2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE service

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

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

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)
4Index

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
Index5

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

Multifunction steering wheelOperating the on-board computer .. 155
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 205
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
N
NavigationDisplaying (on-board computer) ..... 158
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 104
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation .........................................4 7
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50 Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 165
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 163
Display messages .......................... 168
Displaying a service message ........ 238
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 137
Factory settings ............................. 165
G-Meter ......................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 154
Instrument cluster menu ............... 164
Lights menu ................................... 164
Media menu ................................... 160
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 169
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 155
RACETIMER ................................... 167
Radio menu ................................... 159
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard display ............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 161
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Video DVD operation ..................... 161
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Importa
nt safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 154
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
14Index

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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