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Printed Operator's Manual Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐ Maintenance Booklet gard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Equipment-dependent Supplements The standard equipment and product description Keep these documents in the vehicle at all of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐...
Contents Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐ Symbols ............3 Technical data ..........40 tons .............. 25 Operating fluids ..........40 Vehicle data ..........42 At a glance ............ 4 Instrument Display and on-board Cockpit ............4 computer ............ 26 Display messages and warning/indi‐...
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ Observe notes on material damage. lowing symbols: These symbols indicate useful instructions & DANGER Danger due to not observing or further information that could be helpful the warning notices to you. Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐...
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles ECO start/stop function Combination switch Active Parking Assist → → Instrument Display ® → DIRECT SELECT lever AMG adaptive sport suspension system + Media display → Manual gearshifting → →...
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At a glance – Cockpit Diagnostics connection Electric parking brake Opens the hood Light switch...
This Supplement provides information on all the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. important functions of your AMG vehicle that are This can endanger the operating safety of the The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the either not described or differ from the descrip‐...
Observe the following information in particular underbody, chassis components, wheels or when driving your vehicle: An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ tires could be damaged without the damage fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary the safety notes in this manual 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‐...
Occupant safety Seat belts Airbags Reduced protection Protection provided by the side airbag The AMG sport seat and the AMG Performance Vehicles with AMG Performance seat: seat are designed for the standard three-point depending on the accident situation, the side air‐ seat belt.
Driving and parking This also applies when the engine or parts of the Function of Emotion Start Driving drivetrain have been replaced. Breaking-in notes Please also observe the following breaking-in To preserve the engine during the first notes: 1,000 miles (1,500 km): In certain driving and driving safety systems, drive at varying road speeds and engine the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐...
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Driving and parking Notes on the locking differential The engine is restarted automatically if: AMG Performance exhaust system you release the brake pedal in transmission Function of the AMG Performance exhaust After a breaking-in period of 2000 miles position h when the HOLD function is not (3000 km) the oil on the locking differential system active.
Driving and parking Operating the AMG Performance exhaust Information on the AMG ceramic high-per‐ = (Individual): individual settings system formance composite brake system A (Comfort): comfortable and economi‐ cal driving style The brake system is designed for heavy loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This effect C (Sport): sporty driving style can also occur after washing the vehicle.
Driving and parking Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC All vehicle systems are set for maximum Automatic transmission sportiness. AMG Dynamics Rocking the vehicle free The automatic transmission shifts up The four agility functions Basic, Rocking the vehicle free can help to free a vehi‐ later.
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Driving and parking Manual gearshifting gearshift paddles, select the M (Manual) set‐ To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift ting for the transmission. paddle 2. To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift * NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐ paddle 1.
Driving and parking transmission does not react to the kick‐ the road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep down. uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends. Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+: The charge level of the battery is sufficient. Glide mode function you are no longer depressing the accelerator With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode or brake pedal.
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Driving and parking You can select between the following modes of SPORT or deactivated before the engine was When ESP ® SPORT is activated, the å and ® switched off. Æ warning lamps light up continuously in the instrument cluster. If the ÷...
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Driving and parking The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐ Crosswind Assist is no longer active. Display messages ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐ ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ® Even when ESP is deactivated, you are still ces.
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Driving and parking ® ® RACE START is only available after the vehi‐ Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐ To deactivate ESP : press and hold button cle has been broken in ( page 11). bility Program) until the å and ¤ warning lamps appear in the instrument cluster.
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Driving and parking the front wheel is in the straight-ahead posi‐ the steering wheel gearshift paddles. The DRIFT MODE tion. segments in the multifunction display flicker Functions of DRIFT MODE rapidly. the vehicle is on level ground. DRIFT MODE is available only for the If the brake pedal is not released after a the vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ model or...
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Driving and parking Pull steering wheel gearshift paddles ® is deactivated ( page 19). Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal and hold for half a second. roads. drive program I(RACE) is selected If all activation conditions are fulfilled, the page 13).
