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Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes on the following topics in the

Supplement, otherwise you may fail to recognize

dangers.

The availability of certain functions depends

on the equipment and model of the vehicle.

Emotion Start

AMG high-performance brake system

AMG RIDE CONTROL

AMG steering-wheel buttons

Switching on the power supply or the vehicle

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,

they could, in particular:

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion by, for example:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the gearbox position.

starting the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the key out of reach of children.

Requirements

The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.

The brake pedal is not depressed.

To switch on the power supply: press button

1 once.

You can, for example, switch on the windshield

wipers.

The power supply will be switched o again if the

following conditions are met:

You open the driver's door.

You press button

1 twice.

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To switch on the vehicle: press button 1

twice.

Indicator and warning lamps will light up on

the Instrument Display.

The vehicle will be switched o again if one of the

following conditions is met:

You do not start the vehicle within 15 minutes

and the transmission is in position j or the

electric parking brake is applied.

You press button

1 once.

Starting the vehicle

▌Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button

DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust

gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and leads to poisoning.

Never leave the engine or, if present, the

auxiliary heating running in an enclosed

space without sucient ventilation.

WARNING Risk of re due to ammable

materials in the engine compartment or

on the exhaust system

Flammable materials may ignite.

Therefore, regularly check that there are

no ammable foreign materials in the

engine compartment or on the exhaust

system.

Requirements

The key is in the vehicle and is recognized.

Shi the transmission to position j or i.

Depress the brake pedal and press button 1

once.

If the vehicle does not start: switch o non-

essential consumer equipment and press but-

ton 1 once.

If the vehicle still does not start and the Place

the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's

Manual display message appears on the

instrument display: start the vehicle with the

key in the marked space (emergency opera-

tion mode) (/ page 125).

You can switch o the vehicle while driving. To

do this, press and hold button 1 for about

three seconds or press button

1 three times

within three seconds. Be sure to observe the

safety notes concerning this under "Driving

tips" (/ page 129).

Observe any information regarding display mes-

sages that may be shown on the instrument dis-

play.

▌Starting the vehicle with the key in the marked

space (emergency operation mode)

If the vehicle does not start and the Place the

Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual

display message appears on the instrument dis-

play, you can start the vehicle in emergency oper-

ation mode.

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Make sure that marked space 1 is empty.

Remove key 3 from the key ring.

Place key 3 in marked space 1 next to the

symbol

The vehicle will start aer a short time.

When you remove key

3 from marked space

1, the vehicle can be driven. For further

engine starts, however, key

3 must be loca-

ted in marked space

1 during the entire jour-

ney.

Have key 3 checked at a qualied specialist

workshop.

If the vehicle does not start:

Place key 3 in marked space 1 and leave it

there.

Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle

using the start/stop button.

You can switch on the power supply or the

vehicle with the start/stop button.

Observe any information regarding display mes-

sages that may be displayed on the instrument

display.

Starting the vehicle via Remote Online Services

▌Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before

starting the journey

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

The legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

The fuel tank is suciently full.

The starter battery is suciently charged.

▌Charging the starter battery before starting the

journey

You can receive a message on your smartphone

when the state of charge of the starter battery is

low. You can then start the vehicle with the smart-

phone to charge the battery. The vehicle is auto-

matically switched o aer ten minutes.

Ensure the following before starting the engine:

The legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via

smartphone.

It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked.

The fuel tank is suciently full.

▌Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)

WARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment

due to unintentional starting of the engine

Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the

engine is started unintentionally during service

or maintenance work.

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Always secure the engine against unin-

tentional starting before carrying out

maintenance or repair work.

Requirements

Park position j is selected.

The anti-the alarm system is not activated.

The panic alarm is not activated.

The hazard warning light system is switched

o.

The hood is closed.

The doors are closed and locked.

The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.

Start the vehicle using the smartphone.

Aer every engine start, the engine runs for

ten minutes.

You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive

starting attempts. You must start the engine with

the key before trying to start the vehicle again

with the smartphone.

You can switch o the vehicle at any time as fol-

lows:

Using the smartphone app

By pressing the Ü or ß button on the

key

Further information can be found in the

smartphone app.

Securing the vehicle against starting before carry-

ing out maintenance or repair work:

Switch on the hazard warning light system.

Unlock the doors.

Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle

To preserve the engine during the rst 1000 miles

(1500 km):

Drive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds.

No faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).

Only briey allow the engine to reach a maxi-

mum engine speed of 4500 rpm (4500 rpm).

Drive the vehicle in drive mode A or ;.

Shi to the next higher gear at the very latest

when the needle reaches the last third before

the red area in the tachometer.

