2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S warning

Switching between mobile phones
If you have authorized more than one mobile
phone, you can switch between the individual
phones.
Multimedia system:
XSelectConnect Device.
XSelect a mobile phone from the device list.
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
default display must already be turned on. Fur-
ther information on media mode (see the Digital
Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
RCD/DVD (COMAND)
RSD memory cards (COMAND)
Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
Activating media mode
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
Inserting and removing an SD memory
card (COMAND)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD memory cards are small parts. They can be
swallowed and cause asphyxiation. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of
children. If an SD memory card is swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.
!If you are no longer using the SD memory
card, you should remove it and take it out of
the vehicle. High temperatures can damage
the card.
Inserting an SD memory card
The SD card slot is located in the stowage com-
partment under the armrest.
XInsert the SD memory card into the SD card
slot until it engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face downwards.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 208).
Ejecting an SD memory card
XPress the memory card.
The memory card is ejected.
XRemove the memory card.
Connecting USB devices
There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 208).
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Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle weight
rating of the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's
door.
RThe cargo compartment is the preferred place
to carry objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the cargo compart-
ment as possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
RHook in the cargo net when loading.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for protection.
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 209).
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Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of
an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
RThe cargo compartment cover conceals
objects in the vehicle's cargo compartment.
Attaching and detaching the cargo com-
partment cover
XTo attach: pull the cargo compartment cover
by grab handle :and attach it to retainers ;
on the left and right-hand sides.
XTo detach: detach the cargo compartment
cover from retainers ;and guide it forwards
by grab handle :above retainers ;, until it
is completely rolled up.
Cargo net
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There is
an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load the
vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-
ests. For safety reasons, always use a cargo net
when transporting loads.
Remove the cargo net from the bag supplied in
the cargo compartment.
XUnroll and unfold the cargo net.
Attaching and tightening the cargo net
XTo attach and tighten: push the seats as far
back as possible.
XFrom the vehicle interior, insert hooks :into
upper retainers ;and turn back by 90°.
Upper tensioning hook =stretches the cargo
net automatically.
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XAttach hooks?to lower retainers A.
XAfter driving a short distance, check the ten-
sion of the cargo net.
XTo loosen and detach: turn back hooks:
by 90° and detach from upper retainer ;.
XDetach hooks?from lower retainers A.
XTo stow:fold the cargo net, roll it up and stow
it in the bag supplied.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 209).
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console
XTo open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
The divider in the cup holder can be removed,
e.g. for inserting smaller drinks cans.
XTo remove: pull the divider up and remove it.
XTo replace: re-insert the divider and push it
down until it engages.
You can remove the rubber mat of cup holder ;
to clean it. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only.
Sun visors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
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You can place insert?into the cup holder on
the left-hand or right-hand side.
XSlide cover :forwards until it engages.
XTo open: lift up lid;.
XTo close: press lid;downwards.
XTo remove: pull ashtray=up and out of
insert ?.
XTo insert: place ashtray =into insert ?.
Remove insert ?to be able to use the entire
cup holder. Store removed insert ?and ashtray
= in a suitable place. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 209).
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions permit.
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton (Ypage 103).
XTo open: slide cover :forwards until it
engages.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
12 V sockets
General notes
XSelect key position 1using the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 103).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there
is sufficient power to start the engine.
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Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Ypage 215).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
Rvehicle identification number
Rinformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab- lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer-
gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-
cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress and hold the SOS button for at least one
second ;.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
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Rear spoiler
Overview
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle.
Only use button :in the switch strip above the
overhead control unit to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning. Button :is
not used to operate the rear spoiler.
The rear spoiler is extended automatically if you
drive faster than:
R75 mph (120 km/h) in drive programs C,S
and S+
R44 mph (70 km/h) in drive program RACE
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
The rear spoiler is retracted automatically when you drive slower than:
R50 mph (80 km/h) in drive programs C,S and
S+
R19 mph (30 km/h) in drive program RACE
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually
GWARNING
Body parts could become trapped if you man-
ually retract the rear spoiler. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is within the range of
movement of the rear spoiler. Release the
switch immediately if somebody becomes
trapped. The rear spoiler then extends again.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!Do not enter an automatic car wash with the
rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the rear
spoiler may be damaged.
Only extend the rear spoiler in order to clean
it by hand. Retract it again when you have fin-
ished cleaning it.
You can extend and retract the rear spoiler man- ually for cleaning.
XClose the tailgate.
XSelect SmartKey position 2with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 103).
XTo extend: press button :.
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
XTo retract: press and hold button :until the
rear spoiler is completely retracted.
Button :flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear Spoiler Retracts Manually
appears in the display.
If you release button :while retracting the rear
spoiler, it extends again automatically.
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Problems with the rear spoiler
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The rear spoiler stops
before reaching the end
position when retracting
manually.You have opened the tailgate while manually retracting the rear
spoiler.
XClose the tailgate.
The rear spoiler extends or, if you press and hold the ¬button,
continues retracting.
The rear spoiler stops
before reaching the end
position when retract-
ing/extending manually.You have switched off the ignition.
XSwitch the ignition back on.
XPress the ¬button.
The rear spoiler extends/retracts.
The rear spoiler cannot
be retracted again after
manually extending it.You have opened the tailgate while manually extending the rear
spoiler.
XClose the tailgate.
The rear spoiler does not
extend or retract auto-
matically.The rear spoiler's movement is blocked, e.g. by an object jammed
between the body and the rear spoiler.
XRemove the object.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integrated
in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up
to three different door and gate systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only on
garage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating instruc-
tions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the
engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services:
RUSA:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
RHomeLink®hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of
charge)
More information on HomeLink
®and/or com-
patible products is also available online at
http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
(
Ypage 24).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
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