2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 pairs two quite different engines. The 3.5L V6 of 213 cubic inches is naturally aspirated, while the second engine listed is a turbocharged 4.7L V8 of 285 cubic inches; both have dual overhead camshafts and burn gasoline. Since it comes only as a four-door sedan in Base trim, the main variable for service work is which of those two engines is installed.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 (213 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 4.7L V8 (285 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2012 CLS350. Turbocharging on the V8 gives the 2012 CLS350 manual two quite different engines to document. The manual gives procedures, specifications and torque values for the naturally aspirated V6 and the turbocharged V8 along with the V8's boost-related diagnostics. The sedan's transmission, brakes, steering and suspension are covered as well, with wiring diagrams for engine management and the body electrical systems.