2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE maintenance

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For your own safety and a
longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the
vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment or product designation of your
vehicle may vary depending on:
RModel
ROrder
RCountry specification
RAvailability
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to
introduce changes in the following areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore
differ from that shown in the descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integral components of the
vehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digital Operator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on your vehicle's equipment
and multimedia system. It contains infor-
mative animations, individual language
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
In addition to this manual and the afore-
mentioned digital media, you also have the
option to obtain a comprehensive printed
version of the Supplement for your multi-
media system from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Digital form via the Internet
The Operator's Manual on the Internet pro-
vides easy access to all information
regarding your vehicle and multimedia sys-
tem. It also provides helpful animations,
interesting background information and a
wide array of search options.
Digital form as an app
Using the Mercedes-Benz Guides app, you
can view all the information on your vehicle
and multimedia system via mobile Internet
or download it independently of network
access. Available for smartphones or tab-
lets.
Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides app
may not yet be available in your country.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
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Maintenance and care......................232
Engine compartment ........................... 232
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 237
Care ..................................................... 238
Breakdown assistance .....................245
Where will I find...? .............................. 245
Flat tire ................................................ 246
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 250
Jump-starting ....................................... 251
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 254
Fuses ...................................................2 56
Wheels and tires............................... 258
Important safety notes ........................ 258
Operation ............................................ 258
Winter operation .................................. 260
Tire pressure ....................................... 261
Loading the vehicle .............................. 266
All about wheels and tires ................... 269
Changing a wheel ................................ 276
Wheel and tire combinations ...............2 80
Technical data................................... 282
Information regarding technical data ... 282
Vehicle electronics .............................. 282
Identification plates .............................2 82
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 283
Vehicle data ......................................... 288
Contents3

Notes/function .............................. 150
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 211
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 175
Notes .............................................2 86
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS ..................................................5 7
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 128
BAS .................................................. 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 286
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation .....................................6 0
Display message ............................ 170
EBD .................................................. 63
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 127
Maintenance .................................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 124
Riding tips ...................................... 127
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 60
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 245
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 155
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25 Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 239
Carpets .......................................... 244
Display ........................................... 243
Exhaust pipe .................................. 242
Exterior lights ................................ 242
Gear or selector lever .................... 243
General notes ................................ 238
Interior ........................................... 243
Matte finish ................................... 241
Paint .............................................. 240
Plastic trim .................................... 243
Power washer ................................ 240
Rear view camera .......................... 242
Roof lining ...................................... 244
Seat belt ........................................ 244
Seat cover ..................................... 244
Sensors ......................................... 242
Steering wheel ............................... 243
Trim pieces .................................... 243
Washing by hand ........................... 239
Wheels ........................................... 241
Windows ........................................ 241
Wiper blades .................................. 241
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 215
Cargo net ........................................... 215
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 160
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 65
Changing the media source ............. 160
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 125
6Index

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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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 282).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of this Oper-
ator's Manual going to print. Country-specific
differences are possible. Bear in mind that
your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause
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death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and you
have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1)
has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its
repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
USA only:
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Canada only:
Have every service in a qualified specialist work-
shop confirmed in the service report.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis- tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu-
ment wallet.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please sendus the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all liter-
ature in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
RLead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) These
devices may not cause harmful interference,
and 2) These devices must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnection is only intended fo r
th econnection of diagnostic equipmen tat a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
GWARNING
If you connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic s
connection in th evehicle, it may affec tth e
operation of vehicle systems .As aresult ,th e
operatin gsafet yof th evehicle could be affec -
ted. There is aris kof an accident.
Only connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic scon-
nection in th evehicle, whic his approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in th edriver's footwell can restric tth e
peda ltrave lor obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safet yof th evehicle is
jeopardized. There is aris kof an accident.
Mak esur ethat all objects in th evehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno tente r
th edriver's footwell. Install th efloormat s
securely and as specifie din order to ensur e
sufficien tclearanc efo rth epedals. Do no tuse
loose floormat sand do no tplac efloormat son
to pof on eanother.
!If th eengin eis switched of fand equipmen t
on th ediagnostic sconnection is used ,th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin gequipmen tto th ediagnostic scon-
nection can lead to emission smonitorin ginfor-
mation bein greset ,fo rexample. Thi smay lead
to th evehicle failin gto mee tth erequirements of
th enext emission stest durin gth emain inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ris aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .It has th enecessary
specialis tknowledge ,tools and qualification sto
correctl ycarry out th ewor krequire don your
vehicle. Thi sis especially th ecas efo rwor krel -
evant to safety. Always hav
eth efollowin gwor kcarrie dout at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter:
Rwor krelevant to safet y
Rserviceand maintenance wor k
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation wor kand modifica-
tion s
Rworkon electronic component s
Correct use
If you remov eany warnin gstickers ,you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ecertain dangers.
Leave warnin gstickers in position .
Observ eth efollowin ginformation when drivin g
your vehicle:
Rth esafet ynote sin this manual
Rth evehicle technical dat a
Rtraffic rulesand regulation s
Rlaws and safetystandard spertainin gto moto r
vehicles
Problem swit hyou rvehicle
If you should experience aproblem wit hyour
vehicle, particularly on ethat you believe may
affec tit s saf eoperation ,we urg eyou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente rimmedi-
ately to hav eth eproblem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th eproblem is no tresolved to your sat -
isfaction ,please discus sth eproblem again wit h
th eauthorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ror ,if nec-
essary, contact us at on eof th efollowin g
addresses.
In th eUSA
Customer Assistanc eCente r
Mercedes-Ben zUSA, LL C
On eMercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sDepartmen t
Mercedes-Ben zCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fAvenue
Toronto ,Ontario M4 G4C9
Reporting safet ydefect s
USAonly:
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