2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE tailgate

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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Maintenance and care
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XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
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.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
Rdoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rplug-type couplings
Rlights
Rseals
Rtrim
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm)
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the high-pressure
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
Rwhen using an automatic car wash
Rwhen using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
240Care
Maintenance and care

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.
246Flat tire
Breakdown assistance

The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-
nents on the circuit and their functions stop
operating.
Before changing a fuse
XSwitch off the engine.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics are now in key posi-
tionu. This is the same as the key having
been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 122).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
!
The floor panel must be installed properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XTo open: remove the carpet over the footrest.
XLoosen screws :on the floor panel using a
suitable tool.
XRemove the floor panel.
XTo close: install the floor panel again.
XScrew in and tighten screws :.
XPut in the carpet and press to secure.
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
XOpen the tailgate.
XTo open:turn fastener ;on the service flap
counter-clockwise.
XOpen service flap :.
iThe fuse allocation chart is located in a
recess at the side of the fuse box. You can find
the corresponding fuse rating and fuse type
on the fuse allocation chart.
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Breakdown assistance
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RBefore raising the vehicle, secure it from roll-
ing away by applying the parking brake and
inserting wheel chocks. Do not disengage the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
RThe jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a large,
flat, load-bearing underlay must be used. On a
slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be
used, e.g. rubber mats.
RDo not use wooden blocks or similar objects
as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not
be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
due to the restricted height.
RMake sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does not
exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
RDo not place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
RDo not lie under the vehicle.
RDo not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
RNever open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
RMake sure that no persons are present in the
vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with hub caps: the hub cap covers
the wheel bolts. Before you can unscrew the
wheel bolts, you must remove the hub cap.
XTo remove: take socket;and lug wrench
= from the vehicle tool kit (Ypage 245).
XPosition socket ;on hub cap :.
XPosition lug wrench =on socket ;.
XUsing lug wrench =, turn hub cap:coun-
ter-clockwise and remove it.
XTo install: before installing, check hub cap :
and the wheel area for soiling and clean if
necessary.
XPut hub cap :in position and turn until it is in
the right position.
XPosition socket ;on hub cap :.
XAttach lug wrench =to socket ;and
tighten hub cap :.
The tightening torque must be
18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
iNote that the hub cap should be tightened
to the specified torque of 18 lb-ft (25 Nm).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the hub cap installed at a qualified specialist
workshop.
XUsing lug wrench =, loosen the bolts on the
wheel you wish to change by about one full
turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely.
The jacking point is centered between the front
and rear wheel arches (arrow).
278Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires