2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S Reduce engine oil

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Engine Oil ReduceOil Level
You haveadded to omuc hengin eoil. The engin eor catalytic converter
may be damaged.
XSiphon off excess engin eoil until it is at th especified level. Observ e
th elegal requirements .
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Engine Oil LevelCannot Be Measured
The measuringsystem is faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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FuelLevel Low
The fuel level has dropped int oth ereserv erange.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station .
CThere is only aver ysmall amount of fuel in th efuel tank.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station without fail .
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Gas Cap Loose
The fuel filler cap is notclosed correctl yor th efuel system is leaking .
XCheckthat th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed .
If th efuel filler cap is not correctl yclosed :
XCloseth efuel filler cap .
If th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed :
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Driving systems
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ATTENTION ASSIST:Take a Break!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detecte dfatigue or
a lack of concentration on th epart of th edriver . Awarning tone also
sounds.
XIf necessary, tak e abreak.
During lon gjourneys, tak eregular breaks in goo dtime so you get
enough rest.
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ATTENTION ASSISTInoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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Malfunction
There isamalfunction in th echassis. The vehicle's handlin gcharac -
teristics may be affected.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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On-board computer and displays

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Transmission Mal‐function StopAmalfunction has occurred in th emechanical transmission compo -
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The gearbox automatically shift sto posi-
tion N.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XShift th eselector lever to position P.
XSecureth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 119).
XNotify aqualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Depres sBrake toStart EngineYou canno tstart th eengine. The engin ewas switched off in position D
or R.
XDepress th ebrak epedal and start th eengine.
Onl yShift to 'P'whe nVehicl eisSta‐tionar y
The vehicl eis moving .
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XShift th etransmission to position P.
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ParkingLoc kMal ‐funct. Apply Park‐ing Brake
Transmission position Pcanno tbe selected.
XMak esur ethat th eelectric parking brak eis applied.
XPreven tth evehicl efrom rollin gaway before you leav eit
(Ypage 273).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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Transmission OilCoolingMalfunction
The transmission coolan tpump is faulty. The transmission may over-
heat .
XIn th eon-boar dcomputer, select th eAMGmen uand chec kth e
transmission oil temperature (Ypage 162).
XAvoid excessive loading,e.g. due to dynamic driving.
XIf th etransmission oil temperature is less than 24 8‡( 120 †), you
can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
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Trans. Oil Overhea‐ted Drive on withCare
The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual mode Mand temporary manual drive program are no longer
available. Only the Comfort setting is available for the transmission.
The engine output is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
XAllow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style.
Electronic RearAxle DifferentialLock Inoperative
The electronic rear axle differential lock is inoperative.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Electronic RearAxle DifferentialLock CurrentlyUnavailable
The electronic rear axle differential lock motor has overheated.
XAllow electronic rear axle differential lock to cool by adopting a
defensive driving style.
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On-board computer and displays

Checking the oil level using the on-board computer
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop button.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering wheel to select the Servicemenu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering wheel.
XUse: or9 to select the Engine Oil Levelsubmenu.
XPressato confirm the selection.
The Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Levelmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see one of the following messages in the multi-
function display:
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Engine Oil Level OKThe oil level is correct.
Check Engine OilLevel (Add 1 Liter)
The oil level is too low.
XAdd 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine OilLevel
The engine oil level is too high.
XHave excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine OilLevelIgnitionMustBe On
The ignition is switched off.
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop button.
Need More Time toCheck Engine OilLevel
The required waiting period was not observed.
XThe engine must be at regular operating temperature.
It is only possible to make a correct measurement within the first 4
minutes after the engine has been switched off.
Engine Oil LevelNotMeasurablewithEngine Running
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRepeat the measurement. Observe the required waiting period.
Engine Oil LevelCorrectMeasurementOnly if Vehicle Ison Level Ground
The vehicle is not parked on a level surface.
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Engine oil levelcannot be measured.
The oil level measurement with the oil dipstick is possible. The meas-
uring system is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
230Engine compartment
Maintenance and care