2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S ABS

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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 52
Warning lamp ................................ .192
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 208
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 95
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 54
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 38
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Additional speedometer ................... 162
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 284
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 77
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 201
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 46
Display message ............................ 175
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 6Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 42
Air vents
Important safety notes .................... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Setting the side air vents ............... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 58
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 58
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 138
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Performance Seat ............................ 78
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 125
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 125
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 213
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 159
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 233
Hiding a service message .............. 233
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 233
Service message ............................ 232
Special service requirements ......... 233
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
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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
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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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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
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Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Speedometer segments151
Warning and indicator lamps:
h Tirepressur emonitor19 8
å ESP®OF F192
÷ ESP®19 2
· Distanc ewarning19 7
Ð Powersteering19 9
6 Restrain tsystem35
ü Seat belt s190
K High-beam headlamps87
LLow-beam headlamps87
TParking lamp s87
NThis lamp has no func-
tion
R Rear fog lamp87
;#! Turn signals87
=Multifunction display153
?Tachometer151
FunctionPag e
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)19 4
! ABS192
; CheckEngin e195
Electric parking brak e(red)19 4
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)19 1
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e194
ACoolan ttemperature display15 1
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t195
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
195
iInformation on th edisplay of th eoutside
temperature in th emultifunction display can
be foun dunder "Outside temperature dis-
play" (
Ypage 151).
Adjusting th einstrumen tcluste rlighting
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 161).
30Instrument cluster
At a glance

The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags which absorb part of thedeceleration force. This can reduce the force
exerted on the vehicle occupants during an acci-
dent.
!If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other-
wise, in the event of an accident, the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device and front-passenger
front air bag may be triggered and would need
to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot
fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi- tional suitable restraint system. If the seat
belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protect
as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas-
tened seat belt can cause additional injury, for
example, in an accident, during braking or an
abrupt change of direction. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable restraint
systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m)in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Children in the vehicle" section
of this Operator's Manual (
Ypage 49) in
addition to the child restraint system manu-
facturer's installation instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 42)
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The securing system of child restraint systems is
the seat belt system.
If you install a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the
instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant
Classification System (OCS)" (
Ypage 42). There
you will also find information on deactivating the
front-passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor-
responds to the standards can be found on an
instruction label on the child restraint system.
This confirmation can also be found in the instal-
lation instructions that are included with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
If you secure a child in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the instructions and safety notes on the "Occu-
pant Classification System (OCS)" (
Ypage 42).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front-
passenger seat
Rthe unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
Rthe unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
Ypage 36) is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated. Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat; the rear
side must, as far as possible, be resting on the
backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child
restraint system must not touch the roof or be
subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust
the angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. Always make
sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly
routed from the front-passenger seat belt loop
to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the front-
passenger seat belt loop.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
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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.
52Driving safety systems
Safety