2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S transmission

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12 V socketsee Sockets
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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Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 161
Standing lamps ................................ 87
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 161
Turn signals ..................................... 87
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 209
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 67
Emergency locking ........................... 68
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 67
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
M
M button ............................................. 112
M+S tires ............................................ 256
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual mode ..................................... 115
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 236
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 218
Display message ............................ 172
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 218
Downloading routes ....................... 221
Emergency call .............................. 216
General notes ................................ 215
Geo fencing ................................... 221
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 220
MB info call button ........................ 217
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 220
Remote vehicle locking .................. 220
Roadside Assistance button .......... 217
Search & Send ............................... 219
Self-test ......................................... 215
Speed alert .................................... 221
System .......................................... 215 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 221
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 219
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Inserting .......................................... 62
Locking vehicle ................................ 68
Removing ......................................... 62
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 68
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 157
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 84
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 128
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 166
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 206
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 208
Frequencies ................................... 279
Installation ..................................... 279
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
Transmission output (ma ximum) .... 279
Mo

difying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 62
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 277
Mounting a new wheel ................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 273
Raising the vehicle ......................... 274
Removing a wheel .......................... 275
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 273
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P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................280
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Panic alarm .......................................... 35
Panorama roof ..................................... 74
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 119
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 83
Rear view camera .......................... 142
Switching off the engine ................ 120
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 121
Applying or releasing manually ...... 121
Display message ............................ 169
Electric parking brake .................... 121
Emergency braking ........................ 122
General notes ................................ 121
Releasing automatically ................. 122
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/notes .............................1 39
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Range of the sensors ..................... 140
Warning display ............................. 140
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 175
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 36
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 51 Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 173
Opera
tion ......................................... 48
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
General notes ................................ 104
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 203
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 137
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 164
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 156
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
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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
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 271
Wear indicator (definition) .............272
Wheel and tire combination ........... 277
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 271
see Flat tire
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 203
Character suggestions ................... 202
Deleting characters ....................... 202
Entering a space ............................ 202
Entering characters ....................... 202
Gesture control .............................. 202
Handwriting recognition ................ 202
Operating the touchpad ................. 202
Overview ........................................ 202
Quick access for Audio .................. 203
Switching ....................................... 202
Switching input line ....................... 202
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 252
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 250
Installing the towing eye ................ 251
Removing the towing eye ...............2 51
Transporting the vehicle ................ 252
With both axles on the ground ....... 251
Towing eye ......................................... 241
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
Transmission
Driving tips ....................................1 11
Selector lever ................................ 109
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 110
Transmission positions .................... 111
Transporting the vehicle .................. 252
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 39
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 54
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 153 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 154
Trunk load (maximum) ......................286
Trunk partition .................................. 211
Turn si

gnals
Display message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 279
Installation ..................................... 279
Transmission output (maximum) .... 279
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 68
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................6 7
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .208
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........213
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 185
Electronics ..................................... 279
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 160
Limited Warranty .............................2 6
Loading .......................................... 263
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 60
Lowering ........................................ 277
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 24
Parking .......................................... 119
Parking for a long period ................ 122
Pulling away ................................... 104
Raising ........................................... 274
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 273
Towing away .................................. 250
Transporting .................................. 252
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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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