2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S ignition

To shift directly fromPto D:
XStart the engine (Ypage 104).
XDepress the brake pedal and push the E-
SELECT lever backwards past the first point of
resistance.
Park position Pis disengaged if you:
Rdepress the brake pedal and
Rpush the E-SELECT lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position Pis engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
Rif you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
Rif you remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
Rif you open the door while traveling at low
speed in transmission position Dor R.
Under certain conditions, the automatic trans-
mission shifts automatically to transmission
position Pif the HOLD function or DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated. Observe the information on
the HOLD function (
Ypage 137) and on
DISTRONIC PLUS (Ypage 132).
Engaging reverse gear R
XStart the engine (Ypage 104).
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
XPush the E-SELECT lever forwards past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N
XStart the engine (Ypage 104).
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
XPush the E-SELECT lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minutes. If
you open the driver's or front-passenger door
during this period, the transmission automati-
cally shifts to P. The transmission remains in
Nif:
Rthe SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
Ryou use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the trans-
mission to Nbefore switching the engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
You can find further information under "Car
wash" (
Ypage 234).
Shifting to transmission position D
XStart the engine (Ypage 104).
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
XPush the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
:Drive program
;Transmission position
Additionally, displays next to the E ‑SELECT lever
show the current transmission position.
The displays light up if you:
Rswitch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 102) or
Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
(Ypage 103).
The displays go out if you:
Rswitch off the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 102) or
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
(Ypage 103).
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, check on the
display next to the E-SELECT lever whether the
desired transmission position is engaged.
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Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.There is a malfunction in the transmission.
The transmission no longer shifts into the next gear.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger shifts into all of the
gears.A sub geartrain has failed.
The smoothness of the gear change is restricted.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
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!Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection sys-
tem could be blocked by particles from the
fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 281).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 117).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 180).
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.GWARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the
SmartKey having been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (Ypage 60).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 62).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!If the engine speed is too high or if the vehi-
cle is rolling, do not shift the transmission
directly from Dto R, from Rto Dor directly to
P.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds in transmission
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positionDor R, park position Pis otherwise
engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
!Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
Rthe electric parking brake must be applied.
Rthe transmission must be in position P.
Rthe SmartKey in the ignition lock must be
turned to position0and removed from the
ignition lock, or the Start/Stop button must
be pressed.
Rthe front wheels must be turned towards the
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients.
Rthe empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
Ra laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission
!Do not remove the SmartKey while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, at low speeds,
parking lock Pwill be activated automatically.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds, transmission
position Pis engaged automatically.
This could cause damage to the transmission and the parking lock.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to Pwith the button in
the center console.
Using the Start/Stop button
XPress the Start/Stop button (Ypage 102)
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this corre-
sponds to key position 1. When the driver's
door is open, this corresponds to key position
0: "Key removed".
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the transmission
automatically shifts to N.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to P.
The engine can be switched off in an emer-
gency while the vehicle is in motion by press-
ing and holding the Start/Stop button for
three seconds. This function operates inde-
pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine switch-off function.
Using the SmartKey
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minutes. If
you open the driver's or front-passenger door
during this period, the transmission automat-
ically shifts to P.
The transmission remains in Nif:
Rthe SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
Ryou use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to Nbefore switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission position
N when operating with a SmartKey is availa-
ble under "Car wash" (
Ypage 234).
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Electric parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in
the system, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling
away.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a function
test at regular intervals while the engine is
switched off. The sounds that can be heard while
this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
XTo apply: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be applied
when the SmartKey is in position 0.
XTo release:pull handle:.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released
if:
Rthe ignition was switched on using the Start/
Stop button or
Rthe SmartKey is in position 1or 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 103)
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
and:
Rthe engine is switched off or
Rthe driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from being
automatically applied, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also engaged auto- matically if:
RDISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
Rthe HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary
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In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
Rthere is a system malfunction
Rthe power supply is insufficient
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following condi-
tions are met:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in position Dor R.
Rthe seat belt has been fastened.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
Rthe driver's door is closed.
Ryou have shifted out of transmission position
P or you have previously driven faster than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator
pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the parking
brake will be released and the vehicle will start
to move.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-
gency by using the electric parking brake.
XWhile driving, push handle :of the electric
parking brake (Ypage 121).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle :is depressed, the greater the brak-
ing force. During braking:
Ra warning tone sounds
Rthe
Please Release Parking Brakemes-
sage appears
Rthe red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is engaged.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
General notes
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Trickle charging the on-board electrical
system battery
The battery may drain if the vehicle is left sta-
tionary for long periods. In this case, Mercedes- Benz recommends attaching the trickle charger
to the 12 V socket in the cargo compartment. A
trickle charger can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the tailgate.
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XConnect the cable providedin the cargo com-
partment to the trick lecharger.
XConnect the trick lecharger to 12 V socket :.
Consult the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions on how to doso.
The tailgate can beclosed, even ifa trick le
charger isconnected. Make sure that the con-
nector for both the connector cables isoutside
of the veh icle.
The connector can then separate ifthe veh icle is
moved, even ifyou forget to disconnect the con-
nector cables. This prevents damaging the
cables and the trick lecharger.
A trick lecharger connected to 12 V socket :
only maintains the current charge level of the
veh icle's electrical system battery. Ifthe veh i-
cle's electrical system battery is discharged, it
needs to becharged with a battery charger.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
wit hlimit ations, or not at all.This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You willrequire cons iderably
more effort to steer and brake. There isa risk
of an acc ident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mob ilecommunication equip-
ment while driv ing, youwill be dist racted from
traff icconditions. You could also lose control
of the veh icle. There isa risk of an acc ident.
Only operate th is equipment when the veh icle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in whic h you are driving. Some jur isdictions pro-
hibit thedriver from using a mob ilephone while
driv ing a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear
inmind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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