2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE fuel

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................2 4
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data stored in the vehicle ......................2 9
Mercedes me website ............................3 1
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster .................................3 4
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Door control panel ................................. 38
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 57
Driving safety systems ........................... 57
Protection against theft .........................6 3
Opening and closing...........................65
SmartKey ............................................... 65
Doors ..................................................... 71
Cargo compartment .............................. .73
Side windows ......................................... 75
Panorama roof ....................................... 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....80
Correct driver's seat position ................ 80
Seats ..................................................... 80
Steering wheel ....................................... 85 Mirrors ................................................... 86
Memory function ................................... 89
Lights and windshield wipers
............91
Exterior lighting ..................................... 91
Interior lighting ...................................... 94
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 95
Windshield wipers .................................. 95
Climate control .................................... 98
Overview of climate control systems ..... 98
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 99
Air vents .............................................. 102
Driving and parking ..........................104
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 104
Driving ................................................. 104
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 111
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 112
Refueling ............................................. 120
Parking ................................................ 122
Driving tips .......................................... 126
Driving systems ................................... 129
On-board computer and displays ....154
Important safety notes ........................ 154
Displays and operation ........................ 154
Menus and submenus ......................... 156
Display messages ................................ 168
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 193
Multimedia system ...........................204
General notes ...................................... 204
Important safety notes ........................ 204
Function restrictions ............................ 204
Operating system ................................ 205
Stowage and features ......................213
Stowage areas ..................................... 213
Features .............................................. 216
2Contents

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
10Index

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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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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Special seat belt retractor.................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 165
Digital ............................................ 157
Segments ...................................... 154
Selecting the display unit ............... 164
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ...................6 1
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 80
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 105
Key positions ................................. 105
Starting the engine ........................ 107
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 106
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
Steering
Display message ............................ 191
Warning lamps ............................... 203
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 85
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 155
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 0
Cleaning ........................................ .243
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ...............8 5
Important safety notes .................... 85
Paddle shifters ............................... 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................8 9
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 116
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................167
Stowage areas ................................... 213
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 214 Armrest (under) .............................2
14
Cup hol
ders ................................... 216
Glove box ....................................... 214
Important safety information ......... 213
Stowage net ................................... 215
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 215
Summer opening
see Side windows
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 260
Sun visor ............................................ 217
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 42
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 66
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 102
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 211
T
Tachometer ........................................ 154
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 190
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 74
Opening dimensions ...................... 288
Opening with an extended rear
spoiler .............................................. 73
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 73
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 73
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 283
Information .................................... 282
Tires/wheels ................................. 280
18Index

USB devicesConnecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .212
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........217
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 188
Electronics ..................................... 282
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 163
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 72
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 65
Lowering ........................................ 280
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 122
Parking for a long period ................ 125
Pulling away ................................... 107
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 277
Towing away .................................. 254
Transporting .................................. 256
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 72
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 65
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 288
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 288
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 72
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 245
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 161 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
VIN
Seat ............................................... 283
Type plate ...................................... 282W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 196
Active Brake Assist ........................ 201
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 199
Coolant .......................................... 199
Distance warning ........................... 201
ESP
®.............................................. 196
ESP®OFF ....................................... 197
Fuel tank ........................................ 199
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fuel ................................... 199
Restraint system ............................ 198
Seat belt ........................................ 193
SPORT handling mode ................... 198
Steering ......................................... 203
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 280
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 280
Wheel chock ...................................... 277
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 259
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................. 258
Information on driving .................... 258
Interchanging/changing ................ 276
Mounting a new wheel ................... 279
Mounting a wheel .......................... 277
Notes on sport tires ....................... 258
Removing a wheel .......................... 279
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