AMG CLA Owners Manual
AMG CLA Owners Manual
AMG CLA Owners Manual
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1185841107
Mercedes-AMG Supplement
As at 26.05.21
Thank you
you for
for purchasing
purchasing a Mer
Mercedes-
cedes-AMG
AMG Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
Before you rst drive o , read this Operator's
R Design
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your
vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operat- R Equipment
ing lifespan of the vehicle, follow the instructions R Technical features
and warning notices in this Operator's Manual.
Disregarding them may lead to damage to the The following documents are integral parts of the
vehicle or injury to people. vehicle:
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gard of the instructions is not covered by the R Printed Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. R Maintenance Booklet
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of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol-
lowing factors: R Supplementary documents
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2 Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will nd the follow- # Observe notes on material damage.
ing symbols:
% These symbols indicate useful instructions or
& WARNING Danger due to not observing further information that could be helpful to
the warning notices you.
Warning notices draw your attention to haz- # Instruction
ards that may endanger your health or life, or (/ page) Further information on a topic
the health or life of others.
# Observe the warning notices.
Display Display eld in the Instrument Dis-
play/media display
4 Highest menu level, which is to be
+ ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL AL NOTE
NOTE Environmental selected in the multimedia system
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes 5 Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
Environmental notes include information on
* Indicates a cause
environmentally responsible behavior or envi-
ronmentally responsible disposal.
# Observe environmental notes.
Le -hand-drive vehicles
At a glance – Cockpit 5
1 Steering wheel paddle shi ers → 11 5 ä AMG adaptive sport suspension system → 18
DRIFT MODE → 17 6 å ESP® → 14
2 Instrument Display → 20 7 B Manual gearshi ing → 11
3 Start/stop button → 8 8 DYNAMIC SELECT switch → 9
4 ö AMG exhaust system → 9 9 AMG steering-wheel buttons → 8
6 General notes
Operator's
Operat or's Manual your vehicle may di er from that in the descrip-
tions and illustrations.
This Supplement provides information on all the
important functions of your AMG vehicle that are The purchase agreement for your vehicle list the
either not described or di er from the descrip- equipment included in your vehicle at the time of
tions in the Operator's Manual. This information delivery.
supplements or replaces the corresponding sec- Should you have any questions concerning equip-
tions in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Under no ment and operation, please consult an authorized
circumstances does the Supplement replace the Mercedes-Benz Center.
printed vehicle Operator's Manual and the Digital The Operator's Manual, Supplements, any supple-
Operator's Manual in the vehicle. mentary documents, and Maintenance Booklet
This Supplement and the Digital Operator's Man- are important documents and should be kept in
ual in the vehicle describe the following models, the vehicle.
standard and special equipment of your vehicle:
R Models, standard and special equipment avail-
able at the time of going to press with this
Supplement.
R Models, standard and special equipment that
are only available in certain countries.
R Models, standard and special equipment that
will not be used until a later date.
Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with
all features described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems. Therefore, the equipment on
Occupant safety 7
Driving
Driving ä AMG adaptive sport suspension system Function of tthe
he Emotion
Emotion Star
Startt (Mercedes-
(Mercedes-AMG
AMG
(/ page 18) vehicles)
Function of the
the AMG st
steer
eering
ing wheel butt
buttons
ons
ö AMG exhaust system (/ page 9)
d Manual gearshi ing (/ page 11)
g AMG Dynamics (/ page 9)
ç ECO start/stop function (see the vehicle
operator's manual)
If you have assigned a function to one of display
buttons 2, you can operate this function with
corresponding button 1.
The assignment of display buttons 2 remains
stored even a er a new engine start, but the oper- # Start the vehicle with the start/stop button
The AMG steering-wheel buttons are two addi- and simultaneously pull one of the steering
tional control elements on the steering wheel. ating status of the respective function is reset to
the basic setting. wheel gearshi paddles 1 or 2.
You can assign two vehicle functions of your The idle speed is brie y increased upon start-
choice to the le control element. You can You can change between the drive programs with ing the engine, and in the sporty characteristic
change between the available functions by press- control knob 3. The selected drive program (powerful) the engine sound is reproduced.
ing display buttons 2 repeatedly. The currently appears in the display button 4. By pressing dis-
selected function is shown in display buttons 2. play button 4, you can directly access the = Follow the instructions for starting the vehicle in
drive program (/ page 9). the vehicle operator's manual.
The following functions are available:
å ESP®(/ page 12)
Driving and parking 9
AMG exhaus
exhaustt system
system DYN
YNAMIC
AMIC SELECT switch R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
Operating
Oper ating tthe
he AMG eexhaus
xhaustt syst
system
em Function of the
the D
DYN
YNAMIC
AMIC SELECT switch
(Mercedes-
(Mercedes-AMG
AMG vvehicles)
ehicles) B Sport+
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change R Particularly sporty driving characteristics
between the following drive programs. R Accentuates the vehicle's own understeering
The drive program selected appears in the instru- and oversteering characteristics
ment display. R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
o Slippery road surface and a clear stretch of road
R Optimized pulling away and driving character- I Race
istics in wintry and slippery road conditions R Racetrack-oriented driving characteristics
A Comfort R All vehicle systems set for maximum sporti-
R Comfortable driving style ness
R Balance between traction and stability R Particularly rm suspension tuning of the AMG
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol- R Suspension tuning of the AMG adaptive # Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 forwards
lowing vehicle characteristics will change: sport suspension system or backwards.
R Drive R ESP® The drive program selected appears in the
R AMG Dynamics
instrument display.
- The agility functions are automatically Selecting the
the driv
drivee pr
progr
ogram
am
selected depending on the drive program. % Depending on the equipment, the vehicle is
- The steering, shi timing point, drive and equipped with either a switch or a button.
stabilization functions are adapted to the
selected drive program.
- When ESP® is activated, agility function
Pro is selected in drive program I. The
Master function is automatically selected
when ESP® is deactivated.
R Characteristic of the exhaust system
R Suspension tuning
R Availability of Glide mode
R 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
% You can change the following vehicle charac- # Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 2.
teristics using the buttons in the center con-
sole: The DYNAMIC SELECT menu appears in the
instrument display.
R Characteristic of the exhaust system
Driving and parking 11
# To shi up: Pull steering wheel paddle shi er Glide mode is characterized by the following: Driving
Dr iving and driving
driving safe
safety
ty syst
systems
ems
2. R The combustion engine is disconnected from Function of ESP® (Mer
(Mercedes-
cedes-AMG
AMG vehicles)
vehicles)
# To shi do
down:
wn: Pull steering wheel paddle the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to roll.
shi er 1. R The J symbol appears in the instrument You can select between the following modes of
display. the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®):
R ESP® ON
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met: R ESP® SPORT
ESP® is activated every time the vehicle is started When ESP® SPORT is activated, the å and R ESP® continues to provide assistance when
regardless of whether ESP® was in ESP® SPORT Æ warning lamps light up continuously in the the brakes are rmly applied.
or deactivated before the vehicle was switched instrument cluster. R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
o . Select ESP® SPORT when the vehicle's own over-
Charact
Character
eris tics when ESP® is deactiv
istics deactivat
ated
ed
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp ashes in the steering and understeering characteristics are
instrument cluster, one or several wheels has desired, e.g. on cordoned-o roads. & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
reached its grip limit: Driving with ESP® SPORT or with ESP® deactiva- deactivated
R Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing ted requires an extremely quali ed and experi-
road and weather conditions. enced driver. If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry out
R Do not deactivate ESP® under any circumstan-
vehicle stabilization.
If ESP® SPORT is activated and one or more
# ESP® should only be deactivated in the
ces. wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning lamp
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as on the instrument cluster ashes. ESP® then only following situations.
necessary. stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When ESP® is deactivated, the å and ¤
Charact
Character
eris
istics
tics of ESP® SPORT ESP® SPORT also has the following characteris- warning lamps light up continuously in the instru-
tics: ment cluster.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® SPORT R ESP® only improves driving stability to a limi-
Deactivating ESP® has the following e ects:
is used incorrectly ted degree. R Driving stability will no longer be improved.
When you activate ESP® SPORT, there is an R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
R The drive wheels could spin.
increased risk of skidding and having an acci- R The engine's torque is only restricted to a limi-
R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
dent. ted degree and the drive wheels can spin.
