2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE warning

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
12Index

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
14Index

P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 240
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof ..................................... 79
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 113
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 124
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 88
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
Driving system ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 145
Sensor range ................................. 143
Warning display ............................. 144
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 124
Applying or releasing manually ...... 124
Display message ............................ 172
Electric parking brake .................... 124
Emergency braking ........................ 125
General notes ................................ 124
Releasing automatically ................. 125
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 92
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 178
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problems (malfunction) .................. 178
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 243
Power washers .................................. 240
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive safety
see PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 176
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 107
General notes ................................ 107
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 141
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 167
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 159
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
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Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicleDeclaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ....................................... 94
Rear axle steering
Function/notes .............................1 08
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 190
Extending/retracting ..................... 226
Problem ......................................... 227
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 242
Function/notes .............................1 45
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 86
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 88
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reflective safety jacket .................... 245
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 288
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 120
Refueling process .......................... 121
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 228
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 95
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 199 Restraint system
Display message ............................ 176
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 75
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 79
Ope rating ......................................... 79
Ro

of lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 244
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 212
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Selecting ........................................ 160
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 80
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
16Index

Introduction .....................................40
Releasin g ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 82
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 83
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 82
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 82
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 80
Seat heating problem ...................... 84
Seat ventilation problem .................. 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 83
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 242
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engine) ............................ 287
Engine oil ....................................... 286
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 165
On-board computer ....................... 163
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 166
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Si de marke
r lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 68
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 68
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 192
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 66
Loss ................................................. 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 65
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 106
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Starting the engine ........................ 107
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Snow chains ...................................... 260
Sockets
General notes ................................ 218
Luggage compartment ................... 219
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 205
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