2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE center console

positionhork, otherwise park position j
is engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
!Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
Rthe electric parking brake must be applied.
Rthe transmission must be in position j.
Rthe SmartKey must be removed from the igni-
tion lock or the Start/Stop button must be
pressed.
Rthe front wheels must be turned towards the
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients.
Rthe empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
Ra laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission
!Do not remove the SmartKey while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, at low speeds,
parking lock jwill be activated automati-
cally.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds, transmission
position jis engaged automatically.
This could cause damage to the transmission
and the parking lock.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to jusing the button
on the center console.
Using the Start/Stop button
XPress the Start/Stop button (Ypage 105)
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
If the driver's door is closed, this is the same
as key position 1. If the driver's door is open,
this is the same as key position u, i.e. the
SmartKey having been removed.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position korh, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts to i.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to ibefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in ifor 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to jand the electric
parking brake is automatically applied.
The engine can be switched off in an emer-
gency while the vehicle is in motion by press-
ing and holding the Start/Stop button for
three seconds. This function operates inde-
pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine switch-off function.
Using the SmartKey
XTurn the SmartKey to key position uin the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to ibefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in ifor approximately 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this time, the transmission shifts
automatically to j.
The t

ransmission remains in iif:
Rthe SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
Ryou use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to ibefore switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission position
i when operating with a SmartKey is avail-
able under "Automatic car wash"
(
Ypage 239).
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Driving and parking
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START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. TheRACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's ManualorRACESTART Canceledmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or
Comfort
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. Further information about starting
the engine (
Ypage 106).
Adjusting the suspension settings
:Adjusts AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
;Right indicator lamp
=Left indicator lamp
The suspension setting is adjusted using but-
ton :on the center console.
iThe suspension setting can also be adjusted
using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(
Ypage 111).
Setting "Sport" mode
XPress button :repeatedly until left indicator
lamp =lights up.
You have selected Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Setting "Sport +" mode
XPress button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps ;and =light up.
You have selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
Setting "Comfort" mode
XPress button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps ;and =go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemCOMFORTmes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving at speed on straight
roads, e. g. highways.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking aid with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and four sensors in the rear
bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows you
the distance between your vehicle and a detec-
ted obstacle visually and audibly.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
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Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
FrontPassengerAir‐bag Disabled SeeOperator' sManual
The front-passenger fron tair bag is deactivated during th ejourney,
eve nthough :
Ran adult
or
Raperson of th ecorrespondin gstatur eis on th efront-passenger seat
If additional force sare applie dto th eseat ,th esystem may interpret
th eoccupant's weigh tas lower than it actually is.
GWARNIN G
The front-passenger air bag does no tdeploy during an accident.
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 122).
XSwitchth eignition off .
XHaveth eoccupant on th efront-passenger seat get out of th evehi-
cle .
XKee pth eseat unoccupied ,close th efront-passenger door and
switch on th eignition .
XObserveth ePASSENGER AI RBA Gindicator lamp sin th ecenter
console and th emultifunction display and chec kth efollowing:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on :
Raself-diagnosis is carrie dout .The PASSENGER AI RBA GOF Fand
PASSENGER AI RBA GON indicator lamp smus tligh tup simulta-
neousl yfor approximately six seconds
Rth ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp mus tthen ligh tup
and remain lit after th eself-diagnosis .If th eindicator lamp is on ,
OCS (Occupant Classification System) has disabled th efront-
passenger fron tair bag (
Ypage 47 )
Rthedisplay message sFront Passenger Airbag Enable dSee Operator'sManualor Front Passenger Airbag Dis ‐abled See Operator'sManualmus tno tappear in th emulti-
function display
XWait for aperiod of at least 60 seconds until th enecessar ysystem
checks hav ebeen completed.
XMak esur ethat th edisplay message sdo no tappear in th emulti-
function display.
If these condition sare fulfilled ,th efront-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again .Whether th ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp
remain slit or goe sout depend son how OCS classifies th eoccupant .
If th econdition sare no tfulfilled ,th esystem is no toperating correctly.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information on th eOccupant Classification Syste m
(
Ypage 47) .
