2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S tire pressure

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
Index5

Setting (climate control) .................. 96
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 164
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 260
Checking manually ........................ 260
Display message ............................ 183
Maximum ....................................... 259
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 244
Notes ............................................. 258
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 244
Recommended ............................... 257
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 260
General notes ................................ 260
Important safety notes .................. 260
Restarting ...................................... 262
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning message .......................... 262
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 242
Storage location ............................ 241
Tire pressure not reached .............. 244
Tire pressure reached .................... 244
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 272
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 270
Bar (definition) ............................... 270
Changing a wheel .......................... 272
Characteristics .............................. 270
Checking ........................................ 255
Curb weight (definition) ................. 271
Definition of terms ......................... 270
Direction of rotation ...................... 273
Display message ............................ 183
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 272
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 270
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 270
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 271 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 271
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 271
Important safety notes .................. 254
Increased
vehi
cle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 271
Information on driving .................... 254
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 271
Labeling (overview) ........................ 267
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 272
Load index ..................................... 269
Load index (definition) ................... 271
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 271
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 271
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 271
Maximum tire load ......................... 269
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 271
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 272
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 272
Replacing ....................................... 272
Service life ..................................... 255
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 272
Speed rating (definition) ................ 271
Storing ........................................... 273
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 270
Summer tires in winter .................. 256
Temperature .................................. 267
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 272
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 272
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 272
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 271
Tire size (data) ............................... 277
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 267
Tire tread ....................................... 255
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 272
Total load limit (definition) ............. 272
Traction ......................................... 266
Traction (definition) ....................... 272
Tread wear ..................................... 266
Index17

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................60
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 286
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 286
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 68
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 280
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241
Video
Operating the DVD .........................1 58
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
VIN
Seat ............................................... 281
Type plate ...................................... 280
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ...........................................1 91
Check Engine ................................. 195
Coolant .......................................... 195
Distance warning ........................... 197
ESP
®.............................................. 192
ESP®OFF ....................................... 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 195
Overview .......................................... 30
Parking brake ................................ 194
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............3 6
Reserv efuel .................................. .195
Restraint system ............................ 194
Seat belt ........................................ 190
SPORT handling mode ................... 194
Steering ......................................... 199
Tire pressure monitor .................... 198
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 188
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 277
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 277
Wheel chock ...................................... 273 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 272
Checking ........................................ 255
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 254
Information on driving .................... 254
Interchanging/changing ................ 272
Mounting a new wheel ................... 276
Mounting a wheel .......................... 273
Removing a wheel .......................... 275
Storing ...........................................2 73
Tightening torque ........................... 277
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 277
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 174
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ........................................ 97
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel d w
asher system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 285
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 91
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 256
Slippery road surfaces ................... 126
Snow chains .................................. 256
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 256
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 256
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Important safety notes .................... 91
Replacing ......................................... 91
Replacing (windshield) ..................... 91
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 239
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index19

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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Introduction
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Drivingsafet ysystems
Overview of drivin gsafet ysystems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowin gdrivin gsafet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-loc kBrakin gSystem)
(Ypage 52)
RBA S (B rakeAssist System) (Ypage 52)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
(Ypage 53 )
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Ypage 55)
REB D (Electroni cBrak eforc eDistribution )
(Ypage 57 )
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 58 )
Important safet ynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle or if you are
inattentive ,th edrivin gsafet ysystems can nei-
ther reduce th eris kof an acciden tno roverride
th elaws of physics. Driving safet ysystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible fo rmaintainin gth edistanc eto th e
vehicle in front, fo rvehicle speed, fo rbraking in
goo dtime, and fo rstayin gin lane. Always adapt
your drivin gstyle to suit th eprevailin groad and
weather condition sand maintain asaf edistanc e
from th evehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin gsafet ysystems described only wor k
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quat econtact between th etires and th eroad
surface. Please pay special attention to th e
note son tires ,recommended minimum tire
tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 254).
In wintr ydrivin gconditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking. The
! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 52).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 192) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 167).
Brakes
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
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Safety

!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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Driving and parking

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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Driving and parking
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XMake sure that the activation conditions are
met.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XQuickly depress the brake pedal further
until:HOLDappears in the multifunction
display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
iIf depressing the brake pedal the first time
does not activate the HOLD function, wait
briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
if:
Ryou accelerate and the transmission is in
position Dor R.
Ryou shift the transmission to position P.
Ryou apply the brakes again with a certain
amount of pressure untilHOLDdisappears
from the multifunction display.
Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric park- ing brake.
iAfter a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
Rthe driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
driver's door is open.
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
Ra system malfunction occurs.
Rthe power supply is not sufficient.
If the electric parking brake is not operational, a
horn will sound at regular intervals. The HOLD
function must then be deactivated.
If a malfunction occurs, then the transmission
may be shifted into position Pautomatically.
The Brake Immediately
message may also
appear in the multifunction display.
XImmediately depress the brake firmly until the
warning message in the multifunction display goes out.
The HOLD function is deactivated. The horn
sounds at regular intervals if you have switched off the engine, released the seat belt and
opened the driver's door with the HOLD function
activated. The sounding of the horn alerts you to
the fact that the HOLD function is still activated.
If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone
becomes louder. The vehicle cannot be locked
until you have deactivated the HOLD function.
iAfter switching off the engine, it can only be
started again once you have deactivated the
HOLD function.
RACE START
Important safety notes
iRACE START must not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required, along with the tires and
vehicle being in proper operating condition.
GWARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP
®mode, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
iObserve the safety notes on driving safety
systems (Ypage 52).
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP
®(Ypage 55).
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
Rthe doors are closed.
Rthe engine is running and the engine and
transmission are at operating temperature.
This is the case when the oil temperature
gauge in the multifunction display is shown in
white (
Ypage 162).
RESP®is functioning correctly. (Ypage 56)
Rthe steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.
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Driving and parking
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