C-Class Sedan É2055848124jËÍ · 2020. 8. 20. · É2055848124jËÍ 2055848124 Order no. P205 1910 13 Part no. 205 584 81 24 Edition B 2020 C-Class Sedan Mercedes-AMG Supplement

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Order no. P205 1910 13 Part no. 205 584 81 24Edition B 2020

C-Class SedanMercedes-AMG Supplement

Mercedes-Benz

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Vehicle manufacturerDaimler AGMercedesstrasse 13770327 StuttgartGermany

As at 18.01.2019

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-AMGBefore you first drive off, read this Operator'sManual carefully and familiarize yourself withyour vehicle. For your own safety and a longeroperating lifespan of the vehicle, follow theinstructions and warning notices in this Opera‐tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead todamage to the vehicle or injury to people.Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐gard of the instructions is not covered by theMercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.The standard equipment or product descriptionof your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐lowing factors:R ModelR OrderR National versionR Availability

Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introducechanges in the following areas:R DesignR Equipment

R Technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐trations.The following documents are integral parts ofthe vehicle:R Digital Operator's ManualR Printed Operator's ManualR Maintenance BookletR Equipment-dependent Supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at alltimes. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all ofthe documents on to the new owner.Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCMercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.A Daimler Company

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

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

General notes ............................................... 7Operator's Manual .......................................... 7Operating safety ............................................. 7Qualified specialist workshop ......................... 8Correct use of the vehicle ............................... 9Limited Warranty ............................................ 9

Occupant safety ......................................... 10Seat belts ..................................................... 10Airbags ......................................................... 10

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

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

DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 14Automatic transmission ................................ 16Driving and driving safety systems ................ 18Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐tons .............................................................. 24

Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer .................................................... 25Notes on the Instrument Display and on-board computer ............................................ 25Operating the on-board computer ................ 25Calling up displays on the Performancemenu ............................................................ 26Displaying and starting RACE TIMER onthe Performance menu ................................. 28Function of the Head-up Display ................... 29

Multimedia system .................................... 31AMG TRACK PACE ......................................... 31

Breakdown assistance .............................. 36Flat tire ......................................................... 36

Wheels and tires ........................................ 37Overview of the tire-change tool kit .............. 37Changing a wheel ......................................... 37Cover of jack support points ........................ 38

Technical data ............................................ 39Operating fluids ............................................ 39Vehicle data .................................................. 41

Display messages and warning/indi‐cator lamps ................................................ 43Display messages ......................................... 43Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 45

Index ............................................................ 47

2 Contents

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

& DANGER Danger due to not observingthe warning notices

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

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmentaldamage due to failure to observe envi‐ronmental notes

Environmental notes include information onenvironmentally responsible behavior or envi‐ronmentally responsible disposal.# Observe environmental notes.

* NOTE Damage to property due to failureto observe notes on material damage

Notes on material damage inform you ofrisks which may lead to your vehicle beingdamaged.

# Observe notes on material damage.

% Useful instructions or further informationthat could be helpful to you.

X Instruction(Q page) Further information on a topicDisplay 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

Symbols 3

Left-hand drive vehicles

4 At a glance – Cockpit

1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles → 16

2 Combination switch

3 Instrument Display → 25

4 DIRECT SELECT lever

5 Media display

6 Glove box

7 Start/stop button → 12

8 Climate control systems

9 Control panel for the multimedia system

A Hazard warning lamps

B PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps

C Stowage compartment

D Touchpad

E Control knob for volume and switching soundon/off

Switches the multimedia system on/off

F AMG Performance exhaust system → 14

G ECO start/stop function → 13

H Active Parking Assist

I Activates/deactivates ESP® → 18

J AMG adaptive sport suspension system → 23

K Manual gearshifting → 16

L DYNAMIC SELECT switch → 15

M Control panel for the multimedia system(steering wheel)

N AMG steering-wheel buttons → 24

O Adjusts the steering wheel electrically

Switches the steering wheel heater on/off

P Control panel for:

On-board computer → 25

Cruise control

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Q Diagnostics connection

R Opens the hood

At a glance – Cockpit 5

S Electric parking brake

T Light switch

U Control panel for:

Active Steering Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Head-up Display → 29

Rear-window roller sunblind

6 At a glance – Cockpit

Operator's ManualThis Supplement provides information on all theimportant functions of your AMG vehicle that areeither not described or differ from the descrip‐tions in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Thisinformation 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, andstandard and optional equipment for your vehi‐cle, as available at the time of going to press.Country-specific differences are possible. Bearin mind that your vehicle may not feature allfunctions described here. This is also the casefor systems and functions relevant to safety.Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle maydiffer from that in the descriptions and illustra‐tions.The original purchase contract documentationfor your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐tems in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerningequipment and operation, please consult anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and theMaintenance Booklet are important documentsand 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 repairscarried out, this could result in malfunctionsor system failures.# Always have the prescribed service/

maintenance work as well any requiredrepairs carried out at a qualified spe‐cialist workshop.

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury asa result of incorrect modifications toelectronic component parts

Modification to electronic components, theirsoftware or wiring could impair their functionand/or the function of other networked com‐ponent parts. In particular, systems relevantto safety could also be affected.As a result, they may no longer function asintended and/or endanger the operatingsafety of the vehicle.# Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐

tronic component parts or their soft‐ware.

# You should have all work on electricaland electronic components carried outat a qualified specialist workshop.

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

General notes 7

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammablematerials on hot parts of the exhaustsystem

Flammable material such as leaves, grass ortwigs may ignite if they come into contactwith hot parts of the exhaust system.# When driving on unpaved roads or off-

road, regularly check the vehicle under‐side.

