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DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

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This chapter describes the function of the

DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the

Mercedes‑AMG A 35 4MATIC.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change

between the following drive programs:

o

(Slippery): optimized pulling away and

driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐

pery road conditions

=

(Individual): individual settings

A

(Comfort): comfortable and economical

driving style

C

(Sport): sporty driving style

B

(Sport +): particularly sporty driving style

Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive

program

A

when in city traffic or stop-and-go

traffic.
Depending on the drive program selected, the

following vehicle characteristics will change:

R

Drive

-

Engine and transmission management

-

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

R

AMG Dynamics

-

The agility functions are automatically

selected depending on the drive program.

-

The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐

lization functions are adapted to the

selected drive program.

R

Suspension

R

Availability of glide mode

Automatic transmission

Manual gearshifting

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To activate/deactivate: press button

1

.

If indicator lamp

2

is lit, manual gearshift‐

ing is activated. The current gear is displayed

in the multifunction display.

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Summary of Contents for A-Class AMG 2020

Page 1: ...1775843507 1775843507 Order no P177 0396 13 Part no 177 584 35 07 Edition B 2020 A Class Mercedes AMG Supplement Mercedes Benz...

Page 2: ...owing websites https www mbusa com USA only https www mercedes benz ca Canada only Documentation team Daimler AG not to be reprinted translated or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part with out wri...

Page 3: ...ion 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 Desig...

Page 4: ...tion of the AMG steering wheel but tons 20 Instrument Display and on board computer 21 Notes on the Instrument Display and on board computer 21 Calling up displays on the Performance menu 21 Function...

Page 5: ...vior 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...

Page 6: ...Left hand drive vehicles 4 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 7: ...knob for Volume and switching sound on off Switches the MBUX multimedia system on off E Calls up navigation F Calls up the radio Calls up media G Calls up the telephone H AMG exhaust system 12 I AMG...

Page 8: ...T Control panel On board computer 21 Cruise control Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC U Diagnostics connection V Opens the hood W Electric parking brake X Light switch 6 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 9: ...s 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...

Page 10: ...n 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...

Page 11: ...e 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 D...

Page 12: ...tion WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to modified seat belt systems If you feed seat belts through the opening in the seat backrest the seat backrest may be damaged or may even break in the...

Page 13: ...rain have been replaced Please also observe the following breaking in notes R In certain driving and driving safety systems the sensors adjust automatically while a cer tain distance is being driven a...

Page 14: ...n position j R You engage transmission position h or k R You depress the accelerator pedal R You permanently activate manual gearshift ing R You pull the left hand steering wheel gear shift paddle R A...

Page 15: ...ends selecting the drive program A when in city traffic or stop and go traffic Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle characteristics will change R Drive Engine and transmission...

Page 16: ...ring wheel gearshift paddle 2 To shift down pull steering wheel gearshift paddle 1 If the engine speed is too high or too low you cannot change gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles In this...

Page 17: ...s no longer met When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active glide mode is not available Driving and driving safety systems Functions of ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram WARNING Risk of skidding i...

Page 18: ...arning 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...

Page 19: ...ing lamp lights up continu ously even when ESP is activated ESP is not available due to a malfunction Observe any information which may be displayed in the instrument cluster R Warning and indicator l...

Page 20: ...ARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning When you use RACE START individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle Depending on the ESP mode selected th...

Page 21: ...system Function of AMG adaptive sport suspension system AMG adaptive sport suspension system is an electronically controlled damping system for improved driving comfort and increased driving safety Th...

Page 22: ...ions by pressing display buttons 2 repeatedly The cur rently selected functions are displayed in display buttons 2 The following functions are available R ESP page 15 R AMG adaptive sport suspension s...

Page 23: ...he following display content 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 i...

Page 24: ...e SETUP in Mercedes AMG vehicles example 1 Drive system setting Reduced Moderate Sport Dynamic 2 Transmission position D M 3 AMG DYNAMICS Basic Advanced Pro Master 4 Suspension tuning Comfort Sport Sp...

Page 25: ...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 grap...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...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 overvi...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...s dis played Measurement is incremental in steps of 30 mph 50 km h to a maximum of 150 mph 270 km h Measurement can be stopped early by selecting Stop or stopping the vehicle Quarter mile race Z Drag...

Page 30: ...eters Set the time The set parameters are evaluated in the dia gram for the time set The time can range from 30 seconds to a maximum of 20 minutes Configuring AMG TRACK PACE Requirements To connect a...

Page 31: ...e 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 Setting acoustic feedback Select Acoustic feedback A sc...

Page 32: ...Flat tire TIREFIT kit storage location The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo com partment floor 1 Tire sealant bottle 2 Tire inflation compressor 30 Breakdown assistance...

Page 33: ...performing a wheel change on your vehicle consult a qualified specialist workshop You require the following tools for instance to change a wheel R Jack R Chock R Lug wrench R Alignment bolt The tire...

Page 34: ...uce 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 ga...

Page 35: ...ecommended 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 Refill oil level to...

Page 36: ...es AMG A 35 4MATIC 71 2 in 1808 mm Vehicle dimensions Mercedes AMG A 35 4MATIC Vehicle length 174 7 in 4436 mm Vehicle width including out side mirrors 78 4 in 1992 mm Vehicle height 55 3 in 1405 mm W...

Page 37: ...uses are R you released the accelerator pedal during RACE START R you depressed the brake pedal during RACE START You can try RACE START again at the next start Malfunction Drive at Max 50 mph The AMG...

Page 38: ...ehicle stabilization The availability of further driving safety sys tems is also limited Drive on carefully Only deactivate ESP for as long as the situation requires If ESP cannot be activated ESP is...

Page 39: ...RT only in the circumstances described below Observe the notes on activating ESP SPORT page 15 Driving systems Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Suspension warning...

Page 40: ...c engine start ECO start stop function 12 Automatic engine stop ECO start stop function 12 Automatic transmission Drive programs 13 DYNAMIC SELECT switch 13 Kickdown 14 Manual gearshifting 13 Oil temp...

Page 41: ...top 12 Method of operation 12 Emotion Start Starting the vehicle 11 Engine ECO start stop function 12 Engine oil Capacity 33 MB Freigabe or MB Approval 33 Quality 33 Temperature on board computer Perf...

Page 42: ...ing fluids Fuel gasoline 32 Operating safety Information 7 Operator s Manual Vehicle equipment 7 P Performance on board computer Performance menu 21 Power output on board computer Performance menu 21...

Page 43: ...Performance menu 21 Tire inflation compressor see TIREFIT kit Tire change tool kit Overview 31 TIREFIT kit 30 Storage location 30 Tool see Vehicle tool kit Torque on board computer Perform ance menu 2...

Page 44: ...Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop 42 Index...

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