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Digital operator's manual Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre- gard of the instructions is not covered by the Printed Operator's Manual Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty. Maintenance Booklet The standard equipment and product description Supplementary manuals relating to specific of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol-...
Contents Symbols ............3 MBUX multimedia system ......22 AMG TRACK PACE ......... 22 At a glance ............4 Cockpit ............4 Maintenance and care ........28 Notes on the care of tailpipes ......28 General notes ..........6 Operator's Manual .......... 6 Wheels and tires ...........
Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the follow- Observe notes on material damage. ing symbols: These symbols indicate useful instructions or & WARNING Danger due to failure to further information that could be helpful to observe the warning notices you.
Should you have any questions concerning equip- ual and the Digital Operator's Manual in the vehi- ment and operation, please consult an authorized cle. Mercedes-Benz Center. This Supplement and the Digital Operator's Man- The Operator's Manual, Operating Instructions, ual in the vehicle describe the following models,...
Driving and parking AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL Function of the Emotion Start (Mercedes-AMG Driving page 15) vehicles) Function of the AMG steering-wheel buttons ö AMG Performance exhaust system page 8) d Manual shifting ( page 10) g AMG DYNAMICS ( page 8) ç...
Driving and parking AMG Performance exhaust system ▌Operating the AMG Performance exhaust sys- Information on the AMG ceramic high-perform- ance composite brake system ▌Function of the AMG Performance exhaust sys- The brake system is designed for heavy loads. This may lead to noise when braking. This effect You can choose between the following sound can also occur after washing the vehicle.
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Driving and parking The drive program selected appears on the Instru- Accentuates the vehicle's own understeering The steering, shift timing point, drive and ment Display. and oversteering characteristics stabilization functions are adapted to the selected drive program. Slippery Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry surface and a clear stretch of road Position of the exhaust gas flaps Optimized characteristics when pulling away...
Driving and parking paddle shifters, select the M (Manual) setting To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle shifter Automatic transmission for the transmission. Manual shifting (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle Shifting up and down shifter 1. * NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift- ing up too late The automatic transmission does not shift up...
Driving and parking Permanently activating or deactivating manual The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation gearshifting uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends. from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the vehi- cle/trailer combination begins to sway from The state of charge of the battery is sufficient.
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Driving and parking Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as ® ® flash. ESP then only stabilizes the vehicle to a Characteristics when ESP is deactivated necessary. limited degree. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® ® SPORT also has the following characteris- ®...
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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- To activate ESP SPORT: briefly pull rocker intervening in the following ways: ® switch 1. vate ESP in the following situations: The å...
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Driving and parking AMG RIDE CONTROL + Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con- ® Activating/deactivating ESP (without Off-Road sumption package or E-Active Body Control) ▌Function of AMG RIDE CONTROL + Manually selectable higher vehicle level set- AMG RIDE CONTROL + is an air suspension sys- Multimedia system: ting for greater ground clearance tem with variable damping for improved driving...
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Driving and parking The vehicle is set to the normal level. Low level: approx. -0.4 in (-10 mm) Traction is improved for driving on sand. When driving at speeds above 75 mph In addition, you can select the setting in every Drive program F: (120 km/h), the vehicle is lowered to the low drive program using the ä...
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Driving and parking Drive program = ▌Setting the vehicle level Individual settings of the suspension setting & WARNING Risk of accident because vehi- via AMG DYNAMICS cle level is too high Basic: reduction of lean during cornering Driving characteristics may be impaired. Advanced: increased reduction of lean dur- The vehicle can drift outwards, for example, ing cornering...
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Driving and parking The vehicle sets itself to the standard level of the & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due selected drive program when you switch drive pro- to the vehicle lowering grams. Vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack system+ or level control system: when you If the electrical connection has been correctly unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the vehi-...
Instrument display and on-board computer G-meter Notes on the instrument display Calling up displays on the Performance menu Engine data Additional notes for Mercedes-AMG vehicles: On-board computer: SETUP Performance Vehicles with an instrument display (standard): if you activate manual gearshifting Trip computer To select a display: swipe upwards or down- page 10), the gearshift recommendation...
