Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Owner's manual

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E-Class Sedan
Mercedes-AMG Supplement
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Welcome to theworld of Mercedes-AMG
Before your first drive, read this Operator's Man‐
ual carefully and familiarize yourself withyour
vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer vehicle
life, follow the instructions and warning notices
in this Operator's Manual. Disregarding them
may lead to damage to thevehicle or personal
injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from disregarding
these instructions is not coveredby the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment or model designation of your
vehicle may vary according to:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
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changes in thefollowing areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The following are integral parts of thevehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in thevehicle at all
times. If you sell thevehicle, always pass all of
the documents on to the new owner.
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General notes............................................... 3
Operator's Manual .......................................... 3
Operating safety.............................................3
Qualified specialist workshop .........................4
Correct use of thevehicle ...............................4
Limited Warranty ............................................ 5
At aglance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Seat belts ...................................................... 9
Reduced protection ........................................9
Seats ........................................................... 10
Adjusting the AMG Performance seat ........... 10
Drivingand parking .................................... 11
Driving .......................................................... 11
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 13
Automatic transmission ................................ 14
Driving and driving safety systems ................17
Instrument Display and on-board
computer.................................................... 27
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer ............................................ 27
Calling up displays in thePerformance
menu ............................................................ 27
Displaying and starting the RACETIMER
in thePerformance menu ............................. 29
Function of the Head-up Display ...................30
Wheels and tires ........................................ 31
Changing a wheel .........................................31
Technical data ............................................ 32
Operating fluids ............................................ 32
Vehicle data .................................................. 33
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps ................................................ 35
Display messages .........................................35
Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 37
Index ........................................................... 38
2Contents

Operator's Manual
This Supplement provides information on all the
important functions of your AMG vehicle that are
either not described or differ from the descrip‐
tions in the Operator's Manual. This information
supplements or replaces the corresponding sec‐
tions in thevehicle Operator's Manual. Under no
circumstances does the Supplement replace the
Operator's Manual.
This Supplement describes all models, and
standard and optional equipment foryour vehi‐
cle, as available at the time of going to print.
Country-specific differences are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This is also the case for sys‐
tems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
foryour vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the
Maintenance Booklet are important documents
and should kept in thevehicle.
Operating safety
&WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
#Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
&WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to incorrect modifications on electronic
component parts
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
to safetycould also be affected.
As a result, these may no longer function
properly and/or jeopardize the operating
safetyof thevehicle.
#Nevertamper with the wiring and elec‐
tronic component parts or their soft‐
ware.
#You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
&WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of theexhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of theexhaust system.
#When driving on unpavedroads or off-
road, regularly check thevehicle under‐
side.
General notes3

#Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material, in particular.
#If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle
Damage to thevehicle may occur in thefol‐
lowing cases:
RThe vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high curb or an unpavedroad.
RThe vehicle is driven toofast over an
obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐
hole.
RA heavy object strikesthe underbody or
parts of thechassis.
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage being
visible. Components damaged in this way
can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an
accident, no longer withstand thestrain they
are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come into contact with hot parts on the
exhaust system, they may catch fire.
#Have thevehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
#If driving safetyis impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
thevehicle immediately, paying atten‐
tion to road and traffic conditions, and
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out thework required on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work relevant
to safety.
Always have thefollowing work carried out on
your vehicle at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center:
RWork relevant to safety
RService and maintenance work
RRepair work
RModifications, installations and conversions
RWork on electronic component parts
Mercedes‑AMG recommends an authorized
Mercedes‑Benz Center.
Correct use of thevehicle
If youremove any warning stickers,you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
When using thevehicle, observe thefollowing
information:
RThe safetynotes in this manual
RThe vehicle technical data
RTrafficrules and regulations
4General notes

RLaws and safetystandards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Limited Warranty
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle arising
from culpable violation of these operat‐
ing instructions.
Damage to thevehicle can arise from culpa‐
ble violation of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New Vehicle or Used Vehicle Warranty.
#Follow the instructions in this manual
on proper operation of your vehicle as
well as on possible vehicle damage.
General notes5

6At aglance – Cockpit

1Steering wheel gearshift paddle →14
2Combination switch
3DIRECT SELECT lever
4Display (multimedia system)
5Start/Stop button
6Control panel forthe multimedia system
7Climate control systems
8Glove box
9Hazard warning lamps
AStowage compartment
BControl elements forthe multimedia system
CAMG Performance exhaust system (Mercedes-
AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and E63 S 4MATIC+ only)
→12
DECO start/stop function
EActive Parking Assist
FActivates/deactivates ESP®→17
Activates/deactivates SPORT handling mode →17
GAMG adaptive sport suspension system (sus‐
pension tuning)
→22
HManual gearshifting (permanent setting) →14
IDYNAMIC SELECT switch
JPASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp
KControl panel forthe multimedia system
LAdjusts thesteering wheel
MControl panel forthe on-board computer
NCruise control lever
OUnlocks the hood
PElectric parking brake
QLight switch
RControl panel for:
Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Head-up Display
At aglance – Cockpit 7

Rear window roller sunblind Sets thevehicle level
8At aglance – Cockpit

Reduced protection
The AMG sport seat and the AMG Performance
seat are designed forthestandard three-point
seat belt. If you install another multipoint seat
belt, e.g. sport or racing seat belts, therestraint
system may not provide the correct level of pro‐
tection.
Depending on the type of seat, there may be
openings in the seat backrest. These openings
have no function.
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
due to modified seat belt systems
If youfeed seat belts through the opening in
the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be
damaged or may even break in theevent of
an accident.
#Only use thestandard three-point seat
belt.
#Never modify the seat belt system.
Seat belts 9

Adjusting the AMG Performance seat
The AMG Performance seat is only available
for the Mercedes-AMG E 63 and Mercedes-
AMG E 63 S models.
To adjust the contour of the seat and for
improved lateral support, you can adjust the
front seats individually.
On the front passenger seat, you can only adjust
the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.
#To adjust the seat side bolsters of the
seat cushion: press button 1(narrower) or
2(wider).
#To adjust the seat side bolsters of the
seat backrest: press button 3(narrower)
or 4(wider).
10 Seats

Driving
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
To preserve the engine during thefirst
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
RDrive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
RDo not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).
ROnly briefly allow the engine to reach a maxi‐
mum engine speed of 4,500 rpm
(4,500 rpm).
RMercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC: Drive in drive
program Cor E.
RMercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: Drive in
drive program C.
RMove up a gear before thetachometer nee‐
dle is Ôof thewayto thered area of the
tachometer.
RDo not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
RAvoid overstraining thevehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
RDo not depress the accelerator pedal past
the pressure point (kickdown).
ROnly increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate thevehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe thefollowing breaking-in
notes:
RIn certain driving and driving safetysystems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven afterthevehicle
has been delivered or afterrepairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not achieved until the
end of this teach-in process.
RBrake linings, brake discs and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐
pensate forthereduced braking effect by
applying greaterforceto the brake pedal.
Notes on therear axle locking differential
The rear axle locking differential is only
available for the Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC
+ and Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ mod‐
els.
Changing the oil at therear axle prolongs the
service life of the differential.
Have the oil change carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop:
RAfter a breaking-in period of 2000 miles.
(3000 km)
REvery 30000 miles (50000 km) or three
years.
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is automatically switched off if the
following conditions are met:
RIf you brake thevehicle to astandstill in
transmission position hor i.
RIf all vehicle conditions for an automatic
engine stop are met.
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The èsymbol appears in the multifunction
display when thevehicle is stationary.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
RYourelease the brake pedal with the trans‐
mission in position hwhen the HOLD func‐
tion is not active.
RYou shift from transmission position j.
RYou engage transmission position hor k.
RYoudepress the accelerator pedal.
RMercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC: Youswitch to
drive program S+.
RMercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+: Youswitch
to drive program Sor S+.
RMercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: You
switch to drive programS,S+ or RACE.
RYou permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.
RYoupull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐
shift paddle.
RYouchange thevehicle level.
RAn automatic engine start is necessary.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave thevehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds. The Vehicle Operational Switch
the Ignition Off Before Exiting display message
also appears in the multifunction display. If you
do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is
automatically switched off after one minute.
AMG Performance exhaust system
Function of the AMG Performance exhaust
system
The AMG Performance exhaust system is
only available for the
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ models.
Changing the position of theexhaust gasflap
allows youto select thevolume of the AMG Per‐
formance exhaust system.
Operating the AMG Performance exhaust
system
#Press button 1.
If indicator lamp 2lights up, the loudest
setting is selected.
12 Driving and parking

Tips for the AMG ceramic high-performance
composite brake system
The AMG ceramic high-performance compo‐
site brake system is only available for the
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ model.
The brake system is designed for heavy loads.
This may lead to noise when braking. This effect
can also occur afterwashing thevehicle.
The noise depends on thefollowing factors:
RSpeed
RBrake force
REnvironmental conditions such as tempera‐
ture and air humidity
Have the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop after it has been subjected
to extreme use.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch
This section describes the function of the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
Mercedes‑AMG E 43 4MATIC model.
Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between thefollowing drive programs:
RI (Individual): individual settings
RE (Eco): particularly economical driving style
RC (Comfort): comfortable and economical
driving style
RS (Sport): sporty driving style
RS+ (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving
style
Depending on the drive program selected thefol‐
lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
RDrive system
-Engine and transmission management
-Active Distance Assistant DISTRONIC
RSuspension
RSteering
RAvailability of the ECO start/stop function
%You can also change thefollowing vehicle
characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐
ter console:
RECO start/stop function
RSuspension
RManual gear shifting
Function of theDYNAMIC SELECT switch
This section describes the function of the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ models.
Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between thefollowing drive programs:
RI (Individual): individual settings
RC (Comfort): comfortable and economical
driving style
RS (Sport): sporty driving style
Driving and parking 13

RS+ (Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving
style
RMercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: RACE:
extremely sporty driving
Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
RDrive (engine management)
RTransmission management
RESP®
RSuspension
RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps
RSteering
RAvailability of the ECO start/stop function
RDriver assistance systems
RAvailability of gliding mode
%You can also change thefollowing vehicle
characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐
ter console:
RPosition of theexhaust gasflaps
RECO start/stop function
RESP®
RSuspension
RManual gear shifting
Automatic transmission
Manual gear shifting
&WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
#Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
#To activate/deactivate:press button 1.
If indicator lamp 2is lit, manual gearshift‐
ing is activated. The current gear is displayed
in the multifunction display.
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%Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: To per‐
manently shift thegears manually in drive
program Iusing thesteering wheel gearshift
paddles, select theM(Manual) setting for
the transmission.
*NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shift up
even when the limiting speed of the engine is
reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
vent the engine from overrevving.
#Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
ches thered area in thetachometer.
#To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 2.
#To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1.
If the engine speed does become too high or too
low, you cannot change gear using thesteering
wheel gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
1light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
#If gearshift recommendation message 1is
shown in the multifunction display, shift to
therecommended gear.
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Using kickdown
%Manual gearshifting: kickdown is only pos‐
sible if you have activated manual gearshift‐
ing with thesteering wheel gearshift pad‐
dles. If you have activated manual gearshift‐
ing with the button in the center console,
kickdown is not possible.
#Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
thesteering wheel gearshift paddles. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
#Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
Glide mode function
Glide mode is characterized by thefollowing:
RThe combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain.
RThe engine speed corresponds to the idle
speed.
RSymbol 1appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.
Glide mode is activated if thefollowing condi‐
tions are met:
RThe ECO start/stop function is activated.
RMercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC: Drive pro‐
gram Eis selected.
RMercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: Drive pro‐
gram Cis selected.
RYou are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
RThe speed is within a suitable range.
RThe course of theroad is suitable, e.g. no
steep uphill or downhill gradients.
%Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC: Glide mode
can also be activated if you have selected
the "Eco" setting forthe drive (engine man‐
agement) in drive program I.
%Mercedes‑AMG E 63 4MATIC+ and
Mercedes‑AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+: Glide
mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Comfort" setting forthe drive
(engine management) in drive program I.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
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Drivingand drivingsafety systems
Functions of ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safetysystems are switched off.
#Drive on carefully.
#Have ESP®checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
You can select between thefollowing modes of
ESP®:
RESP®on
RSPORT handling mode on
RESP®off
Characteristics when ESP®is activated
ESP®monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in thefollowing situations:
RWhen pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
RWhen braking.
RIn strong sidewinds when you are driving
faster than 43 mph (70 km/h).
ESP®can stabilize thevehicle by intervening in
thefollowing ways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP®is activated every time the engine is star‐
ted, regardless of whether ESP®was in SPORT
handling mode or was deactivated before the
engine was switched off.
ESP®is intervening if the ESP®÷warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster:
RDo not deactivate ESP®.
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
RAdapt your drivingstyleto suit the current
road and weather conditions.
Characteristics of activated SPORT handling
mode
&WARNING Risk of skidding due to incor‐
rect application of SPORT handling mode
When you activate SPORT handling mode,
there is an increased risk of skidding and
having an accident.
#Only activate SPORT handling mode in
the circumstances described as follows.
Select SPORT handling mode when thevehicle's
ownoversteering and understeering characteris‐
tics are desired, forexample when driving on
specially designated roads.
Only a highly qualified and experienced driver
should drive in SPORT handling mode or with
ESP®switched off.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the÷ESP®warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument clusterflashes. ESP®
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then only stabilizes thevehicle to a limited
degree.
If SPORT handling mode is activated:
RESP®only improves driving stability to a limi‐
ted degree.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
RThe 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.
RESP®continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are firmly applied.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP®cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
#ESP®should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
ESP®is deactivated if the ESP®OFF åwarn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster:
RDriving stability will no longer be improved.
RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.
RThe drive wheels could spin.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
%Even when ESP®is deactivated, you are still
assistedby ESP®when braking hard.
In thefollowing situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP®:
RWhen using snow chains.
RIn deep snow.
ROn sand or gravel.
%Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action which provides better grip.
%Activate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize thevehicle
if thevehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
If the ESP®÷warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP®is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe any information which may be displayed
in the instrument cluster:
RWarning and indicator lamps
RDisplay messages
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.
ETS/4ETS can improvethevehicle's traction by
intervening in thefollowing ways:
RThe drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.
RMore drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
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