# Remove trapped plants or other flam‐mable material.

# If there is damage, consult a qualifiedspecialist workshop immediately.

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle

In the following situations, in particular, thereis a risk of damage to the vehicle:R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a

high curb or an unpaved road

R The vehicle is driven too fast over anobstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐holeR A heavy object strikes the underbody or

chassis components

In situations such as this, the body, theunderbody, chassis components, wheels ortires could be damaged without the damagebeing visible. Components damaged in thisway can unexpectedly fail or, in the case ofan accident, may not absorb the loads thatarise as intended.If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐mable materials such as leaves, grass ortwigs can collect between the underbody andthe underbody paneling. These materials mayignite if they come into contact with hotparts on the exhaust system.# Have the vehicle checked and repaired

immediately at a qualified specialistworkshop.

or

# If driving safety is impaired while con‐tinuing your journey, pull over and stopthe vehicle immediately in accordancewith the traffic conditions, and contacta qualified specialist workshop.

Qualified specialist workshopAn authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐fied specialist workshop. It has the necessaryspecial skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevantworks.For the following, always have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ter:R safety-relevant worksR service and maintenance workR repair workR modifications as well as installations and

conversionsR work on electronic components

8 General notes

Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benzservice center.

Correct use of the vehicleIf you remove any warning stickers, you or otherscould fail to recognize certain dangers. Leavewarning stickers in position.Observe the following information in particularwhen driving your vehicle:R the safety notes in this manualR technical data for the vehicleR traffic rules and regulationsR laws and safety standards pertaining to

motor vehicles

Limited Warranty

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arisingfrom 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 theMercedes-Benz implied warranty or by theNew‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.# Follow the instructions in these operat‐

ing instructions on proper operation ofyour vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐cle damage.

General notes 9

Seat beltsReduced protection

The AMG sport seat and the AMG Performanceseat are designed for the standard three-pointseat belt. If you install a different multipoint seatbelt, e.g. sport or racing seat belts, the restraintsystem cannot provide the intended level of pro‐tection.Depending on the type of seat, there may beopenings in the seat backrest. These openingshave no function.

& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injurydue to modified seat belt systems

If you feed seat belts through the opening inthe seat backrest, the seat backrest may bedamaged or may even break in the event ofan accident.# Only use the standard three-point seat

belt.# Never modify the seat belt system.

AirbagsProtection offered by the side airbag

Vehicles with AMG Performance seat:depending on the accident situation, the side air‐bag can increase the level of protection for theribcage of the respective passenger in additionto a correctly fastened seat belt.

10 Occupant safety

Adjusting the AMG Performance seatTo adjust the contour of the seat and forimproved lateral support, you can adjust thefront seats individually.On the front passenger seat, you can adjust onlythe seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.

# To adjust the seat side bolsters of theseat cushion: press button1 (narrower) or2 (wider).

# To adjust the seat side bolsters of theseat backrest: press button3 (narrower)or4 (wider).

Seats 11

DrivingBreaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during the first1,000 miles (1,500 km):R drive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds.R do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).R allow the engine to reach a maximum engine

speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm) only briefly.R drive the vehicle in drive programA.R change gear before the tachometer needle is

Ô of the way to the red area of the tachome‐ter.R do not shift down a gear manually in order to

brake.R avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle.R do not depress the accelerator pedal past

the pressure point (kickdown).R only increase the engine speed gradually and

accelerate the vehicle to full speed after1,000 miles (1,500 km).

This also applies when the engine or parts of thedrivetrain have been replaced.Please also observe the following breaking-innotes:R In certain driving and driving safety systems,

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐tain distance is being driven after the vehiclehas been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐tem effectiveness is not reached until theend of this teach-in process.R Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are

either new or have been replaced only ach‐ieve optimum braking effect and grip afterseveral hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐pensate for the reduced braking effect byapplying greater force to the brake pedal.

Function of Emotion Start

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

# Start the vehicle with the start/stop buttonand simultaneously pull one of steeringwheel gearshift paddles1 or2.R The idle speed is increased briefly when

starting the engine.R The exhaust gas flaps are opened (sporty

characteristic) (/ page 13).

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

Notes on the locking differential

After a breaking-in period of 2000 miles(3000 km) the oil on the locking differential

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should be changed in a qualified specialist work‐shop. This oil change prolongs the service life ofthe locking differential.Be sure to observe the information stickerregarding the breaking-in notes on the wind‐shield.

Operation of the ECO start/stop function

The engine is switched off automatically in thefollowing situations if all vehicle conditions foran automatic engine stop are met:R You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐

mission positionh ori.

If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐sion positionh ori, the engine will automati‐cally stop in the following situations:R You stop behind a vehicle that is pulling

away.R You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐

cle in front of you.R You turn the steering wheel hard at a low

speed.

% In transmission positionk, the engine isnot switched off automatically even whenthe HOLD function is switched on.

The engine is restarted automatically if:R You release the brake pedal in transmission

positionh when the HOLD function is notactive and the vehicle does not start tomove.R You shift from transmission positionj.R You release the brake pedal and the vehicle

starts to move on a gentle downhill gradientat a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).R You depress the accelerator pedal.R You permanently activate manual gearshift‐

ing.R You pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle

shifter.R 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. The Vehicle Ready to DriveSwitch the Ignition Off Before Exiting displaymessage also appears in the multifunction dis‐

play. If you do not switch off the ignition, theignition is automatically switched off after oneminute.

AMG Performance exhaust system

Function of the AMG Performance exhaustsystemChanging the position of the exhaust gas flapsallows you to select the sound characteristics ofthe AMG Performance exhaust system:R Closed exhaust gas flaps: comfort character‐

istic (balanced)R Open exhaust gas flaps: sporty characteristic

(powerful)

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Operating the AMG Performance exhaustsystem

# Press button1.The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is selec‐ted when indicator lamp2 lights up.

Information on the AMG ceramic high-per‐formance composite brake system

% The AMG ceramic high-performance compo‐site brake system is only available on theMercedes-AMG C 63 S model.

