Brief Description; Environmental Compatibility - Mercedes-Benz Series 218 Coupe Introduction Into Service Manual

Vehicle concept
In January 2011, the CLS-Class of model series 219
will be superseded by the newly developed coupe of
model series 218.
With the new CLS-Class, the customer will obtain a
coupe which sets the standard in terms of its new
design, reliability, comfort, efficiency and safety.
Dimensional concept
The dimensional concept of the new CLS-Class is
derived from that of the predecessor model series 219
and is characterized by more space in the interior and
a restyled body.
The vehicle length has increased by 30 mm. This
allowed the wheelbase to be extended by 20 mm.
With the new CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz is underlining
its aspiration to lead the market in the segment of
4-door coupes, particularly in the areas of design,
active and passive safety as well as environmental
technology.
i Note
Further details on the electrical systems of model
series 218 (e.g. function descriptions and the loca-
tions of electrical components) are available in the
Workshop Information System (WIS) under "Basic
knowledge/functions" (GF).
– This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 09 / 2010 –
Innovations
• Full-LED headlamps incl. Intelligent Light System
(ILS) and Night-View function as special equipment
(SA)
• Electromechanical steering (EPS)
Innovative driving assistance systems
Alongside ATTENTION ASSIST (attention assistance
system) which is included as standard, the following
assistance systems are available as special equip-
ment:
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Speed Limit Assist
• Automatic lane recognition
or Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Assist or
Active Blind Spot Assist
• Active Parking Assist incl. PARKTRONIC
• Night View Assist Plus
• Reversing camera
• DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE

Environmental compatibility

Crucial factors in environmental compatibility are not
only fuel economy and emissions while driving, but
also the environmental burden and consumption of
resources from manufacture through vehicle use to
recycling and disposal.
The new CLS-Coupe sedan is thus certified on the
basis of the strict international ISO standard 14062
"Design for Environment" at market launch. This envi-
ronmental certification confirms the holistic approach
in aspects of environmental protection:
• Designed with recycling in mind
• Use of high-quality secondary raw materials
• Use of biomaterials
• Avoidance of potentially hazardous substances
• Recycling concept
Introduction of the New CLS-Class, Model Series 218 Coupe

Brief description

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