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On-board computer and displays

AMG menu in AMG vehicles

In this manual: On-board computer and displays
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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Designed especially for sporty drivers: the AMG menu of the Mercedes E-Class (4th gen., W212, 2009–2016) provides displays for oil and coolant temperature, upshift indicators and the RACETIMER. These functions support precise analysis during dynamic driving on closed tracks and enhance the sporty driving experience.

AMG displays

Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
Upshift Indicator
Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
ECO Start-Stop function status display
Using theorOn the steering wheel, select the AMG menu.

Upshift indicator: The upshift indicator UPindicates that the engine has reached the over-revving range in the manual driving program.

Engine oil temperature: When the engine and transmission are at operating temperature, the multifunction display shows the oil temperaturein white.

If the multifunction display shows the oil temperaturein blue, the engine or transmission is not yet at operating temperature. Avoid driving at full engine power during this time.

SETUP

Driving program C / S / S+ / M
ESP mode ON / OFF or SPORT handling mode SPORT
Suspension setting COMFORT / SPORT / SPORT +
SETUP shows you the driving program, the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the suspension setting.

Using theorOn the steering wheel, select the AMG menu.

Pressrepeatedly until SETUP is displayed.

or

Briefly press the AMG button on the center console .

RACETIMER

Display and start the RACETIMER

RACETIMER anzeigen und starten
Lap
RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is intended for use only on closed racetracks. Do not use the function on public roads.

When the engine is running or the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock, you can start the RACETIMER.

Using theorOn the steering wheel, select the AMG menu.

Presspress until the RACETIMER is displayed.

Start: Withstart the RACETIMER.

Display split time

Using theorSelect Interm. Time.

Using theconfirm.

  • The split time is displayed for five seconds.

    Start new lap

    RACETIMER
    Fastest lap time (Best Lap)
    Lap
    Using theConfirm New Lap.

    Info

    You can store a maximum of 16 laps. Lap 16 can only be ended with Finish Lap.

    Stop RACETIMER

    Buttonbutton on the steering wheel.

    Select Yes and confirm withconfirm.

    If you stop the vehicle and turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock, the RACETIMER interrupts timing. If you turn the key to position 3 and thenconfirm with Start, timing continues.

    Reset current lap

    Stop the RACETIMER.

    Using theorSelect Reset Lap.

    Using thereset the lap time to "0".

    Delete all laps

    If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER resets to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are deleted.

    You cannot delete stored laps individually. If you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap does not need to be reset.

    Reset the current lap.

    Using theConfirm reset.

  • The multifunction display shows Reset Race-Timer?Using theSelect Yes and pressconfirm.
  • All laps will be deleted.

    Overall evaluation

    RACETIMER overall evaluation
    Total driving time
    Average speed
    Total distance driven
    Maximum speed
    If you have stored at least one lap and stop the RACETIMER, this function is displayed.

    Using theorOn the steering wheel, select the AMG menu.

    PressPress until the overall evaluation is displayed.

    Lap evaluation

    Lap
    Lap time
    Average lap speed
    Lap length
    Maximum lap speed
    If you have stored at least two laps and stop the RACETIMER, this function is displayed.

    Using theorOn the steering wheel, select the AMG menu.

    PressPress until a lap evaluation is displayed.

  • Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The fastest lap is identified by the flashing symbol.

    Using theorselect a different lap evaluation.

    The AMG menu of the Mercedes E-Class W212 AMG models (model years 2009–2016) provides sporty additional functions such as RACETIMER, digital displays and setup displays. These functions emphasise the sporty character and support the driver on closed circuits.

    With clear displays and precise information, every sporty drive is optimally supported and recorded.

    Question: What is the RACETIMER for?

    Answer: It measures and stores lap times for use on racetracks.

    Question: What information does the AMG setup show?

    Answer: Driving program, ESP mode and suspension setting.

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