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Press q and select the desired function from = Individual

n Hybrid (plug-in hybrid)

the list.

Individual settings (/ page 287)

Comfortable and economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

Full development of all intelligent hybrid func-

tions

The selected function is assigned to the corre-

sponding display button and can now be

called up directly by simply pressing it.

Individual settings (plug-in hybrid)

(/ page 287)

B Sport+

Deleting button assignment

Very sporty driving

Select the upper or lower display button and

switch to editing mode by pressing and hold-

ing it.

Press £ to delete the selected display but-

ton assignment.

Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

Emphasises the vehicle's own oversteer and

understeer characteristics for an even more

active driving style

Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry

surface and a clear stretch of road

The selection of the appropriate drive type by

the hybrid system depends on the driving con-

ditions and the distance

A Comfort

Comfortable and economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

C Sport

DYNAMIC SELECT

Function of DYNAMIC SELECT

Maximum output is available

Sporty driving

Sporty, but with an emphasis on stability

Enables a sporty driver to adopt a more active

driving style

DYNAMIC SELECT allows a drive program to be

selected quickly according to the current driving

conditions or the desired vehicle characteristics.

You can select the following drive programs.

Î Electric (plug-in hybrid)

Electric mode – driving without the combus-

tion engine is possible up to approximately

140 km/h

Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

Adaptation of Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC for electric mode

Depending on the engine and equipment, the

vehicle has diﬀerent drive programs.

Suitable only for good road conditions, a dry

surface and a clear stretch of road

The drive program selected will appear on the

driver's display.

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The ESP^®settings in drive programs ;

and A are designed for stability. Therefore,

choose one of these drive programs espe-

cially when transporting roof loads, in trailer

operation and when the vehicle is fully loaded

or fully occupied.

Depending on the engine and equipment, the

Depending on the equipment, the maximum

set speed for cruise control, the limiter and

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC can be limi-

ted to the maximum speed possible in electric

mode

Activation of the combustion engine via the

point of resistance of the accelerator pedal

(kickdown)

vehicle has diﬀerent drive programs.

You can select the following drive programs:

o Slippery

Optimised pulling away and driving charac-

teristics in wintry and slippery road condi-

tions

Plug-in hybrid: this also applies to drive pro-

grams n, Î and o.

Drive with combustion engine only (plug-in

hybrid)

Depending on the drive program, the following

systems will change their characteristics:

o Battery Hold (plug-in hybrid)

Prioritises maintaining the state of charge of

the high-voltage battery, e.g. for subsequent

journeys in inner-city/low-emission zones

The selection of the appropriate drive type by

the hybrid system depends on the driving con-

ditions and the distance

o Battery Hold (plug-in hybrid)

Drive

Prioritises maintaining the state of charge

Engine and transmission management

of the high-voltage battery, e.g. for subse-

quent journeys in inner-city/low-emission

zones

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Availability of Glide mode

ESP^®

Steering

The hybrid system will select the appropri-

Adjustable recuperation in overrun mode

ate drive type depending on the driving

conditions

; Eco

Particularly economical driving

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for all road conditions

Function of DYNAMIC SELECT (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

Î Electric (plug-in hybrid)

Electric mode: driving without the combus-

DYNAMIC SELECT allows a drive program to be

selected quickly according to the current driving

conditions or the desired vehicle characteristics.

tion engine is possible up to approximately

125 km/h.

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Limits the maximum set speed for cruise

control, the limiter and Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC to the maximum speed

possible in electric mode

Activates the combustion engine via the

ﬁrst point of resistance of the haptic accel-

erator pedal

B Sport+

activated and used only on dedicated race cir-

cuits, not on public roads.

Particularly sporty driving

Plug-in hybrid: if the boost strategy is switched on

in the I drive program, the energy for electric

drive power is supplied in a way that is optimised

for a racetrack and metered. The maximum boost

eﬀect can then only be used consciously and pur-

posefully via the kickdown (/ page 390).

