2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE steering wheel

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WARNING Risk of accident due tolimi‐
te d saf ety-re lated functions during the
to wing process
Saf ety-re lated functions are limited or no lon‐
ge rav ailable in thefo llowing situations:
R the ignition is switched off.
R the brake sy stem or po werst eering sys‐
te m is malfunctioning.
R the energy supply or the on-board electri‐
cal sy stem is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is then towe daw ay, signif‐
icantly more ef fort may be requ ired tosteer
and brake than is norm allyrequ ired. #
Use a tow bar. #
Make sure that thesteering wheel can
mo vefreely before towing theve hicle
aw ay. *
NO
TEDama gedue toexcessive tracti ve
po wer If
yo u pull away sharpl y,the tractive po wer
may be too high and theve hicles could be
damaged. #
Pull away slowly and smoo thly. Loading the
vehicle for transport #
Obser vethe no tes on towing away
( / page 309). #
Connect theto w bar totheto wing eye in
order toload theve hicle. #
Shift the automatic transmission toposition
i.
% The automatic transmission may be loc ked
in position jintheeve nt of damage tothe
electrics. Toshift toi , pr ovide the on-
board electrical sy stem with po wer
( / page 307). #
Load theve hicle onto the transpor ter. #
Shift the automatic transmission toposition
j. #
Use the electric parking brake tosecure the
ve hicle against rolling away. #
Only secure theve hicle bythe wheels. #
Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transpor tation vehicle.
* NO
TEDama getothe driv etra in due to
incor rect positioning #
Do not position theve hicle abo vethe
connection point of the transport vehi‐
cle. Breakdown assis
tance 311

ing condition (/
page317). Observ ethe
no tes on tyre temp erature (/ page316).
% The values displa yed in the multifunction dis‐
play may deviate from those of the tyre pres‐
sure gauge as they referto sea le vel.At high
altitudes, the tyre pressure values indicated
by a pressure gauge are higher than those
shown bythe on-board computer. In this
case, do not reduce the tyre pressure.
Re starting the ty repressure moni toring sys‐
tem
Re quirements:
R The recommended tyre pressure is cor rectly
set forth ere spective operating status on all
of the wheels (/ page316).
Re start the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem in
th efo llowing situations:
R The tyre pressure has changed.
R The wheels or tyres ha vebeen changed or
newly fitted. On-boa
rdcompu ter:
4 Service 5
Tyres #
Swipe down wards on Touch Control on the
left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
The Use current tyre pressures as new refer-
ence values? message is shown in the multi‐
function displa y. #
Torestart, press Touch Control on the left-
hand side of thesteering wheel.
The Tyre press. monitor restarted message is
shown in the multifunction displa y.
Cur rent wa rning messages are dele ted and
th eye llow h warning lamp goes out.
Af teryo u ha vebeen driving for a few
minutes, the sy stem checks whe ther the cur‐
re nt tyre pressures are wi thin the specified
ra nge. The cur rent tyre pressures are then
accep ted as refere nce values and monitored.
Be sure toalso pay attention tothefo llowing
re lated topic:
R Notes on tyre pressure (/ page316) Wheel
change Note
s on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct dimensions of wheels and tyres
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension
components may become damaged. #
Alw aysre place wheels and tyres with
th ose that fulfil the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure tofit the
cor rect:
R Designation
R Type
When replacing tyres, make sure tofit the
cor rect:
R Designation
R Manufactu rer
R Type Wheels and tyres
319

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
Ù Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po werst eering assis tance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significant lyimpaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Ù
Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Visit workshop *T
herear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be tilted when you drive in a stra ight line. #
Adapt your speed and drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 351

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking dis tance may increase. In addi‐
tion, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive carefully on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve30 km/h. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive care‐
full y. !
÷
inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems (e.g. BAS) may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem will continue tooperate normally. Braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
The wheels may block duri ng braking and ESP®
does not pe rform any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking dis tance may increase. In addi‐
tion, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 371

