Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S-Class Series User manual

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S-Class
Mercedes-AMG Supplement
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Welcome to theworld of Mercedes-AMG
Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer
operating lifespan, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre‐
garding them may lead to damage to thevehicle
or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of
the 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
Mercedes-AMG reservestheright to introduce
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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Symbols ........................................................ 3
At aglance .................................................... 4
Cockpit ........................................................... 4
General notes............................................... 7
Operator's Manual .......................................... 7
Operating safety .............................................7
Qualified specialist workshop .........................8
Correct use of thevehicle ...............................8
Limited Warranty ............................................ 9
Seat belts .................................................... 10
Reduced protection ...................................... 10
Function of the seat belt extender ................ 10
Driving and parking .................................... 11
Driving .......................................................... 11
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 12
Automatic transmission ................................ 13
Driving and driving safety systems ................15
Instrument Display and on-board
computer.................................................... 28
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer ............................................ 28
Calling up displays on thePerformance
menu ............................................................ 28
Displaying and starting RACETIMER in
thePerformance menu ................................. 29
Function of the Head-up Display ...................31
Multimedia system .................................... 32
AMG TRACK PACE ........................................ 32
Breakdown assistance ............................... 37
Flat tire ......................................................... 37
Wheels and tires ........................................ 38
Overview of the tire-change tool kit .............. 38
Changing a wheel ......................................... 38
Installing/removing the longitudinal
member panel ..............................................39
Technical data ............................................ 40
Operating fluids ............................................ 40
Vehicle data .................................................. 41
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps ................................................ 44
Display messages ......................................... 44
Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 44
Index ........................................................... 46
2Contents

In this Operator's Manual, you will find thefol‐
lowing symbols:
&DANGER Danger due to not observing
thewarning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe thewarning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of
risks which may lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%Useful instructions or further information
that could be helpful to you.
XInstruction
(Qpage) Further information on a topic
Display 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

Coupe display
4At aglance – Cockpit

1Steering wheel paddle shifter →13
2Combination switch
3DIRECT SELECT lever
4PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps
5Display (multimedia system)
6Start/stop button
7Climate control systems
8Glove box
9Stowage compartment
ACup holder
BHazard warning lights
CActive Parking Assist
DAMG adaptive sport suspension system with
air suspension (Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC+
and S 65 Convertible only)
→19
Hydropneumatic suspension (Mercedes‑AMG
S 65 Coupe only)
→22
EAMG Performance exhaust system
(Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC+ only)
→12
FControl elements forthe multimedia system
GActivates/deactivates ESP®→15
HManual gearshifting (permanent setting) →13
IDYNAMIC SELECT switch
JECO start/stop function
KControl panel forthe multimedia system
LAdjusts thesteering wheel
MControl panel for:
On-board computer
Operates cruise control
Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
NUnlocks the hood
OElectric parking brake
PLight switch
QControl panel for:
At aglance – Cockpit 5

Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Night View Assist
Head-up Display
Sets thevehicle level
6At aglance – Cockpit

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 thevehicle Operator's Manual. This
information supplements or replaces the corre‐
sponding sections in thevehicle Operator's Man‐
ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple‐
ment replace the Operator's Manual.
This Supplement describes all models, and
standard and optional equipment foryour vehi‐
cle, as available at the time of going to press.
Country-specific differences are possible. Bear
in mind that your vehicle may not feature all
functions described here. This is also the case
for systems and functions relevant to safety.
Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may
differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐
tions.
The original purchase contract documentation
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 be 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 modification of electronic
components and 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 safety could also be affected.
As a result, these may no longer function
properly and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of thevehicle.
#Nevertamper with thevehicle's wiring,
electronic components or software.
#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.
General notes 7

#When driving on unpavedroads or off-
road, regularly check thevehicle under‐
side.
#Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
#If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle
In thefollowing situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to thevehicle:
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
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on theexhaust system.
#Have thevehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
#If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
thevehicle immediately in accordance
with the traffic conditions, and contact
aqualified specialist workshop.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
rectly carry out thework required on your vehi‐
cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
works.
Forthefollowing, always have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐
ter:
Rsafety-relevant works
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Rmodifications as well as installations and
conversions
Rwork on electronic components
Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service center.
Correct use of thevehicle
If youremove any warning stickers,you or others
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe thefollowing information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
8General notes

Rtechnical data forthevehicle
Rtrafficrules and regulations
Rlaws and safetystandards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Limited Warranty
*NOTE Damage to thevehicle arising
from violation of these operating instruc‐
tions.
Damage to thevehicle can arise from viola‐
tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
#Follow the instructions in these operat‐
ing instructions on proper operation of
your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
cle damage.
General notes 9

Reduced protection
The AMG sport seat is designed forthestandard
three-point seat belt. If you install a different
multipoint seat belt, e.g. sport or racing seat
belts, therestraint system cannot provide the
intended level of protection.
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.
Function of the seat belt extender
The seat belt extender forthe front seat helps
youfasten your seat belt. When the door is
closed, the seat belt extender extends.
The seat belt extender retracts again in thefol‐
lowing cases:
Rthe seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat
belt buckle
RThe seat belt tongue is not engaged in the
seat belt buckle within 60 seconds
RThe respective door is opened
RYoufold the seat backrest forwards
RNobody is sitting in the front passenger seat
The seat belt extender must always be retracted
while thevehicle is in motion.
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Driving
Breaking-in notes
To preserve the engine during thefirst
1000 miles (1500 km):
Rdrive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
Rdo not drive faster than 87 mph (140 km/h).
Ronly briefly allow the engine to reach a maxi‐
mum engine speed of 4500 rpm (4500 rpm).
Rdrive thevehicle in drive program A.
Rchange gear before thetachometer needle is
Ôof thewayto thered area of thetachome‐
ter.
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
1000 miles (1500 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 safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven afterthevehicle
has been delivered or afterrepairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
Rbrakepads, 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 greater forceto the brake pedal.
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is automatically switched off if the
following conditions are met:
Ryou brake thevehicle to astandstill in trans‐
mission position hor i.
Rif all vehicle conditions for an automatic
engine stop are met.
The èsymbol appears in the multifunction
display when thevehicle is stationary.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
Ryourelease the brake pedal in transmission
position hwhen the HOLD function is not
active.
Ryou shift from transmission position j.
Ryou engage transmission position hor k.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
Ryou permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.
Ryou pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
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
Driving and parking 11

do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is
automatically switched off after one minute.
AMG Performance adjustable exhaust sys‐
tem
Function of the AMG Performance exhaust
system
The AMG Performance exhaust system is
only available for the
Mercedes‑AMG S 63 4MATIC+ model.
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.
Notesfor the AMG high-performance brake
system and the AMG ceramic high-perform‐
ance composite brake system
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, e.g. temperature
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
Use theDYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between thefollowing drive programs:
R=(Individual): individual settings
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RA(Comfort): comfortable and economi‐
cal driving style
RC(Sport): sporty driving style
RB(Sport Plus): particularly sporty driving
style
RMercedes-AMG S 65 Coupe: N
(CURVE): comfortable driving with curve
inclination function
RMercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: I
(RACE): driving like on a race track
%Drive program Imay not be used on nor‐
mal roads. Drive programImay only be
activated and used on dedicated race cir‐
cuits, not on public roads.
%Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the
drive programAwhen in city traffic or
stop-and-go traffic.
Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
RDrive (engine management)
RTransmission management
RESP®
RSuspension
RMercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: position of
theexhaust gasflaps
RSteering
RAvailability of the ECO start/stop function
RDriver assistance systems
RMercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: availability
of glide mode
RMercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: 4MATIC+
%You can also change thefollowing vehicle
characteristics using the buttons in the cen‐
ter console:
RMercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC+: position
of theexhaust gasflaps
RECO start/stop function
RESP®
RSuspension
RManual gearshifting
Displaying dynamic data
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle .eDYNAMIC SELECT
#Select Dyn. Data.
Dynamic data is displayed, e.g.:
RG-force values
RTorque distribution
RBoost
RCurrent power output
RVariable all-wheel drive
Automatic transmission
Manual gearshifting
&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.
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#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.
%To permanently shift thegears manually in
drive program=using thesteering wheel
paddle shifters, select theM(Manual) set‐
ting forthe transmission.
*NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shift up
in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐
iting speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
vent the engine from overrevving.
#Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
ches thered area in thetachometer.
#To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter2.
#To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter1.
If the engine speed becomes too high or too low,
you cannot change gear using thesteering wheel
paddle shifters. In this case, segments 1light
up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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#If gearshift recommendation message 1is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
therecommended gear.
%Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
Using kickdown
#Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
%If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
During kickdown, you cannot change gears using
thesteering wheel paddle shifters. The auto‐
matic transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
Driving and driving safety systems
Function 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 safety systems 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 road‐
way.
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.
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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 driving styleto 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®deactivated.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the÷ESP®warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument clusterflashes. ESP®
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 theåESP®OFF warn‐
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.
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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.
Activating/deactivating ESP®(Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
#To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button 1.
The MSPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT handling mode message appears on
the multifunction display.
#To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button1.
The MSPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
#To deactivate ESP®:press button 1until
theåESP®OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster. The ÷OFF mes‐
sage appears on the multifunction display.
#To activate ESP®:briefly press button 1.
The åESP®OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷OFF
message appears on the multifunction dis‐
play.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Driving and parking 17

RACE START
Function of RACE START
RACE START is only available for the
Mercedes‑AMG S 63 and S 63 4MATIC+ mod‐
els.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐
tion from a standstill. Forthis, a suitably high-
grip road surface is required, the tires and vehi‐
cle must also be in good condition.
%RACE START is only available afterthevehi‐
cle has been broken in (→page 11 ).
%RACE START may not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated race circuits, not on
public roads.
Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐
mation on ESP®(→page 15).
&WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning
When you use RACE START, individual wheels
could spin and you could lose control of the
vehicle.
Depending on the ESP®mode selected, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident.
#Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Activating RACE START
Requirements:
Rthe doors, the hood and the trunk lid are
closed.
Rthe engine is running and the transmission
and engine are at normal operating tempera‐
ture.
Rthesteering wheel is in thestraight-ahead
position.
Rthevehicle is on level ground.
Rthevehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
released.
Rthe transmission is in position h.
Rone of the drive programs C,Bor
Iis selected (→page 12).
#Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases.
%If the activation conditions are not fulfilled,
RACE START cannot be activated. The RACE
START Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.
#The RACE START Release brake to start mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display.
%In this phase you can adjust RACE START
depending on theroad conditions: you can
vary the engine speed by pulling on one of
thesteering wheel paddle shifters. The seg‐
ments in the multifunction display flicker
rapidly.
%If the brake pedal is not released after a
short while, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE START Canceled message appears in
the multifunction display.
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