The brake system is designed for heavy loads.This may lead to noise when braking. This effectcan also occur after washing the vehicle.The noise depends on the following factors:R speedR brake forceR environmental conditions, e.g. temperature

and air humidity

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

DYNAMIC SELECT switchFunction of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

% This chapter describes the function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch for theMercedes‑AMG C 43 4MATIC.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to changebetween the following drive programs:o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and

driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐pery road conditions

= (Individual): individual settingsA (Comfort): comfortable and economical

driving styleC (Sport): sporty driving styleB (Sport +): particularly sporty driving style

Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the driveprogramA when in city traffic or stop-and-gotraffic.Depending on the drive program selected, thefollowing vehicle characteristics will change:R Drive:


- Engine and transmission management- Active Distance Assist DISTRONICR ESP®

R Availability of the ECO start/stop functionR Suspension:R Position of the exhaust gas flapsR SteeringR Availability of glide mode

% You can also change the following vehiclecharacteristics using the buttons in the cen‐ter console:R Position of the exhaust gas flapsR SuspensionR ESP®

R Availability of the ECO start/stop func‐tion

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

% This chapter describes the function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch for theMercedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to changebetween the following drive programs:o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and

driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐pery road conditions

= (Individual): individual settingsA (Comfort): comfortable and economical

driving styleC (Sport): sporty driving styleB (Sport +): particularly sporty driving styleI (RACE): driving like on a race track

(Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S)

TheI (RACE) drive program may not beused on normal roads.I (RACE) must onlybe activated and used on dedicated race cir‐cuits, not on public roads.Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the driveprogramA when in city traffic or stop-and-gotraffic.Depending on the drive program selected, thefollowing vehicle characteristics will change:R Drive:

- Engine and transmission management- Active Distance Assist DISTRONICR AMG Dynamics:

- The agility functions are automaticallyselected depending on the drive program.

- The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐lization functions are adapted to theselected drive program.

- When ESP® is activated, agility functionPro is selected in drive programI(RACE). The Master function is automati‐cally selected when ESP® is deactivated.

R Position of the exhaust gas flapsR SuspensionR TheI(RACE) drive 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.- The suspension has a particularly tight

suspension and damping system.


- Glide mode is not available.- The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is

activated when the exhaust system isactivated.

% You can change the following vehicle charac‐teristics using the buttons in the center con‐sole:R Position of the exhaust gas flapsR Suspension

Automatic transmissionManual gearshifting

# To activate/deactivate: press button1.If indicator lamp2 is lit, manual gearshift‐ing is activated. The current gear is displayedin the multifunction display.

% To permanently shift the gears manually indrive 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 upin 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.


# To shift up: pull steering wheel paddleshifter2.

# To shift down: pull steering wheel paddleshifter1.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, youcannot change gear using the steering wheelpaddle shifters. In this case, segments1 lightup red.

Gearshift recommendation

The gearshift recommendation assists you inadopting an economical driving style.

# If gearshift recommendation message1 isshown on the multifunction display, shift tothe recommended gear.

% Gearshift recommendation is active only ifyou have activated manual gearshifting withthe button on the center console.

Using kickdown

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

During kickdown, you cannot change gears usingthe steering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐matic transmission shifts up to the next gear

when the maximum engine speed is reached toprotect the engine from overrevving.% If you have activated manual gearshifting

with the button in the center console, thetransmission does not react to the kick‐down.

Glide mode function

With an anticipatory driving style, glide modehelps you to reduce fuel consumption.Glide mode is characterized by the following:R The combustion engine is switched off. All of

the vehicle functions remain active.R TheJ symbol will appear on the multi‐

function 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.


R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steepuphill 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 theconditions is no longer met.When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC isactive, glide mode is not available.

Driving and driving safety systemsFunctions of ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro‐gram)

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® ismalfunctioning

If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carryout vehicle stabilization. In addition, otherdriving safety systems are switched off.# Drive on carefully.# Have ESP® checked at a qualified spe‐

cialist workshop.

You can select between the following modes ofESP®:R ESP® ONR ESP® SPORTR ESP® OFF

Characteristics when ESP® is activated

ESP® monitors and improves driving stability andtraction, particularly in the following situations:R When pulling away on a wet or slippery road‐

way.R When braking.R In strong side winds when you are driving

faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).

ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by intervening inthe 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 wasswitched off.

If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp flashes in theinstrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheelshas 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

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®SPORT is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP® SPORT, there is anincreased risk of skidding and having an acci‐dent.# Activate ESP® SPORT only in the cir‐

cumstances described below.


Select ESP® SPORT when the vehicle's ownoversteering and understeering characteristicsare desired, e.g. on designated roads.

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

If ESP® SPORT is activated and one or morewheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warninglamp on the instrument cluster flashes. ESP®then only stabilizes the vehicle to a limiteddegree.

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 whenthe brakes are firmly applied.R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

Characteristics when ESP® is deactivated

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® isdeactivated

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carryout vehicle stabilization.# ESP® should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

When ESP® is deactivated, the å ESP® OFFwarning lamp and the ESP OFF message light upcontinuously in the instrument cluster.

Deactivating ESP® has the following effects: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 stillassisted 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 cuttingaction, which enhances traction.

% Activate ESP® as soon as the situationsdescribed above no longer apply. ESP® willotherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicleif the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel startsto spin.

If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp lights up continu‐ously even when ESP® is activated, ESP® is notavailable due to a malfunction.Observe any information which may be displayedin the instrument cluster:R Warning and indicator lampsR Display messages


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction byintervening 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‐ton1.The å andÆ warning lamps appear inthe instrument cluster.

# To deactivate ESP® SPORT: briefly pressbutton1.The å andÆ warning lamps in theinstrument cluster go out.

# To deactivate ESP®: press and hold button1 until the å warning lamp and theESP OFF message appear in the instrumentcluster.

# To activate ESP®: briefly press button1.The å warning lamp and the ESP OFFmessage go out in the instrument cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps anddisplay messages which may be shown in theinstrument cluster.

Traction control

Function of traction controlAdjustable traction control is only availableon the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S model.


& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® isdeactivated

If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carryout vehicle stabilization.# ESP® should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

Adjustable traction control is used to enhanceperformance on a race track and is only activa‐ted when ESP® is deactivated. You can adjustthe level of assistance from traction control and,in doing so, adjust the balance between stabilityand agility gradually while accelerating.Traction control supports you only in meteringthe engine output. As ESP® is deactivated, ESP®does not stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle startsto skid.% Deactivating ESP® and using adjustable trac‐

tion control requires a highly qualified andexperienced driver.Adjustable traction control may not be usedon 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 controlRequirements:R ESP® is deactivated. The å and ESP OFF

warning lamps light up in the instrumentcluster (/ page 20).

You can adjust the level of assistance from trac‐tion control and, in doing so, adjust the balancebetween stability and agility gradually whileaccelerating.Take the following parameters into account:R current road conditionsR type of tire usedR road characteristicsR tire condition, such as temperature or wearR personal driving style

Display button1 shows the current tractioncontrol level with an LED segment display.# To increase or reduce the level of assistance

from traction control, turn control2 clock‐wise or counter-clockwise.Display button1 and the instrument clustershow the set level.If the display button shows level 1 with onlyone LED segment lit up, traction control isdeactivated (OFF). If level 9 is shown and allLED segments light up, traction control isproviding the maximum level of assistance(ON).


If you activate ESP®, the level of assistance fromtraction control is controlled automatically. Dis‐play button1 then shows the current drive pro‐gram.

RACE START

Function of RACE START% RACE START is available only for

Mercedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S models.RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip 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 activatedand used on dedicated race circuits, not onpublic roads.Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐mation on ESP® (/ page 18).

& WARNING Risk of skidding and havingan accident from wheels spinning

When you use RACE START, individual wheelscould spin and you could lose control of thevehicle.

Depending on the ESP® mode selected, thereis an increased risk of skidding and having anaccident.# Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

Activating RACE STARTRequirements: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 isdepressed (left foot) and the parking brake isreleased.R The transmission is in positionh.R One of the drive programsC,B orI 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 RACESTART Not Possible See Operator's Manualmessage 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 STARTdepending on the road conditions: you canvary the engine speed by pulling on one ofthe steering wheel paddle shifters. The seg‐ments in the multifunction display flickerrapidly.


% If the brake pedal is not released after ashort while, RACE START is canceled. TheRACE START Canceled message appears inthe multifunction display.

# Take your foot off the brake, but keep theaccelerator pedal depressed.The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐tion. The RACE START Active messageappears 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 yourelease the accelerator pedal during RACESTART or if any of the activation conditions areno longer fulfilled. The RACE START Canceledmessage 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 AMG adaptive sport suspensionsystemAMG adaptive sport suspension system is anelectronically controlled damping system forimproved driving comfort and increased drivingsafety.The damping is adjusted individually to eachwheel and depends on the following factors:R the driving style, e.g. sportyR the road condition, e.g. bumpsR the individual selection of the drive program:A (Comfort),C (Sport) orB (Sport+)

% The setting can also be set using theDYNAMIC SELECT switch. To do this, thesame suspension setting must be selectedfor AMG adaptive sport suspension systemand the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

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

Selecting the AMG adaptive sport suspen‐sion system setting

# COMFORT suspension setting: press but‐ton1 repeatedly until indicator lamps2and3 go out.The AMG Suspension System COMFORTmessage appears in the multifunction dis‐play.


The driving characteristics of your vehicle arecomfortable.

# SPORT suspension setting: press button1 repeatedly until indicator lamp3 lightsup.The AMG Suspension System SPORT mes‐sage appears in the multifunction display.The suspension is adapted to be firmer.

# SPORT+ suspension setting: press button1 repeatedly until indicator lamps2 and3 light up.The AMG Suspension System SPORT + mes‐sage appears in the multifunction display.The suspension is adapted to be very firm.

Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐tons

The AMG steering-wheel buttons include twoadditional control elements on the steeringwheel.You can assign two vehicle functions of yourchoice to the left control element. You canchange between the available functions bypressing display buttons2 repeatedly. The cur‐rently selected functions are displayed in displaybuttons2.The following functions are available:R ESP®(/ page 18)

R AMG adaptive sport suspension system(/ page 23)R AMG Performance exhaust system

(/ page 14)R ECO start/stop function (/ page 13)R Manual gearshifting (/ page 16)

If you have assigned a function to one of displaybuttons2, you can operate this function withcorresponding button1.The assignment of display buttons2 remainsstored even after a new engine start, but theoperating status of the respective function isreset to the basic setting.You can change between the drive programswith stabilizer bar actuator3. The selecteddrive program appears in display button4. Bypressing display button4, you can directlyaccess the drive program= (Individual)(/ page 15).Mercedes-AMG C 63 S: if adjustable tractioncontrol is activated, set power assistance inincrements using stabilizer bar actuator3(/ page 20).


Notes on the Instrument Display and on-board computerAdditional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMGvehicle:R Vehicles with an Instrument Display

(standard): if you activate manual gearshift‐ing, (/ page 16) the upshift bar will appearon the multifunction or Head-up Display. Inaddition, the transmission set-up M (manual)and the current gear will appear on the trans‐mission position display of the multifunctiondisplay.R Indicator and warning lamps: the vehicle is

also equipped with ESP® OFF å andESP SPORT warning lamps .R You can select the following display content

in vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit:- Tachometer (classic display setting)- Date (progressive display setting)- Gear display- Warm-up- AMG TRACK PACE

- G-meter- Engine data- Trip computer- Navigation

Operating the on-board computer

& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐mation systems and communicationsequipment

If you operate information and communica‐tion equipment integrated in the vehiclewhen driving, you will be distracted from thetraffic situation. This could also cause you tolose control of the vehicle.# Only operate this equipment when the

traffic situation permits.# If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to roadand traffic conditions and operate theequipment with the vehicle stationary.

Observe the legal requirements for the countryin which you are currently driving when operat‐ing the on-board computer.% The on-board computer displays will appear

on the multifunction display.

The on-board computer is operated using left-hand Touch Control3 and left-hand back/home button2.

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When the on-board computer is being operated,different acoustic signals will sound as operatingfeedback, e.g. when the end of a list is reachedor when you are scrolling through a list.The following menus are available:R ServiceR DriveAssistR PerformanceR TripR NavigationR RadioR MediaR PhoneR Head-up Disp.Vehicles with an Instrument Display (stand‐ard) only: If you select the Performance menu,the upshift bar will appear on the multifunctiondisplay.The menus can be called up from the menu baron the multifunction display.

# To call up the menu bar: press back buttonon the left2 until the menu bar is dis‐played.

# To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left orright on left-hand Touch Control3.

# To call up a menu or confirm a selection:press left-hand Touch Control3.

# To scroll through displays or lists on themenu: swipe upwards or downwards on left-hand Touch Control3.

# To call up a submenu or confirm a selec‐tion: press left-hand Touch Control3.

# To exit a submenu: press back button onthe left2.

Selecting the Head-up Display# If the Head-up Display is switched off:

press button1.The Head-up Display will be switched on.

or# If the Head-up Display is switched on:

swipe upwards on left-hand Touch Control3.The Head-up Display will be activated.

# To select what the Head-up Displayshows: swipe upwards or downwards on left-hand Touch Control3.

Calling up displays on the PerformancemenuOn-board computer:4 Performance# To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐

wards on the left-hand Touch Control.

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Displays on the Performance menu:R Warm-upR SETUPR G-meterR Engine dataR Vehicles without AMG TRACK PACE: RACE

TIMER (/ page 28)

Warm-up (example)1 Boost pressure2 Engine oil temperature3 Transmission oil temperature

If the engine or transmission is not at normaloperating temperature, the multifunction displaywill show temperature2 or3 in blue. Avoidusing the full engine power output during thistime.

SETUP in Mercedes-AMG C 43 vehicles (example)1 Drive system setting:

Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic2 Exhaust system:

Balanced/Powerful3 ESP®:

On/Sport/Off4 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/Race2 Suspension tuning:

Comfort/Sport/Sport+3 Exhaust system:

Balanced/Powerful4 ESP®:

On/Sport/Off5 AMG Dynamics:


Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master6 Transmission position:

D/M

G-meter (example)

While the vehicle is in motion, the G-metershows the forces that are exerted on the vehicleoccupants both laterally and in the direction oftravel. The maximum values appear in red in thecoordinate system.# To reset the G-meter: press the left-hand

Touch Control.# Select Yes.# Press the left-hand Touch Control.

Engine data (example)1 Current power output2 Current torque

When current power1 or current torque2achieves the maximum value, the digital value isbriefly stationary. The bar display will continue.

Displaying and starting RACE TIMER on thePerformance menuOn-board computer:4 PerformanceThe following functions are possible in the RACETIMER:R Selecting displays and startingR StoppingR Starting a new lapR Displaying lap statisticsR Resetting


1 Lap2 Lap time

RACE TIMER 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.

# 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: RACE TIMER1 Lap2 Elapsed time3 Average speed4 Distance covered

# To display the lap statistics: after at leasttwo stored laps, press the left-hand TouchControl.

# Select Lap List.The lap statistics will be displayed.

# Display the statistics for the next lap by swip‐ing up or down on the left-hand Touch Con‐trol.The fastest lap is indicated by flashing text1.

# To reset: stop RACE TIMER and press theleft-hand Touch Control.

# Select Reset and press the left-hand TouchControl.All laps will be deleted.

Function of the Head-up DisplayThe Head-up Display projects the following intothe driver's field of vision:R Information from the navigation systemR Information from the driver assistance sys‐

temsR Some warning messages


Mercedes-AMG display content

1 Protection from reaching the overrevvingrange

2 Current engine speed3 Current speed4 Currently selected gear, gearshift options

with manual shifting5 Index points

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

In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can alsodisplay the following content depending on thesetting:R Speed and gear indicatorR Lap and sector timesR Acceleration and brakingR Track layout graphics

When you receive a call, the6 Incoming Callmessage will appear on the Head-up Display.In audio mode, the station name or track will beshown temporarily when the audio source isbeing actively operated.

System limitationsThe visibility is influenced by the following condi‐tions:R Seat positionR The positioning of the display imageR Light conditionsR Wet roadsR Objects on the display coverR Polarization in sunglasses

% In extreme sunlight, sections of the displaymay appear washed out. You can correct thisby switching the Head-up Display off and onagain.


AMG TRACK PACEGeneral information

With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti‐mized. You can drive previously stored racetracks (e.g. Hockenheimring), or new tracks canbe recorded and stored. The driven lap times arestored for every track. These can be analyzedand compared to other lap times to achieve thebest possible race results. Additionally, accelera‐tion and braking procedures can be measuredand stored.Please note: Use AMG TRACK PACE only onclosed-off routes outside the public traffic area.Adapt your driving style to your personal abilitiesand the environmental conditions. As the driver,you are solely responsible for driving your vehi‐cle. Park your vehicle safely before operating theapplication.

Setting Track Race

Multimedia system:4 Vehicle 5 TRACK PACE 5 Track 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 todetermine intervals.

# To finish track recording, select Stop or crossthe starting line again.

# Enter the weather and the track name.

Searching by track name# Select All tracks.# Selectª 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 startingline of the track is displayed.

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

Timekeeping begins automatically when thestarting 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 timesR Average and top speedR DriverR VehicleR DateR Weather

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# Select a desired lap.The analysis is displayed.

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 SpeedR Longitudinal/lateral acceleration

R Steering angleR Engine speedR Engine oil/tire temperature

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

Exporting tracks or races (USB)# Select All tracks.

An overview of all stored tracks and racesappears.