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions #
Have the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative No wheel sensors
*T
he wheels fitted do not ha vesuitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated. #
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
h
Wheel sensor(s) missing *T
here is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or more wheels. Nopressure value is displa yedfo rthe
af fected tyre. #
Have thefa ulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
h Check tyre(s) *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantl y.The wheel position will be displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can burs t.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. 378
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions #
Check the tyre pressure (/ page316) and the tyres.
h Rectify tyre pressure *T
he tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the dif fere nce in tyre pressure between the individual
wheels is too great. #
Check the tyre pressure and add air, if necessar y. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem (/ page319).
h
Warning tyre defect *T
he tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The wheel position will be displa yed. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from driving wi thaflat tyre
R The tyres can overheat and cause a fire.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Do not drive on with a flat tyre. #
Obse rveth e no tes on flat tyres. No
tes on flat tyres (/ page 298). #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyres.
Tyre(s) overheated *A
t least one tyre is overheating. The af fected tyres are display ed inred. At temp eratures close tothe limit value,
th e tyres are displa yed in yello w. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 37 9

Ad
justing the mid- range, treble and
bass
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 282
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....2 81
Ad justing the sound optimisation
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 282
Ad justing treble, mid- range and bass
settings
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 282
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....2 81
Af ter-sales service centre
see ASS YST PLUS
Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air vents ..................................................... 99
Ad justing (front) .................................... 99
Air vents
see Air vents Ai
r-re circulation mode .............................. 98
Air-water duct .......................................... 290
Ke eping free ........................................2 90
Airbag ........................................................ .37
Ac tivation .............................................. 32
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger) ....37
Ins tallation locations ............................ .37
Knee airbag ........................................... 37
Overview ............................................... 37
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .41
Pr otection ..............................................38
Re duced pr otection ...............................39
Side airbag ............................................ 37
Wi ndow airbag ....................................... 37
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Alternative route
see Route
AMG Steering wheel control element ........... 14 2
St eering-wheel buttons ........................ 14 2
AMG ceramic high-per form ance com‐
posi tebrake sy stem ................................ 107AMG
Performance adjust ableexhaust
sy stem ...................................................... 108
Fu nction .............................................. 108
Operating ............................................ 108
AMG per form ance seat
Setting ................................................... 74
AMG Performance steering wheel .........142
AMG RIDE CONTROL Selecting the suspension setting ......... 14 4
AMG RIDE CONTROL + Suspension .......................................... 14 4
AMG TR ACKPA CE
Configuring .......................................... 19 6
Drag Race ............................................ 19 5
Gene ral information ............................ .193
Te lemetry display ................................ .196
Tr ack Race ........................................... 194
Android Auto ............................................ 241
Connecting a mobile phone ................ .242
Ending ................................................. 24 3
Information ..........................................2 42
Overview .............................................. 241
Sound settings .................................... 24 3
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................2 43 Index
397

Brake discs ..........................................
11 0
Brake fluid ............................................ 11 0
Brake hose .......................................... .111
Brake line ............................................. 111
Brake pads .......................................... .110
No tes ................................................... 11 0
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 12 8
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 131
Ad aptive brake lights ...........................1 33
AMG ceramic high-per form ance
composite brake sy stem ......................1 07
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 12 8
Driving tips .......................................... 103
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 131
HOLD function .................................... .140
Limi ted braking ef fect (salt-treated
ro ads) .................................................. 103
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 102
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 02
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem) Breakdown
Overview of the help functions .............. 14
To w- starting ........................................ .312
To wing away ........................................ 309
Tr ansporting theve hicle ....................... 311
Wheel change ...................................... 324
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Bu rm ester ®
high-end Sur round sound
sy stem ...................................................... 281
Ad justing the balance .......................... 282
Ad justing the sound optimisation ........ 282
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 282
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .282
Calling up the sound menu .................. 281
Information .......................................... 281
Selecting the sound profile .................. 282
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....2 80
Ad justing the balance .......................... 281
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ................................................ 281
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .281
Calling up the sound menu .................. 281 Information .......................................... 280
Switching
the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .281
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................1 58 C
Call list Making a call ....................................... 236
Overview ............................................. 235
Calling up the sound menu
Burmes ter®
high-end Sur round
sound sy stem ...................................... 281
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....2 81
Calls .......................................................... 232
Ac cepting ............................................ 232
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ........ 232
Calls wi thseveral participants .............2 32
Declining ............................................. 232
Ending a call ........................................ 232
Incoming call during an existing call .... 233
Making ................................................ 232
Camera see Reversing camera 400
Index