R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
# Activate ESP® SPORT only in the circum- The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
stances described below. action for better traction on loose surfaces.
14 Driving and parking
% When you deactivate ESP® in the I drive ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn- & WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
program, AMG Dynamics automatically ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument accident from wheels spinning
switches to the Mas
Mastter level. cluster.
If you use RACE START, depending on the
activatee ESP®: brie y press button 1.
# To activat Observe the information on warning lamps and
ESP® mode selected, there is an increased
The å, Æ and ¤ warning lamps go display messages which may be shown in the
risk of skidding and having an accident.
out. instrument cluster.
# Make sure that no persons or obstacles
Observe the information on warning lamps and are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
display messages which are shown in the instru- RACE
RACE START
START
ment cluster. Information
Infor mation on RACE
RACE START
START Activating
ctivating RACE
RACE START
START
RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration Requir
equirements:
ements:
Activ
ctivating/deactivating ESP® (Electr
ating/deactivating (Electronic
onic Stability
Stability from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip road R The driver's door is closed.
Progr
Program)
am) surface is required, the tires and vehicle must
R The engine is running and the transmission
also be in good condition.
Multimedia system: and engine are at normal operating tempera-
RACE START is only available a er the vehicle has ture.
4 © 5 Settings 5 Quick Access
been broken in.
R The steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
% ESP® can only be activated/deactivated using % RACE START may not be used on normal road position.
quick access when at least one other function operation. RACE START must only be activa-
R The vehicle is on level ground.
is available in quick access. ESP® can other- ted and used on dedicated race circuits, not
wise be found in the Assistance menu. on public roads. R The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
# Select ESP. Read the safety notes and information on depressed (le foot) and the parking brake is
ESP® (/ page 12). released.
# Select On or å Off.
R One of the drive programs C, B or
I is selected (/ page 9).
16 Driving and parking
# Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully. RACE START is deactivated immediately if you & WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
The engine speed increases. The RACE release the accelerator pedal during RACE START accident from wheels spinning
START Release brake to start message or if any of the activation conditions are no longer
appears in the instrument display. ful lled. The RACE START Canceled message When you use DRIFT MODE, ESP® is not avail-
If the activation conditions are not ful lled, appears in the instrument display. able.
RACE START cannot be activated. The RACE % A er using it several times in short succes- There is an increased risk of skidding and hav-
START Not Possible See Operator's Manual sion, RACE START is unavailable until a cer- ing an accident.
message appears in the instrument display. tain distance has been driven. # Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal
% Mercedes-
Mercedes-AMG
AMG CLA
CLA 45 4MATIC+
4MATIC+ and roads.
CLA
CLA 45 S 4MATIC+:
4MATIC+: in this phase you can DRIFT MODE # DRIFT MODE may only be activated and
adjust RACE START depending on the road used on closed race circuits, not on pub-
Functions of DRIFT MODE lic roads.
conditions: you can vary the engine speed by
pulling on one of the steering wheel paddle % DRIFT MODE is available only for the # Make sure that no persons or obstacles
shi ers. The segments in the instrument dis- Mercedes‑AMG
Mercedes‑ AMG CL
CLA A 45 S 4MATIC+
4MATIC+ model or are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
play icker rapidly. for vehicles with AMG DYN
DYNAMIC
AMIC PLUS
PLUS pack-
age
age. From a speed of approximately 75 mph
% If the brake pedal is not released a er a short
while, RACE START is canceled. The RACE DRIFT MODE enables intentional unstable move- (120 km/h) up to 100 mph (160 km/h) DRIFT
START Canceled message appears in the ment (dri ing) and oversteering driving condition MODE is continuously deactivated. From a speed
instrument display. of the vehicle. All activation conditions must be of 100 mph (160 km/h) DRIFT MODE is fully
ful lled for this (/ page 17). deactivated, but ESP® remains switched o .
# Take your foot o the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed. % Only a highly quali ed and experienced driver Below a speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) up to
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera- should drive in DRIFT MODE. approximately 75 mph (120 km/h) DRIFT MODE
tion. The RACE START Active message Read the safety notes and information on is continuously activated.
appears in the instrument display. ESP® (/ page 12).
