MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

Rthe engine and the transmission are at a suf-
ficient temperature for the ECO start/stop
function
Rthe set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
Rthe battery is sufficiently charged
Rthe system detects that the windshield is not
fogged up when the air-conditioning system isswitched on
Rthe hood is closed
Rthe driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
Ryou switch off the ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO button
Rswitch to drive program RACE,S+ orS
(Ypage 111)
Ryou switch to manual mode M(Ypage 116)
Rin transmission position h, the brake pedal
is released and the HOLD function is not
active
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal
Ryou engage reverse gear k
Ryou move the transmission out of position j
Ryou unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
Rthe vehicle starts to roll
Rthe brake system requires this
Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
Rthe system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
Rthe battery's condition of charge is too low
Shifting the transmission to position jdoes
not start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function
XTo deactivate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out.
XTo activate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is deactivated, if:
Rswitch to drive program RACE,S+ orS
(Ypage 111)
Ryou switch to manual mode M(Ypage 116)
AMG sports exhaust system
You can choose between different AMG sports
exhaust system volumes using the position of
the exhaust flap.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set-
ting is activated.
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Setting the volume:
XPress button:.
If you select the loudest setting, indicator
lamp ;lights up. You can also adjust the position of the exhaust
flap using the:RDYNAMIC SELECT controller (Ypage 111)
RMultimedia system
Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
MSolutions
The engine does not
start.The HOLD function or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated.
XDeactivate the HOLD function (Ypage 140) or Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC (Ypage 136).
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 106).
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
or
XTurn the SmartKey back to SmartKey position uin the ignition
lock.
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 106). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 251).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 106).
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
display shows a value
above 248 ‡ (120 †).The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 236). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
General information
Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller.
Available drive programs:
C ComfortComfort-oriented, optimum-
economy engine and trans-
mission settings
SSportSporty engine and transmis-
sion settings
S+ Sport PlusEspecially sporty engine and
transmission settings
RACE
(AMG GT S and
AMG GT C)Maximum sportiness and
engine and transmission
settings suitable for the
racetrack
IIndividualIndividual settings
In urban traffic and stop-start traffic, drive pro-
gram Cis recommended.
Depending on the drive program selected the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Rthe drive (engine management)
Rthe transmission management
RESP®(Ypage 61)
Rthe suspension (Ypage 142)
Rthe position of the exhaust flap
(Ypage 109)
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop function (Ypage 108)
Rthe availability of gliding mode
(Ypage 115)
Further information for automatic drive program
characteristics (
Ypage 117).
Additionally, in drive program Iyou can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. Further information about starting
the engine (
Ypage 106).
Selecting the drive program
XTurn DYNAMIC SELECT controller :until the
desired drive program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
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display goes out and the symbol of the selec-
ted drive program appears.
The drive program indicator on DYNAMIC
SELECT controller:lights up in red.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed in the multimedia system dis-
play.
Additional settings
:Manual mode (Ypage 118)
;ECO start/stop function (Ypage 108)
=Position of the exhaust flap (Ypage 109)
?Suspension (Ypage 142)
AESP®(Ypage 61)
When you press buttons :-A the corre-
sponding setting is selected. The DYNAMIC
SELECT controller setting is overwritten.
These settings will be maintained for manual
mode and ESP
®even if you switch to drive pro-
gram RACE (AMG GT S and AMG GT C), S+,Sor
C using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller.
If you switch to drive program I, all stored char-
acteristics will be accepted. This is also the case
if you have previously pressed one of buttons :
- A. If you then change the drive program using
the DYNAMIC SELECT controller, the standard
setting for the drive program is selected.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
E-SELECT selector lever
General notes
!If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is in motion, do not shift the automatic trans- mission directly from htok, from ktoh
or directly to j.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds in transmission
position hork, otherwise park position j
is engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
!If you want to engage a transmission posi-
tion or to exit park position j, the engine
must be running.
The E-SELECT lever always returns to its original
position.
The current transmission position j,k, ior
h is shown in the transmission position display
in the multifunction display.
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Overview of transmission positions
jPark position with parking lock
kReverse gear
iNeutral
hDrive
Engaging park position P
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XPress button:on the center console.
If you depress the brake pedal and push the
E ‑SELECT lever forwards or pull it backwards to
the first point of resistance, park position jis
disengaged. The transmission shifts to neutral
i.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position jis engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
Rif you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
Rif you remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
Rif you open the driver's door while traveling at
low speeds in transmission position hork.
