2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE window

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

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 57
Warning lamp ................................ .196
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 211
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 99
Active aerodynamics profile
Display message ............................ 191
Extending/retracting ..................... 227
Problem ......................................... 228
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 163
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 170
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 42
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Additional speedometer ................... 165
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 82
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 205 After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 178
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupa nt C
lassification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 63
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 63
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 142
E-SELECT lever .............................. 112
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 83
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 112
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 128
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 128
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 109
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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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
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Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer).......................................... 165
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 56
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 218
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .242
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 102
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ................................................ 98
Controlling automatically ...............1 00
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 99
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ......................2 08
Defrosting the windows ................. 101
Defrosting the windshield .............. 101
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ...............9 9
General notes .................................. 98
Indicator lamp ................................ 100
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ...................... .99
Overview ........................................2 08
Overview of systems ........................ 98
Problem with the rear wi ndow
defroster ........................................ 102
Probl

ems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 100
Refrigerant ..................................... 288
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 288
Setting the air distribution ............. 100
Setting the air vents ......................1 02
Setting the airflow ......................... 101
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 208
Setting the temperature ................ 100
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 102
Switching on/off .............................. 99 Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 101
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 101
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 209
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ................................ 99
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Combination switch ............................ 92
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 157
Controller ...........................................2 05
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ........................... 76
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 236
Display message ............................ 181
Filling capacity ............................... 287
Important safety notes .................. 287
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 154
Warning lamp ..................... ............ 199
C

ooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 180
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 130
Deactivating ................................... 131
Display message ............................ 185
General notes ................................ 129
Setting a speed .............................. 131
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P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 240
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof ..................................... 79
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 113
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 124
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 88
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
Driving system ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 145
Sensor range ................................. 143
Warning display ............................. 144
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 124
Applying or releasing manually ...... 124
Display message ............................ 172
Electric parking brake .................... 124
Emergency braking ........................ 125
General notes ................................ 124
Releasing automatically ................. 125
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 92
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 178
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problems (malfunction) .................. 178
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 243
Power washers .................................. 240
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive safety
see PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 176
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 107
General notes ................................ 107
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 141
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 167
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 159
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
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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
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Introduction .....................................40
Releasin g ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 82
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 83
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 82
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 82
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 80
Seat heating problem ...................... 84
Seat ventilation problem .................. 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 83
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 242
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engine) ............................ 287
Engine oil ....................................... 286
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 165
On-board computer ....................... 163
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 166
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Si de marke
r lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 68
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 68
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 192
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 66
Loss ................................................. 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 65
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 106
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Starting the engine ........................ 107
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Snow chains ...................................... 260
Sockets
General notes ................................ 218
Luggage compartment ................... 219
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 205
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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
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