2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE washer fluid

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

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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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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Storing ........................................... 277
Tightening torque ........................... 280
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 280
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 177
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 101
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 237
Important safety notes .................. 287
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 96
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 129
Snow chains .................................. 260
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 260
Summer tires ................................. 260
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 260
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 96
Replacing ......................................... 96
Replacing (windshield) ..................... 96
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
22Index

Automa tic interi orlighting control
XTo switch on or off :press th e| button.
When th eautomatic interior lighting control is
activated, th ebutto nis flus hwit hth eover-
head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
Runloc kth evehicl e
Ropenadoor
Rswitch off th eengin ewit hth eStart/Sto pbut -
to n
The interior lighting is activated for ashort time
when th eengin eis switched off wit hth eStart /
Stop button. This delaye dswitch-off can be
adjusted via th emultimedia system (see Digital
Operator' sManual).
Replacing bulbs
The fron tand rear ligh tclusters of your vehicl e
are equipped wit hLE Dligh tbulbs .Do no t
replace th ebulbs yourself .Contac t aqualified
specialis tworkshop whic hhas th enecessar y
specialis tknowledge and tools to carry out th e
wor krequired.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicl esafety.
You mus ttherefor emak esur ethat these func-
tion correctl yat all times .Hav eth eheadlamp
setting checke dregularly.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do no toperate th ewindshield wiper swhen
th ewindshield is dry, as this could damag e
th ewiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lecte don th ewindshield can scratch th eglas s
if wipin gtakes plac ewhen th ewindshield is
dry.
If it is necessar yto switch on th ewindshield
wiper sin dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating th ewindshield
wipers.
!If th ewindshield wiper sleav esmears on th e
windshield after th evehicl ehas been washed
in an automatic car wash ,wax or other resi-
dues may be th ereason for this. Clean th ewindshield usin
gwasher fluid after washing
th evehicl ein an automatic car wash .
!Intermittent wipingwit hrain sensor :due to
optical influence sand th ewindshield becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, th ewind-
shield wiper smay be activated inadvertently.
This could then damag eth ewindshield wiper
blade sor scratch th ewindshield.
Fo rthis reason ,you should always switch off
th ewindshield wiper sin dry weather .
1$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rai nsensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rai nsensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fas t
BíSingle wipe
î Wipeswit hwasher fluid
XSwitc hon th eignition .
XTurn thecombination switch to th ecorre-
sponding position .
In th eÄ orÅ position ,th eappropriat e
wipin gfrequency is set automatically according
to th eintensit yof th erain .In th eÅ position ,
th erain sensor is mor esensitive than in
th eÄ position ,causing th ewindshield wiper
to wipe mor efrequently.
The rain sensor is only an aid. The driver is
responsibl efor ensuring unimpaired vision .Turn
th eswitch to asuitable position ,depending on
th eintensit yof th eprecipitation ,to ensur ethat
a goo dvie wof th etraffic condition sis main -
tained.
If th ewiper blade sare worn, th ewindshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could preven t
you from observing th etraffic conditions.
Wor nor damaged wiper blade scaus esmearing.
This can caus eth erain sensor to malfunction
Windshield wipers95
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the windshield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
The wiper arms are on
the windshield.The wiper arms have been moved by an external force.
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop button.
The wiper arms move back down automatically.
Windshield wipers97
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Inoperative Cau‐tion, ReducedGround Clearance
!Taketh erestricted ground clearance int oaccoun twhen th eactive
aerodynamic sprofile is extended.
The active aerodynamic sprofile canno tfull yextend or retrac tand
reverses when possible.
Whe nextension/retraction of th eactive aerodynamic sprofile is
blocked:
XMak esur ethat th ecaus eof th ebloc kis eliminated.
XSwitc hoff th eengin eand loc kth evehicle.
XStart th evehicl eafter waiting afew minutes.
The active aerodynamic sprofile return sto th eoriginal position .
If this problem persists or th ecaus ecanno tbe identified:
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
RearSpoile rInoper‐ative Limit 125 mphThe rear spoiler canno tbe full yextended and extend sas far as pos -
sible.
The speed of th evehicl eis limite dto 12 5mph (20 0km/h ).
If the extension/retraction of the rear spoiler is blocked, e.g. by ice:
XMake sure that the cause of the block is eliminated.
XSwitch off the engine and lock the vehicle.
XStart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes.
The rear spoiler returns to the original position.
If this problem persists or the cause cannot be identified:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Power Steering Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
XIf you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
XIf you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Phone No ServiceYour vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver
range.
XWait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display.
¥
Check Washer Fluid
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
XAdd washer fluid (Ypage 237).
Display messages191
On-board computer and displays
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XReplacecap ;and tur nit clockwise as far as
it will go.
XReplac eengin ecover :.
Fo rfurther information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 287).
Windshield washer system
GWARNIN G
Certain component sin th eengin ecompart-
ment, suc has th eengine, radiato rand part s
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot .
Workin gin th eengin ecompartmen tposes a
ris kof injury.
Wher epossible, let th eengin ecool down and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribe din th e
following.
GWARNIN G
Windshield washe rconcentrate could ignit eif
it comes int ocontact wit hhot engin ecompo -
nent sor th eexhaust system. There is aris kof
fir eand injury.
Mak esur ethat no windshield washe rcon-
centrat eis spilled next to th efiller neck .
Example
XTo open :pull cap :upwards by th etab .
XAddth epremixed washe rfluid .
XTo close: press cap :onto th efiller neck
until it engages.
If th ewashe rfluid level drops belo wtherecom-
mended minimum of 1liter, amessage appear s
in th emultifunction display prompting you to
add washe rfluid (
Ypage 191).
Further information on windshield washe rfluid /
antifreez e (
Ypage 287).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
i
If th escheduled servic eintervals are excee-
ded, this may result in damag eto th evehicle.
You can obtain up-to-date information concern -
ing th eservicing of your vehicl efrom aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorize d
Mercedes-Benz Cente ror at
http://www.mbusa.co m(US Aonly).
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
inform syou of th enext servic edue date.
iThe ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
does no tsho wany information on th eengin e
oil level. Observ eth enote son th eengin eoil
level (
Ypage 233).
The multifunction display shows aservic emes -
sage for several seconds, e.g. :
RService Ain XX Day s
RService ADue
RServic e AOverdu eby XX Day s
Dependingon th eoperating condition sof th e
vehicle, th eremaining time or distanc euntil th e
next servic edue dat eis displayed.
The lette rA
or B,possibl yin connection wit h a
number or another letter, shows th etyp eof ser -
vice. A
stand sfor aminor servic eand Bfora
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorize dMercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display does
no ttak eint oaccoun tany periods of time during
whic hth ebattery is disconnected.
Maintainin gth etime-dependen tservic esched-
ule:
XNot edown th eservic edue dat edisplayed in
th emultifunction display before disconnect -
ing th ebattery.
or
XAfte rreconnecting th ebattery, subtrac tth e
battery disconnection periods from th eser -
vic edat eshown on th edisplay.
Hiding a service message
XPress th ea or% buttonon th esteering
wheel.
ASSYST PLUS237
Maintenance and care
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