Driving and parking 17
AMG adaptiv
adaptivee spor
sportt suspension system
system Selecting tthe
he AMG adaptiv
adaptivee sport
spor t suspension sys-
sys-
tem setting
setting
Function of AMG adaptiv
adaptivee spor
sportt suspension sys-
sys- In "Comfort" mode, the driving characteristics of
tem your vehicle are comfortable. Select this suspen-
AMG adaptive sport suspension system is an elec- sion setting if you prefer a comfortable driving
tronically controlled damping system for improved style.
driving comfort and increased driving safety.
"Sport" driving mode ensures a rmer suspension
The damping is adjusted individually to each setting. Select this suspension setting when
wheel and depends on the following factors: employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding
R Driving style, e.g. sporty country roads.
R Road condition, e.g. bumps "Sport Plus" driving mode ensures a very rm sus-
SPORTT, SPORT
R The individual selection of SPOR SPORT + or pension setting.
COMF
OMFORT
ORT
The suspension setting is dependent on the drive
program selected via the DYNAMIC SELECT
switch. # Press button 1 repeatedly until the selected
setting is displayed.
In addition, you can select the mode in every drive
program individually via the AMG adaptive sport Depending on the number of indicator lamps
suspension system button in the center console. 2 lit up, the following suspension setting is
A er a drive program is changed, the automatic selected:
suspension setting of the drive program is reacti- R 0 – "Comfort" suspension setting
vated. R 1 – "Sport" suspension setting
% When the vehicle is started again, the COM- R 2 – "Sport Plus" suspension setting
FORT setting is activated automatically.
Driving and parking 19
Notes on tthe
he instr
instrument
ument display R SETUP
Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG R Trip computer
vehicle: R Navigation
R If you activate manual gearshi ing, R Media
(/ page 11) the upshi bar will appear on the R Telephone
instrument or Head-up Display. In addition,
transmission position p (manual) and the AMG TRACK PACE is displayed on the le -hand
current gear will appear on the transmission section of the display. The warm-up, engine data,
position display of the instrument display. SETUP and G-meter menus are displayed on the
R Additional note regarding the indicator and
right-hand section of the display.
warning lamps: the vehicle is also equipped
with the ESP® ÷, ESP® OFF å and Calling up displays
displays on tthe
he P
Perf
erfor
ormance
mance menu
ESP® SPORT Æ indicator and warning On-board computer:
lamps (/ page 38). 4 Performance
You can select the following display content, for # To select a display:
display: swipe upwards or down- Warm-up (example)
example: wards on the le -hand Touch Control. 1 Digital speedometer
R Tachometer with gear display 2 Engine oil temperature
Displays on the Performance menu:
R Date and time 3 Transmission oil temperature
R Warm-up
R Warm-up
4 Boost pressure
R Engine data
R AMG TRACK PACE R SETUP If the engine or transmission is not at normal
R G-meter operating temperature, the instrument display will
R G-meter
R Engine data
Instrument display and on-board computer 21
Function of the
the Head-up Display Mercedes-
Mercedes-AMG
AMG displa
displayy content
content In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis-
play additional content:
The Head-up Display projects the following infor-
R Speed and gear display
mation into the driver's eld of vision above the
cockpit, for example: R Lap and sector times
R The vehicle speed R Acceleration and braking
R Information from the navigation system R Track layout graphics
R Information from the driving systems and driv- % The content that can be displayed will vary
ing safety systems depending on the settings.
R Some warning messages
When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, di erent message will appear on the Head-up Display.
content can be shown in the three areas of the 1 Protection from reaching the overrevving In audio mode, the station name or track will be
Head-up Display. range shown temporarily when the audio source is being
2 Detected instructions and tra c signs actively operated.
3 Current speed
System
System limits
4 Currently selected gear; gearshi options for
manual shi ing The visibility of the displays will be a ected by the
5 Current engine speed following conditions:
R Seat position
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can
R Image position setting
select further AMG displays in addition to the
standard displays on the Display Content menu. R Ambient light
R Wet road surface
R Objects on the display cover
Instrument display and on-board computer 23
R Polarization in sunglasses
% In extreme sunlight, sections of the display
may appear washed out. You can correct this
by deactivating and reactivating the Head-up
Display.