Do not shi down manually in order to brake.

Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the

pressure point (kickdown).

Increase the engine speed gradually and

accelerate the vehicle to full speed only aer

1000 miles (1500 km).

In trailer operation: do not drive on a gradient

greater than 7 % and more than 4 miles (7 km)

long.

This also applies when the engine or parts of the

drivetrain have been replaced.

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Please also observe the following breaking-in

notes:

In certain handling and driving safety systems,

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-

tain distance is being driven aer the vehicle

has been delivered or aer repairs. Full sys-

tem eectiveness is reached only when this

teaching-in process has concluded.

Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are

either new or have been replaced achieve opti-

mum braking eect and grip only aer several

hundred kilometers. Compensate the reduced

braking eect by applying greater force to the

brake pedal.

Notes on optimizing acceleration

If all necessary requirements and activation con-

ditions are fullled, the best possible acceleration

can be achieved from a standstill.

Do not use optimized acceleration on public

roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could

lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased

risk of skidding and/or accident.

Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-

tion on ESP

(/ page 162).

Pulling away with optimized acceleration

WARNING Risk of skidding and accidents

due to the wheels spinning

If you pull away using optimized acceleration,

individual wheels can spin and the vehicle can

skid.

There is an increased risk of skidding and

accidents, especially when ESP

is switched

o!

Make sure that there are no persons or

obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.

Requirements

the vehicle is run in (/ page 127).

the vehicle and tires are in good condition.

the roadway has a high-grip surface.

the engine and transmission are at normal

operating temperature.

NOTE Increased wear due to optimized

acceleration

When pulling away with optimized accelera-

tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-

jected to a very high load.

This can lead to increased component wear.

Do not always pull away with optimized

acceleration.

Engage the h drive position (/ page 143).

Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead

position.

Select the C drive program (/ page 139).

Deactivating ESP

(/ page 164).

Depress and hold the brake pedal rmly with

your le foot.

With your right foot, fully depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

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Aer no more than ve seconds, take your le

foot quickly o the brake, but keep the accel-

erator pedal depressed.

The vehicle will pull away at maximum acceler-

ation.

Switch on ESP

once the acceleration proce-

dure is complete.

Ending optimized acceleration

Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

Reactivate ESP

Aer you pull away with optimized accelera-

tion, components of the drivetrain can

become very hot, which means that optimized

acceleration values may only be reached

again aer a few minutes.

Notes on driving

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects

in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardizes the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

Always install the oor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sucient room for the

pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

place oor mats on top of one another.

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect footwear

Incorrect footwear includes, for example:

Shoes with platform soles

Shoes with high heels

Slippers

There is a risk of an accident.

Always wear suitable footwear so that

you can operate the pedals safely.

WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is

switched o while driving

If you switch o the vehicle while driving,

safety functions are restricted or no longer

available.

This may aect the power steering system and

the brake force boosting, for example.

You will need to use considerably more force

to steer and brake, for example.

Do not switch o the vehicle while driv-

ing.

DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust

gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases is hazardous to health

and leads to poisoning.

Never leave the engine or, if present, the

auxiliary heating running in an enclosed

space without sucient ventilation.

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WARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-

dent due to shiing down on slippery road

surfaces

If you shi down on slippery road surfaces to

increase the engine braking eect, the drive

wheels may lose traction.

Do not shi down on slippery road surfa-

ces to increase the engine braking

eect.

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-

ous exhaust gases

If the tailpipe is blocked or sucient ventila-

tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases

such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-

cle. This is the case, for example, if the vehicle

gets stuck in the snow.

Keep the tailpipe and the area around

the vehicle free from snow when the

engine or the stationary heater is run-

ning.

Open a window on the side of the vehicle

facing away from the wind to ensure an

adequate supply of fresh air.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to being under the inuence of alcohol

and drugs while driving

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and

driving are very dangerous combinations. Even

a small amount of alcohol or drugs can aect

your reexes, perceptions and judgment.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-

dent are greatly increased when you drink or

take drugs and drive.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or

allow anyone to drive who has been

drinking or taking drugs.

WARNING Risk of accident due to the

brake system overheating

If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when

driving, the brake system may overheat.

This increases the braking distance and the

brake system can even fail.

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.

Do not depress the brake pedal and the

accelerator pedal at the same time while

driving.

NOTE Engine damage due to excessively

high engine speeds

The engine will be damaged if you drive with

the engine in the overrevving range.

Do not drive with the engine in the over-

revving range.

NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by

continuously depressing the brake pedal

Do not depress the brake pedal continu-

ously whilst driving.

To use the braking eect of the engine,

shi to a lower gear in good time.

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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and

engine when pulling away

Do not warm up the engine while the

vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi-

ately.

Avoid high engine speeds and driving at

full throttle until the engine has reached

its operating temperature.

NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter

due to non-combusted fuel

The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-

ring.

Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic

converter.

Only depress the accelerator pedal

slightly.

Have the cause rectied immediately at

a qualied specialist workshop.

NOTE Reduced battery life due to frequent

short-distance trips

The 12 V battery may not be suciently

charged when the vehicle is used only for

short-distance trips. This reduces the life of

the battery.

Drive longer distances regularly to

charge the battery.

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not

observing the maximum permitted head-

room clearance

If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-

mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof

and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

Observe the signposted headroom clear-

ance.

If the vehicle height is greater than the

permitted headroom clearance, do not

enter.

Observe the changed vehicle height with

add-on roof equipment.

Please bear in mind that all the speed values

stated in this Operator's Manual are approxi-

mate and are subject to a certain tolerance.

Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully

laden vehicle

When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or

trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-

pied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering

characteristics change.

You should therefore bear the following in mind:

Do not exceed the permissible roof load and

towing capacity. Also observe the information

in the Technical Data.

Distribute the roof load and the load inside the

vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the

bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading

the vehicle (/ page 90).

Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-

ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.

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Advice on driving on salt-strewn roads

The braking eect is limited on salt-strewn road

surfaces.

Therefore, observe the following notes:

Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and

brake pads, the braking distance can increase

considerably or result in one-sided braking.

Maintain a much greater safety distance to the

vehicle traveling in front.

Remove salt build-up as follows:

Brake occasionally, paying attention to the

trac conditions

Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end

of the journey and when starting the next jour-

ney

Notes on hydroplaning

Hydroplaning can take place if a certain depth of

water has built up on the road surface.

Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-

tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may

occur:

Reduce speed

Avoid tire ruts

Avoid sudden steering movements

Brake carefully

Also observe the notes on regularly checking

wheels and tires (/ page 347).

Notes on driving through water on the road

Water ingress can damage the engine, electrics

and transmission.

Water can also enter the air intake of the engine

and cause engine damage.

Observe the following if you have to drive through

water:

Observe the maximum permissible depth for

driving through water (/ page 388).

Drive at a walking pace at most; water can

otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine

compartment.

Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-

cles, can create waves which may exceed the

maximum permissible depth of water.

The braking eect of the brakes is reduced aer

fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the

trac conditions until braking power has been

fully restored.

Notes on o-road driving

WARNING Risk of accident if you do not

keep to line of fall on inclines

If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,

the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-

over.

Always drive on inclines in the line of fall

(straight up or down) and do not turn.

WARNING Risk of re caused by amma-

ble material on hot exhaust system com-

ponents

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact with

hot parts of the exhaust system.

When driving on an unpaved road or o-

road, check the vehicle underside regu-

larly.

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In particular, remove trapped plant parts

or other ammable material.

If there is damage, consult a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

When driving o-road, sand, mud and water or

water mixed with oil, etc., may get into the brakes.

This may lead to a reduction in braking eect or

even a total brake failure as a result of increased

wear. The braking characteristics will vary

depending on the material that has entered the

system. Clean the brakes aer driving o-road. If

you then notice reduced braking eect or hear

scraping noises, have the brake system checked

at a qualied specialist workshop. Adapt your driv-

ing style to the changed braking characteristics.

NOTE Damage caused by driving over

obstacles

The vehicle can be damaged by:

Driving onto high curbs or unpaved roads.

Quickly driving over obstacles such as

curbs, speed bumps or potholes.

Heavy objects hitting the underbody or

chassis components.

Do not drive over obstacles that could

damage the vehicle.

Check the vehicle regularly for damage

during o-road driving.

Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road

surface conditions.

If there is damage, consult a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

damage due to non-observance of prohibi-

tion signs

Environmental protection has priority. Treat

nature with respect.

Be sure to observe prohibition signs.

Checklist before driving o-road

Check the following points before driving o-road:

Fuel level

Engine oil level: ll engine oil to the maximum

level to ensure full gradeability (/ page 319)

Tire-change tool kit and spare wheel

Tires and wheels

Further information about special all-terrain

tires for retrotting can be obtained from a

qualied specialist workshop.

O-road driving

Read this section before driving your vehicle o-

road. Practice by driving over gentler o-road ter-

rain rst.

Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS

(/ page 161).

Before driving o-road, shi the transfer case

to the

LOW RANGE o-road gear

(/ page 146).

Engage the dierential locks if necessary

(/ page 148).