Under certain conditions, the automatic trans-
mission shifts automatically to transmission
position jif the HOLD function or Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC is activated. Observe the infor-
mation on the HOLD function (
Ypage 139) and
on Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (Ypage 135).
Engaging reverse gear R
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XPush the E-SELECT lever forwards past the
first point of resistance.
The transmission position kis engaged.
If you engage reverse gear, the engine starts
automatically (
Ypage 109).
Shifting to neutral N
XStart the engine (Ypage 107).
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XPush the E-SELECT lever forwards or pull it
back to the first point of resistance, depend-
ing on the current transmission position.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to ibefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in ifor approximately 30 minutes. If
you open the driver's or front-passenger door
during this period, the transmission automati-
cally shifts to park position j.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral i, e.g. when having the vehi-
cle cleaned in an automatic car wash with a
towing system:
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XSwitch on the ignition.
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XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutrali.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2and leave it
in the ignition lock.
You can find further information under "Car
wash" (
Ypage 239).
Shifting to transmission position D
XStart the engine (Ypage 107).
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XPush the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
The automatic transmission shifts to h.
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in position h, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically
(
Ypage 108).
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
:Drive program
;Transmission position
Additionally, displays next to the E ‑SELECT lever
show the current transmission position.
The displays light up if you:
Rswitch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 105) or
Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
(Ypage 106). The displays go out if you:
Rswitch off the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Ypage 105) or
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
(Ypage 106).
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, check on the
display next to the E-SELECT lever whether the
desired transmission position is engaged.
Transmission positions
BPark position
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion j(
Ypage 112) when the vehi-
cle is stationary. The parking lock
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the electronic
parking brake in addition to the park-
ing lock in order to secure the vehi-
cle.
The automatic transmission shifts to j automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey
Rswitch off the engine when in kor
h and open the driver's door or
front-passenger door
Ropen the driver's door while trav-
eling at low speeds in transmission position hork
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position j. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
CReverse gear
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion kwhen the vehicle is station-
ary.
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ANeutral
Do not shift the transmission toi
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it.
If ESP
®is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position iif the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button,
the automatic transmission shifts to
neutral iautomatically.
!Coasting in neutral imay
cause damage to the drive train.
7Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically in the automatic
drive programs (
Ypage 117). All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program (Ypage 111)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
A dynamic driving style with high longitudinal
and lateral acceleration delays the shift points
to higher engine speeds.
Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch function
is active regardless of the currently selected
drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is conducive
to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
XIn the automatic drive programs, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
Depending on the engine speed and the selec-
ted drive program, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts to the lowest gear permissible to
give optimal acceleration.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Kickdown is not available in manual mode M.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the
vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow.
To do so, shift back and forth repeatedly
between transmission positionshand k.
The vehicle's transmission management
restricts shifting between transmission posi-
tions hand kto speeds up to a maximum of
5 mph (9 km/h).
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions hand k, move the E-SELECT lever
up and down beyond the pressure point.
Gliding mode
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Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
Rthe combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
Rthe engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
RtheCsymbol disappears from the multifunc-
tion display and symbol :is displayed
(
Ypage 114).
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(
Ypage 109).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
Rthe speed is within a suitable range.
Rthe course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
Ryou are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following conditions:
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
Ryou depress the brake pedal.
Ryou switch the transmission position using
the E ‑SELECT lever (Ypage 112).
Ryou switch to drive program RACE(AMG GT S
and AMG GT C), S+orS(Ypage 111).
Ryou switch to manual mode M(Ypage 116).
Ryou leave the suitable speed range.
iIf you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig-
ital Operator's Manual.
M button
XPress M button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The letter M
appears in the multifunction display. Manual
mode Mis activated.
MManualPermanent manual gear-
shifting
Further information on manual mode M
(Ypage 118).
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(
Ypage 117).
Each time you start the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. Further information about starting
the engine (
Ypage 106).
Steering wheel paddle shifters
Using steering wheel paddle shifters :and ;
you can:
Ractivate the temporary manual drive program
and change gear yourself in automatic drive
programs (
Ypage 117)
Rchange gear yourself in manual mode M
(Ypage 118)
Ractivate RACE START (Ypage 141)
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Automa tic drive program
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterized by th efollow-
ing :
Rthevehicl edelivers comfortable, economical
handlin gcharacteristics .
Rthevehicl epulls away mor egentl yin forward
and revers egears, unless th eaccelerato r
pedal is depressed fully.
Rth evehicl ehas improved drivin gstability, for
exampl eon slipper yroad surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from th e
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicl eis driven in th elow engin espee d
range and th ewheels are less likely to spin .
Rgliding modeis available.
Rth eECO start/sto pfunction is available.
Drive program S (Sport )
Drive programSis characterized by th efollow-
ing :
Rthevehicl eexhibits sport ydrivin gcharacter-
istics .
Rtheautomatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybein ghigher
as aresult of th elater automatic transmission
shif tpoints .
Rthesuspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings.
Rgliding mod eis no tavailable.
Rth eECO start/sto pfunction is no tavailable.
Rif aperiod of dynamic drivin gis followed by an
extended phas ewit h a constan taccelerato r
pedal position ,th evehicl eshifts up to a
higher gear .This optimizes fuel consumption .
Drive program S+ (SportPlus)
Drive programS+is characterized by th efol -
lowing:
Rth evehicl eexhibits particularly sport ydrivin g
characteristics .
Rtheautomatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybein ghigher
as aresult of th elater automatic transmission
shif tpoints .
Rthesuspension exhibits particularly har d
springing and damping settings.
Rgliding mod eis no tavailable.
Rth eECO start/sto pfunction is no tavailable.
Rif aperiod of dynamic drivin gis followed by an
extended phas ewit h a constan taccelerato r
pedal position ,th evehicl eshifts up to a
higher gear .This optimizes fuel consumption .
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive programIth efollowin gproperties of th e
drive program can be selected:
Rth edrive (engin emanagement)
Rth etransmission managemen t
RESP®(Ypage 61 )
Rthesuspension (Ypage 142)
Rtheposition of th eexhaust flap
(Ypage 109)
Information about configuring drive program I
wit hth emultimedia system can be foun din th e
Digital Operator' sManual.
Temporary manual drive program
Genera lnotes
In this drive program ,you can briefl ychang e
gear yourself by usin gth esteering whee lpaddl e
shifters. The transmission mus tbe in position
h to do this.
You can activat eth etemporar ymanual drive
program in th eautomatic drive program .The
switching times correspond to th epreviously
active automatic drive program .
In addition to temporar ymanual drive program
you can also activat emanual mod eM
(
Ypage 118).
Activating
XShift th etransmission to position h.
XPull theleft-han dor right-hand steering whee l
paddl eshifte r (Ypage 116).
Temporary manual drive program is activated.
The last active drive program :and selected
gear ;appear in th emultifunction display.
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Shifting gears
If you pull on the left-hand or right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter, the automatic transmis-
sion switches to temporary manual drive pro-
gram for a limited amount of time. Depending on
which steering wheel paddle shifter is pulled,
the automatic transmission immediately shifts
into the next gear down or up, if permitted.
XTo shift up: pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 116).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed in the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
The automatic transmission will not shift up to
the next gear when the engine speed is very
low.
XTo shift down: pull on the left-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Ypage 116).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If the engine were to exceed the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
When using kickdown, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts to a lower gear.
Deactivating
If you have activated temporary manual drive
program, it will remain active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions, the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during overrun
mode or when driving on steep terrain.
When temporary manual drive program is deac-
tivated, the automatic transmission shifts into
the automatic drive program that was last selec-
ted. You can also deactivate temporary manual drive
program yourself:
XPull on the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in place (Ypage 116).
or
XUse the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (Ypage 111).
Temporary manual drive program is deactiva-
ted. The automatic transmission switches
into the automatic drive program that was last
selected.
Manual mode
General notes
In manual mode M, you can permanently change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters. The transmission must be in position
h to do this.
The switching times correspond to the previ-
ously active automatic drive program.
The transmission only shifts down automatically at low engine speeds depending on the respec-
tive gear.
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(
Ypage 117).
Activating
In manual mode M, you can change gear your-
self using the steering wheel paddle shifters if
the transmission is in position h. You can see
the currently selected drive program and which gear is engaged in the multifunction display.
XPress the M button (Ypage 116).
M is shown in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp on the M button lights up.
Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
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