2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE automatic transmission

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 57
Warning lamp ................................ .196
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 211
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 99
Active aerodynamics profile
Display message ............................ 191
Extending/retracting ..................... 227
Problem ......................................... 228
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 163
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 170
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 42
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Additional speedometer ................... 165
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 82
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 205 After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 178
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupa nt C
lassification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 63
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 63
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 142
E-SELECT lever .............................. 112
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 83
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 112
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 128
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 128
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 109
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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Anti-skid chainssee Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .217
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 62
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 63
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 38
Hiding a service message .............. 237
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 238
Service message ............................ 237
Special service requirements ......... 238
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 63
Function ...........................................6 3
Switching off the alarm .................... 63
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 163
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ............................. 148
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 239
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 109
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 108
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 115
Automatic drive program ............... 117
Changing gear ............................... 115
Display message ............................ 188
Double-clutch function .................. 115
Drive program display .................... 114
Driving tips .................................... 115 Emergency running mode
.............. 120
Eng
aging neutral ............................ 113
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 113
Engaging reverse gear ................... 113
Engaging the park position ............ 113
Gearshift recommendation ............ 118
Gliding mode ................................. 115
Important safety notes .................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 115
Manual drive program .................... 117
Manual mode ................................. 118
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Overview ........................................ 112
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Pulling away ................................... 107
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 115
Shift override ................................. 119
Starting the engine ........................ 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 116
Transmission position display ........ 114
Transmission positions .................. 114
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 120
B
Back button ....................................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 67
Replacing ......................................... 68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 251
Display message ............................ 182
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 251
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 43
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 163
Display message ............................ 184
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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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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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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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Replacing...................................... .276
Service life ..................................... 259
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 275
Speed rating (definition) ................ 275
Storing ...........................................2 77
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 274
Summer tires in winter .................. 260
Temperature .................................. 270
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 276
Tire bead (definition) ......................2 75
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 275
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 274
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 271
Tire tread ....................................... 259
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 275
Total load limit (definition) ............. 276
Traction ......................................... 270
Traction (definition) ....................... 276
Tread wear ..................................... 270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 274
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 276
Wheel and tire combination ........... 280
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 274
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
Character suggestions ................... 206
Deleting characters ....................... 206
Entering a space ............................ 206
Entering characters ....................... 206
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 206
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for Audio .................. 207
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 206 Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 256
To

wing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 254
Installing the towing eye ................ 255
Removing the towing eye ............... 255
Transporting the vehicle ................ 256
With both axles on the ground ....... 255
Towing eye ......................................... 245
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 115
Selector lever ................................ 112
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 114
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 112
Overview ........................................ 113
Transporting the vehicle .................. 256
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 157
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 156
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 157
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 288
Trunk partition .................................. 215
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Transmission output (maximum) .... 282
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 72
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 43).
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched on
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised when
the driver's door is opened
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is switched off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 46)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion, for example by:
Rreleasing the parking brake
Rshifting the transmission to the neutral
position
Rstarting the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 41) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 42).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
54Children in the vehicle
Safety

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
ESP
®monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
If ESP
®detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP
®assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP®can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
ETS traction control is part of ESP
®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
ESP
®is only deactivated if the åwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel. When the
åandh warning lamps light up
continuously, ESP
®is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 196) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 170).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
®function properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP®warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status. Exam-
ple: if ESP®was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP®remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 57).
You can select between the following states of
ESP
®:
RESP®is activated
RSPORT handling mode is activated
RESP®is deactivated
Driving safety systems61
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