from up to a mile away, remote-lock or unlock its doors, find a dealer, and contact Roadside Assistance, Concierge services or even Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services with a touch. A new Drive2Friend™ feature lets other people send their location to your car simply by responding to a text message you send them.20 from your computer. In addition to all the support you’ll find at mbrace.MBUSA.com, you can send addresses directly to your vehicle’s COMAND navigation system using the Send2Benz™ website. You can also look up a destination on Google™ Maps and instantly send it to your vehicle via the Search & Send™ feature. And a new browser toolbar widget lets you highlight an address on your screen and send it to your vehicle with just two clicks. Mercedes -Benz mbrace is the ongoing evolution of our groundbreaking in -vehicle services, offering national support along with expanded and enhanced features. To learn more about mbrace, see your Mercedes -Benz dealer, call 866‑990‑9007 or visit MBUSA.com/mbrace. Please see endnotes at back of brochure. mbrace Your World, From Your Car Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ packages. Mercedes ‑Benz mbrace offers unparalleled support, when and where you need it. Two available service packages each include an attractive complimentary trial period, so you can experience the many ways mbrace helps you feel connected and protected. With the standard mbrace Package, you get unlimited access to its innovative Navigation and Destination Planning features: Send2Benz, Drive2Friend and Search & Send. It also includes all of the Safety and Security services, plus several reassuring Convenience features, such as the ability to locate your vehicle or remotely lock its doors via your smartphone. The mbrace PLUS Package offers unlimited use of our expert Concierge services, as well as spoken turn- by -turn Route Assistance — even if you’re not using your car’s navigation system — plus the latest traffic and weather reports based on your current location. safety and security mbrace mbrace PLUS Automatic Collision Notification SOS/Emergency Call Roadside Assistance Connection Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Automatic Alarm Notification Crisis Assist navigation and destination planning mbrace mbrace PLUS Send2Benz Drive2Friend Search & Send convenience mbrace mbrace PLUS Mercedes - Benz Concierge Remote Door Lock Point of Interest Destination Download Remote Door Unlock Route Assistance Vehicle Finder (via Mobile Application only) Location -Based Traffic Dealer Connect Location -Based Weather Vehicle Information Safe Ride It can call for help, even if you can’t. In the event that an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is activated, mbrace initiates a call to the Mercedes‑Benz Emergency Response Center to notify them of the incident, and provide information on your vehicle and its location. A Customer Specialist will then attempt to make voice contact with you. If you request help, or do not respond, they will notify local emergency response services, and stay on the line until help arrives. Across town, or cross- country. Whether you’re going out for dinner, picking up a friend or planning a trip, mbrace offers a variety of ways to make getting there easier. You can look up an address or a Point of Interest online — or just grab it from your iPhone’s contacts — and send it directly to your vehicle’s navigation system. Or with a simple text message to a friend, they can let their mobile phone send its location directly to your car. Then, just a push of the i‑Button in your vehicle will download the address, so you can either start route guidance immediately or save it in your navigation system’s memory. The extra mile, around the clock, all for you. Subscribing to the mbrace PLUS package gives you unlimited access to Mercedes -Benz Concierge services — our network of experienced, professional personal assistants who can fulfill virtually any request, at any time of day or night, right from the comfort of your vehicle. You can even enjoy their services on the go, via the mbrace Mobile Application for iPhone. make it yours. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Accessories help you make your car the perfect expression of your style. And since they’re exclusively engineered for your CL‑ Class, they fit your car as well as they fit your life. A wide selection of accessories allows you to enhance your vehicle’s appearance, expand its functionality, or offer it some extra protection in everyday use. From alloy wheels to all-season floor mats and car covers, every accessory is thoughtfully designed and thoroughly engineered. It’s the best way to make your CL‑ Class unmistakably yours while keeping it genuinely Mercedes-Benz. To see the entire selection, visit MBUSA.com/CL. Media Interface Plus. This plug -and -play multimedia upgrade to the COMAND system further expands your entertainment choices. It enables Bluetooth® audio streaming, and integrates with the car’s audio controls and in-dash display. You can also listen to the Pandora® app that’s on your iPhone,® or watch videos from your iPod ® when the vehicle is parked.14 And with your compatible mobile phone, it offers easy phonebook transfer to the COMAND system, and phone charging via a mini-USB connection. It can also read SMS and email messages aloud and display them on in-dash screen. You can even respond with various predefined messages that you choose by voice command — to help you keep your hands on the wheel, and your focus on the road. Chrome door handle inserts. Set your CL‑Class apart with a set of door handle inserts in a polished chrome finish. More than a visual enhancement, they also help protect the paintwork from scratches. Illuminated door sills. Elegant, eye -catching brushed stainless-steel door sills are available in a set of two. When you open either door, they welcome you with soft blue luminescent Mercedes -Benz logos. Cargo area tray. Precisely contoured to fit the trunk, this polyethylene tray helps protect your cargo -area carpets from spills and wet items. 20" two -tone wheels. With a high-contrast black/polished finish, these boldly styled alloy wheels also take an aggressive stance on handling.3 build your own. MBUSA.com/CL CL 550 4matic option packages CL 600 individual options  19" multispoke alloy wheels 20" 10 ‑ spoke alloy wheels3 Premium 2 Package • Rear view camera16 • Active multicontour front seats with massage feature • Night View Assist PLUS 5 • DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE -SAFE Brake • Active Blind Spot Assist 11 • Active Lane Keeping Assist 6  9 Burl Walnut wood trim (no charge on CL 600) Brown Poplar wood trim Black Ash wood trim (no charge)  — — • 19" AMG triple 5-spoke wheels with all-season tires 3 • Sport body styling (front and rear bumpers, side skirts)  Standard Sport Package Plus One Optional — Not Available Please see endnotes at back of brochure. — • 20" AMG 5-spoke wheels with high-performance tires3 • Sport body styling (front and rear bumpers, side skirts) dimensions CL 550 4matic CL 600 Wheelbase 116.3" 116.3" Overall length 200.6" 200.6" Overall height 55.8" 55.8" Overall width 84.2" (w/mirrors) 84.2" (w/mirrors) Curb weight 4,740 lbs 4,894 lbs Headroom 36.9" front / 36.4" rear 36.9" front / 36.4" rear Legroom 42.2" front / 32.2" rear 42.2" front / 32.2" rear CL 550 4matic CL 600 4.6‑liter twin - turbo Direct Injection V‑8 429 hp @ 5,250 rpm 516 lb‑ft net torque @ 1,800–3,500 rpm 5.5‑liter twin -turbo V‑12 510 hp @ 5,000 rpm 612 lb‑ft net torque @ 1,800–3,500 rpm Transmission 7-speed automatic with steering wheel -mounted paddle shifters 5-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters Wheels 18" 5 -spoke Staggered-width 19" multispoke Suspension 4 ‑ wheel multilink, semi ‑active AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System and 4 ‑wheel level control 4 ‑wheel multilink, Active Body Control (ABC) with crosswind stabilization Shoulder room 59.2" front / 55.2" rear 59.2" front / 55.2" rear Drivetrain 4matic all - wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Cargo capacity 13.5 cu ft 13.5 cu ft Engine ™ wheel choices Standard 18" 5-spoke (CL 550 4matic )  SPLITVIEW front-seat entertainment system17 Sport Package specifications CL 600  3 Heated steering wheel Driver Assistance Package ® CL 550 4matic Standard 19" multispoke (CL 600; also optional on CL 550 4matic ) Optional 20" 10-spoke Optional 19" AMG triple 5‑spoke (Sport Package) Optional 20" AMG 5-spoke (Sport Package Plus One) color and trim. leather upholstery individually chosen. exquisitely crafted. designo is an exclusive program of paintwork, leather and interior trim choices offering an extraordinary degree of handcrafted quality and personalization. Please ask your dealer about the designo paint and interior options for the CL- Class. Ash/Grey Black Cashmere/Savanna Sahara Beige/Black european delivery program Pick up your new Mercedes -Benz in Germany through the original manufacturer-sponsored tourist delivery program. You’ll enjoy significant savings21 and other benefits, as well as the unforgettable experience of a European vacation with your own CL‑Class. Visit MBUSA.com/edp for more information. high-gloss wood trim endnotes 1 2 3 Black Ash Brown Poplar (CL 600) Burl Walnut non-metallic paintwork 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Black 11 12 metallic paintwork 13 14 15 Andorite Grey Barolo Red Diamond White 22 16 17 18 Iridium Silver Jade Green Lunar Blue 19 20 21 Magnetite Black Monarch Blue Palladium Silver 22 No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome the laws of physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load. Lower aspect ratio tires and accompanying wheels provide substantially increased treadwear, increased tire noise and reduced ride comfort. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles. These tires are not designed for use on snow and ice. Winter tires mounted on appropriately sized and approved wheels are recommended for driving in those conditions. Standard on CL 600. Night View Assist does not replace the use of headlamps and must not be used as the primary visual source for the driver. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST and/or Lane Keeping Assist may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury. Lane Keeping Assist operates at speeds above approximately 20 mph. PRE-SAFE® closes the side windows and sunroof when the system’s sensors detect side movement that suggests a possible rollover. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions. DISTRONIC PLUS adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to stationary objects, nor recognize or predict the curvature and lane layout of the road or the movement of vehicles ahead. It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the DISTRONIC Proximity Warning System before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safely. After braking the car for stopped traffic ahead, system resumes automatically only if traffic pauses for less than 3 seconds. WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. THE SAFEST SEATING POSITION FOR YOUR CHILD IS IN THE REAR SEAT, BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY INSTALLED CHILD SEAT, OR CORRECTLY WEARING A SEAT BELT IF TOO LARGE FOR A CHILD SEAT. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. Blind Spot Assist may not be sufficient to avoid all accidents involving vehicles in your blind spot and does not estimate the speed of approaching vehicles. It must not be used as a sole substitute for driver awareness and checking of surrounding traffic conditions. Bluetooth® interface does not provide phone charging or external antenna. Voice interactivity feature is dependent on selected handset. Visit MBUSA-Mobile.com for details. Phone sold separately. See dealer for a list of approved compatible phones. With the purchase of a new, satellite radio-enabled vehicle, you’ll receive a complimentary 6‑month subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Traffic, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. SiriusXM Traffic service is available in select markets. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your 6‑month trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately, and the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then‑current rates until you call 1‑866‑635‑2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms, www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, DC and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). All iPod® devices are sold separately. Feature not compatible with iPod Shuffle. See dealer for details. While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system’s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area. Rear view camera does not audibly notify driver of nearby objects and is not a substitute for actively checking around the vehicle for any obstacles or people. Images displayed may be limited to camera field of view, weather, lighting conditions and the presence of dirt, ice or snow on the camera. System availability and use is not yet approved in all 50 states. See your dealer for the latest information, and check local laws regarding the use front-seat video displays in your area. All Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ services operate only where cellular and Global Positioning Satellite signals are available, which are provided by third parties and not within the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. An mbrace Package trial period is offered on new, Certified Pre-Owned and pre-owned sales and leases at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Subscriber Agreement is required for service to be active. Some services are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details, including a list of compatible smartphones. Roadside Assistance repairs may involve charges for parts, service and towing. Vehicle must be accessible from main roads. Depending on the circumstance, these services may be provided by an outside provider, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance. Restricted roadways, acts of nature and vehicle accessibility may limit our ability to provide services to you. For full details, eligibility requirements, and limitations/exclusions of Sign and Drive services, as well as the Roadside Assistance Program, please see your dealer. mbrace is compatible with select Apple iPhone® models running iOS 4.2 or later. Please visit MBUSA.com/mbrace for more information. European Delivery Program discount of 7% available on select models, other models offered at MSRP. Please see your dealer for details. Extra-cost option. for a small blue planet. For 125 years — longer than any other automaker — we’ve been sharing this planet with you. Respecting it, and protecting it, have long been a part of our vision, ambition, and our history of innovation. We introduced the world’s first 100% CFC -free car, not just in its air conditioning but in its entire manufacturing process. We’ve been using water-borne paints for years, and source the wood for our interior trim from responsibly sustained forests. We’ve been pioneering advanced powertrains for generations, from today’s hybrid models and 50‑state clean diesels to the fuel cell vehicles of a rapidly approaching tomorrow. Mercedes-Benz is also legendary for producing automobiles of extraordinary durability and longevity. After all, it takes virtually the same amount of energy to build vehicles that last as ones that won’t. Even our brochures conserve resources and are produced with eco-conscious printing. Everything we engineer is born from the motivation to make things better and the ingenuity to make it happen. Passion with compassion — that is what drives us. join the conversation. follow us: facebook.com/mercedesbenzusa follow us: twitter.com/mbusa visit us: MBUSA.com CL 600 shown above with Palladium Silver metallic paint. 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