# Highlight desired tracks or races.# SelectÜ Options.# Select Export.

The selected tracks or races can be exportedto a USB storage device connected to thevehicle.

Editing tracks and recordings# Select All tracks.# Highlight the desired track.# SelectÜ options.# Select Rename or Delete.

or# Select a track.# Highlight the desired recording.# SelectÜ options.# Select Weather or Delete.

Setting Drag Race

Multimedia system:4 Vehicle 5 TRACK PACE 5 Drag Race

Measuring acceleration# Select Acceleration.

Measurement begins when the vehicle accel‐erates. Measurement is incremental, in stepsof 30 mph (50 km/h) up to a maximum of180 mph (300 km/h) or up to the set maxi‐mum speed.Measurement can be stopped early byselecting Stop or by stopping the vehicle.

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Quarter-mile race# Select Quarter Mile.

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

% The possible values for setting the end dis‐tance are determined by the system andcannot be freely chosen.

Measurement can be stopped early by selectingStop or by stopping the vehicle.

Manual start for acceleration and quarter-mile race# Select Acceleration or Quarter Mile.# Select Manual start.

Three red traffic lights appear one after theother. The reaction time measurement startswhen they change to green at the same time.The reaction time is displayed as soon as youdrive off. If you drive off too early, the mes‐sage Jump start. will appear and accelerationor quarter mile measurement will be can‐celed.

Measuring braking# Select Braking.# Select Start Record.

Measurement is incremental, in steps of30 mph (50 km/h) to a standstill. If the brak‐ing procedure is started e.g. at a speed of99 mph (160 km/h), measurement starts assoon as 90 mph (150 km/h) has beenreached.

Storing and calling up measurement valuesWhen a measurement has been completed orcanceled, the measured time can be stored.# After a measurement, select Save measure-

ment? .

The stored measurements can be displayed viathe History menu item.

Editing measurements# Select History.# Highlight the desired measurement.# SelectÜ options.# Select Weather or Delete.

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

Calling up the telemetry display

Multimedia system:4 Vehicle 5 TRACK PACE 5 TelemetryThe telemetry display shows current vehicle dataas a digital value and as a diagram. Up to fourparameters can be selected that are to beshown in the display.For example:R Engine speedR Wheel angleR SpeedR 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 of30 seconds to a maximum of 20 minutes.

Configuring AMG TRACK PACE

RequirementsTo 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 Vehicle 5 TRACK PACE 5 Options

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 anexact 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 theselected driver profile:R Driving timeR Distance drivenR Number of Track Races, Drag Races and

laps drivenR Maximum speed

Connecting a mobile device via the TRACKPACE appThe TRACK PACE app makes it possible to recordvideos and to synchronize them with storedtracks.# Select the TRACK PACE app.

Already authorized devices are displayed inthe list.

# Select Authorize new device.Available devices are displayed.

# Start the TRACK PACE app on the device tobe 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 head-up display# Select HUD Contents.# Activate O or deactivate ª the desired

contents.The contents in the Head-up Display areadapted.

% For further information on the Head-up Dis‐play, see (/ page 29).

Setting acoustic feedback# Select Acoustic feedback.

The following settings are available:R Loud

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R MediumR QuietR Off

# Select a setting.

Activating/deactivating additional informa‐tion# Activate O or deactivate ª Display help.

When additional information is activated, popupsprovide 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 versionR Memory usedR Total number of tracks savedR Total number of races driven


Flat tireTIREFIT kit storage location

The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor.

1 Tire sealant bottle2 Tire inflation compressor

36 Breakdown assistance

Overview of the tire-change tool kitApart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.For more information on which tire-changingtools are required and approved for performing awheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualifiedspecialist workshop.You require the following tools, for instance, tochange a wheel:R JackR ChockR Lug wrenchR Alignment bolt

The tire-change tool kit is located under thetrunk floor.

1 Lug wrench2 Folding chock3 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 yourvehicle.

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

Wheels and tires 37

* NOTE Damage to the ceramic brake diskwhen changing a wheel

Mercedes-AMG vehicles with ceramicbrake disks: during removal and reposition‐ing of the wheel, the wheel rim may strikethe 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 anyforce on the brake discs.This can lead to impaired comfort duringbraking.

Cover of jack support points# Be sure to also observe the notes on chang‐

ing a wheel in the Operator's Manual of yourvehicle.

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

Cover of jack support points

& WARNING Risk of injury from incorrectpositioning of the jack

If you do not position the jack correctly atthe 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. Thebase of the jack must be positionedvertically under the jacking point of thevehicle.

* NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack

If you do not position the jack correctly atthe appropriate jack support point of thevehicle, 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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Operating fluidsFuel

Information on fuel grades for Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the information on operating fluids inthe vehicle Operator's Manual.

* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel couldresult in damage to the fuel system, theengine and the emission control system.# Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded

fuel.

This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol byvolume. Your vehicle is suitable for use withE10 fuel.Never refuel with one of the following fuels:R DieselR Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by

volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100

R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol byvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100R Gasoline with additives containing metal

If you have accidentally refueled with thewrong fuel:# Do not switch the ignition on.# 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 recommendedfuel is not available, you may also use unleadedregular gasoline which has at least the octanenumber specified in the information label in thefuel filler flap (see the vehicle Operator's Man‐ual).Never refuel using gasoline with an even lowerRON.

* NOTE Premature wear through unleadedregular gasoline

Unleaded regular gasoline can cause theengine to wear more quickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.If unleaded premium grade gasoline isunavailable and you have to refuel usingunleaded regular gasoline:# Only fill the fuel tank to half full with

unleaded regular gasoline and fill up assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐mium grade gasoline.

# Do not drive at the maximum designspeed.

# Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeeds over 3000 rpm.

Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐lowing locations:R at a gas stationR at a qualified specialist workshopR USA only: at http://www.mbusa.com

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Tank content and fuel reserve

Capacity

Model Total capacity

All models 17.4 gal (66.0 liters)

Model of which reservefuel

Mercedes-AMG C 434MATIC

1.8 gal (7.0 liters)

All other models 2.6 gal (10.0 liters)

Quality and capacity of engine oil

Missing values were not available at the time ofgoing to press.

MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

Gasoline engines Engine oil specifica‐tions


All other models 229.5*229.51

* Recommended for lowest possible fuel con‐sumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in eachcase; observe possible restrictions of theapproved SAE viscosity classes).To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,it is recommended to use the engine oil specifi‐cations marked in the table for the lowest SAEviscosity class. Possible restrictions of theapproved SAE viscosity classes must beobserved.Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Mercedes-AMGC 63 S: only use engine oils of viscosity classSAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40.The following values refer to an oil change,including the oil filter.

Capacity

Model Capacity


6.9 US qt (6.5 liters)

All other models 9.5 US qt (9.0 liters)

Coolant capacity

Capacity

Model Capacity


11.5 US qt(10.9 liters)

All other models 11.7 US qt (11.1 liters)

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Refrigerant filling capacity

Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil

Model Refrigerant


22.2 ± 0.4 oz(630 ± 10 g)

All other models 21.5 ± 0.4 oz(610 ± 10 g)

Model PAG oil

All models 2.8 ± 0.4 oz(80 ± 10 g)

Vehicle dataVehicle dimensions

The heights specified may vary as a result of thefollowing factors:R TiresR LoadR Condition of the suspensionR Optional equipment

Height when opened

Model 11 Heightwhenopened

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC 68.9 in(1751 mm)

All other models 68.8 in(1748 mm)

Vehicle dimensions


Vehicle length 185.0 in(4699 mm)

Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors

79.5 in(2020 mm)

Vehicle height 56.3 in(1429 mm)

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Wheelbase 111.8 in(2840 mm)

Turning radius 39.7 ft(12.10 m)

All other models

Vehicle length 187.3 in(4757 mm)

Vehicle width including out‐side mirrors

79.5 in(2020 mm)

Vehicle height 56.1 in(1426 mm)

Wheelbase 111.8 in(2840 mm)

Turning radius 38.7 ft(11.80 m)

Weights and loads

Please observe the following notes for the speci‐fied vehicle data:R Items of optional equipment increase the

curb weight and reduce the payload.

Roof load

All models

Maximum roof load 165 lb (75 kg)

Maximum design speeds

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

Maximum design speeds

Mercedes-AMG C 63Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

1st gear 36 mph (58 km/h)

2nd gear 60 mph (96 km/h)

3rd gear 86 mph (138 km/h)

Mercedes-AMG C 63Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

4th gear 118 mph (190 km/h)






42 Technical data

Display messagesDriving systems

Display messages Possible causes/consequences andMM Solutions

RACE START Not PossibleSee Operator's Manual

* Possible causes are:R The activation conditions are not met (/ page 22).

RACE START Canceled * 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.

äMalfunction Drive at Max.50 mph

* The AMG adaptive sport suspension system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affec‐ted.# Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h).# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Vehicle

Display messages Possible causes/consequences andMM Solutions

Electronic Rear Axle Differ-ential Lock Inoperative

* The electronic rear axle locking differential is inoperative.# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Electronic Rear Axle Differ-ential Lock CurrentlyUnavailable

* The motor of the electronic rear axle locking differential is overheating.# Let the electronic rear axle locking differential cool down by driving defensively.

ÕTraction Control Inopera-tive See Operator's Manual

* The traction control is malfunctioning.# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Warning and indicator lampsSafety systems

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences andMM Solutions

ÆESP® SPORT warning lamp

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).

åESP® OFF warning lamp

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

& WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP® deactivated

If ESP® is deactivated, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. The availability of further driving safety sys‐tems is also limited.# Drive on carefully.# Only deactivate ESP® for as long as the situation requires.

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If ESP® cannot be activated, ESP® is malfunctioning.# Have ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

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

Driving systems


äSuspension warning lamp

The yellow AMG adaptive sport suspension system warning lamp is lit.* There is a malfunction in the AMG adaptive sport suspension system.# Note the messages on the multifunction display.

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AAcceleration

see KickdownAMG

Menu (on-board computer) .................... 25Steering wheel control element ............. 24Steering-wheel buttons .......................... 24

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐tem ............................................................. 23

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

AMG ceramic high-performance com‐posite brake system .................................. 14AMG Performance adjustable exhaustsystem ........................................................ 14

Function ................................................ 13Operating ............................................... 14

AMG performance seatSetting ................................................... 11

AMG Performance steering wheel ........... 24AMG TRACK PACE

Configuring ............................................ 34Drag Race .............................................. 32

General information ............................... 31Telemetry display .................................. 33Track Race ............................................. 31

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshopsee Qualified specialist workshop

Automatic engine start (ECO start/stop function) ............................................ 13Automatic engine stop (ECO start/stop function) ............................................ 13Automatic transmission

Drive programs ................................ 14, 15DYNAMIC SELECT switch ................. 14, 15Kickdown ............................................... 17Manual gearshifting ............................... 16Oil temperature (on-board computer,Performance menu) ............................... 26Steering wheel paddle shifters .............. 16

BBoost pressure (on-board computer,Performance menu) .................................. 26

BrakesAMG ceramic high-performancecomposite brake system ........................ 14New/replaced brakepads/brakediscs ...................................................... 12Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ....... 12

CChanging a wheel

Raising the vehicle ................................ 38Changing gears .......................................... 16

Manually ................................................ 16Chock ......................................................... 37

Storage location .................................... 37Chock

see ChockClimate control

Filling capacity for PAG oil ..................... 41Refrigerant filling capacity ..................... 41

Cockpit ......................................................... 4Overview ................................................. 4

Comfort modesee AMG adaptive sport suspension system

Index 47

Computersee On-board computer

Coolant (engine)Filling capacity ...................................... 40

DDashboard

see CockpitDealership

see Qualified specialist workshopDisplay messagesä Malfunction Drive at Max. 50mph ....................................................... 43Õ Traction Control InoperativeSee Operator's Manual .......................... 44Electronic Rear Axle Differential LockCurrently Unavailable ............................ 44Electronic Rear Axle Differential LockInoperative ............................................ 44RACE START Canceled ........................... 43

RACE START Not Possible See Oper‐ator's Manual ........................................ 43

Drag RaceSetting ................................................... 32

Drive programssee DYNAMIC SELECT

Driving safety systemESP® (Electronic Stability Program) ....... 18

Driving systemAMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐tem ........................................................ 23

Driving tipsAMG ceramic high-performancecomposite brake system ........................ 14Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ....... 12

DYNAMIC SELECT ................................ 14, 15Drive programs ................................ 14, 15Function ........................................... 14, 15

EE10 .............................................................. 39

ECO start/stop function ........................... 13Automatic engine start .......................... 13Automatic engine stop ........................... 13Method of operation .............................. 13

Emotion StartStarting the vehicle ................................ 12

EngineECO start/stop function ........................ 13

Engine oilCapacity ................................................ 40MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ................. 40Quality ................................................... 40Temperature (on-board computer,Performance menu) ............................... 26

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)Activating/deactivating ......................... 20ESP® SPORT .......................................... 18Function/notes ..................................... 18Status display (on-board computer,Performance menu) ............................... 26

ESP® SPORTFunction/notes ..................................... 18

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FFuel

E10 ........................................................ 39Flexible fuel vehicles ............................. 39Fuel reserve ........................................... 40Gasoline ................................................ 39Quality (gasoline) ................................... 39Sulfur content ....................................... 39Tank content ......................................... 40

GG-meter (on-board computer, Per‐formance menu) ........................................ 26Gasoline ..................................................... 39Gear display (on-board computer, Per‐formance menu) ........................................ 26Gearshift recommendation ...................... 17Glide mode ................................................. 17

HHead-up Display

Function ................................................ 29

IInstrument display

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

JJack

Storage location .................................... 37

KKickdown ................................................... 17

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

LLimited Warranty

Vehicle ..................................................... 9Locking differential

see Rear axle locking differential

MMaximum speeds ...................................... 42Menu (on-board computer)

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

Performance .................................... 25, 26

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

OOn-board computer ................................... 25

AMG menu ............................................ 25Menu overview ...................................... 25Operating .............................................. 25Performance menu .......................... 25, 26

Operating fluidsFuel (gasoline) ....................................... 39

Operating safetyInformation .............................................. 7

Operating systemsee On-board computer

Operator's ManualVehicle equipment ................................... 7

PPerformance (on-board computer,Performance menu) .................................. 26

Index 49

Power output (on-board computer,Performance menu) .................................. 26

QQualified specialist workshop .................... 8

RRACE START

Activating .............................................. 22Activation conditions ............................. 22Function ................................................ 22

RACETIMER (on-board computer, Per‐formance menu) ........................................ 28Rear axle locking differential ................... 12Reserve

Fuel ....................................................... 40Roof load .................................................... 42

SSeat belts

Reduced protection ............................... 10Selecting a gear

see Changing gears

Service centersee Qualified specialist workshop

SETUP (on-board computer, Perform‐ance menu) ................................................ 26Shift paddles

see Steering wheel paddle shiftersShifting gears

Gearshift recommendation .................... 17Specialist workshop .................................... 8Sport Plus suspension setting

see AMG adaptive sport suspension systemSport suspension setting

see AMG adaptive sport suspension systemSports exhaust

see AMG Performance adjustableexhaust system

Start/Stop buttonEmotion Start ........................................ 12

Start/stop functionsee ECO start/stop function

Steering wheel paddle shifters ................ 16Sulfur content ............................................ 39

SuspensionAMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐tem ........................................................ 23Selecting the suspension setting ........... 23

TTank content

Fuel ....................................................... 40Reserve (fuel) ........................................ 40

Telemetry displayCalling up .............................................. 33

TemperatureEngine oil (on-board computer, Per‐formance menu) .................................... 26Transmission oil (on-board computer,Performance menu) ............................... 26

Tire inflation compressorsee TIREFIT kit

Tire-change tool kitOverview ............................................... 37

TIREFIT kit .................................................. 36Storage location .................................... 36

50 Index

TiresInstalling ................................................ 37Removing ............................................... 37

Toolsee Vehicle tool kit

Torque (on-board computer, Perform‐ance menu) ................................................ 26Touch Control

On-board computer ............................... 25Track Race

Setting ................................................... 31Traction control

Function/notes ..................................... 20Setting ................................................... 21

Trunk lidOpening dimensions .............................. 41

VVehicle

Correct use .............................................. 9Equipment ............................................... 7Limited Warranty ..................................... 9Qualified specialist workshop .................. 8

Raising .................................................. 38Starting (Emotion Start) ......................... 12

Vehicle dataMaximum speeds .................................. 42Roof load ............................................... 42Turning circle ......................................... 41Vehicle height ........................................ 41Vehicle length ........................................ 41Vehicle width ......................................... 41Wheelbase ............................................. 41

Vehicle dimensions ................................... 41Vehicle tool kit ........................................... 36

TIREFIT kit ............................................. 36

WWarm-up (on-board computer, Per‐formance menu) ........................................ 26Warning/indicator lamp

å ESP® OFF warning lamp ............... 45

Æ ESP® SPORT warning lamp ........... 45ä Suspension warning lamp ............ 46

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

Wheel changeMounting a new wheel ........................... 37Removing a wheel .................................. 37

WheelsInstalling ................................................ 37Removing ............................................... 37

Workshopsee Qualified specialist workshop

Index 51

Documents

C-Class Sedan É2055848124jËÍ · 2020. 8. 20. · É2055848124jËÍ 2055848124 Order no. P205 1910 13 Part no. 205 584 81 24 Edition B 2020 C-Class Sedan Mercedes-AMG Supplement