Mercedes Benz AMG C Class 2019 Convertible Operator Manual

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2055841821

Order no. P205 1550 13 Part no. 205 5841821
EditionC2019

C-ClassConvertible

Mercedes-AMGSupplement

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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:

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Model

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Order

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National version

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Availability

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

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Design

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Equipment

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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:

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Digital Operator's Manual

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Printed Operator's Manual

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Maintenance Booklet

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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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

A Daimler Company

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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

3

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

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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.

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Observe the warning notices.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

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damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes

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

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Observe environmental notes.

NOTE Damage to property due to failure

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to observe notes on material damage

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

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Observe notes on material damage.

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

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(Q page)

Display

Instruction

Further information on a topic

Information on the multifunction dis‐
play/media display

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

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

*Marks a cause

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At a glance – Cockpit

Left-hand-drive vehicles

At a glance – Cockpit

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1

Steering wheel paddle shifters

2

Combination switch

3

DIRECT SELECT lever

4

Multimedia system display

5

Glove box

6

Start/stop button

7

Climate control systems

8

Control elements for the multimedia system

9

Hazard warning lamps

A

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp

B

Stowage compartment

C

Control knob for volume and switching sound
on/off

Switches the multimedia system on/off

D

AMG Performance exhaust system

E

ECO start/stop function

F

Active Parking Assist

→

→

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12

G

Opens and closes the soft top

H

Activates and deactivates AIRCAP

I

Stowage compartment

J

Opening and closing the side windows

K

Activates/deactivates ESP

L

AMG adaptive sport suspension system

M

Manual gearshifting (permanent setting)

N

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

O

Control panel for the multimedia system

P

Control panel for the multimedia system

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→

→

→

→

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16

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(steering wheel)

Q

AMG DRIVE UNIT actuator

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AMG DRIVE UNIT buttons

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Adjusts the steering wheel

→

→

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13

T

Control panel for the on-board computer

Operates cruise control

→

→

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Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

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At a glance – Cockpit

U

Diagnostics connection

V

Opens the hood

W

Electric parking brake

X

Light switch

Y

Control panel for:

Active Steering Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Head-up Display

Extends/retracts the seat belt extender

General notes

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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General notes

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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.

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

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Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.

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

NOTE Damage to the vehicle

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

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

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

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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.

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

or

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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:

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safety-relevant works

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service and maintenance work

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repair work

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modifications as well as installations and
conversions

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work on electronic components

General notes

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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:

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the safety notes in this manual

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technical data for the vehicle

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traffic rules and regulations

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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles

Limited Warranty

NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising

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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.

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Follow the instructions in these operat‐
ing instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
cle damage.

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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.

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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.

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Only use the standard three-point seat
belt.

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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.

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

2 (wider).

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

or 4 (wider).

Seats

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Driving and parking

Driving

Breaking-in notes

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

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Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.

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

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

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Drive the vehicle in drive program A.

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

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

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

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

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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:

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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.

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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.

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

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The idle speed is increased briefly when
starting the engine.

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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

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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:

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you have selected drive program A.

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

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

The engine is restarted automatically if:

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

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you shift from transmission position j.

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you engage transmission position h or k.

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you depress the accelerator pedal.

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you permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.

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you pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.

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you open or close the soft top.

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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:

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

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Open exhaust gas flaps: sporty characteristic
(powerful)

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Driving and parking

Operating the AMG Performance exhaust
system

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Press button 1.
The sporty characteristic (powerful) is selec‐
ted when the 2 indicator lamps lights up.

Tips for the AMG ceramic high-performance
composite brake system

The AMG ceramic high-performance compo‐
site brake system is only available for the
Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Mercedes­AMG C 63 S models.

The brake system is designed for heavy loads.
This may lead to noise when braking. This effect
can also occur after washing the vehicle.

The noise depends on the following factors:

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Speed

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Brake force

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Environmental conditions, e.g. temperature
and air humidity

%

Have the brake system checked at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop after it has been
subjected to extreme loads.

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

This chapter describes the function of the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
Mercedes‑AMG C 43 4MATIC model.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between the following drive programs:

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o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and
driving characteristics in wintry and slippery
road conditions

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= (Individual): individual settings

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A (Comfort): comfortable and economi‐
cal driving style

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C (Sport): sporty driving style

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B (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving
style

Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go
traffic.

Driving and parking

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Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:

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Drive

-

Engine and transmission management

-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

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Suspension

R

Position of the exhaust gas flaps

R

Steering

R

Availability of the ECO start/stop function

R

Availability of glide mode

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You can also change the following vehicle
characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐
ter console:

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Position of the exhaust gas flaps

R

ECO start/stop function

R

Suspension

R

Manual gearshifting

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R

ESP

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

This section describes the function of the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
Mercedes‑AMG C 63 and
Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S models.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between the following drive programs:

R

o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and
driving characteristics in wintry and slippery
road conditions

R

= (Individual): individual settings

R

A (Comfort): comfortable and economi‐
cal driving style

R

C (Sport): sporty driving style

R

B (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving
style

R

Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S: I (RACE): driv‐
ing like on a race track

The I (RACE) driving program may not be
used on normal roads. I (RACE) must only
be activated and used on dedicated race cir‐
cuits, not on public roads.

Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go
traffic.

Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:

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Drive

-

Engine and transmission management

-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

R

AMG Dynamics

R

Position of the exhaust gas flaps

R

Suspension

R

Steering

R

Availability of the ECO start/stop function

R

Availability of glide mode

R

The I(RACE) driving program has the fol‐
lowing properties:

-

The vehicle exhibits driving characteris‐
tics suited for race circuits.

-

All vehicle systems are designed for maxi‐
mum sportiness.

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Driving and parking

-

The chassis has a particularly tight sus‐
pension and damping system.

-

Glide mode is not available.

-

ECO start/stop function is not available.

-

The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is
activated when the exhaust system is
activated.

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You can change the following vehicle charac‐
teristics using the buttons in the center con‐
sole:

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Position of the exhaust gas flaps

R

ECO start/stop function

R

Suspension

R

Manual gearshifting

®

R

ESP

Automatic transmission

Manual gearshifting

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To activate/deactivate: press button 1.
If indicator lamp 2 is lit, manual gearshift‐
ing is activated. The current gear is displayed
in the multifunction display.

%

To permanently shift the gears manually in
drive program = using the steering wheel

paddle shifters, select the M (Manual) set‐
ting for the transmission.

NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐

*

ing up too late

The automatic transmission does not shift up
in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐
iting speed is reached.

The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
vent the engine from overrevving.

#

Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
ches the red area in the tachometer.

Driving and parking

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#

To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter 2.

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To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter 1.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
paddle shifters. In this case, segments 1 light
up red.

Gearshift recommendation

The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.

#

If gearshift recommendation message 1 is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.

%

Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.

Using kickdown

#

Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.

%

If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.

During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
the steering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.

Glide mode function

With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterized by the following:

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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain.

R

The engine speed corresponds to the idle
speed.

R

The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
tion display.

Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:

R

The ECO start/stop function is activated.

R

Drive program = is selected with the
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".

R

The speed is within a suitable range.

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Driving and parking

R

The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.

R

you are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.

When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
active, glide mode is not available.

Driving and driving safety systems

Functions of ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)

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WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
malfunctioning

If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.

#

Drive on carefully.

#

Have ESP®checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.

You can select between the following modes of
ESP®:

R

ESP®on

R

ESP®SPORT

R

ESP®off

Characteristics when ESP®is activated

ESP®monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:

R

When pulling away on wet or slippery road‐
ways.

R

When braking.

R

In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 42 mph (70 km/h).

ESP®can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:

R

One or more wheels are braked.

R

The engine output is adapted according to
the situation.

ESP®is activated every time the engine is star‐
ted regardless of whether ESP®was in ESP

®

SPORT or deactivated before the engine was
switched off.

If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:

R

Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.

R

Do not deactivate ESP®under any circum‐
stances.

R

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.

Characteristics when ESP®SPORT is activa‐
ted

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WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP

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SPORT is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP®SPORT, there is an
increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐
dent.

#

Activate ESP®SPORT only in the cir‐
cumstances described below.

Driving and parking

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Select ESP®SPORT when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering characteristics
are desired, e.g on designated roads.

Driving with ESP®SPORT or with ESP®deactiva‐
ted requires an extremely qualified and experi‐
enced driver.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S: when ESP

®

SPORT is activated, the å ESP®OFF warning
lamp and the ESP SPORT message light up con‐
tinuously in the instrument cluster.

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: when ESP

®

SPORT is activated, the ESP SPORT message
lights up continuously in the instrument cluster.

If ESP®SPORT is activated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP®warning
lamp on the instrument cluster flashes. ESP

®

then only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
degree.

ESP®SPORT also has the following characteris‐
tics:

R

ESP®only improves driving stability to a limi‐
ted degree.

R

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

R

The engine's torque is only restricted to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐
ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐
ces.

R

ESP®continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are firmly applied.

R

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated

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WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
deactivated

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.

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ESP®should only be deactivated in the
following situations.

When ESP®is deactivated, the å ESP®OFF
warning lamp and the ESP OFF message light up
continuously in the instrument cluster.

R

Driving stability will no longer be improved.

R

The drive wheels could spin.

R

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

R

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

%

Even when ESP®is deactivated, you are still
assisted by ESP®when braking hard.

It may be best to activate ESP®SPORT or deacti‐
vate ESP®in the following situations:

R

When using snow chains.

R

In deep snow.

R

On sand or gravel.

%

Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.

%

Activate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.

If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously even when ESP®is activated, ESP®is not
available due to a malfunction.

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Driving and parking

Observe any information which may be displayed
in the instrument cluster:

R

Warning and indicator lamps

R

Display messages

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.

ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:

R

The drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.

R

More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.

Activating/deactivating ESP®(Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)

#

To activate ESP®SPORT: briefly press but‐
ton 1.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S: the å
ESP®OFF warning lamp and the ESP SPORT
message appear in the instrument cluster.

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: the
ESP SPORT message appears in the instru‐

ment cluster.

#

To deactivate ESP®SPORT: briefly press
button 1.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S: the å
ESP®OFF warning lamp and the ESP SPORT
message go out in the instrument cluster.

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC: the
ESP SPORT message goes out in the instru‐

ment cluster.

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To deactivate ESP®: press and hold button

1 until the å ESP®OFF warning lamp

and the ESP OFF message appear in the
instrument cluster.

