2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S lock

!Use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the trans-
mission to Nbefore switching the engine off.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door, the transmission remains in this posi-
tion for up to 30 minutes if the SmartKey is in
the ignition, even if the engine is switched off.
If you do not shift the transmission to Nusing
the E‑SELECT lever beforehand, it shifts auto-
matically to parking position Pand locks the
wheels if the driver's or front-passenger door is opened and the engine is switched off. This
may damage the vehicle, the transmission or
the car wash.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse a soft sponge to clean.
XUse a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint- work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rconnectors
Rlights
Rseals
Rtrim
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
Rusing a car wash
Rusing a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Maintenance and care
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Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehiclemay be equipped with:
RaTIREFI Tkit (Ypage 241)
Information on changing and mounting wheels
(
Ypage 272).
XStop th evehicl eon solid, non-slippery and
leve lground ,as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitc hon th ehazard warning lamps.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway
(Ypage 119).
XIf possible ,brin gth efron twheels int oth e
straight-ahead position .
XSwitchoff th eengine.
XWit hKEYLESS-G Ostar tfunction or vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO: open thedriver' s
door .
The on-board electronics no whave status 0.
This is th esam eas th eSmartKey having been
removed.
or
XRemove th eSmartKey from th eignition lock.
XMak esure that th epassenger sare no tendan -
gered as they do so. Mak esure that no on eis
near th edanger area while awhee lis bein g
changed. Anyon ewho is no tdirectly assisting
in th ewhee lchang eshould, for example ,
stand behind th ebarrier.
XGet out of th evehicle. Pay attention to traffic
condition swhen doin gso.
XClose th edriver' sdoor .
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFI Tis atire sealant.
You can use TIREFI Tto seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularl ythose in th etire
tread. You can use TIREFI Tat outside tempera-
tures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20†).
GWARNING
In th efollowin gsituations, th etire sealant is
unable to provid esufficien tbreakdown assis-
tance ,as it is unable to seal th etire properly:
Rthere are cut sor punctures in th etire larger
than those mentioned above.
Rth ewhee lrim is damaged.
Ryou hav edriven at ver ylow tire pressures or
on aflat tire.
There is aris kof an accident.
Do no tdrive th evehicle. Contac t aqualified
specialist workshop .
GWARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion .It mus tno tcome into contact wit hyour
skin ,eyes or clothin gor be swallowed .Do no t
inhale TIREFI Tfumes. Kee ptire sealant away
from children .There is aris kof injury.
If you come into contact wit hth etire sealant ,
observ eth efollowing:
RRinse off th etire sealant from your skin
immediately wit hwater.
RIf th etire sealant comes into contact wit h
your eyes ,immediately rinse them thor-
oughly wit hclean water.
RIf tire sealant is swallowed ,immediately
rinse your mout hout thoroughl yand drink
plenty of water. Do no tinduc evomiting,
and see kmedica lattention immediately.
RImmediately chang eout of clothin gwhic h
has come into contact wit htire sealant .
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, see kmedica l
attention immediately.
!Do no toperate th etire inflation compressor
for longer than te nminute sat atime without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operate d
again once it has cooled down .
Comply wit hth emanufacturer' ssafet yinstruc -
tion son th etire inflation compressor label and
on th etire sealant bottle.
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Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
HEnvironmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
been attained after five minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of the
faulty tire.
Leave the tire sealant bottle attached to the
flange.
XStow the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla-
tion compressor.
XPull away immediately.
XStop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with the
tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tire is too
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair
the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
iIn cases such as the one mentioned above,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
XCorrect the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's
side B-pillar or the tire pressure table in the
fuel filler flap for values.
XTo increase the tire pressure: switch on the
tire inflation compressor.
XTo reduce the tire pressure: open release
screw C.
XWhen the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
filler hose from the valve of the sealed tire.
XScrew the valve cap onto the tire valve of the
sealed tire.
XUnscrew the tire sealant bottle from the tire
inflation compressor.
XDrive to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop and have the tire changed there.
XHave the tire sealant bottle replaced as soon
as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
XHave the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist workshop.
Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are required
when working on the battery, e.g. removal and
installation. You should therefore have all work
involving the battery carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
Rwhen braking
Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci-
dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further. You
should have all work involving the battery car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
For further information about ABS and ESP
®,
see (Ypage 52) and (Ypage 55).
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HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
!Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Mainte-
nance Booklet or contact a qualified specialist
workshop for more information.
!Always have work on batteries carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop. Should it, in
exceptional circumstances, be absolutely
necessary to disconnect the 12-volt battery
yourself, observe the following:
Rsecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Rswitch off the ignition.
Ralways disconnect the negative terminal
clamp first, followed by the positive termi-
nal clamp.
After the battery has been disconnected, the
transmission is locked in position P.
After the work has been done, install the bat-
tery and replace the cover of the positive ter-
minal clamp firmly.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks.
The electrolyte of the battery is cor-
rosive. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
especially gloves, apron and face-
guard.
Immediately rinse electrolyte
splashes off with clean water. Con-
tact a physician if necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehicle
occupants from suffering acid burns should the
battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maximum
possible service life, it must always be suffi-
ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle.
In this case, have the battery disconnected at a
qualified specialist workshop. You can also
charge the battery with a special charger rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a quali- fied specialist workshop for further information.
Have the battery condition of charge checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
When you use the SmartKey in the ignition and
you park the car, remove the key if you do not
require any electrical consumers. The vehicle
will then use very little energy, thus conserving
battery power.
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Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-
partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
!Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
RYou may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
ROnly jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
RIf the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XMake sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition lock and remove it
(
Ypage 103).
XSwitch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
XOpen the hood.
Vehicles with carbon engine cover:
XTurn fasteners :one Õturn and remove.
XRemove cover.
All vehicles:
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Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The rear axle locks when:
Rthe engine is not running
Rthe engine stalls while the vehicle is being
towed
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a breakdown, you should
always have the vehicle transported.
GWARNING
If the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning and your vehicle is then towed
away, significantly more effort may be
required to steer and brake than is normally
required. There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
Rthe towing eye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (
Ypage 280).
!Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn the
SmartKey to position 2in the ignition. Set the
transmission to Nusing the E-SELECT lever.
Make sure that you then leave the SmartKey
in position 2. Check the transmission position in the instru-
ment cluster.
!Make sure that the electric parking brake is
released. If the electric parking brake is faulty,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing
eye only. Otherwise, the vehicle could
become damaged.
!When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
i
s activated, the vehicle brakes automatically
in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur-
poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
!When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the vehicles could be damaged.
!Shift the automatic transmission to Nand
do not open the driver's or front passenger's
door during towing. The automatic transmis-
sion may otherwise shift to position P, which
could damage both vehicles.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This
could damage the vehicle.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
!Observe the transmission fluid temperature
(AMG menu) in the on-board computer when
towing. The transmission fluid temperature
must not exceed 250 ‡ (120 †). If this
occurs, you must stop to
wing immediately.
!Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be damaged.
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Also observe the following notes:
RIf the engine does not start, try jump-starting
it (Ypage 248). Tow-starting the vehicle is not
permitted.
RIf it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of
an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-
ing options:
Rtransporting the vehicle
As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
Rtowing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases. The
engine must be running if you tow the vehicle
with a tow rope or tow bar.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,
have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
Observe the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rwill not be able to switch on the ignition with
the Start/Stop button
Rcannot start the engine
Rcannot release the electric parking brake
Rcannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
Disarm the automatic locking feature before the
vehicle is towed (
Ypage 67). You could other-
wise be locked out when pushing or towing the
ve
hicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
The bracket for the screw-in towing eye is
behind the radiator trim.
XRemove the towing eye from the vehicle tool
kit (Ypage 241).
XFold cover :forwards and leave it to hang
from the retaining strap.
XLever off the cover behind it using a flat tool
and fold it out.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XFold down the inner cover until it engages.
XAttach cover at the bottom and press it in at
the top until it engages.
XPut the towing eye back into the vehicle tool
kit.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Ypage 250).
The automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position Pwhen you open the driver's or front-
passenger door or when you remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in posi-
tion Nwhen towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. You
must use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button (
Ypage 103).
XStart the engine and leave it running during
the entire towing procedure.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XMove the transmission to position Nwith the
E-SELECT lever.
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XCheck the transmission position using the
indicatorinthe multifunction display
(
Ypage 110).
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electricparking brake.
XSwit ch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 88).
In order to signal a change of direction when
to wing the veh icle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the co mbination switch
as usual. Inthis case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After resetting
the co mbination switch, the hazard warning
lamp starts flashing again.
Transporting the vehicle
!When the veh icle isloaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must bestationary and on
the same transportation veh icle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
veh icle is not permitte d.The drive train may
otherwise be damaged.
!You may only secure the veh icle bythe
wheels, not byparts of the veh iclesuch as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
veh icle could bedamaged.
The to wingeye can beused to pullthe veh icle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur- poses.
XIn sert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. You
must use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
St op button (
Ypage 103).
XStart the engine and leave itrunning during
the entire loading operation.
XMove the transmission to position Nwit h the
E-SELECT lever.
XCheck the transmission position using the
indicator in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 110).
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
XSecure the vehicle.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-starte d.You could otherwise dam-
age the automatic transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Ypage 248).
Fuses
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace itwith a fuse with a higher amper-
age, the electric cables could beoverloaded.
This could result ina fire. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Alwa ys replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
Blo wn fuses must bereplaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize bythe
color and value. The fuse ratings are listed in the
fuse allocation chart.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the
cargo compartment (
Ypage 253).
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special-
ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
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