24 MBUX multimedia system
AMG TRACK
TRACK PACE
PACE Setting
Setting Trac
Trackk Race
Race Searching bbyy trac
Searching trackk name
# Select ª All Tracks .
Function of AMG TRACK
TRACK PA
PACE
CE Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE 5 Track Race # Enter the track name.
% This function is an on-demand feature .
Tracks with the searched name are displayed.
With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris- Recor
ecording
ding a ne
new
w track
track
tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti- # Select ô New Track .
Measuring time on a saved
Measuring saved tr
track
ack
mized. You can drive previously stored race tracks # Select õ All Tracks .
# Select Ì Start Record. at the desired
(e.g. Hockenheimring), or new tracks can be # Select the desired track.
recorded and stored. The driven lap times are starting point.
stored for every track. These can be analyzed and The track recording starts at this point. # Select u.
compared to other lap times to achieve the best # Select Start Race if you are already stood at
possible race results. Additionally, acceleration During track recording, sectors can be set to
divide up the track. the starting line.
and braking procedures can be measured and or
stored. # Select ö Set Sector.
# Select Navigate to for navigation to the start-
Note: Use AMG TRACK PACE only on closed o # Select É Stop Recording to end track
recording or cross the starting line again. ing line.
routes outside the public tra c area. Adapt your Timekeeping begins automatically when the start-
driving style to your personal performance and # Con rm the prompt with ÷.
ing line has been crossed.
environmental conditions. As the driver, you are # Select the weather.
solely responsible for driving your vehicle. Park % When ¨ is selected, the track display can
your vehicle safely before operating the applica- % The temperature is determined automatically. be switched to AR.
tion. # A er ending, select ÷ to save the track. # Select ð Stop Race to end timekeeping.
# Select ÷ Save Track to save the times # Pull the desired display from the grid on the R Vehicle
driven for this track. le or right edge of the media display. R Date
The displays are shown during the Track Race.
Sho
Showing
wing displays
displays during
during Tr
Trac
ackk Race
Race R Weather
The following displays can be shown: By selecting ¨ on the active display, you can # Select Compare to Rec. to use a di erent ses-
deactivate this. sion as a reference value.
R Tire temperature
# Select % to return to the navigation map # Select % to return to the overview.
R Mini map
view. # Select ò Diagram.
R Sector overview
R Engine data Displaying
Displaying tthe
he analy
analysis
sis # Set parameters í and î.
# Select õ All Tracks .
The analysis is displayed.
R G-force display
R Lap overview
An overview of all the driven tracks appears.
# Select a track.
# Select ï Start Race. # Select a session.
# Select Z Setup. The following data is displayed:
R Lap and sector times
R Average and maximum permissible speed
R Driver
26 MBUX multimedia system
Editing track
trackss and recor
recordings
dings # Set a target speed. Measur
Measuring
ing braking
braking
# Select õ Tracks. Measurement stops as soon as the speci ed # Z Drag Options
# Select the desired track. target speed has been reached.
# Select Braking.
# Select options u for the desired track.
# Pull away and start the measurement.
# Set a starting speed or select Automatic.
Measurement begins when the vehicle accel-
# Select Rename or Delete. # Pull away and start the measurement.
erates.
or # Brake to a standstill.
Measurement can be stopped early by stopping
# Select a track.
the vehicle. Measurement is incremental, in steps of
# Highlight the desired recording. 5 mph (10 km/h) to a standstill. If the braking
Quarter-mile
Quarter-mile race
race procedure is started e.g. at a speed of 58 mph
# Select Z options.
# Select Z Drag Options. (157 km/h), measurement starts as soon as
# Select Export to… or Delete. 55 mph (150 km/h) has been reached.
# Select Quarter Mile.
or Con guring
guring AMG TRACK
TRACK PA
PACE
CE # Scan the QR code on the media display.
# Delete a measurement. The device is authorized.
Req
equir
uirements:
ements:
To connect a mobile device
device ttoo the
the TRAC
TRACK
K PACE
PACE De-aut
De-author
horizing
izing the
the mobile device
device
Calling up the
the teleme
telemetr
tryy display app: # Select TRACK PACE App.
R The TRACK PACE app is installed on the # Select De-authorize device.
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE 5 Telemetry
mobile end device. # Select a device.
