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Order no. P257 0222 13 Part no. 257 584 42 03 Edition B-2021

CLS Mercedes-AMG Supplement

Mercedes-Benz

Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi cles and about MercedesBenz AG can be found on the following websites: https://www.mbusa.com (USA only) https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only)

Documentation team MercedesBenz AG: Not to be reprinted, trans lated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, without written permission from MercedesBenz AG.

Vehicle manufacturer MercedesBenz AG Mercedesstrae 120 70372 Stuttgart Germany

As at 02.04.20

Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-AMG Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Opera tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people. Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre gard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The standard equipment and product description of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol lowing factors: R Model R Order R National version R Availability

Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: R Design R 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 of the vehicle: R Digital Operator's Manual R Printed Operator's Manual R Maintenance Booklet R Equipment-dependent Supplements

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

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

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

General notes ............................................... 6 Operator's Manual .......................................... 6 Operating safety ............................................. 6 Qualified specialist workshop ......................... 7 Correct use of the vehicle ............................... 7 Limited Warranty ............................................ 8

Driving and parking ...................................... 9 Driving ............................................................ 9 DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............................. 10 Automatic transmission ................................ 11 Driving and driving safety systems ................ 12 Function of the AMG steering-wheel but tons .............................................................. 17

Instrument Display and on-board computer .................................................... 19 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- board computer ............................................ 19 Operating the on-board computer ................ 19 Calling up displays on the Performance menu ............................................................ 21 Function of the Head-up Display ................... 23

MBUX multimedia system ......................... 25 AMG TRACK PACE ........................................ 25

Wheels and tires ........................................ 31 Changing a wheel ......................................... 31 Cover of jack support points ......................... 31

Technical data ............................................ 32 Operating fluids ............................................ 32 Vehicle data .................................................. 33

Display messages and warning/indi cator lamps ................................................ 36 Display messages ......................................... 36 Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 37

Index ........................................................... 40

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

& DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices

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

% These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.

# Instruction (/ page) Further information on a topic Display Information on the multifunction dis

play/media display 4 Highest menu level, which is to be

selected in the multimedia system 5 Relevant submenus, which are to be

selected in the multimedia system * Indicates a cause

Symbols 3

Left-hand-drive vehicles

4 At a glance Cockpit

1 Steering wheel paddle shifters 11

2 Instrument Display 19

3 Start/stop button 9

4 AMG Performance exhaust system 9

5 ESP 12

6 AMG adaptive sport suspension sys tem +

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7B Manual gearshifting 11

8 DYNAMIC SELECT switch 10

9 AMG steering-wheel buttons 17

At a glance Cockpit 5

Operator's Manual This Supplement provides information on all the important functions of your AMG vehicle that are either not described or differ from the descrip tions in the vehicle Operator's Manual. This information supplements or replaces the corre sponding sections in the vehicle Operator's Man ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple ment replace the Operator's Manual. This Supplement describes all models, and standard and optional equipment for your vehi cle, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustra tions. The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys tems in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Operating safety

& WARNING Risk of accident due to mal functions or system failures

To avoid malfunctions or system failures: # Always have the prescribed service and

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 of electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function

and/or the function of other networked com ponent parts or safety-relevant systems. This can endanger the operating safety of the vehicle. # Never tamper 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.

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

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.

6 General notes

# When driving on unpaved roads or off- road, regularly check the vehicle under side.

# Remove trapped plants or other flam mable material, in particular.

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

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle

In the following situations, in particular, there is 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 an

obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot hole R A heavy object strikes the underbody or

chassis components

In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this

way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended. If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system. # Have the vehicle checked and repaired

immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

or # If driving safety is impaired while con

tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor

rectly carry out the work required on your vehi cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works. For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen ter: R Safety-relevant works R Service and maintenance work R Repair work R Modifications as well as installations and

conversions R Work on electronic components

MercedesAMG recommends a MercedesBenz service center.

Correct use of the vehicle If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle: R the safety notes in this manual

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R technical data for the vehicle R traffic rules and regulations R laws and safety standards pertaining to

motor vehicles

Limited Warranty

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from violation of these operating instruc tions.

Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola tion of these operating instructions. This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. # Follow the instructions in these operat

ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi cle damage.

8 General notes

Driving Function of Emotion Start

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

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

characteristic) (/ page 9).

Follow the instructions for starting the vehicle in the vehicle operating instructions.

AMG Performance exhaust system

Function of the AMG Performance exhaust system Changing the position of the exhaust gas flaps allows you to select the sound characteristics of the AMG Performance exhaust system: R Balanced: closed exhaust gas flaps for a

comfortable sound characteristic R Powerful: open exhaust gas flaps for a

sporty sound characteristic

Operating the AMG Performance exhaust system

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

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DYNAMIC SELECT switch Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change between the following drive programs. The drive program selected appears in the multi function display of the on-board computer. o Slippery R Optimized pulling away and driving character

istics in wintry and slippery road conditions

A Comfort R Comfortable driving style R Balance between traction and stability R Recommended for city driving and stop-and-

go traffic

= Individual R Individual settings

C Sport R Sporty driving characteristics R Balance between stability and sportiness

R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry road surface and a clear stretch of road

B Sport+ R Particularly sporty driving characteristics R Accentuates the vehicle's own understeering

and oversteering characteristics R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

Depending on the drive program selected, the following vehicle characteristics will change: R Drive R AMG Dynamics

- The agility functions are automatically selected depending on the drive program.

- The steering, shift timing point, drive and stabilization functions are adapted to the selected drive program.

R Position of the exhaust gas flaps R Suspension tuning R Availability of glide mode R 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

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

Displaying dynamic data

Multimedia system: 4 AMG Performance 5 Vehicle # Select Dynamic Data.

Dynamic data is displayed, e.g.: R G-force values R Torque distribution R Boost effect R Current power output R Variable all-wheel drive

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Automatic transmission Rocking the vehicle free

Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. To rock the vehicle free, move the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards and downwards past the pressure point in order to switch between trans mission positionsh andk. % The maximum design speed when switching

betweenh andk is 6 mph (9 km/h).

Manual gearshifting

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

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

gearshift paddles, select the M (Manual) set ting for the transmission.

* NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift ing up too late

The automatic transmission does not shift up in manual mode even when the engine's lim iting speed is reached. The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre vent the engine from overrevving. # Shift up before the engine speed rea

ches the red area in the tachometer.

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# To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle2.

# To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle1.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you cannot change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles. In this case, segments1 light up red.

Glide mode function

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode helps 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 appears in the multifunc

tion display.

Glide mode is activated if the following condi tions are met: R The ECO start/stop function is switched on. 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 steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves. R The charge level of the battery is sufficient. R You are no longer depressing the accelerator

or brake pedal.

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

Driving and driving safety systems Functions of ESP

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning

If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. # Drive on carefully. # Have ESP checked at a qualified spe

cialist workshop.

You can select between the following modes of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP): R ESP ON R ESP SPORT R ESP OFF

Characteristics when ESP is activated

ESP monitors and improves driving stability and traction, particularly in the following situations: R When pulling away on wet or slippery road.

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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 in the following ways: R One or more wheels are braked. R The engine output is adapted according to

the situation.

ESP is activated every time the engine is star ted regardless of whether ESP was in ESP SPORT or deactivated before the engine was switched off.

If the ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels has reached its grip limit: R Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing

road and weather conditions. R Do not deactivate ESP under any circum

stances. R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

is necessary.

Characteristics of ESP SPORT

& 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 acci dent. # Activate ESP SPORT only in the cir

cumstances described below.

When ESP SPORT is activated, the and warning lamps light up continuously in the instrument cluster.

Select ESP SPORT when the vehicle's own oversteering and understeering characteristics are desired, e.g. on cordoned off 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 more wheels start to spin, the ESP warning lamp on the instrument cluster flashes. ESP

then only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

ESP SPORT also has the following characteris tics: R ESP only improves driving stability to a limi

ted degree. R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active. R The engine's torque is only restricted to a

limited degree and the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cut ting action for better traction on loose surfa ces. R ESP continues to provide assistance when

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

Characteristics when ESP is deactivated

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is deactivated

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

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# ESP should only be deactivated in the following situations.

When ESP is deactivated, the and warning lamps light up continuously 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 still assisted by ESP when braking hard.

It may be best to activate ESP SPORT or deacti vate ESP in the following situations: R When using snow chains. R In deep snow. R On sand or gravel.

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

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

If the ESP warning lamp lights up continu ously even when ESP is activated, ESP is not available due to a malfunction. Observe any information which is displayed in the instrument cluster: R Indicator and warning lamps R Display messages

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP. ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by intervening in the following ways: R The drive wheels are braked individually if

they spin. R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta bility Program)

# To activate ESP SPORT: briefly press but ton1. The and warning lamps appear in the instrument cluster.

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# To deactivate ESP: press and hold button 1 until the and warning lamps appear in the instrument cluster.

# To activate ESP: briefly press button1. The , and warning lamps go out.

Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages which are shown in the instru ment cluster.

AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

Function of the AMG adaptive sport suspen sion system + The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving characteristics. The all- round level control system ensures the best pos sible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con sumption. You also have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.

The damping is set individually for each wheel and is affected by the following factors: R Driving style, e.g. sporty R Road condition, e.g. bumps R The individual selection of Sport, Sport + or

COMFORT

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + includes the following components and func tions: R Air suspension with variable spring rate and

automatic level control R Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel

consumption R Manually selectable high-level setting for

greater ground clearance R ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with

constant damping force adjustment) R DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button R Suspension setting button

Suspension setting and vehicle level per drive program Drive programso andA: R The suspension setting is comfortable. R The vehicle is set to the normal level. R When driving at speeds of 100 mph

(160 km/h) or above, the vehicle is lowered. R When driving at speeds below 87 mph

(140 km/h), the vehicle is raised again.

Drive programC andB: R The suspension setting is firmer. R The vehicle is set to the low level. R The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

% When the engine is started again, the COM FORT setting is activated automatically.

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Selecting the AMG adaptive sport suspen sion system+ setting

# COMFORT suspension setting: press but ton1 repeatedly until indicator lamps2 and3 go out. The AMG Suspension System COMFORT message appears in the multifunction dis play.

The driving characteristics of your vehicle are comfortable.

# SPORT suspension setting: press button 1 repeatedly until indicator lamp3 lights up. The AMG Suspension System SPORT mes sage appears in the multifunction display. The suspension is adapted to be firmer.

# SPORT+ suspension setting: press button 1 repeatedly until indicator lamps2 and 3 light up. The AMG Suspension System SPORT + mes sage appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle is lowered to low level and the suspension is set to very firm.

Setting the vehicle level

& WARNING Risk of accident because vehicle level is too high

Driving characteristics may be impaired. The vehicle can drift outwards, for example, when steering or cornering.

# Choose a vehicle level which is suited to the driving style and the road surface conditions.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi cle lowering

When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle. # Make sure no one is underneath the

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to the vehicle lowering

Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or level control system: when you unload lug gage or leave the vehicle, the vehicle first rises slightly and then returns to the set level shortly afterwards.

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You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped. The vehicle can also be lowered after being locked. # When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody.

Requirements: R The vehicle has been started. R The vehicle must not be moving faster than

40 mph (65 km/h).

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access

Raising the vehicle # Select.

The vehicle is raised to the high level.

Your selection is saved.

The vehicle lowers itself back down to the height of the most recently active drive program: R When driving faster than 62 mph

(100 km/h). R When driving between 50 mph (80 km/h)

and 62 mph (100 km/h) for approximately three minutes. R After selecting a drive program using the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

Lowering the vehicle # Select.

The vehicle is adjusted to the height of the last active drive program.

Function of the AMG steering-wheel but tons

The AMG steering-wheel buttons are two addi tional control elements on the steering wheel. You can assign two vehicle functions of your choice to the left control element. You can change between the available functions by pressing the display switches2 repeatedly. Display switch2 shows the currently selected functions. The following functions are available: R ESP(/ page 12)

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R AMG adaptive sport suspension system + (/ page 15) R AMG Performance exhaust system

(/ page 9) R Manual gearshifting (/ page 11) R AMG Dynamics (/ page 10) R ECO start/stop function (see the vehicle

Operator's Manual)

If you have assigned a function to one of display switches2, you can operate this function with corresponding button1. The assignment of display switch2 remains stored even after a new engine start, but the operating status of the respective function is reset to the basic setting. You can change between the drive programs with control knob3. The drive program selec ted appears in display switch4. Press display switch4 to go directly to the drive program = (/ page 10).

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Notes on the Instrument Display and on- board computer Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG vehicle: R Vehicles with an Instrument Display

(standard): if you activate manual gearshift ing, (/ page 11) the upshift bar will appear on the multifunction or Head-up Display. In addition, the transmission positionp (man ual) and the current gear will appear on the transmission position display of the multi function display. R Additional note regarding the indicator and

warning lamps: the vehicle is also equipped with the ESP , ESP OFF and ESP SPORT indicator and warning lamps (/ page 38).

You can select the following display content in vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit: R Tachometer with gear display R Date and time R Warm-up

R AMG TRACK PACE R G-meter R Engine data R SETUP R Trip computer R Navigation R Media R Telephone

AMG TRACK PACE is displayed on the left-hand section of the display. The warm-up, engine data, SETUP and G-meter menus are displayed on the right-hand section of the display.

Operating the on-board computer

& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor mation systems and communications equipment

If you operate information and communica tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving, you will be distracted from the

traffic situation. This could also cause you to lose 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 road and traffic conditions and operate the equipment with the vehicle stationary.

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

on the multifunction display.

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The on-board computer is operated using left- hand Touch Control2 and left-hand back/ home button1. When the on-board computer is being operated, different acoustic signals will sound as operating feedback, e.g. when the end of a list is reached or when you are scrolling through a list. The following menus are available: R Assistance

R Phone R Navigation R Performance R Trip R Radio R Media R Designs & Disp. R Service

The menus can be called up from the menu bar on the multifunction display. # To call up the menu bar: press the left-hand

back button until the menu bar is displayed.

% Vehicles without Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: press the button to call up the menu bar of the on-board computer.

# To scroll in the menu bar: swipe left or right on the left-hand Touch Control.

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

# To scroll through displays or lists on the menu: swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control.

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

# To exit a submenu: press the left-hand back button.

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

switch on the Head-up Display via the multi media system or activate it in the menu bar by swiping upwards on the left-hand Touch Control. The Head-up Display menu will be selected on the Head-up Display.

# To switch to the Head-up Display: press the left-hand Touch Control or swipe upwards on the left-hand Touch Control.

# To set the three display ranges of the Head-up Display: swipe upwards or down wards on the left-hand Touch Control.

Full-screen menus You can display the following menus full-screen on the Instrument Display: R Assistance R Trip R Navigation

# On the corresponding menu, use the left- hand Touch Control to scroll to the end of the list.

# Press the left-hand Touch Control. The selected menu will be displayed full- screen.

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

wards on the left-hand Touch Control. Displays on the Performance menu: R Warm-up R Engine data R SETUP R G-meter

Warm-up (example) 1 Digital speedometer 2 Engine oil temperature 3 Transmission oil temperature 4 Boost pressure

If the engine or transmission is not at normal operating temperature, the multifunction display will show temperature2 or3 in blue. Avoid

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using the full engine power output during this time.

Engine data (example) 1 Current power output 2 Current torque

When the current power output1 or the cur rent torque2 reaches the maximum value, the digital value will briefly be stationary and will turn red. The bar display will continue.

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

Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic/Race 2 Transmission position:

D/M 3 AMG DYNAMICS:

Basic/Advanced/Pro/Master 4 Suspension tuning:

Comfort/Sport/Sport+ 5 Exhaust system:

Balanced/Powerful

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

G-meter (example)

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

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Function of the Head-up Display The Head-up Display projects the following infor mation into the driver's field of vision above the cockpit, for example: R The vehicle speed R Information from the navigation system R Information from the driving systems and

driving safety systems R Some warning messages

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different content can be shown in the three areas of the Head-up Display.

Mercedes-AMG display content

1 Protection from reaching the overrevving range

2 Detected instructions and traffic signs 3 Current speed 4 Currently selected gear; gearshift options for

manual shifting 5 Current engine speed

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can select further AMG displays in addition to the standard displays on the Display Content menu.

In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis play additional content: R Speed and gear display R Lap and sector times R Acceleration and braking R Track layout graphics

% The content that can be displayed will vary depending on the settings.

When you receive a call, the6 Incoming Call message will appear on the Head-up Display. In audio mode, the station name or track will be shown temporarily when the audio source is being actively operated.

System limits The visibility of the displays will be affected by the following conditions: R Seat position R Image position setting R Ambient light conditions R Wet road R Objects on the display cover

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R Polarization in sunglasses

% In extreme sunlight, sections of the display may appear washed out. You can correct this by switching the Head-up Display off and on again.

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AMG TRACK PACE Function of AMG TRACK PACE

With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti mized. You can drive previously stored race tracks (e.g. Hockenheimring), or new tracks can be recorded and stored. The driven lap times are stored for every track. These can be analyzed and compared to other lap times to achieve the best possible race results. Additionally, accelera tion and braking procedures can be measured and stored. Please note: use AMG TRACK PACE only on closed off routes outside the public traffic area. Adapt your driving style to your personal per formance and environmental conditions. As the driver, you are solely responsible for driving your vehicle. Park your vehicle safely before operating the application.

Setting Track Race

Multimedia system: 4 TRACK PACE 5 Track Race

Recording a new track # Select New Track . # Select Start Record. at the desired

starting point. The track recording starts at this point.

During track recording, sectors can be set to divide up the track. # Select Set Sector. # Select Stop Recording to end track

recording or cross the starting line again. # Confirm the prompt with. # Select the weather.

% The temperature is determined automati cally.

# After ending, select to save the track. # Enter a name.

# Pressa to confirm. The track is saved under the name entered.

Searching by track name # Select All Tracks . # Enter the track name.

Tracks with the searched name are dis played.

Measuring time on a saved track # Select All Tracks . # Select the desired track. # Selectu. # Select Start Race if you are already stood at

the starting line. or # Select Navigate to for navigation to the start

ing line. Timekeeping begins automatically when the starting line has been crossed. % When is selected, the track display can

be switched to AR. # Select Stop Race to end timekeeping.

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# Confirm the prompt witha. # Select the weather. # Select Save Track to save the times

driven for this track.

Showing displays during Track Race The following displays can be shown: R Tire temperature R Mini map R Sector overview R Engine data R G-force display R Lap overview

# Select Start Race.

# SelectZ Setup. # Pull the desired display from the grid on the

left or right edge of the media display. The displays are shown during the Track Race.

By selecting on the active display, you can deactivate this. # Select% to return to the navigation map

view.

Displaying the analysis # Select All Tracks .

An overview of all the driven tracks appears. # Select a track. # Select a session.

The following data is displayed: R Lap and sector times R Average and maximum permissible speed R Driver

R Vehicle R Date R Weather

# Select Compare to Rec. to use a different session as a reference value.

# Select% to return to the overview. # Select Diagram. # Set parameters and.

The analysis is displayed.

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1 Lap overview 2 Parameter 1 3 Parameter 2 4 Trajectory of parameter 1 (e.g. time) 5 Trajectory of parameter 2 (e.g. speed) % The following values can be set for parame

ters 1 and 2, for example: R Speed

R Longitudinal/lateral acceleration R Steering angle R Engine speed R Engine oil/tire temperature

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

Exporting tracks (USB) # Select Tracks.

An overview of all stored tracks appears. # Select the desired track. # Select optionsu for the desired track. # Select Export.

The selected track can be exported to a USB storage device connected to the vehicle.

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Editing tracks and recordings # Select Tracks. # Select the desired track. # Select optionsu for the desired track. # Select Rename or Delete. or # Select a track. # Highlight the desired recording. # SelectZ options. # Select Export to or Delete.

Setting Drag Race

Multimedia system: 4 TRACK PACE 5 Drag Race

Measuring acceleration # SelectZ Drag Options. # Select Acceleration. # Set a starting speed or select Automatic.

Measurement begins as soon as the speci fied starting speed has been reached.

# Set a target speed. Measurement stops as soon as the specified target speed has been reached.

# Pull away and start the measurement. Measurement begins when the vehicle accel erates.

Measurement can be stopped early by stopping the vehicle.

Quarter-mile race # SelectZ Drag Options. # Select Quarter Mile. # Set a target distance.

Measurement stops as soon as the specified target distance has been reached.

# Pull away and start the measurement. Measurement begins when the vehicle accel erates. Timing runs until the target distance or a maximum of one mile has been traveled.

Measurement can be stopped early by stopping the vehicle.

Measuring braking # Z Drag Options # Select Braking. # Set a starting speed or select Automatic. # Pull away and start the measurement. # Brake to a standstill.

Measurement is incremental, in steps of 5 mph (10 km/h) to a standstill. If the brak ing procedure is started e.g. at a speed of 58 mph (157 km/h), measurement starts as soon as 55 mph (150 km/h) has been reached.

Storing and calling up measurement values If measurement is completed or canceled, a prompt appears asking whether the measure ment should be saved. # Confirm the prompt with to save.

Calling up saved measurements # Select History. # Select Acceleration, Quarter Mile or Braking.

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# Select a measurement. The desired measurement is displayed in detail.

or # Delete a measurement.

Calling up the telemetry display

Multimedia system: 4 TRACK PACE 5 Telemetry The telemetry display shows current vehicle data as a digital value and as a diagram. Up to three parameters can be selected that are to be shown in the display. For example: R Engine speed R Wheel angle R Speed R Steering angle

# Set the desired parameters.

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

Configuring AMG TRACK PACE

Requirements: To connect a mobile device to 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 TRACK PACE 5 Options

Connecting a mobile device via the TRACK PACE app The TRACK PACE app makes it possible to record videos and to synchronize them with stored tracks. # Select TRACK PACE App.

# Select AUTHORIZE NEW DEVICE. Available devices are displayed.

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

# Confirm the authorization prompt. # Scan the QR code on the media display.

The device is authorized.

De-authorizing the mobile device # Select TRACK PACE App. # Select De-authorize device. # Select a device. # Confirm the message prompt with Yes.

The device is de-authorized.

Setting the TRACK PACE display in the Head- up Display # Select HUD Content. # Activate or deactivate the desired contents.

The contents in the Head-up Display are adapted.

% For further information on the Head-up Dis play, see (/ page 23).

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Setting acoustic feedback # Select Acoustic feedback.

A scale with values from 0 to 85 is shown. # Select a setting.

Displaying statistics # Select Statistics.

Statistics on the current user profile are dis played. The following data is displayed: R Driving time R Track driven R Tracks recorded R Track Races recorded R Laps recorded R Drag Races recorded R Maximum design speed

Activating the ambient light If this function is active, the vehicle interior is lit red or green depending on Delta Time. # Select Ambient light.

# Activate or deactivate the function.

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Changing a wheel # Be sure to also observe the notes on chang

ing a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your vehicle.

Vehicles with AMG Driver's Package:

& WARNING Risk of accident caused by non-approved tire types

If you use tire types that have not been adap ted to changes made to the factory speed limit, this can have the following consequen ces: R The tires are not suitable for high speeds

and the corresponding driving dynamics. R The tires wear unevenly and affect the

roadworthiness of the vehicle. R ABS, ESP and cruise control operation

are restricted.

This can jeopardize road safety. # Only use tire types that have been

approved for the maximum permissible speed set and the vehicle.

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

ing a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your vehicle.

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

Cover of jack support points

& WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect positioning of the jack

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

ate jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the jack must be positioned vertically under the jacking point of the vehicle.

* NOTE Vehicle damage from the jack

If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jack support point of the vehicle, the jack could tip over with the vehi cle raised. # The jack is designed exclusively for

jacking up the vehicle at the jack sup port points.

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Operating fluids Fuel

Notes on fuel grades for Mercedes-AMG vehi cles Observe the notes on operating fluids in the vehicle Operator's Manual.

* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system. # Only refuel with low-sulfur gasoline.

This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by volume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel. Never refuel with one of the following fuels: R Diesel R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by

volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100

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

If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel: # do not switch 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 recommended fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded regular gasoline. Octane number on the vehicle on the information label in the fuel filler flap (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Filling up with unleaded regular gasoline can reduce engine output and increase fuel consumption. Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower RON.

* NOTE Premature engine wear through unleaded regular gasoline

Impairment of the longevity and performance of the engine. If unleaded premium grade gasoline is unavailable and you have to refuel using unleaded regular gasoline: # Only fill the fuel tank to half full with

unleaded regular gasoline and refill as soon as possible with unleaded pre mium grade gasoline.

# Do not drive at the maximum design speed.

# Avoid sudden acceleration and engine speeds over 3000 rpm.

Further information on fuel is available at the fol lowing locations: R At a gas station R At a qualified specialist workshop R USA only: at https://www.mbusa.com

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Tank content and reserve fuel

Model Total capacity

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

21.1 gal (80.0 liters)

Model Of which reserve

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

3.2 gal (12.0 liters)

Quality and capacity of engine oil

Gasoline engines MB-Freigabe or MB- Approval

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

229.51, 229.52, 229.61 229.71*

* Recommended for lowest possible fuel con sumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in each case; observe possible restrictions of the approved 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 SAE viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the approved SAE viscosity classes must be observed. The following values refer to an oil change, including the oil filter.

Model Capacity

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

9.0 US qt (8.5 liters)

Coolant capacity

Model Capacity

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

14.8 US qt (14.0 liters)

Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil

Model Refrigerant

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

20.8 0.4 oz (590 10 g)

Model PAG oil

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

4.2 0.4 oz (120 10 g)

Vehicle data Vehicle dimensions

The heights specified may vary as a result of the following factors: R Tires R Load R Condition of the suspension R Optional equipment

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Height when opened

Model 1 Height when opened

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

74.0 in (1880 mm)

Vehicle dimensions

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

Vehicle length 196.9 in (5001 mm)

Vehicle width including out side mirrors

81.5 in (2069 mm)

Vehicle height 56.0 in (1422 mm)

Wheelbase 115.7 in (2939 mm)

Turning radius 40.85 ft (12.45 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.

Model Maximum roof load

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

165 lb (75 kg)

Maximum design speeds

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

Maximum design speeds

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC

1st gear 30 mph (49 km/h)

2nd gear 50 mph (81 km/h)

3rd gear 72 mph (116 km/h)

4th gear 102 mph (160 km/h)

5th gear 134 mph (216 km/h)

6th gear 162 mph (250 km/h)

7th gear 162 mph (250 km/h)

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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC

8th gear 162 mph (250 km/h)

9th gear 162 mph (250 km/h)

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Display messages Driving systems

Display messages Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions

Malfunction Drive at Max. 50 mph

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

AMG Suspension System Function Limited See Oper- ator's Manual

* One or more main functions of the AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is malfunctioning. The system is outside the operating temperature range or the on-board electrical system voltage is too low. Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the system will be available again.

* NOTE The vehicle's suspension and damping behavior is restricted. The vehicle body may tilt heavily to the side during cornering.

# Drive on carefully. # Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend. # Avoid sudden steering movements.

# Drive on carefully. # Reduce speed considerably before taking a bend.

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions # Avoid sudden steering movements.

Warning and indicator lamps Driving systems

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions

Suspension warning lamp (yellow)

* 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.

Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 37

Driving safety systems

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions

* The yellow ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running. ESP is deactivated. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative.

&WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP deactivated

ESP does not act to stabilize the vehicle. The availability of further driving safety systems is also limited. # Drive on carefully. # Deactivate ESP only for as long as the situation requires.

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

# Observe the notes on deactivating ESP (/ page 12).

* 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.

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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions

# Activate ESP SPORT only in the circumstances described below.

# Observe the notes on activating ESP SPORT(/ page 12).

Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 39

A AMG

Menu (on-board computer) .................... 19 Steering wheel control element ............. 17 Steering-wheel buttons .......................... 17

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys tem + .......................................................... 16

Selecting the suspension setting ........... 16 Setting the vehicle level ......................... 16 Suspension ............................................ 15

AMG Performance adjustable exhaust system .......................................................... 9

Function .................................................. 9 Operating ................................................ 9

AMG Performance steering wheel ........... 17 AMG TRACK PACE

Configuring ............................................ 29 Drag Race .............................................. 28 Function ................................................ 25 Telemetry display .................................. 29 Track Race ............................................. 25

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshop see Qualified specialist workshop

Automatic transmission Drive programs ...................................... 10 DYNAMIC SELECT switch ...................... 10 Manual gearshifting ............................... 11 Oil temperature (on-board computer, Performance menu) ............................... 21 Steering wheel paddle shifters ............... 11

B Boost pressure (on-board computer, Performance menu) ................................... 21

C Changing a wheel

Installing a new wheel ........................... 31 Raising the vehicle ................................. 31 Removing a wheel .................................. 31

Changing gears .......................................... 11 Manually ................................................ 11

Climate control Filling capacity for PAG oil ..................... 33 Refrigerant filling capacity ..................... 33

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

Comfort mode see AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

Computer see On-board computer

Coolant (engine) Capacity ................................................ 33

D Dashboard

see Cockpit Dealership

see Qualified specialist workshop Display messages Malfunction Drive at Max. 50 mph ....................................................... 36 AMG Suspension System Function Limited See Operator's Manual ............. 36

Drag Race Setting ................................................... 28

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Drive programs see DYNAMIC SELECT

Driving safety system ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ....... 12

Driving system AMG adaptive sport suspension sys tem + ..................................................... 15

Dynamic data Displaying .............................................. 10

DYNAMIC SELECT ...................................... 10 Drive programs ...................................... 10 Function ................................................ 10

E E10 .............................................................. 32 Emotion Start

Starting the vehicle ................................. 9 Engine oil

Capacity ................................................ 33 MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval ................. 33 Quality ................................................... 33 Temperature (on-board computer, Performance menu) ............................... 21

ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Activating/deactivating ......................... 14 ESP SPORT .......................................... 12 Function/notes ...................................... 12 Status display (on-board computer, Performance menu) ............................... 21

ESP SPORT Function/notes ...................................... 12

F Fuel

E10 ........................................................ 32 Flexible fuel vehicles ............................. 32 Fuel reserve ........................................... 33 Gasoline ................................................ 32 Quality (gasoline) ................................... 32 Sulfur content ....................................... 32 Tank content ......................................... 33

G G-meter (on-board computer, Per formance menu) ........................................ 21 Gasoline ..................................................... 32

Gear display (on-board computer, Per formance menu) ........................................ 21 Glide mode ................................................. 12

H Head-up Display

Function ................................................ 23

I Instrument display

AMG displays ......................................... 19

L Limited Warranty

Vehicle ..................................................... 8

M Maximum speeds ...................................... 34 Menu (on-board computer)

AMG displays ......................................... 19 Overview ................................................ 19 Performance .................................... 19, 21

Index 41

O On-board computer ................................... 19

AMG menu ............................................. 19 Operating ............................................... 19 Overview of menus ................................ 19 Performance menu .......................... 19, 21

Operating fluids Fuel (gasoline) ....................................... 32

Operating safety Information .............................................. 6

Operating system see On-board computer

Operator's Manual Vehicle equipment ................................... 6

P Performance (on-board computer, Performance menu) ................................... 21 Power output (on-board computer, Performance menu) ................................... 21

Q Qualified specialist workshop .................... 7

R Reserve

Fuel ....................................................... 33 Rocking free ............................................... 11 Roof load .................................................... 34

S Selecting a gear

see Changing gears Service center

see Qualified specialist workshop SETUP (on-board computer, Perform ance menu) ................................................ 21 Shift paddles

see Steering wheel paddle shifters Specialist workshop .................................... 7 Sport Plus suspension setting

see AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

Sport suspension setting see AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

Sports exhaust see AMG Performance adjustable exhaust system

Start/Stop button Emotion Start .......................................... 9

Steering wheel paddle shifters ................ 11 Sulfur content ............................................ 32 Suspension

AMG adaptive sport suspension sys tem + ..................................................... 15 Selecting the suspension setting ........... 16 Setting the vehicle level ......................... 16

Suspension level Setting ................................................... 16

T Tank content

Fuel ....................................................... 33 Reserve (fuel) ........................................ 33

Telemetry display Calling up .............................................. 29

42 Index

Temperature Engine oil (on-board computer, Per formance menu) .................................... 21 Transmission oil (on-board computer, Performance menu) ............................... 21

Tires Installing ................................................ 31 Removing ............................................... 31

Torque (on-board computer, Perform ance menu) ................................................ 21 Touch Control

On-board computer ............................... 19 Track Race

Setting ................................................... 25 Trunk lid

Opening dimensions .............................. 33

V Vehicle

Correct use .............................................. 7 Equipment ............................................... 6 Limited Warranty ..................................... 8 Qualified specialist workshop .................. 7 Raising ................................................... 31

Rocking free ........................................... 11 Starting (Emotion Start) ........................... 9

Vehicle data Maximum speeds .................................. 34 Roof load ............................................... 34 Turning radius ........................................ 33 Vehicle height ........................................ 33 Vehicle length ........................................ 33 Vehicle width ......................................... 33 Wheelbase ............................................. 33

Vehicle dimensions ................................... 33

W Warm-up (on-board computer, Per formance menu) ........................................ 21 Warning/indicator lamp Suspension warning lamp (yel low) ....................................................

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