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
FrontPassengerAir‐bag Enable dSeeOperator' sManual
The front-passenger fron tair bag and front-passenger knee air bag are
activated during th ejourney, although:
Rachild, asmall adult or an objec tweighing less than th esystem' s
weigh tthreshold is locate don th efront-passenger seat
or
Rth efront-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detec tobjects or force sapplyin gadditional weigh ton
th eseat .
GWARNIN G
The front-passenger fron tair bag and th efront-passenger knee air bag
may be triggered unintentionally.
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 122).
XSwitchth eignition off .
XOpenth efront-passenger door .
XRemove thechild and th echild restrain tsystem from th efront-
passenger seat .
XMakesur ethat there are no objects on th eseat addin gto th e
weight.
The system might otherwise detec tth eadditional weigh tand inter-
pre tth eseat occupant's weigh tas greate rthan it actually is.
XKee pth eseat unoccupied ,close th efront-passenger door and
switch on th eignition .
XObserveth ePASSENGER AI RBA Gindicator lamp sin th ecenter
console and th emultifunction display and chec kth efollowing:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on :
Raself-diagnosis is carrie dout .The PASSENGER AI RBA GOF Fand
PASSENGER AI RBA GON indicator lamp smus tligh tup simulta-
neousl yfor approximately six seconds
Rth ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator lamp mus tthen ligh tup
and remain lit after th eself-diagnosis .If th eindicator lamp is on ,
OCS has deactivated th efront-passenger fron tair bag and front-
passenger knee air bag (
Ypage 47)
Rthedisplay message sFront Passenger Airbag Enable dSee Operator'sManualor Front Passenger Airbag Dis ‐abled See Operator'sManualmus tno tappear in th emulti-
function display
XWait for aperiod of at least 60 seconds until th enecessar ysystem
checks hav ebeen completed.
XMak esur ethat th edisplay message sdo no tappear in th emulti-
function display.
If these condition sare fulfilled ,th efront-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again .Whether th ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF For ON indicator
lamp remain slit or goe sout depend son how OCS classifies th eoccu-
pant.
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On-board computer and displays
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the Äcontrol knob which is located
on the center console to the right of the con-
troller.
Adjusts the volume
XTurn the Äcontrol knob which is located
on the center console to the right of the con- troller.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
iYou will hear navigation messages even
when the sound is muted (COMAND).
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound system
RNavigation system (COMAND):
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the highest level menu: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
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Multimedia system
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Attaching and tightening the cargo net
XTo attach and tighten:push theseat sas far
bac kas possible.
XFrom th evehicl einterior, insert hooks :into
upper retainers ;and tur nbac kby 90°.
Uppe rtensioning hoo k= stretches th ecargo
ne tautomatically.
XAttac hhooks ?to lower retainers A.
XAfterdrivin g ashort distance, chec kth eten-
sion of th ecargo net.
XTo loosen and detach :tur nbac khooks :
by 90 °and detach from upper retainer ;.
XDetachhooks ?from lower retainers A.
XTo stow:foldth ecargo net, rol lit up and stow
it in th ein bag supplied.
Features
Cup holder
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you transpor tobjects in th evehicl einterior
and these are no tadequately secured ,they
could slip or be flun garound and thereby
strik evehicl eoccupants. In addition ,cup
holders ,open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may no talways be able to
hold th eobjects placed in them in th eevent of
an accident. There is aris kof injury, particu-
larly in th eevent of shar pbraking or sudde n
changes of direction .
RAlways stow objects in suc h away that they
canno tbe tosse dabout in these or similar
situations.
RAlways mak esur ethat objects do no tpro -
trude out of th estowage spaces, luggag e
nets or stowage nets .
REnsurethat closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin -
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or larg eobjects in
th ecargo compartment.
!Only use th ecup holders for containers of
th eright siz eand whic hhav elids .The drink s
could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console
XTo open :slid ecover :forward until it
engages.
The divider in th ecup holder can be removed,
e.g. for inserting smaller drink scans.
XTo remove: pull thedivider up and remove it .
XTo install:re-insert th edivider and push it
down until it engages.
You can remove th erubber mat of cup holder ;
to clean it .Clean wit hclear, lukewar mwater
only.
216Features
Stowage and features