Notes on the locking differential
After a breaking-in period of 2000 miles
(3000 km) the oil on the locking differential
should be changed in a qualified specialist work‐
shop. This oil change prolongs the service life of
the locking differential.
Be sure to observe the information sticker
regarding the breaking-in notes on the wind‐
shield.
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is switched off automatically in the
following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐
mission position h or i.
If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐
sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐
cally stop in the following situations:
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You stop behind a vehicle that is pulling
away.
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You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐
cle in front of you.
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You turn the steering wheel hard at a low
speed.
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In transmission position k, the engine is
not switched off automatically even when
the HOLD function is switched on.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
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You release the brake pedal in transmission
position h when the HOLD function is not
active and the vehicle does not start to
move.
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You shift from transmission position j.
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You release the brake pedal and the vehicle
starts to move on a gentle downhill gradient
at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).
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You depress the accelerator pedal.
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You permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.
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You pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐
shift paddle.
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An automatic engine start is necessary.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds. The Vehicle Ready to Drive
Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting display
message also appears in the multifunction dis‐
play. If you do not switch off the ignition, the
ignition is automatically switched off after one
minute.
AMG Performance exhaust system
Function of the AMG Performance exhaust
system
Changing the position of the exhaust gas flaps
allows you to select the sound characteristics of
the AMG Performance exhaust system:
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Closed exhaust gas flaps: comfort character‐
istic (balanced)
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Open exhaust gas flaps: sporty characteristic
(powerful)
Driving and parking
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