2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S hood open

High-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Hill start assist .................................. 104
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 136
Deactivating ................................... 137
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ............................. 136
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Hood
Closing ........................................... 228
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 227
Opening .........................................2 27
Horn ...................................................... 29
Hydroplaning ..................................... 126
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 197
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 161
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 90
General notes .................................. 89
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 161
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 274
Jump starting (engine) ......................248
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 103
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 73
Deactivation ..................................... 61
Locking ............................................ 61
Start function ................................... 61
Unlocking ......................................... 61
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 12
Knee bag .............................................. 41
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 181
Function/information .................... 149
Lane Tracking package ..................... 147
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 164
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177
Light sensor (display message) ....... 177
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 86
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 89
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 88
High beam flasher ............................ 87
High-beam headlamps ..................... 87
Light switch ..................................... 86
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Rear fog lamp .................................. 87
Setting exterior lighting ................... 86
10Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch87
;Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers113
=Instrument cluster30
?Overhead control panel33
AClimate control systems95
BHorn
CAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically80
FunctionPage
DCruise control lever127
EUnlocks the tailgate70
FElectric parking brake121
GDiagnostics connection25
HOpens the hood227
IRear fog lamp87
JLight switch86
Cockpit29
At a glance

GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 192) as well as display
messages (Ypage 169).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also fea-
tures the hill start assist function (
Ypage 104).
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the %or& button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button. The SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text
message or data connection.
58Protection against theft
Safety

Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
Replacing the wiper blades
Adjusting the wiper blades so that they
are vertical
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
XSet the windshield wiper to the °position.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached a vertical
position, press the Start/Stop button.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Removing the wiper blades
XSet the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
XRemove the wiper blade from the retainer on
the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
XSlide the new wiper blade into the retainer on
the wiper arm in the opposite direction to thearrow.
XTurn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Windshield wipers91
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle while driving ,you will be distracte dfrom
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Only operate th eequipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th eon-board computer.
GWARNIN G
If th einstrumen tcluste rhas faile dor mal-
functioned, you may no trecognize function
restriction sin systems relevan tto safety. The
operating safet yof your vehicl emay be
impaired .Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Drive on carefully. Hav eth evehicl echecke d
at aqualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows message sor
warning sfrom certain systems in th emultifunc-
tion display. You should therefor emak esur e
your vehicl eis operating safely at all times .
If th eoperating safet yof your vehicl eis
impaired ,pull ove ras soo nas it is saf eto do so.
Contac t aqualified specialist workshop.
Fo ran overview, see th einstrumen tpanel illus-
tration (
Ypage 30).
Displays and operation
Speedometer with segments
The segments in th espeedometer indicat e
whic hspee drange is available.
RCruis econtrol activated (Ypage 127):
The segments ligh tup from th estore dspee d
to th etype-tested maximum speed.
RDISTRONI CPLU Sactivated (Ypage 128): On
eor two segments in th eset spee drange
ligh tup.
RDISTRONI CPLU Sdetects avehicl ein fron t
that is driving at aslower spee dthan th e
store dspeed:
The segments between th espee dof th evehi-
cle in fron tand th estore dspee dligh tup.
Tachometer
!
Do no tdriv ein th eoverrevving range, as this
could damag eth eengine.
The red ban din th etachometer indicates th e
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel suppl yis interrupted to protect th e
engin ewhen th ered ban dis reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tion swhen temperatures are aroun dfreezing
point.
Bea rin min dthat th eoutside temperature dis-
play indicates th etemperature measured and
does no trecord th eroad temperature.
The outside temperature display is in th emulti-
function display (
Ypage 153).
Changes in th eoutside temperature are dis-
played after ashort delay.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNIN G
Opening th ehoo dwhen th eengin eis over-
heated or when there is afir ein th eengin e
compartmen tcould expos eyou to hot gase s
or other servic eproducts .Ther eis aris kof
injury.
Let an overheate dengin ecool down before
opening th ehood. If there is afir ein th e
engin ecompartment, keep th ehoo dclosed
and contact th efir edepartment.
!A display message is shown if th ecoolan t
temperature is to ohigh .
If th ecoolan ttemperature is ove r24 8 ‡
(12 0†), do no tcontinue driving .The engin e
will otherwise be damaged.
Displays and operation151
On-board computer and displays
Z

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
+
CheckCoolantLevelSee Operator's Man‐ual
The coolant level is too low.
!Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Ypage 231).
XIf coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
?The fan motor is faulty.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
?
Coolant Too HotStop Vehicle TurnEngine Off
The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch
fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which
can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 119).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †). Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
178Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
NThe tailgateis open .
GWARNIN G
Whe nth eengin eis running, exhaust gase scan ente rth evehicl einte-
rio rif th etailgat eis open .
There is aris kof poisoning .
XCloseth etailgate.
MThe hoo dis open . Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
The open hoo dmay bloc kyour vie wwhen th evehicl eis in motion .
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 119).
XCloseth ehood.
CAt least on edoor is open . Awarning tone also sounds.
XClos eall th edoors.
Rea rSpoile rCon ‐trolSystem Inoper ‐ative
The rear spoiler canno tbe full yretracte dand may extend again .
If th eretraction of th erear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice :
XMakesur ethat th ecaus eof th ebloc kis eliminated.
XSwitc hoff th eengin eand loc kth evehicle.
XStart th evehicl eafter waiting afew minutes.
The rear spoiler return sto th eoriginal position .
If this problem persists or th ecaus ecanno tbe identified:
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
RearSpoile rInoper‐ative Limit 125 mphThe rear spoiler canno tbe full yextended and extend sas far as pos -
sible.
The speed of th evehicl eis limite dto 12 5mph (20 0km/h ).
If the extension/retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice:
XMake sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
XSwitch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
XStart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages187
On-board computer and displays
Z

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
?NThe red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or
the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 119).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 231).
XIf you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant sys-
tem checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by snow,
slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡
(120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
XDrive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain,
and stop-and-go traffic.
?N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning
tone also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡(120 †). The airflow to the engine
radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
GWARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some fluids which
may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which can occur
just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 119).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning notes
(Ypage 231).
XIf you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine coolant sys-
tem checked.
196Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays