engine MERCEDES-BENZ E43AMG 2017 W213 Comand Manual

Notes onthe instrument display and on-
board compu ter
Ad ditional no tesre ga rding your Mercedes-AMG
ve hicle:
RVe hicles with the instrument display
(standard) onl y:Ifyo u select thePerform-
ance menu, the upshift bar appears in the
multifunction displa y.
RMercedes-AMG E 63 vehicles: Ifyo u act i‐
va te the ECO start/ stop function and select
drive program C,the engine electronics
switch from 8-c ylinder mode to4-cylinder
mode, if necessary . The multifunction display
sho wsa symbol in thest atus area.
RAd ditional no terega rding thewa rning and
indicator lamps: theve hicle is also equipped
with theM SPORT handling mode warning
and indicator lamp (
→page 41).
RYou can select thefo llowing display con tent
in Mercedes-AMG E 63 vehicles with Wide‐
screen Cockpit:
-Ta ch ome ter (Classic display setting)
-Ta ch ome ter and gear display (Classic dis‐
play setting)
-Date (Progressive display setting)
-Date andgear display
-Wa rm-up
-Engine da ta
-G-Me ter
-Trip computer
-Na vigation
Calling up displa ysinthePe rformance
menu
On-board computer:
,Performance
#To select a displa y:swipe upwards or down‐
wa rds on the left-hand Touch Control.
Dis playsinthePerformance menu:
RWarm-up
RSETUP
RG-M eter
RRACETIMER
REngine data
Example: warm-up
1Digital speedome ter
2Gear display
3Engine oil temp erature
4Transmission oil temp erature
5Boost pressure
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Instrument Display and on-board computer

Ifth e engine or transmission are not at operat‐
ing temp erature, the multifunction display sho ws
te mp erature 3or4 in blue. Avoid driving at
full engine output during this time.
Example: SETUP in Mercedes -AMG E 43
ve hicles
1Drive sy stem setting (Eco/Comfort/Sport/
Sport+)
2St eering setting (Comfort or Sport)
3ESP®status (On/O ffor SPORT handling
mode)
4ECO start/ stop function setting (Active/
Inactive/Off)
5Tr ansmission position
6Suspension tuning (Comfort/Spo rt/Sport+)
Example: SETUP in Mercedes-AMG E 63
ve hicles
1Drive sy stem setting (Comfort/Sport/Sport
+/RACE)
2Exhaust sy stem (Comfort or Sport)
3ESP®st atus (On/O ffor SPORT handling
mode)
4Tr ansmission position
5Suspension tuning (Comfort/Spo rt/Sport+)
Example: G-Me ter
While theve hicle is in motion, the G-Me ter
sho ws th efo rc es that are exerted on theve hicle
occupants bo thlaterally and in the direction of
tra vel. The maximum values appear in red in the
coordinate sy stem.
#To reset the G-M eter: press the left-hand
side of Touch Control.
#Select Yes.
#Pressthe left-hand Touch Control.
If yo upr ess and hold the left-hand side of Touch
Control, the function will be reset immediately.
Instrument Display and on-board computer 31

Example: engine data
1Current po wer output
2Current torque
Dis playing and starting the RACETIMER in
th ePe rformance menu
On-board computer:
,Performance
The following functions are possible in the RACE‐
TIMER:
Rdisplaying and starting
Rstopping
Rst arting a new lap
Rdisplaying lap statistics
Rre setting
1Lap
2Lap time
The RACETIMER is intended only for use on a
designated race trac k.Do not use the function
on public roads.
#To select a display and star t:swipe up or
down on the left-hand side of Touch Control.
#Press the left-hand side of Touch Control.
#Select Start and press the left-hand side of
To uch Control.
#To sto p:select Stopand press the left-hand
side of Touch Control.
#To start a new lap: afte rth efirs tst ored lap,
press the left-hand side of Touch Control.
#Select New Lap.
A maximum of 32 laps may be stored.
Example: RACETIMER
1Lap
2Elapsed time
3Av erage speed
4Dis tance co vered
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Instrument Display and on-board computer

#Todispl aythe lap statistics: afte r at least
two stored laps, press the left-hand side of
To uch Control.
#Select Lap List .
The lap statistics are displa yed.
#Display thest atistics of the next lap byswip‐
ing up or down on the left-hand side of Touch
Control.
The fastest lap is indicated byflashing sym‐
bol 1.
#Torese t:stop the RACETIMER and press the
left-hand side of Touch Control.
#Select Resetandpress the left-hand side of
To uch Control.
All laps are dele ted.
Fu nction of the Head-up Display
The Head-up Display projects information from
th e navigation sy stem and the driver assis tance
sy stem abo vethe cockpit into the driver's field
of vision. Mercedes-AMG display content
1Pr
otection before reaching theove rrev ving
ra nge
2Cu rrent engine speed
3Cur rent speed
4Cu rrent lyselected gear, gearshift options
with manual shifting
5De tected instructions and traf fic signs
Depending on theve hicle's equipment, you can
select fur ther AMG displa ysin addition tothe
st andard displa ysintheDisplay Content menu.
If yo u select the RACETIMER, the Head-up Dis‐
play sho ws the lap and lap time. When
youre ceive a call, a message appears in
th e Head-up Display 6Incoming Call.
Sy stem limitations
The visibility is influenced bythefo llowing condi‐
tions:
RSeat position
RThe positioning of the display image
RLight conditions
RWe tro ads
RObjects on the display co ver
RPo larization in sunglasses
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Operatingfluids
Fu el
Information on fuel grades forve hicles with
a ga soline engine
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids .
* NO
TEDama gecaused bythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel sy stem, the
engine and the emission control sy stem.
#Only refuel with lo w-sulfur premium
grade fuel.
This fuel may contain up to10 %ethanol.
Yo ur vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Do not refuel using:
RDiesel
RE15, E85, E100
RGasoline containing me thanol (M15, M30,
M85, M100)
RGasoline with additives con taining me tal
Ifyo u accidenta llyrefuel with the wrong fuel:
#Do not switch the ignition on.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Only refuel using unleaded premium grade gaso‐
line with at least 91AKI/95 RON.
If th eav ailable fuel is not suf ficiently low in sul‐
fur, this can produce unpleasant odors.
As a temp orary measure, if there commended
fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded
re gular gasoline which has at least the octane
number specified in the information table in the
fuel filler flap . This may reduce engine output
and increase fuel consum ption.
Ne verre fuel using gasoline with a lo werRO N.
* NO
TEPremature wear caused byunlea‐
ded regular gasoline
Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
engine towe ar more quickly and impair lon‐
ge vity and per form ance.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is
una vailable and you ha vetorefuel using
unleaded regular gasoline:
#Only fill th e fuel tank tohalf full with
unleaded regular gasoline and refill as
soon as possible with unleaded pre‐
mium grade gasoline.
#Do not drive at the maximum speed.
#Av oid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
Fu rther information on fuel can be found:
RAt aga sst ation
RAt aqu alified specialist workshop
RUSA onl y:Un der http://www.mbusa.com
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Tank capacity and reser vefuel le vel
Capacity
Model Total capacity
Mercedes -AMG E 43
4MATIC 17
.4 gal (66.0 l)
or
21 .1ga l(8 0.0 l)
All other models 21.1ga l(8 0.0 l)
Model Of whichreser ve
Mercedes-AMG E 43
4MATIC 1.
8 ga l(7.0 l)
Al lot her models 3.2 gal (12.0 l)
Quality and filling capacity of engine oil
MB- Freigabe or MB-A pproval
Gasoline enginesM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 229.5
Only useSAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter:
Capacity
Model Capacity
Mercedes -AMG E 43
4MATIC 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
All other models 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Coolant filling capacity
Fi lling capacity
Model Filling capacity
Mercedes-AMG E 43
4MATIC 12
.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Mercedes-A MG E 63
4MATIC 15
.9 US qt (15.0 l)
Mercedes-A MG E 63
S 4MATIC 17
.1 US qt (16.2 l)
Re frigerant filling capacity
Fi lling capacities
Missing values werenot available at time of
going toprint.
Fi lling capacities
Model Refrigerant
Mercedes-AMG E 43
4MATIC 22.2 ± 0.4 oz
(630 ± 10g)
All other models
Model PAG oil
All models2 .8 ± 0.4 oz
(80 ± 10g)
Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
The heights specifi ed mayvary as a result of the:
RTire s
RLoad
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Tech nical da ta

