2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S overview

ATTENTION ASSISTActivating /deactivating ................ .160
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes .............................1 46
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 177
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............234
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ....................................1 06
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 105
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 86
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 111
Automatic drive program ...............1 13
Changing gear ............................... 111
Display message ............................ 185
Double-clutch function .................. 112
Drive program display .................... 110
Driving tips .................................... 111
Emergency running mode .............. 117
Gliding mode ................................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manual drive program .................... 114
Manual mode ................................. 115
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Pulling away ................................... 104
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 112
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 113
Transmission position display ........ 110
Transmission positions .................. 111
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 117
B
Back button ....................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 52Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 62
Replacing ......................................... 63
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 247
Display message ............................ 179
Important safety notes .................. 245
Jump starting ................................. 248
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 160
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 147
Bluetooth
®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 208
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 207
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Telephony ...................................... 206
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 172
Notes ............................................. 284
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 52
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 54
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 125
BAS .................................................. 52
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 284
Display message ............................ 167
EBD .................................................. 57
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 124
Maintenance .................................. 125
Parking brake ................................ 121
Riding tips ...................................... 124
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 241
4Index

see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 152
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................2 34
Carpets .......................................... 240
Display ...........................................2 38
Exhaust pipe .................................. 238
Exterior lights ................................ 237
Gear or selector lever .................... 239
Interior ...........................................2 38
Matte finish ................................... 236
Notes ............................................. 234
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim ....................................2 38
Power washer ................................ 235
Rear view camera .......................... 238
Roof lining ...................................... 240
Seat belt ........................................ 239
Seat cover ..................................... 239
Sensors ......................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 239
Trim pieces ....................................2 39
Washing by hand ........................... 235
Wheels ...........................................2 36
Windows ........................................ 236
Wiper blades .................................. 237
Wooden trim .................................. 239
Cargo compartment
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 69
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 211
Cargo net ...........................................2 11CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
CD player (on-board computer) ........157
Center console
Overview .......................................... 32
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........6 0
Changing the media source .....
.......
.157
Charge retention
Socket ...........................................1 22
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Special seat belt retractor ............... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 214
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 237
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ................................................ 94
Controlling automatically ................. 96
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 95
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 205
Defrosting the windows ................... 97
Defrosting the windshield ................ 97
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............... 94
General notes .................................. 93
Indicator lamp .................................. 96
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ....................... 94
Overview ........................................ 204
Overview of systems ........................ 93
Problem with the rear window
defroster .......................................... 99
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification .............................. 96
Refrigerant ..................................... 285
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 286
Setting the air distribution ............... 96
Setting the air vents ........................ 99
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Setting the airflow ........................... 97
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 205
Setting the temperature .................. 96
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .............................................. 99
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................... 97
Switching the synchronization
function on and off .......................... 97
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 205
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ................................ 94
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 29
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 160
Display message ............................ 172
Operation/notes .............................. 53
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Combination switch ............................ 87
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 154
Controller ........................................... 201
Convenience closing feature .............. 72
Convenience opening feature ............ 72
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 231
Display message ............................ 178
Filling capacity ............................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Temperature display in the instru-ment cluster .................................. 151
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28 Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 177
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 127
Deactivating ................................... 128
Display message ............................ 182
Driving system ............................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 127
Setting a speed .............................. 128
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 127
C