#

To activate ESP®: briefly press button 1.
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp and the

ESP OFF message go out in the instrument
cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.

Driving and parking

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Traction control

Function of traction control
Adjustable traction control is only available
on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S model.

&

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
deactivated

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.

#

ESP®should only be deactivated in the
following situations.

Adjustable traction control is used to enhance
performance on a race track and is only activa‐
ted when ESP®is deactivated. You can adjust
the level of assistance from traction control and,
in doing so, adjust the balance between stability
and agility gradually while accelerating.

Traction control supports you only in metering
the engine output. As ESP®is deactivated, ESP
does not stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts
to skid.

%

Deactivating ESP®and using adjustable trac‐
tion control requires a highly qualified and
experienced driver.
Adjustable traction control may not be used
on normal roads. Adjustable traction control
may only be activated and used on dedica‐
ted race circuits, not on public roads.
Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐
mation on ESP®(/ page 18).

Adjusting traction control

Requirements:

R

ESP®is deactivated. The å and ESP OFF
warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster (/ page 20).

You can adjust the level of assistance from trac‐
tion control and, in doing so, adjust the balance
between stability and agility gradually while
accelerating.

Take the following parameters into account:

®

R

Current road conditions

R

Type of tire used

R

Road characteristics

R

Tire condition, such as temperature or wear

R

Personal driving style

Display button 1 shows the current traction
control level with an LED segment display.

#

To increase or reduce the level of assistance
from traction control, turn control 2 clock‐
wise or counter-clockwise.
Display button 1 and the instrument cluster
show the set level.

If the display button shows level 1 with only
one LED segment lit up, traction control is
deactivated (OFF). If level 9 is shown and all
LED segments light up, traction control is

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Driving and parking

providing the maximum level of assistance
(ON).

If you activate ESP®, the level of assistance from
traction control is controlled automatically. Dis‐
play button 1 then shows the current drive pro‐
gram.

RACE START

Function of RACE START
RACE START is only available for
Mercedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S models.

RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐
tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably high­grip road surface is required, the tires and vehi‐
cle must also be in good condition.

%

RACE START is only available after the vehi‐
cle has been broken in (/ page 12).

%

RACE START may not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated race circuits, not on
public roads.
Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐
mation on ESP®(/ page 18).

&

WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning

When you use RACE START, individual wheels
could spin and you could lose control of the
vehicle.

Depending on the ESP®mode selected, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident.

#

Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

Activating RACE START

Requirements:

R

the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are
closed.

R

the engine is running and the transmission
and engine are at normal operating tempera‐
ture.

R

the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.

R

the vehicle is on level ground.

R

the vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
released.

R

the transmission is in position h.

R

one of the drive programs C, B or
I is selected (/ page 15).

#

Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases.

%

If the activation conditions are not fulfilled,
RACE START cannot be activated. The RACE

START Not Possible See Operator's Manual

message appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.

#

The RACE START Release brake to start mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display.

%

In this phase you can adjust RACE START
depending on the road conditions: you can
vary the engine speed by pulling on one of
the steering wheel paddle shifters. The seg‐
ments in the multifunction display flicker
rapidly.

Driving and parking

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If the brake pedal is not released after a
short while, RACE START is canceled. The

RACE START Canceled message appears in

the multifunction display.

#

Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐
tion. The RACE START Active message
appears in the multifunction display.

RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle rea‐
ches a speed of approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h).

RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Canceled
message appears in the multifunction display.

%

After using it several times in short succes‐
sion, RACE START is unavailable until a cer‐
tain distance has been driven.

AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Function of the AMG adaptive sport suspen‐
sion system

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system is
an electronically controlled damping system for
improved driving comfort and increased driving
safety.

The damping is adjusted individually to each
wheel and depends on the following factors:

R

the driving style, e.g. sporty

R

the road condition, e.g. bumps

R

the individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or
Comfort

%

The mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch. To do this, the
same suspension tuning must be selected
for the AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐
tem and the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

%

When the vehicle is started again, the "Com‐
fort" setting is activated automatically.

AMG adaptive sport suspension system,
selecting the suspension setting

#

To select the Comfort suspension set‐
ting: press button 1 repeatedly until indica‐

tor lamps 2 and 3 go out.
The AMG Suspension System COMFORT
message appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.

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Driving and parking

In "Comfort" mode, the driving characteris‐
tics of your vehicle are comfortable.

#

To select the Sport suspension setting:

press button 1 repeatedly until indicator
lamp 3 lights up.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display.

"Sport" driving mode ensures a firmer sus‐
pension tuning.

#

To select the Sport Plus suspension set‐
ting: press button 1 repeatedly until indica‐

tor lamps 2 and 3 light up.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT + mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display.

"Sport Plus" driving mode ensures a very
firm suspension tuning.

Function of the AMG DRIVE UNIT

The AMG DRIVE UNIT is available only for
the models Mercedes-AMG C 63 and
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S.

The AMG Drive Unit consists of two additional
control elements on the steering wheel.

Using display buttons 2, you can decide which
two functions you would like to operate with the
left-hand AMG DRIVE UNIT control element. You
can change between the available functions by
pressing the respective display button.

You can select between the following functions:

R

ESP®(/ page 18)

R

AMG adaptive sport suspension system
(/ page 23)

R

AMG Performance exhaust system
(/ page 13)

R

ECO start/stop function (/ page 13)

R

Manual gearshifting (/ page 16)

The selected functions are displayed in display
buttons 2.

By pressing button 1, you can operate the
selected functions.

The selected functions remain stored even after
a new engine start but are reset to their basic
setting.

You can change between the drive programs
with rotary adjuster 3. The selected drive pro‐
gram appears in display button 4. By pressing
display button 4, you can directly access the
drive program = (Individual)
(/ page 15).

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S: if adjustable traction
control is activated, set power assistance in
increments using the rotary adjuster 3
(/ page 21).

Notes on the Instrument Display and on­board computer

Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG
vehicle:

R

Vehicles with an Instrument Display
(standard): if you activate manual gearshift‐

ing, (/ page 16) the upshift bar will
appear on the multifunction or the Head-up
Display.

R

Warning and indicator lamps: the vehicle is
also equipped with ESP®OFF å and

ESP SPORT warning lamps
(/ page 43).

R

You can select the following display content
in vehicles with Widescreen Cockpit:

-

Tachometer (classic display setting)

-

Date (progressive display setting)

-

Gear display

-

Warm-up

-

AMG TRACK PACE

-

G-Meter

-

Engine data

-

Trip computer

-

Navigation

Calling up displays on the Performance
menu

On-board computer:

4

Performance

#

To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐
wards on the left-hand Touch Control.

Displays on the Performance menu:

R

Warm-up

R

SETUP

R

G-meter

R

Engine data

R

Vehicles without AMG TRACK PACE: RACE‐
TIMER (/ page 27)

Instrument Display and on-board computer

Example: warm-up

1

Digital speedometer

2

Gear display

3

Engine oil temperature

4

Transmission oil temperature

5

Boost pressure

If the engine or transmission is not at operating
temperature, the multifunction display shows

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Instrument Display and on-board computer

temperature 3 or 4 in blue. Avoid using the
full engine power output during this time.

SETUP in Mercedes-AMG C 43 vehicles (example)

1

Drive system setting:
Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic

2

Exhaust system:
Balanced/Powerful

3

ESP®:
On/Sport/Off

4

Suspension tuning:
Comfort/Sport/Sport+

5

Transmission position:
D/M

SETUP in Mercedes-AMG C 63 vehicles (example)

1

Drive system setting:
Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic/Race

2

Suspension tuning:
Comfort/Sport/Sport+

3

Exhaust system:
Balanced/Powerful

4

ESP®:
On/Sport/Off

5

AMG Dynamics:
Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master

6

Transmission position
D/M

Example: G-meter

While the vehicle is in motion, the G-meter
shows the forces that are exerted on the vehicle
occupants both laterally and in the direction of
travel. The maximum values appear in red in the
coordinate system.

#

To reset the G-meter: press the left-hand
Touch Control.

#

Select Yes.

#

Press the left-hand Touch Control.

Example: engine data

1

Current power output

2

Current torque

When current power 1 or current torque 2
achieves the maximum value, the digital value is
briefly stationary. The bar display continues.

Displaying and starting RACETIMER in the
Performance menu

On-board computer:

4

Performance

The following functions are possible in RACE‐
TIMER:

R

Selecting and starting displays

R

Stopping

R

Starting a new lap

R

Displaying lap statistics

R

Resetting

Instrument Display and on-board computer

1

Lap

2

Lap time

RACETIMER is intended only for use on designa‐
ted race tracks. Do not use the function on pub‐
lic roads.

#

To select a display and start: swipe up or
down on the left-hand Touch Control.

#

Press the left-hand Touch Control.

#

Select Start and press the left-hand Touch
Control.

#

To stop: select Stop and press the left-hand
Touch Control.

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Instrument Display and on-board computer

#

To start a new lap: after the first stored lap,
press the left-hand Touch Control.

#

Select New Lap.
A maximum of 32 laps may be stored.

Example: RACETIMER

1

Lap

2

Elapsed time

3

Average speed

4

Distance covered

#

To display the lap statistics: after at least
two stored laps, press the left-hand Touch
Control.

#

Select Lap List.
The lap statistics will be displayed.

#

Display the statistics of the next lap by swip‐
ing up or down on the left-hand Touch Con‐
trol.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym‐
bol 1.

#

To reset: stop RACETIMER and press the
left-hand Touch Control.

#

Select Reset and press the left-hand Touch
Control.
All laps will be deleted.

Function of the Head-up Display

The Head-up Display projects into the driver's
field of vision:

R

Information from the navigation system

R

Information from the driver assistance sys‐
tems

R

Some warning messages

Mercedes-AMG display content

1

Current engine speed

2

Current speed

3

Currently selected gear, gearshift options
with manual shifting

4

Detected instructions and traffic signs

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can
select further AMG displays in addition to the
standard displays on the Display Content menu.
If you select RACETIMER, the Head-up Display
will show the lap and lap time.

Instrument Display and on-board computer

29

In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis‐
play further content depending on the setting,
e.g.:

R

Speed and gear indicator

R

Lap and sector times

R

Acceleration and braking

R

Graphic track layouts

When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call
message will appear on the Head-up Display.

In audio mode, the station name or track will be
shown temporarily when the audio source is
being actively operated.

System limitations

The visibility is influenced by the following condi‐
tions:

R

Seat position

R

The positioning of the display image

R

Light conditions

R

Wet roads

R

Objects on the display cover

R

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.

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Multimedia system

AMG TRACK PACE

General information

With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐
tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti‐
mized. You can drive previously stored race
tracks (e.g. Hockenheimring) or new tracks can
be recorded and stored. The driven lap times are
stored for every track. These can be analyzed
and compared to other lap times to achieve the
best possible race results. Additionally, accelera‐
tion and braking procedures can be measured
and stored.

Setting Track Race

Multimedia system:

4

Vehicle5TRACK PACE5Track Race

Recording a track

#

Select New track.

#

At the desired starting point, select Start.
The track recording starts at this point. Dur‐
ing track recording, sectors can be set to
determine intervals.

#

To finish track recording, select Stop or cross
the starting line again.

#

Enter the weather and the track name.

Searching by track name

#

Select All tracks.

#

Select ª Search.

#

Enter the track name.
Tracks with the searched name are dis‐
played.

Measuring the time on the track

#

Select Timekeeping.
An overview of nearby tracks appears.

The distance and direction to the starting
line of the track is displayed.

#

Select the desired track.
If you have already driven on this track, you
can select a driven time as a reference time.

Timekeeping begins automatically when the
starting line has been crossed.

%

When Zoom is selected, the track display
can be switched from 2D to 3D.

Displaying the analysis

#

Select Lap times.
An overview of all the driven times appears.

#

Select a track.

The following data is displayed:

R

Lap and sector times

R

Average and top speed

R

Driver

R

Vehicle

R

Date

R

Weather

#

Select a desired lap.
The analysis is displayed.

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31

1

Parameter 1 (e.g. speed)

2

Parameter 2 (e.g. steering angle)

3

Speed trend (Parameter 1)

4

Steering angle trend (Parameter 2)

5

Time difference between lap A and B (only
when two laps are selected).

%

The following values can be set for parame‐
ters 1 and 2, for example:

R

Speed

R

Longitudinal/lateral acceleration

R

Steering angle

R

Engine speed

R

Engine oil/tire temperature

Based on the analysis you can check and opti‐
mize driving characteristics for any position on
the track.

Exporting tracks or races (USB)

#

Select All tracks.
An overview of all stored tracks and races
appears.

#

Highlight desired tracks or races.

#

Select Ü Options.

#

Select Export.
The selected tracks or races can be exported
to a USB storage device connected to the
vehicle.

Editing tracks and recordings

#

Select All tracks.

#

Highlight the desired track.

#

Select Ü options.

#

Select Rename or Delete.

or

#

Select a track.

#

Highlight the desired recording.

#

Select Ü options.

#

Select Weather or Delete.

Setting Drag Race

Multimedia system:

4

Vehicle5TRACK PACE5Drag Race

Measuring acceleration

#

Select Acceleration.
Measurement begins when the vehicle accel‐
erates. Measurement is incremental, in steps
of 30 mph (50 km/h) up to a maximum of
180 mph (300 km/h) or up to the set maxi‐
mum speed.

Measurement can be stopped early by
selecting Stop or by stopping the vehicle.

Quarter-mile race

#

Select Quarter Mile.
The time measurement runs until a mile has
been traveled or a previously set distance
(e.g. 1/4 mile, 1/3 mile or 1/2 mile) has
been reached.

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Multimedia system

%

The possible values for setting the end dis‐
tance are determined by the system and
cannot be freely chosen.

Measurement can be stopped early by selecting

Stop or by stopping the vehicle.

Manual start for acceleration and quarter­mile race

#

Select Acceleration or Quarter Mile.

#

Select Manual start.
Three red traffic lights appear one after the
other. The reaction time measurement starts
when they change to green at the same time.
The reaction time is displayed as soon as you
drive off. If you drive off too early, the mes‐
sage Jump start. will appear and acceleration
or quarter mile measurement will be can‐
celed.

Measuring braking

#

Select Braking.

#

Select Start Record.
Measurement is incremental, in steps of
30 mph (50 km/h) to a standstill. If the brak‐
ing procedure is started e.g. at a speed of

99 mph (160 km/h), measurement starts as
soon as 90 mph (150 km/h) has been
reached.

Storing and calling up measurement values

When a measurement has been completed or
canceled, the measured time can be stored.

#

After a measurement, select Save measure-

ment? .

The stored measurements can be displayed via
the History menu item.

Editing measurements

#

Select History.

#

Highlight the desired measurement.

#

Select Ü options.

#

Select Weather or Delete.

%

The measurements can be displayed by cate‐
gory, e.g. acceleration measurements, by
applying a filter.

Calling up the telemetry display

Multimedia system:

4

Vehicle5TRACK PACE5Telemetry

The telemetry display shows current vehicle data
as a digital value and as a diagram. Up to four
parameters can be selected that are to be
shown in the display.

For example:

R

Engine speed

R

Wheel angle

R

Speed

R

Steering angle

#

Set the desired parameters.

#

Set the time.
The set parameters are evaluated in the dia‐
gram for the time set.

%

The time can range from a minimum of
30 seconds to a maximum of 20 minutes.