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
4
Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 Liter)*D
isplay message only with cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient engine oil
#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil.
#Check the engine oil le vel when next refueling.
Ad d engine oil .
No tes on engine oil .
4
Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Engine *D
isplay message only with cer tain engines:
The engine oil pressure is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient engine oil pressure
#Av oid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil pressure.
#Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances.
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Displaymessages
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
5
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be
Measured*T
he electrical connection tothe oil le vel sensor is inter rupte d or the oil le vel sensor is defective.
The engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Wa rning and indicator lamps
Saf ety sy stems
Wa rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
.
SPORT handling mode
warning lamp SPO
RThandling mode is activated while the engine is running.
When SPORT handling mode is acti vated, ESP
®only stabilizes theve hicle toa limited extent.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding due toincor rect application of SPORT handling mode
When you act ivate SPORT handlin g mode,there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.
#Only activate SPORT handling mode in the circums tances described as follo ws .
#Obser vethe no tes on activating SPORT handling mode .
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A
Ac celeration
see Kickdown
AMG Menu (on-board computer) .................... 30
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐
te m
Selecting Comfort mode ....................... 28
Selecting Sport mode ............................ 28
Selecting Sport Plus mode .................... 28
Setting ................................................... 28
Suspension ............................................ 25
AMG ce ramic high per form ance com‐
posite brake sy stem .................................. 15
AMG Performance exhaust sy stem ........ .14
Fu nction ................................................ 14
Operating ............................................... 14
AMG per form ance seat
Ad justing ............................................... 12
Au thorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) ............................................ 13Au
tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) ............................................ 13
Au tomatic transmission
Drive programs ...................................... 16
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ......................1 6
Kickdown ............................................... 19
Manual gear shifting .............................. 18
Oil temp erature (on-board computer,
Pe rformance menu) ...............................3 0
St eering wheel gearshift paddles .......... .18
B
Boo stpressure (on-board co mputer,
Pe rformance menu) .................................. 30
Brakes AMG ceramic high per form ance
composite brake sy stem ........................ 15
New/replaced brake linings/brake
discs ...................................................... 13
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......1 3
C
Changing a wheel Mounting a new wheel .......................... 34 Re
moving a wheel ................................. 34
Climate control Filling capacity forPA G oil .................... .36
Re frigerant filling capacity .................... .36
Cockpit ........................................................ .8
Overview .................................................8
Coolant (engine) Filling capacity ...................................... 36
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dif fere ntial lock
see Rear axle locking dif fere ntial
Display messages
4 Check Engine Oil Le vel (Add 1
Liter) ...................................................... 40
5 Engine Oil Le vel Cannot Be
Measured ............................................... 41
4 Engine Oil Pressure Stop
Switch Off Engine ..................................4 0
42
Index

Driveprog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Driving saf ety sy stem
ESP
®(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram) ....... 21
Drivin gsy stem
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐
te m ........................................................2 5
Drivin gtips
AM Gce ramic high per form ance
composite brake sy stem ........................ 15
No tes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......1 3
DY NA MIC SELECT ...................................... 16
Confi guring drive program I ...................1 7
Drive programs ...................................... 16
Fu nction ................................................ 16
E
E10 .............................................................. 35
ECO start/s top function ........................... 13
Au tomatic engine start .......................... 13
Au tomatic engine stop ........................... 13
Operation ..............................................1 3Engine
ECO start/ stop function ........................ 13
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 36
MB- Freigabe or MB-Appr oval ................ .36
Te mp erature (on-board computer,
Pe rformance menu) ...............................3 0
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 23
Fu nction/no tes ...................................... 21
St atus display (on-board computer,
Pe rformance menu) ...............................3 0
F
Fu el
E10 ........................................................ 35
Flexible fuel vehicles ............................. 35
Gasoline ................................................ 35
Quality (gasoline) ................................... 35
Re ser vefuel le vel .................................. 36
Sulfur con tent ....................................... 35
Ta nk capacity ........................................ 36
G
G-Me ter (on-board co mputer, Per‐
fo rm ance menu) ........................................ 30
Gasoline ..................................................... 35
Gear display (on-board co mputer, Per‐
fo rm ance menu) ........................................ 30
Gearshift paddles see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gears hiftrecommendation ......................19
Glide mode ................................................. 19
H
Head-up Display Function (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......3 3
I
Individual drive prog ram
Confi guring ............................................ 17
Instrument Display AMG display s ......................................... 30
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