2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE wheel

XPull oil dipstick:out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine oil.
Checking the oil level using the on-board computer
Calling up the oil level measurement
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop button.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering wheel to select the Servicemenu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering wheel.
XUse: or9 to select the Engine Oil Levelsubmenu.
XPressato confirm the selection.
The Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Levelmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see a message in the multifunction display. The
messages are explained in the following chapter.
Engine oil level display messages
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Engine Oil Level OKThe engine oil level is correct.
Check Engine OilLevel (Add 1 Liter)
The engine oil level is too low.
XAdd 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine OilLevel
The engine oil level is too high.
XHave excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine OilLevelIgnitionMustBe On
The ignition is switched off.
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop button.
Need More Time toCheck Engine OilLevel
The required waiting period was not observed.
XThe engine must be at regular operating temperature.
Measurements can only be taken within the first four minutes after
the engine has been switched off.
Engine Oil LevelNotMeasurablewithEngine Running
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRepeat the measurement. Observe the required waiting period.
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XReplacecap ;and tur nit clockwise as far as
it will go.
XReplac eengin ecover :.
Fo rfurther information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 287).
Windshield washer system
GWARNIN G
Certain component sin th eengin ecompart-
ment, suc has th eengine, radiato rand part s
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot .
Workin gin th eengin ecompartmen tposes a
ris kof injury.
Wher epossible, let th eengin ecool down and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribe din th e
following.
GWARNIN G
Windshield washe rconcentrate could ignit eif
it comes int ocontact wit hhot engin ecompo -
nent sor th eexhaust system. There is aris kof
fir eand injury.
Mak esur ethat no windshield washe rcon-
centrat eis spilled next to th efiller neck .
Example
XTo open :pull cap :upwards by th etab .
XAddth epremixed washe rfluid .
XTo close: press cap :onto th efiller neck
until it engages.
If th ewashe rfluid level drops belo wtherecom-
mended minimum of 1liter, amessage appear s
in th emultifunction display prompting you to
add washe rfluid (
Ypage 191).
Further information on windshield washe rfluid /
antifreez e (
Ypage 287).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
i
If th escheduled servic eintervals are excee-
ded, this may result in damag eto th evehicle.
You can obtain up-to-date information concern -
ing th eservicing of your vehicl efrom aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorize d
Mercedes-Benz Cente ror at
http://www.mbusa.co m(US Aonly).
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
inform syou of th enext servic edue date.
iThe ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
does no tsho wany information on th eengin e
oil level. Observ eth enote son th eengin eoil
level (
Ypage 233).
The multifunction display shows aservic emes -
sage for several seconds, e.g. :
RService Ain XX Day s
RService ADue
RServic e AOverdu eby XX Day s
Dependingon th eoperating condition sof th e
vehicle, th eremaining time or distanc euntil th e
next servic edue dat eis displayed.
The lette rA
or B,possibl yin connection wit h a
number or another letter, shows th etyp eof ser -
vice. A
stand sfor aminor servic eand Bfora
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorize dMercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display does
no ttak eint oaccoun tany periods of time during
whic hth ebattery is disconnected.
Maintainin gth etime-dependen tservic esched-
ule:
XNot edown th eservic edue dat edisplayed in
th emultifunction display before disconnect -
ing th ebattery.
or
XAfte rreconnecting th ebattery, subtrac tth e
battery disconnection periods from th eser -
vic edat eshown on th edisplay.
Hiding a service message
XPress th ea or% buttonon th esteering
wheel.
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Displaying service messages
XSwitchon th eignition .
XUseò on thesteerin gwhee lto cal lup th e
list of menus.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eServic emenuand confirm wit h
a.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eASSYST PLU Ssubmenuand con-
fir m wit ha.
The servic edue dat eappears in th emulti-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting th eASSYS TPLUS service
interva ldisplay
!If th eASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display
has bee ninadvertentl yreset ,this setting can
be correcte dat aqualified specialis twork-
shop.
Hav eservic ewor kcarrie dout as described in
th eMaintenance Booklet .Thi smay otherwise
lead to increase dwear and damage to th e
major assemblies or th evehicle.
A qualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g. an author -
ized Mercedes-Ben zCenter, will reset th e
ASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display after th e
servic ewor khas bee ncarrie dout .You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, fo rexample.
Specia lservice requirement s
The specifiedmaintenance interval take sonly
th enormal operation of th evehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin gcondition sor
increase dload on th evehicle, maintenance
wor kmus tbe carrie dout more frequently, fo r
example:
RRegular city drivin gwit hfrequent intermedi-
at estops
RIf th evehicle is primarily used to trave lshort
distances
RUse in mountainous terrain or on poo rroad
surfaces
RIf th eengin eis ofte nlef tidling fo rlon gperiods
RIn racetrac kmode Under these or similar conditions, have, fo
r
example, th eair filter, engin eoil and oil filte r
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operatin gconditions, th etires mus tbe
checke dmore often. Further information can be
obtained at aqualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
iIn racetrac kmode, th evehicle is subjec tto
higher loads, meaning that additional main -
tenance wor kis required. If you plan race-
track use, consult aqualified specialis twork-
sho pfirst .Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente r
fo rthis purpose.
Drivin gabroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben zServic enetwor kis
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Car e
General notes
HEnvironmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin gand cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
!Whe ncleanin gyour car ,do no tuse:
Rdry, coars eor har dcloths
Rabrasiv ecleanin gagents
Rsolvents
Rcleanin gagents containin gsolvents
Do no tscrub .
Do no ttouch th esurfaces and films wit hhar d
objects ,e.g. rings or ic escrapers .Otherwise ,
you may scratch or damage th esurfaces and
films .
!Do no tpar kyour vehicle fo r alon gperiod of
time directl yafter cleaning, particularly after
cleanin gth ewhee lrim wit hwhee lcleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to th eincrease dcor-
rosio nof th ebrake discs and pads .Therefore,
drive fo r afew minutes after cleaning. By
heatin gup th ebrakes, th ebrake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parke dfo r a
lon gperiod of time.
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Regular careof your vehicl eis acondition for
retaining th equalit yin th elon gterm .
Use car eproducts and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approve dby Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWARNIN G
Braking efficiency is reduce dafter washing
th evehicle. There is aris kof an accident.
Afte rth evehicl ehas been washed, brak e
carefully while payin gattention to th etraffic
condition suntil full braking power is restored .
!When Active Brake Assist,Distanc ePilot
DISTRONI Cor th eHOLD function is activated,
th evehicl ebrakes automatically in certain
situations.
To avoi ddamag eto th evehicle, deactivat e
these systems in th efollowin gor similar sit -
uations:
Rwhen towin gth evehicl e
Rin thecar wash
!Never clean your vehicl ein aTouchles s
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents .These cleaning agents can
damag eth epaintwork or plastic parts.
If you hav eyour vehicl ecleane din ahigh -
pressur eautomatic car wash, small amounts
of water may ente rth evehicle.
!If th eSmartKey is within th erear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO ,th efollowin gsitua-
tions, for example, could lead to th euninten-
tional opening of th etailgate:
Rwhen usin gan automatic car wash
Rwhen usin g apowe rwashe r
Mak esur ethat th eSmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from th evehicle.
!Mak esur ethat:
Rth eside windows are fully closed.
Rth eblowe rfor th eventilation/heating is
switched off .
Rthewindshield wiper switch is at position 0.
Rtherear vie wcamera is switched off .The vehicl
emay otherwise be damaged.
!When washing your vehicl ein atow-through
car wash, use th eSmartKey instead of th e
Start/Sto pbutton.
Start th eengin eusin gth eSmartKey. Se tth e
transmission to iwithth eE-SELECT selec-
to rlever. Switc hth eengin eoff again wit hth e
SmartKey by turnin gth eSmartKey to position
2. Mak esur ethat you then leav eth eSmart -
Key in position 2.You may otherwise dam-
age th evehicle, th etransmission or th ecar
wash.
Chec kth etransmission position in th einstru-
men tcluster.
!Befor eswitching off th eengine, set th e
transmission to iusin gth eE-SELECT selec-
to rlever. If you open th edriver' sdoor or front-
passenger door ,th etransmission remain sin
this position for up to 30 minute sif th eSmart -
Key is in th eignition ,eve nif th eengin eis
switched off .If you do no tshif tth etransmis -
sion to iusin gth eE-SELECT selector lever
beforehand, it shifts automatically to parking
position jand locks th ewheels if th edriv -
er' sdoor or front-passen ger d
oor is opened
and th eengin eis switched off .This may dam-
age th evehicle, th etransmission or th ecar
wash.
You can wash th evehicl ein an automatic car
wash from th ever ystart .
If th evehicl eis ver ydirty, pre-was hit before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
Afte rusin gan automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from th ewindshield and th ewiper blades. This
will preven tsmears and reduce wipin gnoises
caused by residue on th ewindshield.
Washing by hand
In som ecountries, washing by han dis only
allowe dat specially equipped washing bays.
Observ eth elegal requirements in eac hcountry.
XDo no tuse hot water and do no twash th e
vehicl ein direct sunlight.
XUse asof tspong eto clean.
XUse amild cleaning agent, suc has acar
shampoo approve dby Mercedes-Benz .
XThoroughly hosedown th evehicl ewit h a gen -
tl e je tof water.
XDo no tpoin tth ewater je tdirectly towards th e
air inlet .
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XUse a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
!The following can give the paint a glossy
appearance and thus reduce the matt effect:
RRubbing hard with unsuitable agents
RWashing the vehicle in direct sunlight
!Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the
purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Only use automatic car washes which cor-
respond to the latest technological stand-
ards. Never use wash programs which finish
by treating the vehicle with hot wax.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels with
a clear matte finish.
iUse only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz
care products.
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
!Do not park your vehicle for a long period of
time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
Cleaning the windows
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
!Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There
is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows.
!Clean the water drainage channels of the
windshield and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components.
XClean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning wiper blades
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
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Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
!Vehicles with black exhaust pipes: black
chromed screens should not be polished with
a chrome polish. They will otherwise lose their
black shine. For optimal care, the screens
should be rubbed with a lightly oiled cloth
after every car wash. Commercially available
engine and care oils are suitable for this.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint-
work polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing.
XClean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rcommercially-available household cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
XBefore cleaning the display, make sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down.
XClean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner.
XDry the display surface using a dry microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
GWARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!Never attach the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rperfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
!Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
XThoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trim elements
!Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag- ing the surface.
!Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and can
lose their shine if chrome polish is used. Use
a damp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning
the trim pieces.
If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you are
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Where will I find...?
Reflective safety jacket
Removing/replacing the reflective
safety jacket
The reflective safety jackets are located in front
door stowage compartments :.
XTo remove:pull out the safety jacket bag
containing the reflective safety jacket.
XOpen the safety jacket bag and pull out the
reflective safety jacket.
XTo stow: fold the reflective safety jacket, roll
it up and stow it in safety jacket bag.
XReplace the safety jacket bag into stowage
compartment :.
iRemove a new reflective safety jacket from
its packaging material before sliding it into
the stowage compartment. The packaging
material may otherwise cause it to slip out or
make removing it difficult.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
Information on reflective safety jackets
:Maximum number of washes
;Maximum wash temperature
=Do not bleach
?Do not iron
ADo not use a laundry dryer
BDo not dry-clean
CThis is a class 2 jacket
RThe reflective safety jackets meet the require-
ments defined by the legal standard only:
-if the correct size is used
-if the reflective safety jackets are correctly
fastened
RBefore use, ensure that the reflective safety
jackets are clean and intact. The special prop-
erties may otherwise be compromised.
RThe reflective safety jackets should be stored
in their original packaging in a dry place away
from sources of heat and light.
RThe maximum number of washes specified is not the only factor influencing the life span of
the reflective safety jackets. Their life span
also depends on use, care, storage, etc.
RThe reflective safety jackets should be dis-
posed of and replaced with new ones:
-after 15 washes, and/or
-if the reflective strips have become
scratched, and/or
-if the backing material and/or reflective
strips have become soiled and cannot be
cleaned off, and/or
-if the fluorescence has faded e.g. due to the
effects of sunlight
RDispose of reflective safety jackets in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner. To do so,
contact your local waste disposal company.
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
Apart from certain country-specific variations,
the vehicles are not equipped with a tire-change
tool kit.
Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tire
changing tools are required and approved to
perform a wheel change on your vehicle, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tire-changing tools can include, for
example:
Rjack
Rwheel chock
Where will I find...?245
Breakdown assistance

Rlug wrench
Ralignment bolt
The vehicle tool kit and the towing eye are loca-
ted on the left side of the cargo compartment in
the stowage compartment behind service
flap:.
Vehicles with a tire-change tool kit
Example
:Folding wheel chock
;Alignment bolt
=Jack
?Towing eye
ALug wrench
The tire-change tool kit is located on the left side
of the cargo compartment in the stowage com-
partment behind the service flap.
Please note that there can be equipment- and
country-specific deviations for vehicles with a
tire-change tool kit.
Depending on the equipment, tools required for
a wheel change, such as a jack or a lug wrench, are not available in all vehicles. Tools approved
for your vehicle are available at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Example
:Tire inflation compressor
;Tire sealant filler bottle
The TIREFIT kit is located on the left side of the
cargo compartment in the stowage compart-
ment behind the service flap.
Removing:
XOpen the tailgate.
XTurn the fastener on the service flap counter-
clockwise.
XOpen the service flap.
XUse the TIREFIT kit (Ypage 247).
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
Ra TIREFIT kit (Ypage 245)
Information on changing and mounting wheels
(
Ypage 276).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 122).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XSwitch off the engine.
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