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If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Model Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Order A Daimler Company...
Contents Symbols ............3 Instrument Display and on-board Technical data ..........40 computer ............ 28 Operating fluids ..........40 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Vehicle data ..........41 At a glance ............ 4 board computer ..........28 Cockpit ............4 Calling up displays on the Performance Display messages and warning/indi‐...
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: Useful instructions or further information & DANGER Danger due to not observing that could be helpful to you. the warning notices Instruction Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ (Q page) Further information on a topic ards that may endanger your health or life, or Information on the multifunction dis‐...
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel paddle shifter AMG Performance exhaust system (Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC+ only) Combination switch Control elements for the multimedia system DIRECT SELECT lever → ® Activates/deactivates ESP PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps → Manual gearshifting (permanent setting) Display (multimedia system) DYNAMIC SELECT switch...
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At a glance – Cockpit Active Steering Assist Night View Assist Active Lane Keeping Assist Head-up Display Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Sets the vehicle level...
& WARNING Risk of accident or injury due equipment and operation, please consult an to incorrect modification of electronic This Supplement provides information on all the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. components and parts important functions of your AMG vehicle that are The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the either not described or differ from the descrip‐...
Qualified specialist workshop underbody, chassis components, wheels or Observe the following information in particular An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ tires could be damaged without the damage when driving your vehicle: fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary being visible.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ tion of these operating instructions. This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Follow the instructions in these operat‐ ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐...
Seat belts Reduced protection Function of the seat belt extender The AMG sport seat is designed for the standard The seat belt extender for the front seat helps three-point seat belt. If you install a different you fasten your seat belt. When the door is multipoint seat belt, e.g.
Driving and parking This also applies when the engine or parts of the if all vehicle conditions for an automatic Driving drivetrain have been replaced. engine stop are met. Breaking-in notes Please also observe the following breaking-in The è symbol appears in the multifunction To preserve the engine during the first notes: display when the vehicle is stationary.
Driving and parking do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is Operating the AMG Performance exhaust Notes for the AMG high-performance brake system system and the AMG ceramic high-perform‐ automatically switched off after one minute. ance composite brake system AMG Performance adjustable exhaust sys‐...
Driving and parking A (Comfort): comfortable and economi‐ Suspension Displaying dynamic data cal driving style Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: position of Multimedia system: C (Sport): sporty driving style the exhaust gas flaps Vehicle e DYNAMIC SELECT Steering B (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving Select Dyn.
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Driving and parking To permanently shift the gears manually in To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐ drive program = using the steering wheel shifter 2. faces to increase the engine braking paddle shifters, select the M (Manual) set‐...
Driving and parking During kickdown, you cannot change gears using SPORT handling mode on the steering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐ ® matic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached to ® Characteristics when ESP is activated protect the engine from overrevving.
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Driving and parking Only a highly qualified and experienced driver ® ® Characteristics when ESP ® is deactivated is intervening if the ESP ÷ warning should drive in SPORT handling mode or with lamp flashes in the instrument cluster: & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®...
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Driving and parking In deep snow. More drive torque is transferred to the wheel To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly or wheels with traction. press button 1. On sand or gravel. The M SPORT handling mode warning Spinning the wheels results in a cutting lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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Driving and parking RACE START Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully. Depending on the ESP ® mode selected, there The engine speed increases. is an increased risk of skidding and having an Function of RACE START accident. RACE START is only available for the If the activation conditions are not fulfilled, Mercedes‑AMG S 63 and S 63 4MATIC+ mod‐...
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Driving and parking Take your foot off the brake, but keep the Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe and AMG adaptive sport suspension system compri‐ Mercedes‑AMG S 65 Cabriolet models. accelerator pedal depressed. ses: The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐ AMG adaptive sport suspension system is an air air suspension for ground clearance irrespec‐...
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Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics A (Comfort) The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds above 77 mph (125 km/h) the vehicle is lowered. When driving at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h) the vehicle is raised again. 4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronised.
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Driving and parking AMG adaptive sport suspension system, In "Comfort" mode, the driving characteris‐ The vehicle can drift outwards, for example, selecting the suspension setting tics of your vehicle are comfortable. when steering or cornering. To select the Sport suspension setting: Always choose a vehicle level which is press button repeatedly until indicator...
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Driving and parking Raising the vehicle When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h) rises slightly and then returns to the set level and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately shortly afterwards. three minutes. You or anyone else in the vicinity of the After selecting a drive program using the wheel arches or the underbody could thus DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
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Driving and parking level control system ensures the best possible The damping is tuned individually for each wheel Curve inclination function CURVE suspension and constant ground clearance, even and is affected by the following factors: Automatic level control system with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed, the The driving style, e.g.
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Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics A (Comfort) The suspension tuning is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds between 75 mph (120 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h) the vehicle is lowered steadily. When driving at speeds between 100 mph (160 km/h) and 75 mph (120 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
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Driving and parking Function of ROAD SURFACE SCAN Detects unevenness in the road surface, e.g. At speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h) or above bumps, before the vehicle drives over them. 112 mph (180 km/h). This function is not available in all countries. Reduces chassis movements.
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Driving and parking To select the Comfort suspension set‐ Selecting Curve mode & WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi‐ ting: press button repeatedly until indica‐ In "Curve" mode, the driving characteristics of cle lowering tor lamps go out. your vehicle are more comfortable and the curve When lowering the vehicle, people could inclination function is activated.
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Driving and parking Raising the vehicle When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h) When leaving the vehicle, make sure and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately that nobody is in the vicinity of the three minutes. wheel arches or the underbody. After selecting a drive program using the Requirements: DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
Instrument Display and on-board computer Tachometer and gear display (classic dis‐ RACETIMER Notes on the Instrument Display and on- play setting) board computer Engine data Date (progressive display setting) Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG vehicle: Date and gear display Vehicles with an Instrument Display Warm-up (standard) only: If you select the Perform-...
Instrument Display and on-board computer If the engine or transmission are not at operat‐ ing temperature, the multifunction display shows temperature in blue. Avoid using the full engine power output during this time. Example: G-meter Example: engine data Current power output While the vehicle is in motion, the G-meter Current torque shows the forces that are exerted on the vehicle...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer The following functions are possible in RACE‐ To select a display and start: swipe up or TIMER: down on the left-hand Touch Control. Displaying and starting Press the left-hand Touch Control. Stopping Select Start and press the left-hand Touch Control.
Instrument Display and on-board computer Display the statistics of the next lap by swip‐ Mercedes-AMG display content When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call ing up or down on the left-hand Touch Con‐ message appears on the Head-up Display. trol.
Multimedia system To finish track recording, select Stop or cross Displaying the analysis AMG TRACK PACE the starting line again. Select times. General information Enter the weather and the track name. An overview of all the driven times appears. With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐ Select a track.
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Multimedia system Engine oil/tire temperature Highlight the desired recording. Based on the analysis you can check and opti‐ Select Ü options. mize driving characteristics for any position on Select Weather or Delete. the track. Exporting tracks or races (USB) Setting Drag Race Select tracks.
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Multimedia system The possible values for setting the end dis‐ 99 mph (160 km/h), measurement starts as Calling up the telemetry display tance are determined by the system and soon as 90 mph (150 km/h) has been Multimedia system: cannot be freely chosen. reached.
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Multimedia system Configuring AMG TRACK PACE Displaying driver profile statistics Confirm the authorization prompt. Select Driver Profile. Enter the code displayed on the device. Requirements The device is authorized. Select the desired profile. To use the TRACK PACE app: The following information is displayed for the The TRACK PACE app is installed on the Select a device that is already authorized.
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Multimedia system Select a setting. Activating/deactivating additional informa‐ tion Activate O or deactivate ª Display help. When additional information is activated, popups provide information on the individual menus. Confirm popups with or select Do not dis- play. Calling up information Select Info.
Breakdown assistance Flat tire TIREFIT kit storage location The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. Depending on the equipment, the position of the TIREFIT kit in the trunk floor can vary. Tire sealant bottle Tire inflation compressor...
Wheels and tires Setting up the folding chock Overview of the tire-change tool kit Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐ cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. For more information on which tire-change tools are required and approved for performing a wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Wheels and tires * NOTE Damage to the ceramic brake disk when changing a wheel Mercedes-AMG vehicles with ceramic brake disks: during removal and reposition‐ ing of the wheel, the wheel rim may strike the ceramic brake disk and damage it. Take particular care.
Technical data Operating fluids Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by * NOTE Premature wear caused by unlea‐ volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100 ded regular gasoline Fuel Gasoline with additives containing metal Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the Notes on fuel grades for vehicles with a gas‐ engine to wear more quickly and impair lon‐...
Technical data Tank content and fuel reserve Capacity Refrigerant filling capacity and PAG oil The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary, Coupe/convertible Capacity depending on the vehicle equipment. Coupe/convertible Refrigerant Mercedes-AMG S 65 11.1 US qt All models 23.3 ±...
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Technical data Height when opened Coupe/convertible Coupe/convertible Height Turning radius (Mercedes- 38.1 ft when AMG S 65 Coupe) (11.60 m) opened Turning radius (Mercedes- 39.0 ft Coupe 69.1 in AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe) (11.90 m) (1755 mm) Turning radius (convertible) 39.0 ft Convertible 65.5 in...
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Possible causes are: RACE START Canceled You released the accelerator pedal during RACE START. You depressed the brake pedal during RACE START. You can try RACE START again at the next start. * Possible causes are: RACE START Not Possible See Operator's Manual...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions SPORT handling mode & WARNING Risk of skidding due to incorrect application of SPORT handling mode warning lamp When you activate SPORT handling mode, there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident. Only activate SPORT handling mode in the circumstances described as follows.
Kickdown Track Race ..........32 AMG high-performance brake system ..12 New/replaced brakepads/brake discs .. 11 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Menu (on-board computer) ....28 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..11 see Qualified specialist workshop AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐...
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Index Comfort mode AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐ MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ....41 see AMG adaptive sport suspension system tem (Mercedes‑AMG S 65) ....22 Quality ........... 41 Temperature (on-board computer, Coolant (engine) Driving tips Performance menu) ....... 28 Filling capacity ........41 AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system ......
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Index Sports exhaust Telemetry display see AMG Performance adjustable Calling up ..........34 Seat belt extender ........10 exhaust system Temperature Seat belts Start/stop function Engine oil (on-board computer, Per‐ Reduced protection ....... 10 see ECO start/stop function formance menu) ........28 Seat belt extender .........
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Index Trunk lid Warning/indicator lamp Opening dimensions ......41 .SPORT handling mode warning lamp ............44 Warranty ............9 Vehicle Wheel change Correct use ..........8 Mounting a new wheel ......38 Equipment ..........7 Removing a wheel ......... 38 Limited Warranty ........