R The mobile end device is connected to the
The telemetry display shows current vehicle data # Con rm the message prompt with Yes.
multimedia system via Wi-Fi.
as a digital value and as a diagram. Up to three The device is de-authorized.
parameters can be selected that are to be shown Multimedia system:
in the display. Setting tthe
Setting he TRACK
TRACK PACE
PACE display
display in tthe
he Head-up
4 TRACK PACE 5 Options Display
For example: # Select HUD Content.
Connecting a mobile device
device via tthe
he TRAC
TRACK
K PACE
PACE
R Engine speed app # Activate or deactivate the desired contents.
R Wheel angle The TRACK PACE app makes it possible to record The contents in the Head-up Display are adap-
R Speed videos and to synchronize them with stored ted.
tracks.
R Steering angle % For further information on the Head-up Dis-
# Select TRACK PACE App.
play, see (/ page 22).
# Set the desired parameters. # Select AUTHORIZE NEW DEVICE.
# Set the time. Available devices are displayed. Setting acoustic
Setting acoustic ffeedback
eedback
The set parameters are evaluated in the dia- # Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to be
# Select Acoustic feedback.
gram for the time set. connected and follow the instructions. A scale with values from 0 to 85 is shown.
# Select a setting.
# Con rm the authorization prompt.
MBUX multimedia system 29
Displaying statis
Displaying statistics
tics
# Select Statistics.
Statistics on the current user pro le 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
ctivating tthe
he ambient light
If this function is active, the vehicle interior is lit
red or green depending on Delta Time.
# Select Ambient light.
Changing a wheel # Using wheel wrench 3, turn hub cap 1 & WARNING Risk of accident due to the tire
# Be sure to also observe the notes on changing
counter-clockwise and remove it. tread depth diminishing more quickly
a wheel in the Operator's Manual of your vehi- Inst
Installing
alling Due to the tire compound, the tire tread depth
cle. # Before installing, check hub cap 1 and the can diminish more quickly on these tires than
wheel area for dirt, and clean if necessary. on customary tires.
Installing/r
Inst alling/remo
emoving
ving the
the hub cap # Position hub cap 1 and turn until it is in the Driving at low temperatures of 50°F (10°C)
right position. and below, rain and bodies of water can lead
Removing
emoving to hydroplaning and, as a result, loss of con-
# Position socket 2 on hub cap 1.
trol of the vehicle.
# Position lug wrench 3 on socket 2 and
# When the roads are wet and/or in low
tighten hub cap 1. temperatures, replace tires with suitable
% Speci ed tightening
tightening torq
torque:
ue: 18 lb- (25 Nm). tires in good time.
# In the case of sudden rain, drive
Notes on Trac
Trackk Tir
Tires
es extremely carefully and slowly, especially
when the roads are wet or in low temper-
Track Tires are sports tires, which can be distin- atures.
guished by their special tire tread and tire com-
pound. These characteristics combine to provide
# Remove socket 2 and lug wrench 3 from signi cantly higher levels of grip on a dry road sur-
face than conventional tires.
the vehicle tool kit.
# Position socket 2 on hub cap 1.
# Position wheel wrench 3 on socket 2.
Technical data 31
Operating
Oper ating uids R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by * NOTE Premature engine wear through
Fuel volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100 unleaded regular gasoline
R Gasoline with additives containing metal Impairment of the longevity and performance
Information
Infor mation on fuel qqualities
ualities for
for Mercedes-
Mercedes-AMG
AMG
vehicles If you have accidentally refueled with the of the engine.
Observe the information on operating uids in the wrong fuel: If unleaded premium grade gasoline is unavail-
vehicle operator's manual. # Do not switch on the vehicle. able and you have to refuel using unleaded
# Consult a quali ed specialist workshop.
regular gasoline:
* NOTE
NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel # Only ll the fuel tank to half full with
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could If the available fuel is not su ciently low in sulfur, unleaded regular gasoline and re ll as
result in damage to the fuel system, the this can produce unpleasant odors. soon as possible with unleaded premium
engine and the emission control system. grade gasoline.
Only refuel using premium-grade unleaded gaso-
# Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition # Do not drive at the maximum design
line with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
engine fuel. speed.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel
# Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by vol- is not available, you may also use regular unlea-
ded gasoline. When doing this, note the octane speeds over 3000 rpm.
ume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. number on the vehicle on the information label in
the fuel ller ap (see the vehicle's operator's Further information on fuel is available at the fol-
Never refuel with one of the following fuels: manual). Filling up with regular unleaded gasoline lowing locations:
R diesel can reduce engine output and increase fuel con- R At a gas station
R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by sumption. R At a quali ed specialist workshop
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower R USA
USA only: At https://www.mbusa.com
RON.
32 Technical data
Tank cont
content
ent and fuel reserv
reservee (Mercedes-
(Mercedes-AMG
AMG To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, Coolant lling capacity (Mercedes-
(Mercedes-AMG
AMG vvehicles)
ehicles)
vehicles) it is recommended to use the engine oil speci ca-
tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis- Coolant (engine)
Fuel tank
tank tot
total
al capacity cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of Model Capacity
Model the approved SAE viscosity classes.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 8.7 US qt (8.2 liters)
All models 13.5 gal (51.0 liters) Engine oil lling capacity 35 4MATIC
Model Capacity Mercedes-AMG CLA 12.3 US qt
Reserve
eserve fuel tank
tank
Mercedes-AMG CLA 5.8 US qt (5.5 liters) 45 4MATIC+ (11.6 liters)
Model
35 4MATIC
All models 1.3 gal (5.0 liters)
Mercedes-AMG CLA 6.1 US qt (5.8 liters) Coolant and PAG
PAG oil lling capacity (Mer
(Mercedes-
cedes-
45 4MATIC+ AMG vehicle)
vehicle)
Engine oil quality
quality and lling capacity (Mer
(Mercedes-
cedes- Refr
efrig
iger
erant
ant lling capacity
AMG vvehicles)
ehicles) The speci ed lling capacity refers to an oil
change with the oil lter. Model
Engine oil speci cation
Mercedes-AMG CLA 20.8 ± 0.4 oz
Model MB-Freig
MB-Freigabe
abe or MB- 35 4MATIC (590 ± 10 g)
Approval
Approval
Mercedes-AMG CLA 35.6 ± 0.4 oz
All models 229.71* 45 4MATIC+ (1010 ± 10 g)
* Recommended for the lowest possible fuel con-
sumption.
Technical data 33
Mercedes-
Mer cedes-AMG
AMG CL
CLAA 35 4MATIC
4MATIC Coupe Maximum design speed
Coupe Maximum design speed
5th gear 140 mph (225 km/h)
1st gear 30 mph (48 km/h)
6th gear 168 mph (270 km/h)
2nd gear 47 mph (76 km/h)
7th gear 168 mph (270 km/h)
3rd gear 68 mph (110 km/h)
8th gear 168 mph (270 km/h)
4th gear 97 mph (156 km/h)
5th gear 132 mph (212 km/h)
6th gear 155 mph (250 km/h)
7th gear 155 mph (250 km/h)
Mercedes-
Mer cedes-AMG
AMG CL
CLAA 45 4MATIC+
4MATIC+
Coupe Maximum design speed
1st gear 32 mph (51 km/h)
2nd gear 46 mph (74 km/h)
3rd gear 72 mph (115 km/h)
4th gear 102 mph (164 km/h)
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 35
Displayy messages
Displa messages
Driving systems
Driving systems
Displayy messages
Displa messages Possible
Possible causes/conseq
causes/consequences
uences and M Solutions
RACE START Not Possible * Possible causes:
See Operator's Manual R The conditions for activation are not met (/ page 15).
ä
* The AMG Adaptive sport suspension system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be a ected.
# Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Displayy messages
Displa messages Possible causes/conseq
Possible causes/consequences
uences and M Solutions
AMG Suspension System * One or more main functions of the AMG adaptive sport suspension system is malfunctioning.
Function Limited See Oper- The system is outside the operating temperature range or the on-board electrical system voltage is too low.
ator's Manual
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 curve.
# Avoid sudden steering movements.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 37
Warning
arning and indicator
indicator lam
lamps
ps
Driving systems
Driving systems
Warning/indicat
arning/indicator
or lamp P
Possible
ossible causes/consequences
causes/consequences and M Solutions
ä
* 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 instrument display.
â
* DRIFT MODE is activated while the engine is running.
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning
DRIFT MODE warning lamp When you use DRIFT MODE, ESP® is not available.
There is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.
# Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal roads.
# DRIFT MODE may only be activated and used on closed race circuits, not on public roads.
# Make sure that no persons or obstacles are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Driving
Dr iving safety
safety systems
systems
War
arning/indicat
ning/indicator
or lamp Possible
Possible causes/consequences
causes/consequences and M Solutions
å
* The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the vehicle is running.
ESP® is deactivated.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be inoperative.
å
* ESP® SPORT is activated while the vehicle is running.
When ESP® SPORT is activated, ESP® will stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent.
Æ
& 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.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 39
War
arning/indicat
ning/indicator
or lamp Possible causes/consequences
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
# Activate ESP® SPORT only in the circumstances described below.
# Observe the notes on activating ESP® SPORT(/ page 12).
40 Index
Driv
Dr ivee progr
programs
ams Temperature (on-board computer, Per- G
see DYNAMIC SELECT formance menu)...................................... 20
G-meter
G-meter (on-boar
(on-boardd comput
computer er,, P
Perf
erfororm-
m-
Driving
Dr iving safety
safety system
system ESP® (Electr
(Electronic
onic Stability
Stability Progr
Program)
am) ance menu)....................................................
menu) 20
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program).......... 12 Activating/deactivating............................ 15
Activating/deactivating (button)............... 14 Gasoline
Gasoline......................................................... 31
Driving
Driving system
system
AMG adaptive sport suspension system... 18 ESP® SPORT............................................ 12 Gear display
display (on-board
(on-board comput
computer er,, Per-
Per-
Function/notes........................................ 12 formance
ormance menu).............................................
menu) 20
DYN
YNAMIC
AMIC SELECT
Status display (on-board computer, Glide mode....................................................
mode 12
Con guring drive program I...................... 11
Performance menu)................................. 20
Drive program display.............................. 10
Drive programs.......................................... 9 ESP® SPORT H
Function.................................................... 9 Function/notes........................................ 12 Head-up Display
Operating................................................. 10 Function.................................................. 22
Selecting the drive program..................... 10 F
Fuel I
E E10.......................................................... 31 drivee pr
Individual driv progr
ogram
am
E10
E10................................................................ 31 Flexible fuel vehicles................................ 31 Con guring.............................................. 11
Emotion
Emotion Start
Start Fuel reserve (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)..... 32 Selecting................................................. 10
Starting the vehicle.................................... 8 Gasoline.................................................. 31 Instr
Instrument
ument display
Quality (gasoline)..................................... 31 AMG displays........................................... 20
Engine oil Sulfur content.......................................... 31
Capacity (Mercedes-AMG vehicles).......... 32 Tank content (Mercedes-AMG vehicles).... 32
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval M
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)........................ 32 Maximum speed (Mer
(Mercedes-
cedes-AMG
AMG vehicles)
vehicles).... 33
Quality (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)............. 32
42 Index
Torque
orque (on-boar
(on-boardd comput
computer er,, Perf
Perforormance
mance W
menu)
menu)............................................................ 20
War
arm-up
m-up (on-board
(on-board comput
computer er,, Perf
Perfororm-
m-
Trac
Tr ackk Race
Race ance menu)....................................................
menu) 20
Setting..................................................... 24
War
arning/indicat
ning/indicator
or lamp
Trac
Trackk tires
tires â DRIFT MODE warning lamp............. 37
Notes....................................................... 30
ä Suspension warning lamp (yellow)... 37
V Wheel change
change
Vehicle Mounting a new wheel............................. 30
Equipment................................................. 6 Wheels
Starting (Emotion Start)............................. 8 Grip......................................................... 30
Vehicle data Installing.................................................. 30
Maximum speed (Mercedes-AMG Removing................................................. 30
vehicles).................................................. 33
Turning radius (Mercedes-AMG vehicles).. 33
Vehicle height (Mercedes-AMG vehicles).. 33
Vehicle length (Mercedes-AMG vehicles).. 33
Vehicle width (Mercedes-AMG vehicle)..... 33
Weights (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)........... 33
Wheelbase (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 33
Vehicle dimensions (Mercedes-
(Mercedes-AMG AMG vehi-vehi-
cles)
cles).............................................................. 33