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Instrument display and on-board computer show temperature in blue. Avoid using the full engine power output during this time. SETUP Drive system setting: Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic/Sand/ Engine data Trail/Race Current power output Transmission position: Current torque Warm-up When the current power output or the current AMG DYNAMICS: Digital speedometer...
Instrument display and on-board computer Resetting the G-meter Mercedes-AMG display content Function of the head-up display While the vehicle is in motion, the G-meter shows The head-up display projects the following infor- the forces that are exerted on the vehicle occu- mation into the driver's field of vision above the pants both laterally and in the direction of travel.
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Instrument display and on-board computer In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis- Polarization in sunglasses play additional content: In extreme sunlight, sections of the display Speed and gear display may appear washed out. You can correct this Lap and sector times by switching the head-up display off and on again.
MBUX multimedia system Setting Track Race Searching by track name AMG TRACK PACE Select ª Tracks. Multimedia system: Function of AMG TRACK PACE Enter the track name. TRACK PACE Track Race This function is an on-demand feature and Tracks with the searched name are displayed. can be activated via Mercedes me after you Recording a new track purchase your vehicle.
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MBUX multimedia system ÷ Select Save Track to save the times Pull the desired display from the grid to the Vehicle driven for this track. left or right edge of the media display. Date The displays are shown during the Track Race. Weather Showing displays during Track Race To use a different session as a reference...
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MBUX multimedia system Longitudinal/lateral acceleration Exporting tracks (USB) Lap overview Steering angle Select õ Tracks. Parameter 1 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. Start off and begin the measurement. Select options u for the desired track.
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MBUX multimedia system Configuring AMG TRACK PACE Scan the QR code on the media display. The device is authorized. Delete a measurement. Requirements: De-authorizing the mobile device To connect a mobile device to the TRACK PACE app: Calling up the telemetry display Select TRACK PACE App.
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MBUX multimedia system Displaying statistics Select Statistics. Statistics on the current user profile are dis- played. The following data is displayed: Driving time Track driven Tracks recorded Track Races recorded Laps recorded Drag Races recorded Maximum design speed Activating the ambient light If this function is active, the vehicle interior is lit red or green depending on Delta Time.
Observe the following notes in order to prevent damage to the vehicle: Clean the tailpipes with a cleaning agent rec- ommended for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle. Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Wheels and tires Changing a wheel Only use tire types that have been approved for the maximum permissible Be sure to also observe the notes on changing speed set and the vehicle. a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your vehi- cle.
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 ▌Information on fuel quality for Mercedes-AMG of the engine.
Technical data ▌Tank content and fuel reserve case; observe possible restrictions of the Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil approved SAE viscosity classes) Total fuel tank capacity Refrigerant filling capacity To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, Model Model it is recommended to use the engine oil specifica- tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis- Mercedes-AMG...
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Technical data Roof load When driving through the water a bow wave forms. Model Maximum roof load Water accumulates when driving through Mercedes-AMG GLS 220 lbs (100 kg) running water. 63 4MATIC+ Do not exceed the maximum permissible Running board fording depth and drive slowly through the water.
Technical data A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds to Trailer hitch an incline of 45°. General notes on the trailer hitch Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter- Modifications to the cooling system may be nec- rain in the vehicle Operator's Manual. essary, depending on the vehicle model.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Driving and driving safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * AMG RIDE CONTROL + or AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. No faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Malfunction Drive at Max.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoid sudden steering movements. Warning and indicator lamps Driving and driving safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ä * The yellow AMG RIDE CONTROL + or AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL warning lamp is lit. There is a malfunction in the AMG RIDE CONTROL + or the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. ® 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. ®...
Index Track Race..........22 Coolant (engine) Capacity..........31 Automatic transmission Drive programs.......... 8 Menu (on-board computer)....... 18 DYNAMIC SELECT switch......8 AMG active adaptive sport suspension Manual gear shifting......... 10 DIRECT SELECT lever system Oil temperature (on-board computer, Manual gearshifting........10 Selecting the suspension setting....
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