Emphasises the vehicle's own oversteer

and understeer characteristics

Suitable only for good road conditions, a

dry surface and a clear stretch of road

Drive using the combustion engine and

reinforced boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

A Comfort

Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting drive pro-

gram A when in city traﬃc or stop-and-go traf-

ﬁc.

Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-

lowing vehicle characteristics will change:

Comfortable and economical driving

I Race

The hybrid system will select the appropri-

ate drive type depending on the driving

conditions (plug-in hybrid)

Maximum sportiness

Driving characteristics suited for the race-

track with maximum or racetrack-opti-

mised boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

= Individual

Drive

Customised settings for drive, suspension,

Particularly ﬁrm suspension tuning

Sporty sound from the exhaust system

Energy supply of the electric drive power

(plug-in hybrid)

steering and ESP^®

C Sport

AMG DYNAMICS

The I drive program is available only for

the Mercedes‑AMG C 63 S E Performance

model and vehicles with the AMG DYNAMIC

PLUS package.

Sporty driving

Balance between stability and sportiness

Suitable only for good road conditions, a

dry surface and a clear stretch of road

Drive using the combustion engine and

reinforced boost eﬀect (plug-in hybrid)

The four agility functions, Basic, Advanced,

Pro and Master, will be selected automati-

cally depending on the drive program.

The steering, shiꢀ timing point, all-wheel

The I drive program oﬀers driving characteris-

tics suited to a racetrack and must not be used

on normal roads. The I drive program may be

drive and stabilisation functions will be

adapted to the selected drive program.

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When ESP^®is activated, the Pro agility

function will be selected in the I drive

program. The Master function will be

selected automatically when ESP^®is deac-

tivated.

Selecting a drive program

Selecting a drive program (Mercedes-AMG vehi-

cles)

Selection with right-hand steering-wheel button

Real Performance Sound

Sound of the drive system in the vehicle inte-

rior

Suspension

Steering

Availability of Glide mode

You can set the drive program characteristics

using the multimedia system (/ page 289).

Turn rotary switch 2.

You can adjust certain agility functions of

AMG Dynamics using the AMG steering-wheel

buttons.

The selected drive program will appear on dis-

play button 1 and on the driver's display.

Press the DYNAMIC SELECT button 1 on the

Individual drive programs may not be shown.

How drive programs are displayed and the

order in which they are displayed can be set

in the multimedia system (/ page 289).

leꢀ or right.

The drive program selected will appear on the

driver's display.

To select the = drive program directly:

press display button 1.

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Plug-in hybrid: it is not possible to directly

select the = drive program by pressing

display button 1. In a plug-in hybrid, use dis-

play button 1 to set the recuperation level

(/ page 278).

Press button 3 and select the drive program

via the central display (/ page 289).

Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a

prompt appears asking whether the last active

drive program should be restored. If the ECO

start/stop function was deactivated, an additional

prompt appears asking if the function should

remain deactivated.

Conﬁguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the multimedia

system

Selection via the central display (multimedia sys-

tem)

Multimedia system:

The prompt only appears if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

Settings

Vehicle

DYNAMIC SELECT

Function oﬀ: the next time the vehicle is started

the A drive program is set automatically. The

ECO start/stop function is activated automati-

cally.

Setting drive program I

Select = Individual.

Select and set a category.

A sporty ESP mode can be set in conjunction

with a sporty suspension mode.

Conﬁguring DYNAMIC SELECT in the MMS (plug-

in hybrid or electric vehicles)

Switching the reset display on/oﬀ

Multimedia system:

Activate or deactivate Ask when starting.

Settings

Vehicle

This function must be activated for each user

proﬁle separately. Only when this function is

activated will the drive program and ECO

start/stop setting for the previous journey be

saved for the respective user proﬁle.

DYNAMIC SELECT

Setting drive program I

Select = Individual.

