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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 Symbols ............3 Instrument Display and on-board Technical data ..........39 computer ............ 25 Operating fluids ..........39 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Vehicle data ..........40 At a glance ............ 4 board computer ..........25 Cockpit ............4 Operating the on-board computer ....
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‐...
At a glance – Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles (Coupe) Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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At a glance – Cockpit → → Steering wheel gearshift paddles Manual gearshifting → Combination switch DYNAMIC SELECT switch → → Instrument Display ECO start/stop function DIRECT SELECT lever Control panel for the multimedia system → PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps AMG steering-wheel buttons Media display Adjusts the steering wheel...
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At a glance – Cockpit → Active Lane Keeping Assist Head-up Display → Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Sets the vehicle level Night View Assist Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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‐...
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‐...
Occupant safety Function of the seat belt extender Seat belts Reduced protection The seat belt extender for the front seat helps you fasten your seat belt. When the door is The AMG sport seat is designed for the standard closed, the seat belt extender extends. three-point 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 Operation of the ECO start/stop function active and the vehicle does not start to AMG Performance adjustable exhaust sys‐ move. The engine is switched off automatically in the you shift from transmission position j. following situations if all vehicle conditions for Function of the AMG Performance exhaust system an automatic engine stop are met:...
Driving and parking Notes for the AMG high-performance brake DYNAMIC SELECT switch system and the AMG ceramic high-perform‐ Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch ance composite brake system Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change The brake system is designed for heavy loads. between the following drive programs: This may lead to noise when braking.
Driving and parking Depending on the drive program selected, the The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is Variable all-wheel drive following vehicle characteristics will change: activated when the exhaust system is activated. Drive Automatic transmission Engine and transmission management You can change the following vehicle charac‐ Manual gearshifting teristics using the buttons in the center con‐...
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Driving and parking To activate/deactivate: press button 1. If the engine speed is too high or too low, you If indicator lamp is lit, manual gearshift‐ cannot change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles. In this case, segments ing is activated. The current gear is displayed in the multifunction display.
Driving and parking Gearshift recommendation is active only if ® Characteristics when ESP is activated Driving and driving safety systems you have activated manual gearshifting with ® monitors and improves driving stability and ® Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐ the button on the center console.
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Driving and parking ® Do not deactivate ESP ® under any circum‐ If ESP ® SPORT is activated and one or more Characteristics when ESP is deactivated stances. wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP ® warning & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®...
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Driving and parking ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by ® It may be best to activate ESP ® SPORT or deacti‐ Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐ intervening in the following ways: bility Program) vate ESP ® in the following situations: The drive wheels are braked individually if When using snow chains.
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Driving and parking ® Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐ the transmission is in position h. To deactivate ESP : press and hold button ® until the å and ¤ warning lamps mation on ESP page 16). one of the drive programs C, B or appear in the instrument cluster.
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Driving and parking Take your foot off the brake, but keep the for improved driving characteristics. The all- The AMG adaptive sport suspension system accelerator pedal depressed. round level control system ensures the best pos‐ comprises: The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐ sible suspension and constant ground clearance, Air suspension for ground clearance irrespec‐...
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Driving and parking Available suspension settings Drive program Characteristics A (Comfort) The suspension setting is comfortable. The vehicle is set to the normal level. When driving at speeds of above 78 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 synchronized.
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Driving and parking Selecting the AMG adaptive sport suspen‐ The driving characteristics of your vehicle are Choose a vehicle level which is suited sion system setting comfortable. to the driving style and the road surface SPORT suspension setting: press button conditions.
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Driving and parking Raising the vehicle When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h) You or anyone else in the vicinity of the and 75 mph (120 km/h) for approximately wheel arches or the underbody could thus three minutes. become trapped. After selecting a drive program using the The vehicle can also be lowered after being DYNAMIC SELECT switch.
Driving and parking AMG adaptive sport suspension system Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐ page 20) tons AMG Performance exhaust system page 12) ECO start/stop function ( page 12) Manual gearshifting ( page 14) If you have assigned a function to one of display buttons 2, you can operate this function with corresponding button 1.
Instrument Display and on-board computer Tachometer and gear display (classic dis‐ Notes on the Instrument Display and on- Only operate this equipment when the play setting) board computer traffic situation permits. Date (progressive display setting) Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle: Date and gear display...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer Navigation To call up a menu or confirm a selection: press left-hand Touch Control 3. Radio To scroll through displays or lists on the Media menu: swipe upwards or downwards on left- Phone hand Touch Control 3. Head-up Disp.
Instrument Display and on-board computer will show temperature in blue. Avoid Calling up displays on the Performance using the full engine power output during this menu time. On-board computer: Performance To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐ wards on the left-hand Touch Control. Displays on the Performance menu:...
Instrument Display and on-board computer If you press and hold the left-hand Touch Con‐ The following functions are possible in RACE Suspension tuning: trol, the function will be reset immediately. TIMER: Comfort/Sport/Sport+ Displaying and starting Stopping Starting a new lap Displaying lap statistics Resetting Engine data (example)
Instrument Display and on-board computer To select a display and start: swipe up or Display the statistics of the next lap by swip‐ down on the left-hand Touch Control. ing up or down on the left-hand Touch Con‐ trol. Press the left-hand Touch Control. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym‐...
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Instrument Display and on-board computer Mercedes-AMG display content When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call message appears on the Head-up Display. System limits The visibility is influenced by the following condi‐ tions: Seat position Image position setting Ambient light Wet road surfaces Objects on the display cover Protection from reaching the overrevving...
Multimedia system Setting Track Race The distance and direction to the starting AMG TRACK PACE line of the track is displayed. General information Multimedia system: Select the desired track. Vehicle TRACK PACE Track Race With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐ If you have already driven on this track, you tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti‐...
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Multimedia system Select a desired lap. Steering angle The analysis is displayed. Engine speed Select a track. 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.
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Multimedia system Quarter-mile race Measuring braking The measurements can be displayed by cate‐ gory, e.g. acceleration measurements, by Select Quarter Mile. Select Braking. applying a filter. The time measurement runs until a mile has Select Start Record. been traveled or a previously set distance Measurement is incremental, in steps of (e.g.
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Multimedia system The time can range between 30 seconds and should always drive with an active driver pro‐ Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to a maximum of 20 minutes. file. be connected and follow the instructions. Confirm the authorization prompt. Displaying driver profile statistics Configuring AMG TRACK PACE Enter the code displayed on the device.
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Multimedia system Medium Quiet 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 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Wheels and tires Vehicles with AMG ceramic high-perform‐ Overview of the tire-change tool kit ance composite braking system: Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐ cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit. * NOTE Damage to the ceramic brake disk For more information on which tire-changing when changing a wheel tools are required and approved for performing a...
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Wheels and tires Fold cover upwards. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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.
Technical data Tank content and fuel reserve viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil approved SAE viscosity classes must be Coupe/Convertible Total capacity observed. Coupe/Convertible Refrigerant Only use SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils. All models 21.1 gal (80.0 liters) All models...
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Technical data Height when opened Weights and loads Coupe/Convertible Height Please observe the following notes for the speci‐ when fied vehicle data: opened Items of optional equipment increase the curb weight and reduce the payload. Coupe 69.1 in (1755 mm) Coupe/Convertible Convertible 65.5 in...
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Possible causes: RACE START Not Possible See Operator's Manual The activation conditions have not been fulfilled ( page 19). RACE START Canceled * Possible causes: You released the accelerator pedal during RACE START.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning and indicator lamps Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä The yellow AMG adaptive sport suspension system warning lamp is lit. * There is a malfunction in the AMG adaptive sport suspension system. Note the messages on the multifunction display.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® Deactivate ESP only for as long as the situation requires. ® ® If ESP cannot be activated, ESP is malfunctioning. Have ESP ® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the notes on deactivating ESP ®...
Track Race ..........31 composite brake system ......13 see Kickdown AMG high-performance brake system ..13 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center New/replaced brakepads/brake discs .. 11 see Qualified specialist workshop Menu (on-board computer) ....25 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..11 Authorized workshop Steering wheel control element .....
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Index Comfort mode Driving safety system Emotion Start see AMG adaptive sport suspension system ® Starting the vehicle ........ 11 (Electronic Stability Program) ..16 Computer Engine Driving system see On-board computer ECO start/stop function ......12 AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐ tem ............
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Index Quality (gasoline) ........39 Performance menu ......25, 27 Sulfur content ........39 Operating fluids Kickdown ........... 16 Tank content ......... 40 Fuel (gasoline) ........39 Using ............. 16 Operating safety Information ..........7 G-meter (on-board computer, Per‐ Operating system Limited Warranty formance menu) ........
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Index Function ..........19 Specialist workshop ........8 RACETIMER (on-board computer, Per‐ Sport Plus suspension setting Tank content formance menu) ........28 see AMG adaptive sport suspension system Fuel ............40 Reserve Sport suspension setting Reserve (fuel) ........40 Fuel ............40 see AMG adaptive sport suspension system Telemetry display Roof load ............
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