up holder
Center console .............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 157
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 86
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 161
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 20
Introduction ..................................... 20
Digital speedometer ......................... 154
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 232
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 166
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 178
General notes ................................ 166
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 166
Introduction ................................... 166
Lights ............................................. 177
Safety systems .............................. 167
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SmartKey ....................................... 188
Tires ............................................... 183
Vehicle ........................................... 185
Distance recorder ............................. 153
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 197
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 53
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 130
Activation conditions ..................... 130
Cruise control lever ....................... 130
Deactivating ................................... 133
Display message ............................ 182
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 134
Driving tips .................................... 135
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 131
Function/notes ............................. 128
Important safety notes .................. 129
Setting a speed .............................. 133
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 133
Stopping ........................................ 132
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 34
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 67
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 60
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency locking ........................... 68
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 66
Opening (from inside) ...................... 67
Drinking and driving ......................... 123
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 113
Display ........................................... 110
Manual ........................................... 114
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 163
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 234
Driving on flooded roads .................. 126
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 52
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 58
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 54 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 52
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 53
Distance warning function ............... 53
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 57
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 55
Important safety information ........... 52
Overview .......................................... 52
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspensi
on
system ........................................... 138
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 146
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 147
Cruise control ................................ 127
Display message ............................ 180
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 136
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 149
Lane Tracking package .................. 147
PARKTRONIC ................................. 139
RACE START .................................. 137
Rear view camera .......................... 142
Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 125
Automatic transmission ................. 111
Brakes ........................................... 124
Break-in period .............................. 101
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 124
Drinking and driving ....................... 123
Driving in winter ............................. 126
Driving on flooded roads ................ 126
Driving on wet roads ...................... 126
Exhaust check ............................... 123
Fuel ................................................ 123
General .......................................... 123
Hydroplaning ................................. 126
Icy road surfaces ........................... 126
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
Snow chains .................................. 256
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 124
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 101
Wet road surface ........................... 124
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Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 82
Setting ............................................. 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................84
Storing the parking position ............. 83
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 203
Features ............................................. 212
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 242
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 242
Floormats ........................................... 226
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 279
Two-way radio ................................ 279
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 283
Consumption statistics .................. 154
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 153
Displaying the range ...................... 153
Driving tips .................................... 123
E10 ................................................ 282
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 282
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Refueling ........................................ 117
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 282
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 118
General information ....................... 118
Opening ......................................... 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 153
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 282
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119 Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 253
Before changing ............................. 253
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 253
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 253
Important safety notes .................. 252
G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 163
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 226
General notes ................................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 223
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 25
Problems when programming ........2 25
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 224
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 224
Gasoline ............................................. 282
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 62
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ...........................................2 10
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 203
Touchpad ....................................... 202
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 88
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 285
Fogging up ....................................... 89
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 87
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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

MP3Operation ....................................... 157
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 153
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 152
Overview .......................................... 31
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 201
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 154
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 101
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................4 3
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 40
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 36
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 51
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48 Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belt .......................................... 36
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 153
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 162
Assistance graphic menu ............... 159
Assistance menu ........................... 160
Display messages .......................... 166
Displaying a service message ........ 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Factory settings ............................. 162
G-Meter ......................................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 151
Instrument cluster menu ............... 161
Lights menu ................................... 161
Media menu ................................... 157
Menu overview .............................. 153
Message memory .......................... 166
Navigation menu ............................ 154
Operation ....................................... 152
RACETIMER ................................... 164
Radio menu ................................... 156
Service menu ................................. 160
Settings menu ............................... 160
Standard display ............................ 153
Telephone menu ............................ 158
Trip menu ...................................... 153
Video DVD operation ..................... 158
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board comp uter
O

peration
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 20
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 151
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
12Index

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 77
Cleaning the cover ......................... 239
Correct driver's seat position ........... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Seat heating problem ...................... 80
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 78
Section
Seats ............................................... 75
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Positions ........................................ 109
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 237
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 284
Coolant (engine) ............................ 284
Engine oil ....................................... 283
Fuel ................................................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 281
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 285
Washer fluid ................................... 285
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 162
On-board computer ....................... 160
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 163
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature ............ 72
Convenience opening feature .......... 72 Important safety information ........... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Resetting ......................................... 73
Reversing feature ............................. 71
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 63
Changing the programming ............. 62
C

hecking the battery ....................... 63
Convenience closing feature ............ 73
Convenience opening feature .......... 72
Display message ............................ 188
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 61
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 62
Overview .......................................... 60
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 103
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 65
Starting the engine ........................ 104
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Snow chains ...................................... 256
Sockets
General notes ................................ 214
Luggage compartment ................... 215
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 201
Special seat belt retractor .................. 49
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 162
Digital ............................................ 154
Segments ...................................... 151
Selecting the display unit ............... 161
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 182
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 194
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