Multimedia system

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Configuring AMG TRACK PACE

Requirements
To use the TRACK PACE app:

R

The TRACK PACE app is installed on the
mobile end device.

R

The mobile end device is connected to the
multimedia system via Wi-Fi.

Multimedia system:

4

Vehicle5TRACK PACE5Options

Setting driver profiles

#

Select Driver Profile.

#

Create a new driver profile.

or

#

Select an existing driver profile.
The driver profile is activated.

%

Tracks, laps and times driven are assigned to
the active driver profile while driving. For an
exact evaluation of your driving style, you
should always drive with an active driver pro‐
file.

Displaying driver profile statistics

#

Select Driver Profile.

#

Select the desired profile.

The following information is displayed for the
selected driver profile:

R

Driving time

R

Distance driven

R

Number of Track Races, Drag Races and
laps driven

R

Maximum speed

Connecting a mobile device via the TRACK
PACE app

The TRACK PACE app makes it possible to record
videos and to synchronize them with stored
tracks.

#

Select the TRACK PACE app.
Already authorized devices are displayed in
the list.

#

Select Authorize new device.
Available devices are displayed.

#

Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to
be connected and follow the instructions.

#

Confirm the authorization prompt.

#

Enter the code displayed on the device.
The device is authorized.

or

#

Select a device that is already authorized.
The device is de-authorized.

Setting the TRACK PACE display in the head­up display

#

Select HUD Contents.

#

Activate O or deactivate ª the desired
contents.
The contents in the Head-up Display are
adapted.

%

For further information on the Head-up Dis‐
play, see (/ page 28).

Setting acoustic feedback

#

Select Acoustic feedback.

The following settings are available:

R

Loud

R

Medium

R

Quiet

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Multimedia system

R

Off

#

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 OK or select Do not dis-

play.

Calling up information

#

Select Info.

The following information is displayed:

R

Software version

R

Memory used

R

Total number of tracks saved

R

Total number of races driven

Flat tire

TIREFIT kit storage location

The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor.

1

Tire inflation compressor

2

Tire sealant bottle

Breakdown assistance

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Wheels and tires

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.

You require the following tools, for instance, to
change a wheel:

R

Jack

R

Chock

R

Lug wrench

R

Alignment bolt

The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1
in the trunk.

1

Tool bag

Tool bag 1 contains:

R

Jack

R

Gloves

R

Lug wrench

R

Alignment bolt

R

Folding chock

R

Ratchet for jack

Setting up the folding chock

Changing a wheel

#

Be sure to also observe the notes on chang‐
ing a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your
vehicle.

Vehicles with AMG ceramic high-perform‐
ance composite braking system:

Wheels and tires

37

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.

#

Ask another person for assistance or
use a second centering pin.

#

When changing the wheel, avoid exerting any
force on the brake discs.
This can lead to impaired comfort during
braking.

Cover of jack support points

#

Be sure to also observe the notes on chang‐
ing a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your
vehicle.

To protect the vehicle body, the vehicle has cov‐
ers installed next to the jack support points on
the longitudinal member panels.

Cover of jack support points

&

WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect
positioning of the jack

If you do not position the jack correctly at
the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle,
the jack could tip with the vehicle raised.

#

Only position the jack at the appropri‐
ate jacking point of the vehicle. The
base of the jack must be positioned ver‐
tically under the jacking point of the
vehicle.

NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack

*

If you do not position the jack correctly at
the appropriate jack support point of the
vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi‐
cle raised.

#

The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup‐
port points.

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Technical data

Operating fluids

Fuel

Notes on fuel grades for Mercedes-AMG vehi‐
cles

Observe the information on operating fluids in
the vehicle Operator's Manual.

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

*

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.

#

Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded
fuel.

This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with
E10 fuel.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

R

Diesel

R

Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100

R

Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100

R

Gasoline with additives containing metal

If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:

#

Do not switch on the ignition.

#

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐
fur, this can produce unpleasant odors.

Only refuel using unleaded premium grade gaso‐
line with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.

As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded
regular gasoline which has at least the octane
number specified in the instruction label in the
fuel filler flap (see the vehicle Operator's Man‐
ual).

Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower
RON.

NOTE Premature wear caused by unlea‐

*

ded regular gasoline

Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
engine to wear more quickly and impair lon‐
gevity and performance.

If unleaded premium grade gasoline is
unavailable and you have to refuel using
unleaded regular gasoline:

#

Only fill the fuel tank to half full with
unleaded regular gasoline and refill as
soon as possible with unleaded pre‐
mium grade gasoline.

#

Do not drive at the maximum speed.

#

Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.

Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐
lowing locations:

R

at a gas station

R

at a qualified specialist workshop

R

USA only: at http://www.mbusa.com

Technical data

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Tank content and fuel reserve

Capacity

Model Total capacity

All models 17.4 gal (66.0 liters)

Model of which reserve

fuel

Mercedes-AMG C 43

1.8 gal (7.0 liters)

4MATIC

All other models 2.6 gal (10.0 l)

Quality and capacity of engine oil

MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

Gasoline engine MB-Freigabe or MB-

Approval

Mercedes-AMG C 43

229.5, 229.6

4MATIC

All other models 229.5, 229.51

Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Mercedes-AMG
C 63 S: only use engine oils of viscosity class

SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40.

The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.

Replacement amount

ModelReplacement

amount

Mercedes-AMG C 43

6.9 US qt (6.5 liters)

4MATIC

All other models 9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)

Coolant capacity

Capacity

Model Capacity

Mercedes-AMG C 43
4MATIC

11 .5 US qt

(10.9 liters)

All other models 11 .7 US qt (11.1 liters)

Refrigerant filling capacity

Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil

Model Refrigerant

Mercedes-AMG C 43
4MATIC

22.2 ± 0.4 oz
(630 ± 10 g)

All other models 21.5 ± 0.4 oz

(610 ± 10 g)

Model PAG oil

All models2.8 ± 0.4 oz

(80 ± 10 g)

Vehicle data

Vehicle dimensions

The heights specified may vary as a result of the
following factors:

R

Tires

R

Load

R

Condition of the suspension

R

Optional equipment

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Technical data

Height when opened

Model

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC 59.0 in

All other models 58.9 in

Vehicle dimensions

Mercedes-AMG C 43
4MATIC

Vehicle length184.8 in

Vehicle width including out‐
side mirrors

Vehicle height 55.3 in

Vehicle height when opening/
closing the roof

1

1 Height

when

opened

(1500 mm)

(1496 mm)

(4693 mm)

79.3 in

(2016 mm)

(1405 mm)

78.9 in

(2004 mm)

Mercedes-AMG C 43
4MATIC

Wheelbase 111 .8 in

Turning radius 39.7 ft

All other models

Vehicle length187.0 in

Vehicle width including out‐
side mirrors

Vehicle height 55.3 in

Vehicle height when opening/
closing the roof

Wheelbase 111 .8 in

Turning radius 38.7 ft

(2840 mm)

(12.10 m)

(4750 mm)

79.3 in

(2016 mm)

(1404 mm)

78.7 in

(2000 mm)

(2840 mm)

(11.80 m)

Technical data

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Weights and loads

Please note that for the specified vehicle data:

R

items of optional equipment increase the
curb weight and reduce the payload.

Maximum speeds

The following values only apply to vehicles with
the AMG Driver's Package.

Type-tested maximum speed

Mercedes-AMG C 63

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

1st gear 33 mph (53 km/h)

2nd gear 54 mph (88 km/h)

3rd gear 79 mph (127 km/h)

4th gear 108 mph (175 km/h)

5th gear 174 mph (280 km/h)

6th gear 174 mph (280 km/h)

Mercedes-AMG C 63

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

7th gear 174 mph (280 km/h)

8th gear 174 mph (280 km/h)

9th gear 174 mph (280 km/h)

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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages

Driving systems

Display messages

RACE START Canceled

RACE START Not Possible
See Operator's Manual

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

*Possible causes are:

R

You released the accelerator pedal during RACE START.

R

You depressed the brake pedal during RACE START.

You can try RACE START again at the next start.

*Possible causes are:

R

The conditions for activation are not met (/ page 22).

Warning and indicator lamps

Safety systems

Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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Warning/indicator lamp

å

Æ

ESP®SPORT indicator lamp

å

±

ESP®OFF indicator lamp

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

ESP®SPORT is activated while the engine is running.

When ESP®SPORT is activated, ESP®will stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent.

&

WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®SPORT is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP®SPORT, there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.

#

Activate ESP®SPORT only in the circumstances described below.

#

Observe the notes on activating ESP®SPORT(/ page 18).

The yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.

ESP®is deactivated.

#

Observe the notes on deactivating ESP®(/ page 18).

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Index

A

Acceleration

see Kickdown

AMG

DRIVE UNIT ............................................ 24

Menu (on-board computer) .................... 25

Steering-wheel buttons .......................... 24

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐

tem ............................................................. 23

Selecting the suspension setting ........... 23

Suspension ............................................ 23

AMG ceramic high-performance com‐

posite brake system .................................. 14

AMG DRIVE UNIT

see AMG Performance steering wheel

AMG Performance adjustable exhaust

system ........................................................ 14

Function ................................................ 13

Operating ............................................... 14

AMG performance seat

Setting ................................................... 11

AMG Performance steering wheel ...........24

AMG TRACK PACE

Configuring ............................................ 33

Drag Race .............................................. 31

General information ...............................30

Telemetry display .................................. 32

Track Race ............................................. 30

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) ............................................ 13

Automatic engine stop (ECO start/

stop function) ............................................ 13

Automatic transmission

Drive programs ................................ 14, 15

DYNAMIC SELECT switch ................. 14, 15

Kickdown ............................................... 17

Manual gearshifting ...............................16

Oil temperature (on-board computer,

Performance menu) ...............................25

Steering wheel paddle shifters .............. 16

B

Boost pressure (on-board computer,

Performance menu) .................................. 25

Brakes

AMG ceramic high-performance

composite brake system ........................ 14

New/replaced brakepads/brake

discs ...................................................... 12

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......12

C

Changing a wheel

Raising the vehicle ................................. 37

Changing gears .......................................... 16

Manually ................................................ 16

Chock .........................................................36

Storage location .................................... 36

Chock

see Chock

Climate control

Filling capacity for PAG oil .....................39

Refrigerant filling capacity .....................39

Index

45

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

Overview .................................................4

Comfort mode

see AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Coolant (engine)

Filling capacity ...................................... 39

D

Dashboard

see Cockpit

Dealership

see Qualified specialist workshop

Differential lock

see Rear axle locking differential

Display messages

RACE START Canceled ........................... 42

RACE START Not Possible See Oper‐

ator's Manual ........................................42

Drag Race

Setting ...................................................31

Drive programs

see DYNAMIC SELECT

Driving safety system

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) ....... 18

Driving system

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐

tem ........................................................23

Driving tips

AMG ceramic high-performance

composite brake system ........................ 14

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......12

DYNAMIC SELECT ................................ 14 , 15

Drive programs ................................ 14, 15

Function ........................................... 14, 15

E

E10 .............................................................. 38

ECO start/stop function ........................... 13

Automatic engine start .......................... 13

Automatic engine stop ........................... 13

Method of operation .............................. 13

Emotion Start

Starting the vehicle ................................ 12

Engine

ECO start/stop function ........................ 13

Engine oil

Capacity ................................................ 39

MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval .................39

Quality ...................................................39

Temperature (on-board computer,

Performance menu) ...............................25

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Activating/deactivating ......................... 20

ESP®SPORT .......................................... 18

Function/notes .....................................18

Status display (on-board computer,

Performance menu) ...............................25

ESP®SPORT

Function/notes .....................................18

F

Fuel

E10 ........................................................ 38

Flexible fuel vehicles ............................. 38

Fuel reserve ........................................... 39

Gasoline ................................................ 38

Quality (gasoline) ................................... 38

sulfur content ........................................ 38

Tank content ......................................... 39

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Index

G

G-meter (on-board computer, Per‐

formance menu) ........................................ 25

Gasoline ..................................................... 38

Gear display (on-board computer, Per‐

formance menu) ........................................ 25

Gearshift recommendation ...................... 17

Glide mode ................................................. 17

H

Head-up Display

Function ................................................ 28

I

Instrument display

AMG displays ......................................... 25

J

Jack

Storage location .................................... 36

K

Kickdown ................................................... 17

Using .....................................................17

L

Limited Warranty

Vehicle ..................................................... 9

Locking differential

see Rear axle locking differential

M

Maximum speeds ...................................... 41

Menu (on-board computer)

AMG displays ......................................... 25

Performance .......................................... 25

N

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ......... 12

O

On-board computer

AMG menu ............................................ 25

Performance menu ................................ 25

Operating fluids

Fuel (gasoline) ....................................... 38

Operating safety

Information .............................................. 7

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ................................... 7

P

Performance (on-board computer,

Performance menu) .................................. 25

Power output (on-board computer,

Performance menu) .................................. 25

Q

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

R

RACE START

Activating .............................................. 22

Activation conditions ............................. 22

Function ................................................ 22

RACETIMER (on-board computer, Per‐

formance menu) ........................................ 27

Index

47

Rear axle locking differential ...................13

Reserve

Fuel .......................................................39

Roof load .................................................... 41

S

Seat belts

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

Selecting a gear

see Changing gears

Service center

see Qualified specialist workshop

SETUP (on-board computer, Perform‐

ance menu) ................................................ 25

Shift paddles

see Steering wheel paddle shifters

Shifting gears

Gearshift recommendation .................... 17

Specialist workshop .................................... 8

Sport Plus suspension setting

see AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Sport suspension setting

see AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Sports exhaust

see AMG Performance adjustable
exhaust system

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Steering wheel paddle shifters ................ 16

Sulfur content ............................................ 38

Suspension

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐

tem ........................................................23

Selecting the suspension setting ........... 23

T

Tank content

Fuel .......................................................39

Reserve (fuel) ........................................ 39

Telemetry display

Calling up .............................................. 32

Temperature

Engine oil (on-board computer, Per‐

formance menu) .................................... 25

Transmission oil (on-board computer,

Performance menu) ...............................25

Tire inflation compressor

see TIREFIT kit

Tire-change tool kit

Overview ...............................................36

TIREFIT kit .................................................. 35

Storage location .................................... 35

Tires

Installing ................................................ 36

Removing ..............................................36

Tool

see Vehicle tool kit

Torque (on-board computer, Perform‐

ance menu) ................................................ 25

Track Race

Setting ...................................................30

Traction control

Function/notes ...................................... 21

Setting ................................................... 21

Trunk lid

Opening dimensions .............................. 39

48

Index

V

Vehicle

Correct use .............................................. 9

Equipment ............................................... 7

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

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

Raising ...................................................37

Starting (Emotion Start) .........................12

Vehicle data

Maximum speeds ................................... 41

Roof load ............................................... 41

Turning radius ........................................ 39

Vehicle height ........................................39

Vehicle length ........................................39

Vehicle width ......................................... 39

Wheelbase ............................................. 39

Vehicle dimensions ................................... 39

Vehicle tool kit ...........................................35

TIREFIT kit ............................................. 35

W

Warm-up (on-board computer, Per‐

formance menu) ........................................ 25

Warning/indicator lamp

åESP®OFF indicator lamp ...............43

åESP®SPORT indicator lamp .......... 43

Warranty ...................................................... 9

Wheel change

Mounting a new wheel .......................... 36

Removing a wheel ................................. 36

Wheels

Installing ................................................ 36

Removing ..............................................36

Workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop