Mercedes Amg C Class Sedan 2019 Owner's Manual

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Order no. P205 1553 13 Part no. 205 5844121 EditionC-2019

C-ClassSedan

Mercedes-AMG Supplement

Mercedes-Benz

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Vehiclemanufacturer

Daimler AG

Mercedesstrasse 137

70327Stuttgart

Germany

As at 23.05.2018

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-AMG

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre‐ garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.

The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to:

Model

Order

National version

Availability

Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:

Design

Equipment

Technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.

The following are integral parts of the vehicle:

Digital Operator's Manual

Printed Operator's Manual

Maintenance Booklet

Equipment-dependent supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner.

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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

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Contents

Symbols ........................................................ 3

At a glance .................................................... 4

Cockpit ........................................................... 4

General notes ............................................... 7

Operator's Manual .......................................... 7

Operating safety .............................................7

Qualified specialist workshop .........................8

Correct use of the vehicle ...............................9

Limited Warranty ............................................ 9

Seat belts .................................................... 10

Reduced protection ...................................... 10

Seats ............................................................ 11

Adjusting the AMG Performance seat ........... 11

Driving and parking .................................... 12

Driving .......................................................... 12

DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 14

Automatic transmission ................................ 16

Driving and driving safety systems ................18

Function of the AMG DRIVE UNIT ................. 24

Instrument Display and on-board

computer .................................................... 25

Notes on the Instrument Display and on-

board computer ............................................ 25

Calling up displays on the Performance

menu ............................................................ 25

Displaying and starting RACETIMER in

the Performance menu ................................. 27

Function of the Head-up Display ...................28

Multimedia system .................................... 30

AMG TRACK PACE ........................................ 30

Breakdown assistance .............................. 35

Flat tire .........................................................35

Wheels and tires ........................................ 36

Overview of the tire-change tool kit .............. 36

Changing a wheel ......................................... 36

Cover of jack support points ........................ 37

Technical data ............................................ 38

Operating fluids ............................................ 38

Vehicle data .................................................. 39

Display messages and warning/indi‐

cator lamps ................................................ 42

Display messages .........................................42

Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 43

Index ........................................................... 44

Symbols

In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ lowing symbols:

DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices

Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

Observe the warning notices.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage due to failure to observe envi‐ ronmental notes

Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐ ronmentally responsible disposal.

Observe environmental notes.

NOTE Damage to property due to failure

to observe notes on material damage

Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.

Observe notes on material damage.

Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.

(Q page)

Display

Instruction

Further information on a topic

Information on the multifunction dis‐ play/media display

Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system

Corresponding submenus, which are to be selected in the multimedia sys‐ tem

*Marks a cause

At a glance – Cockpit

Left-hand-drive vehicles

At a glance – Cockpit

Steering wheel paddle shifters

Combination switch

DIRECT SELECT lever

Multimedia system display

Glove box

Start/stop button

Climate control systems

Control elements for the multimedia system

Hazard warning lamps

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

Stowage compartment

Control panel for the multimedia system

Control knob for volume and switching sound on/off

Switches the multimedia system on/off

AMG Performance exhaust system

ECO start/stop function

→

Active Parking Assist

Activates/deactivates ESP

AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Manual gearshifting (permanent setting)

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Control panel for the multimedia system

→

(steering wheel)

AMG DRIVE UNIT actuator

AMG DRIVE UNIT buttons

Adjusts the steering wheel

Control panel for the on-board computer

→

Operates cruise control

Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Diagnostics connection

Opens the hood

→

Electric parking brake

Light switch

At a glance – Cockpit

Control panel for:

Active Steering Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Head-up Display

Rear window roller sunblind

General notes

Operator's Manual

This Supplement provides information on all the important functions of your AMG vehicle that are either not described or differ from the descrip‐ tions in the vehicle Operator's Manual. This information supplements or replaces the corre‐ sponding sections in the vehicle Operator's Man‐ ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple‐ ment replace the Operator's Manual.

This Supplement describes all models, and standard and optional equipment for your vehi‐ cle, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐ tions.

The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐ tems in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Operating safety

WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ functions or system failures

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures.

Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop.

WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modifications on electronic component parts

Modification of electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com‐ ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected.

As a result, these may no longer function properly and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle.

Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐ tronic component parts or their soft‐ ware.

You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the "On-board electronics" section in "Technical data" in the vehicle Operator's Man‐ ual.

General notes

WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.

When driving on unpaved roads or offroad, regularly check the vehicle under‐ side.

Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ mable material.

If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

NOTE Damage to the vehicle

In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:

The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ hole

A heavy object strikes the underbody or chassis components

In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

If driving safety is impaired while con‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐ rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐ cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works.

For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter:

safety-relevant works

service and maintenance work

repair work

modifications as well as installations and conversions

work on electronic components

General notes

Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benz service center.

Correct use of the vehicle

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle:

the safety notes in this manual

technical data for the vehicle

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Limited Warranty

NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising

from violation of these operating instruc‐ tions.

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‐ cle damage.

Seat belts

Reduced protection

The AMG sport seat and the AMG Performance seat are designed for the standard three-point seat belt. If you install a different multipoint seat belt, e.g. sport or racing seat belt, the restraint system cannot provide the intended level of pro‐ tection.

Depending on the type of seat, there may be openings in the seat backrest. These openings have no function.

WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to modified seat belt systems

If you feed seat belts through the opening in the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be damaged or may even break in the event of an accident.

Only use the standard three-point seat belt.

Never modify the seat belt system.

Adjusting the AMG Performance seat

To adjust the contour of the seat and for improved lateral support, you can adjust the front seats individually.

On the front passenger seat, you can adjust only the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.

To adjust the seat side bolsters of the seat cushion: press button 1 (narrower) or

2 (wider).

To adjust the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest: press button 3 (narrower)

or 4 (wider).

Seats

Driving and parking

Driving

Breaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km):

Drive at varying road speeds and engine speeds.

Do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).

Only briefly allow the engine to reach a maxi‐ mum engine speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm).

Drive the vehicle in drive program A.

Change gear before the tachometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the tachome‐ ter.

Do not shift down a gear manually in order to brake.

Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at full throttle.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the pressure point (kickdown).

Only increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed after 1,000 miles (1,500 km).

This also applies when the engine or parts of the drivetrain have been replaced.

Please also observe the following breaking-in notes:

In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐ tain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐ tem effectiveness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.

Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are either new or have been replaced only ach‐ ieve optimum braking effect and grip after several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐ pensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal.

Function of Emotion Start

The Emotion Start function is only available for the Mercedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S mod‐ els.

Start the vehicle with the start/stop button and simultaneously pull one of steering wheel paddle shifters 1 or 2.

The idle speed is increased briefly when starting the engine.

The exhaust gas flaps are opened (sporty characteristic) (/ page 13).

Observe the notes on starting the vehicle in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

Driving and parking

Notes on the locking differential

After a breaking-in period of 2000 miles (3000 km) the oil on the locking differential should be changed in a qualified specialist work‐ shop. This oil change prolongs the service life of the locking differential.

Operation of the ECO start/stop function

The engine is automatically switched off if the following conditions are met:

you have selected drive program A.

you brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐ mission position h or i.

if all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine stop are met.

The engine is restarted automatically if:

you release the brake pedal in transmission position h when the HOLD function is not active.

you shift from transmission position j.

you engage transmission position h or k.

you depress the accelerator pedal.

you permanently activate manual gearshift‐ ing.

you pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter.

an automatic engine start is necessary.

If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/ stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐ ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted. The Vehicle Operational Switch the Ignition Off

Before Exiting display message also appears in

the multifunction display. If you do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is automatically switched off after one minute.

AMG Performance exhaust system

Function of the AMG Performance exhaust system

Changing the position of the exhaust gas flaps allows you to select the sound characteristics of the AMG Performance exhaust system:

Closed exhaust gas flaps: comfort character‐ istic (balanced)

Open exhaust gas flaps: sporty characteristic (powerful)

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