LOW RANGE o-road gear, or with the dieren-

tial locks engaged, the vehicle switches to the

O(/ page 140) o-road drive program.

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In LOW RANGE o-road gear, you can shi from

h to k and from i to k without having to

depress the brake pedal. This can help you for

example, when rocking your vehicle out of a rut

("rocking free").

Always keep the engine running and in gear

when driving on downhill gradients and slopes.

Observe the notes on driving in mountainous

terrain.

Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not

easily visible and stay on marked paths.

Always keep the doors and windows closed

while the vehicle is in motion.

Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

and cruise control.

Adapt your driving style to the terrain.

Do not use the HOLD function on steep down-

hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose

surfaces.

Driving on sand

When driving on sand, also observe the following

instructions:

Shi to a lower gear.

Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-

ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.

Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-

ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites

are met:

the tire ruts are not too deep.

the sand is rm enough.

there is sucient ground clearance.

Lower the tire pressure in all four wheels.

Contrary to the information on the tire pres-

sure table (fuel ller ap), you can lower the

tire pressure to 120 kPa (1.2 bar/17.4 psi).

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in

the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to

recognize dangers.

When no longer driving on sand, immediately

increase the tire pressure again.

You can nd information on the recommen-

ded tire pressures for the vehicle's factory-

installed tires on the following labels:

Tire and Loading Information placard on

the B‑pillar of your vehicle (/ page 353).

Tire pressure table on the inside of the

fuel ller ap (/ page 350).

Fording

Also observe the following information when ford-

ing:

Drive no faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Observe the maximum permissible fording

depth (/ page 388).

Before driving through water, shi the transfer

case to the

LOW RANGE o-road gear

(/ page 146).

Switch o automatic climate control

(/ page 121).

Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you

drive.

Do not stop in the water and do not switch o

the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop func-

tion is switched o (/ page 136).

Driving in mountainous terrain

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Also observe the following information when driv-

ing in mountainous terrain:

Observe the values of the approach/depar-

ture angle and the maximum gradient-climbing

ability (/ page 388).

Engage the dierential locks if necessary

(/ page 148).

Avoid high engine speeds.

Use the braking power of the engine when

driving downhill.

Shi to a lower gear on uphill gradients and on

long, steep downhill gradients.

Check-list aer driving o-road

Driving o-road places greater demands on your

vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the

entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies

every time aer driving o-road. Foreign bodies in

the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances

and therefore vibrations.

Shi the transfer case to the on-road position

HIGH RANGE.

Disengage the dierential locks.

Apply the brakes to dry them aer fording.

Check that the service brake is working nor-

mally aer a long downhill stretch.

Clean the following components every time

aer driving o-road:

License plate number

headlamps and tail lamps

Tires, wheels and wheel arches

underbody

Aer driving through sand, mud, water or

gravel, have the following components

checked and cleaned:

brake disks and brake pads

Tires and wheels

axle joints

radiator

alternator

belt drive

ECO start/stop function

▌ECO start/stop function

The ECO start/stop function is not available

in all drive programs, depending on the

engine. Observe the status display on the

instrument display concerning this.

If all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine

stop are met, the engine will be switched o auto-

matically:

You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans-

mission position h or i.

You activate the HOLD function or engage

transmission position j.

If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibi-

tor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.

If you activate the HOLD function or engage

the park position j, the engine can be

switched o in spite of an intelligent stop

inhibitor.

In transmission position k, the engine will

not be switched o automatically even when

the HOLD function is switched on.

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The engine will restart automatically in the follow-

ing cases:

You engage transmission position h or k.

You depress the accelerator pedal.

The vehicle requires an automatic engine

start.

Status display on the instrument display:

The è symbol (green) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was

switched o by the ECO start/stop function.

The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi-

tions for an engine stop have been met.

Neither the è symbol nor the ç symbol

appears when the vehicle is at a standstill: an

intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, has

been detected

If the engine was switched o by the ECO start/

stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warning

tone will sound and the engine will not be restar-

ted. In addition, the following display message will

appear on the instrument display:

Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off

Before Exiting

If you do not switch o the vehicle, it will automat-

ically be switched o aer three minutes.

▌Switching the ECO start/stop function on/o

Press button 1.

A display will appear on the Instrument Dis-

play when you switch the ECO start/stop

function on/o.

s will be continuously shown on the

Instrument Display while the ECO start/stop

function is deactivated.

ECO display function

The ECO display summarizes your driving charac-

teristics from the start of the journey to its com-

pletion and assists you in achieving the most eco-

nomical driving style.

You can inuence consumption by:

driving with particular care

driving the vehicle in drive program ;.

observing the gearshi recommendations

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