Select and set a category.

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Setting the H drive program (plug-in hybrid)

preferred, while on the motorway the combus- ted automatically the next time the vehicle is star-

tion engine is used.

ted. If another drive program was active, then the

Select Hybrid.

n drive program is set automatically.

With the Standard option, the vehicle drives in

its standard drive program (Î Electric or

A Comfort). There is no distribution of

electrical energy over the entire route. The

high-voltage battery is exhausted and the vehi-

cle is then driven by the combustion engine.

Select Route-based or Standard.

Function oﬀ (AMG plug-in hybrid): if the Î

drive program was the last one active, and all

requirements for the drive program are fulﬁlled, it

will be selected automatically the next time the

vehicle is started. If another drive program was

active, then the A drive program is set auto-

matically.

If route guidance is active and the Route-

based option has been activated, the electri-

cal energy is distributed intelligently over the

entire route. In built-up areas, electric mode is

preferred, while on the motorway the combus-

tion engine is used.

With the Standard option, the vehicle drives in

its standard drive program (Î Electric or

n Hybrid). There is no distribution of elec-

trical energy over the entire route. The high-

voltage battery is exhausted and the vehicle is

then driven by the combustion engine.

Switching the reset display on/oﬀ

Activate or deactivate Ask when starting.

This function must be activated for each user

proﬁle separately. The drive program for the

respective user proﬁle of the last driver is only

stored if this function is activated.

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system:

Info

Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a

prompt appears asking whether the last active

drive program should be restored.

Select Vehicle.

The vehicle data is displayed.

Setting the C drive program (AMG plug-in hybrid)

Select Comfort.

The prompt only appears if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

Select Route-based or Standard.

Displaying engine data

Multimedia system:

If route guidance is active and the Route-

based option has been activated, the electri-

cal energy is distributed intelligently over the

entire route. In built-up areas, electric mode is

Info

Function oﬀ (plug-in hybrid): if the Î drive pro-

gram was the last one active, and all requirements

for the drive program are fulﬁlled, it will be selec-

Select Engine.

The engine data is displayed.

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The actual maximum values that can be ach-

ieved for engine output and engine torque

may deviate from the certiﬁed values within

the country-speciﬁc guidelines for permissible

tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-

speciﬁc guidelines).

Calling up the fuel consumption indicator

Multimedia system:

Setting AMG DYNAMIC SELECT in the MBUX mul-

timedia system

Multimedia system:

Info

Settings

Vehicle

Select Consumption.

DYNAMIC SELECT

The current and average fuel consumption will

be displayed.

Variables that can inﬂuence this are, for

example:

Sea level

Fuel quality

Outside temperature

Operating temperature of the engine

Adjust your driving style accordingly.

The p warning lamp in the driver's display

is on until the engine has reached operating

temperature.

The values displayed serve only as orienta-

tion. The values for engine output and engine

torque shown on the central display may devi-

ate from the actual values.

The p warning lamp to show the power

output limitation aꢀer starting the vehicle is

not available in all vehicle models.

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Overview of the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT menu

Depending on the equipment, the AMG menu

DYNAMIC SELECT can also be called up

using the AMG button in the centre console.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

▌Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

Select the appropriate drive program.

WARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiꢀing

The settings of the drive programs can be adjus-

ted individually.

Select the desired tab on the leꢀ and make

If the engine speed is higher than the idle

speed and you engage the transmission posi-

tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate

sharply.

the relevant setting.

Setting options for the drive programs (equip-

ment-dependent):

If you engage the transmission position

AMG DYNAMICS:

Basic/Advanced/Pro

Suspension:

Comfort/Sport/Sport+

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

ﬁrmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

Sound:

Balanced/Sport/Powerful

Drive (can only be set in the = drive pro-

gram):

Representation and arrangement of content

depend on the equipment.

AMG drive program settings

Drive programs

ESP^®(/ page 338)

Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic

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