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Driving and parking DRIFT MODE is automatically deactivated in the round level control system ensures the best pos‐ ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with following situations: sible suspension and constant ground clearance, constant damping force adjustment) even with a laden vehicle. When driving at DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button.
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Driving and parking The setting can also be set using the Drive programs B and I: Selecting the AMG adaptive sport suspen‐ sion system setting DYNAMIC SELECT switch. To do this, the The suspension setting is even firmer. same suspension setting must be selected The vehicle is set to the low level.
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Driving and parking The driving characteristics of your vehicle are Choose a vehicle level which is suited You or anyone else in the vicinity of the comfortable. to the driving style and the road surface wheel arches or the underbody could thus SPORT suspension setting: press button conditions.
Driving and parking The vehicle lowers itself back down to the height AMG adaptive sport suspension system + Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐ of the most recently active drive program: page 22) tons Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and AMG Performance exhaust system E 63 S 4MATIC+: page 13) When driving faster than 75 mph...
Instrument Display and on-board computer You can select the following display content, for Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Operating the on-board computer example: board computer & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ Tachometer with gear display Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG mation systems and communications vehicle: Date and time...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer feedback, e.g. when the end of a list is reached or when you are scrolling through a list. The following menus are available: Assistance Phone Navigation Performance Trip Radio To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left or Media right on left-hand Touch Control 3.
Instrument Display and on-board computer Selecting the Head-up Display On the corresponding menu, use left-hand Touch Control to scroll to the end of the If the Head-up Display is switched off: list. switch on the Head-up Display via the multi‐ media system or activate it in the menu bar Press left-hand Touch Control 3.
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Instrument Display and on-board computer using the full engine power output during this time. SETUP in Mercedes-AMG vehicles (example) G-meter (example) Drive system setting: While the vehicle is in motion, the G-meter Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic/Race shows the forces that are exerted on the vehicle Engine data (example) Transmission position: occupants both laterally and in the direction of...
Instrument Display and on-board computer Mercedes-AMG display content In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis‐ Function of the Head-up Display play additional content: The Head-up Display projects the following infor‐ Speed and gear display mation above the cockpit into the driver's field of vision: Lap and sector times Driving speed...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer Polarization in sunglasses In extreme sunlight, sections of the display may appear washed out. You can correct this by switching the Head-up Display off and on again.
MBUX multimedia system Setting Track Race Press a to confirm. AMG TRACK PACE The track is saved under the name entered. General information Multimedia system: Searching by track name TRACK PACE Track Race With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐ Select ª...
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MBUX multimedia system Confirm the prompt with a. Select Z Setup. Vehicle Select the weather. Pull the desired display from the grid on the Date left or right edge of the media display. Weather Select ÷ Save Track to save the times The displays are shown during the Track driven for this track.
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MBUX multimedia system Longitudinal/lateral acceleration Exporting tracks (USB) Lap overview Parameter 1 Steering angle Select õ Tracks. An overview of all stored tracks appears. Parameter 2 Engine speed Trajectory of parameter 1 (e.g. time) Select the desired track. Engine oil/tire temperature Trajectory of parameter 2 (e.g.
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MBUX multimedia system Editing tracks and recordings Set a target speed. Measuring braking Measurement stops as soon as the specified Select õ Tracks. Drag Options target speed has been reached. Select the desired track. Select Braking. Pull away and start the measurement. Select options u for the desired track.
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MBUX multimedia system Select a measurement. Set the time. Select AUTHORIZE NEW DEVICE. The desired measurement is displayed in The set parameters are evaluated in the dia‐ Available devices are displayed. detail. gram for the time set. Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to be connected and follow the instructions.
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MBUX multimedia system Setting acoustic feedback Activate or deactivate the function. Select Acoustic feedback. A scale with values from 0 to 85 is shown. Select a setting. Displaying statistics Select Statistics. Statistics on the current user profile are dis‐ played. The following data is displayed: Driving time Track driven...
Breakdown assistance Flat tire TIREFIT kit storage location The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor. Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and Mercedes- AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: the TIREFIT kit is in the trunk beneath the partition. Tire sealant bottle Tire inflation compressor The tire inflation compressor is located under the tire sealant bottle.
Wheels and tires Overview of the tire-change tool kit * NOTE Damage to the ceramic brake disk when changing a wheel Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐ cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. Mercedes-AMG vehicles with ceramic For more information on which tire-changing brake disks: during removal and reposition‐...
Technical data Operating fluids Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by * NOTE Premature engine wear through volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100 unleaded regular gasoline Fuel Gasoline with additives containing metal Impairment of the longevity and performance Notes on fuel grades for Mercedes-AMG vehi‐ of the engine.
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Technical data Tank content and reserve fuel case; observe possible restrictions of the Coolant capacity approved SAE viscosity classes). Model Total capacity Model Capacity To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, it is recommended to use the engine oil specifi‐ All models 21.1 gal (80.0 liters) Mercedes-AMG E 53...
Technical data Height when opened Model PAG oil Model Height Mercedes-AMG E 53 4.2 ± 0.4 oz when 4MATIC+ (120 ± 10 g) opened All other models 2.8 ± 0.4 oz Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC (80 ± 10 g) All other models 72.8 in Vehicle data (1848 mm)
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Technical data Weights and loads Mercedes-AMG E 53 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ 4MATIC+ Please observe the following notes for the speci‐ fied vehicle data: Wheelbase 115.7 in 4th gear 109 mph (175 km/h) Items of optional equipment increase the (2939 mm) curb weight and reduce the payload.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The electronic rear axle locking differential is inoperative. Electronic Rear Axle Differ- ential Lock Inoperative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Electronic Rear Axle Differ- * The motor of the electronic rear axle locking differential is overheating. ential Lock Currently Let the electronic rear axle locking differential cool down by driving defensively.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Possible causes: DRIFT MODE Currently Unavailable See Operator's The activation conditions have not been fulfilled ( page 21). Manual ä * The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å The yellow ESP ® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. * ESP ® is deactivated. ¤ Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative. &...
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions å ® SPORT is activated while the engine is running. * When ESP ® ® SPORT is activated, ESP will stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent. Æ &...
Side airbag AMG ceramic high-performance Track Race ..........32 composite brake system ......13 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center New/replaced brakepads/brake discs .. 11 Menu (on-board computer) ....26 see Qualified specialist workshop Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..11 Steering wheel control element .....
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Index Comfort mode RACE START Not Possible See Oper‐ see AMG adaptive sport suspension system ator's Manual ........44 E10 .............. 40 Computer Drag Race ECO start/stop function ......12 see On-board computer Setting ........... 35 Automatic engine start ......12 Coolant (engine) Automatic engine stop ......
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Index ® SPORT Function/notes ........16 Head-up Display Maximum speeds ........43 Function ..........30 Menu (on-board computer) AMG displays ......... 26 Fuel Overview ..........26 E10 ............40 Instrument display Performance ........26, 28 Flexible fuel vehicles ......40 AMG displays .........
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Index Operator's Manual Sports exhaust Vehicle equipment ........7 see AMG Performance adjustable Seat belts exhaust system Reduced protection ....... 10 Start/Stop button Selecting a gear Performance (on-board computer, Emotion Start ......... 11 see Changing gears Performance menu) ........28 Start/stop function Service center see ECO start/stop function...
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Index Temperature Trunk lid Engine oil (on-board computer, Per‐ Opening dimensions ......42 Warm-up (on-board computer, Per‐ formance menu) ........28 formance menu) ........28 Transmission oil (on-board computer, Warning/indicator lamp Performance menu) ....... 28 Vehicle â DRIFT MODE warning lamp ..47 Tire inflation compressor Correct use ..........