2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE Owner's Manual

Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer).......................................... 165
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 56
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 218
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .242
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 102
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ................................................ 98
Controlling automatically ...............1 00
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 99
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ......................2 08
Defrosting the windows ................. 101
Defrosting the windshield .............. 101
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ...............9 9
General notes .................................. 98
Indicator lamp ................................ 100
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ...................... .99
Overview ........................................2 08
Overview of systems ........................ 98
Problem with the rear wi ndow
defroster ........................................ 102
Probl

ems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 100
Refrigerant ..................................... 288
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 288
Setting the air distribution ............. 100
Setting the air vents ......................1 02
Setting the airflow ......................... 101
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 208
Setting the temperature ................ 100
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 102
Switching on/off .............................. 99 Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 101
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 101
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 209
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ................................ 99
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Combination switch ............................ 92
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 157
Controller ...........................................2 05
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ........................... 76
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 236
Display message ............................ 181
Filling capacity ............................... 287
Important safety notes .................. 287
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 154
Warning lamp ..................... ............ 199
C

ooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 180
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 130
Deactivating ................................... 131
Display message ............................ 185
General notes ................................ 129
Setting a speed .............................. 131
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 130
Storing, maintaining and calling
up a speed ..................................... 130
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 160
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 91
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 157
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 237
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 169
Driving systems ............................. 183
Engine ............................................ 181
General notes ................................ 168
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 169
Introduction ................................... 168
Lights ............................................. 180
Safety systems .............................. 170
SmartKey ....................................... 192 Tires ............................................... 186
Vehicle ........................................... 188
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 133
Activation conditions ..................... 133
Cruise control lever ....................... 133
Display Message ............................ 185
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 137
Driving tips .................................... 137
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 131
Important safety notes .................. 132
Setting a speed .............................. 135
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 136
Stopping ........................................ 135
Switching off .................................. 136
Distance recorder ............................. 156
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 201
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 59
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 38
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 72
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 65
Displa y me
ssage ............................ 190
Emergency locking ........................... 72
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (from inside) ...................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 126
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 117
Display ........................................... 114
Manual ........................................... 117
Selecting ........................................ 111
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 166
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 104
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Driving abroadMercedes-Ben zService ................ .238
Driving on flooded roads .................. 129
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 60
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 3
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58
Distance warning function ............... 59
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 63
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 61
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 131
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 142
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 142
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 150
Cruise control ................................ 129
Display message ............................ 183
HOLD function ............................... 139
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 152
Lane Tracking package .................. 150
RACE START .................................. 140
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 128
Automatic transmission ................. 115
Brakes ........................................... 127
Break-in period .............................. 104
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 137
Downhill gradient ........................... 127
Drinking and driving ....................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 129
Driving on flooded roads ................ 129
Driving on wet roads ...................... 129
Exhaust check ............................... 126
Fuel ................................................ 126
General .......................................... 126 Hydroplaning ................................. 129
Icy road surfaces ........................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 104
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 127
Snow chains .................................. 260
Sub
jecting b
rakes to a load ........... 127
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 104
Wet road surface ........................... 127
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 161
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 111
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 112
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 85
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 85
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 63
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 108
Deactivating/activating ................. 109
General information ....................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 108
Introduction ................................... 108
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 72
Vehicle ............................................. 72
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Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .51
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 75
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .199
Display message ............................ 181
ECO start/stop function ................ 108
Engine number ............................... 283
Irregular running ............................ 110
Jump-starting ................................. 251
Starting problems .......................... 110
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 107
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 107
Switching off .................................. 123
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 256
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 282
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 35
Additives ........................................ 286
Checking the oil level ..................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 234
Display message ............................ 182
Filling capacity ............................... 286
Notes about oil grades ................... 286
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 233
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 166
Characteristics ....... .......................... 61 Dea
ctivating/activating ................... 61
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 62
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 196
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 126
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 42
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 242
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 0
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .87
Dipping (automatic) .........................8 8
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 87
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 88
Setting ............................................. 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Storing the parking position ............. 88
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 207
Features ............................................. 216
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 246
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
Floormats ........................................... 231
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 282
Two-way radio ................................ 282
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
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FuelAdditives ........................................ 285
Consumption statistics .................. 157
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 157
Displaying the range ...................... 157
Driving tips .................................... 126
E10 ................................................ 284
Fuel gauge ...................................... .34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 284
Problem (malfunction) .................. .122
Refueling ........................................ 120
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 284
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 21
General information ....................... 121
Opening ......................................... 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 157
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 284
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 57
Before changing .............................2 57
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 257
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 256
G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 166
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 231
General notes ................................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 229
Opening/closing the garage door .. 231
Problems when programming ........2 30
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 229
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 230
Gasoline ............................................. 284 Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter)
..................................................1 65
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 14
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 207
Touchpad ....................................... 206
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 93
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 287
Fogging up ....................................... 94
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 92
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Hill start assist .................................. 107
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Activation conditions ..................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 184
General notes ................................ 139
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 33
Display message ............................ 190
Important safety notes .................. 232
Opening ......................................... 232
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 129
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I
Ignition keysee SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 164
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 95
Overview .......................................... 94
Reading lamp .................................. .94
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 164
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
J
Jack Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 251
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 106
Start/Stop button .......................... 105
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Deactivation ..................................... 66
Locking ............................................ 66
Start function ................................... 66
Unlocking ......................................... 66
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 105
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 115
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Display message ............................ 184
Function/information .................... 152
Lane Tracking package ..................... 150
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 167
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Light sensor (display message) ....... 180
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 91
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 93
High beam flasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps ..................... 92
Light switch ..................................... 91
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 92
Parking lamps .................................. 92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Setting exterior lighting ................... 91
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 164
Standing lamps ................................ 92
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Turn signals ..................................... 92
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 213
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 72
Emergency locking ........................... 72
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 71
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
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Lubricant additivessee Additives (engine oil)
M
M button ............................................ .116
M+S tires ............................................ 260
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 117
Changing gear ............................... 118
Deactivating ................................... 118
General notes ................................ 117
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 118
Deactivating ................................... 119
General notes ................................ 118
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 41
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 22
Display message ............................ 175
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 222
Downloading routes ....................... 225
Emergency call .............................. 220
General notes ................................ 219
Geo fencing ................................... 225
Info call button .............................. 221
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 24
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 224
Remote vehicle locking .................. 223
Roadside assistance button ........... 221
Search & Send ............................... 223
Self-test ......................................... 219
Speed alert .................................... 225
System .......................................... 219
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 223
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Inserting .......................................... 67
Locking vehicle ................................ 72
Removing ......................................... 67
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 72 Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 160
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 89
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Website ............................................ 31
Merce
des-Benz Intelligent Drive
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 131
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 169
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 210
Frequencies ................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
Transmission output (maximum) .... 282
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 67
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 280
Mounting a new wheel ................... 279
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 277
Raising the vehicle ......................... 277
Removing a wheel .......................... 279
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 277
MP3
Operation ....................................... 160
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 156
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Multifunction steering wheelOperating the on-board computer .. 155
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 205
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
N
NavigationDisplaying (on-board computer) ..... 158
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 104
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation .........................................4 7
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 165
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 163
Display messages .......................... 168
Displaying a service message ........ 238
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 137
Factory settings ............................. 165
G-Meter ......................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Instrument cluster menu ............... 164
Lights menu ................................... 164
Media menu ................................... 160
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 169
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 155
RACETIMER ................................... 167
Radio menu ................................... 159
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard display ............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 161
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Video DVD operation ..................... 161
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Importa
nt safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 154
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
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