281 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S 2016 C190 Owner's Manual

DVD videoOperatin g(on-boar dcomputer) .... .158
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 108
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 109
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 80
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 80
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/notes ................................ 57
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 105
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
General information ....................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 105
Introduction ................................... 105
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................6 8
Vehicle .............................................6 8
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .46
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 71
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 195
Display message ............................ 178
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number ............................... 281
Irregular running ............................ 107
Jump-starting ................................. 248
Starting problems .......................... 107
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 104 Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 104
Switching off .................................. 120
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 252
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 279
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 230
Additives ........................................ 284
Checking the oil level ..................... 228
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 228
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 230
Display message ............................ 179
Fill
ing capacity ............................... 284
Notes about oil grades ................... 283
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 228
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 163
Characteristics ................................. 56
Deactivating/activating ................... 56
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 55
General notes .................................. 55
Important safety information ........... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 192
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 55
Exhaust check ................................... 123
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 237
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 82
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 82
8Index

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 77
Cleaning the cover ......................... 239
Correct driver's seat position ........... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Seat heating problem ...................... 80
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 78
Section
Seats ............................................... 75
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Positions ........................................ 109
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 237
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 284
Coolant (engine) ............................ 284
Engine oil ....................................... 283
Fuel ................................................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 281
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 285
Washer fluid ................................... 285
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 162
On-board computer ....................... 160
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 163
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature ............ 72
Convenience opening feature .......... 72 Important safety information ........... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Resetting ......................................... 73
Reversing feature ............................. 71
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 63
Changing the programming ............. 62
C

hecking the battery ....................... 63
Convenience closing feature ............ 73
Convenience opening feature .......... 72
Display message ............................ 188
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 61
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 62
Overview .......................................... 60
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 103
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 65
Starting the engine ........................ 104
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Snow chains ...................................... 256
Sockets
General notes ................................ 214
Luggage compartment ................... 215
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 201
Special seat belt retractor .................. 49
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 162
Digital ............................................ 154
Segments ...................................... 151
Selecting the display unit ............... 161
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 182
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Index15

Sports exhaust systemsee AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 77
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 102
Key positions ................................. 102
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 103
Steering
Display message ............................ 188
Warning lamps ............................... 199
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 152
Cleaning ......................................... 239
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ...............8 0
Important safety notes .................... 80
Paddle shifters ............................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................8 4
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 113
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................164
Stowage areas ................................... 209
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 210
Armrest (under) .............................2 10
Cup holders ................................... 212
Glove box ....................................... 210
Important safety information ......... 209
Stowage net ................................... 210
Stowage net ....................................... 210
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 256
Sun visor ............................................ 212
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 38
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 163
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................... 99 Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 208
T
Tachometer ........................................ 151
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 177
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 70
Opening dimensions ...................... 286
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 69
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 69
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 281
Information .................................... 279
Tires/wheels ................................. 277
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 159
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 207
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 206
Display message ............................ 188
Introduction ................................... 158
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
Number from the phone book ........ 159
Redialing ........................................ 159
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 159
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 208
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 151
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 162
Outside temperature ...................... 151
16Index

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................60
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 286
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 286
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 68
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 280
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241
Video
Operating the DVD .........................1 58
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
VIN
Seat ............................................... 281
Type plate ...................................... 280
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ...........................................1 91
Check Engine ................................. 195
Coolant .......................................... 195
Distance warning ........................... 197
ESP
®.............................................. 192
ESP®OFF ....................................... 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 195
Overview .......................................... 30
Parking brake ................................ 194
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............3 6
Reserv efuel .................................. .195
Restraint system ............................ 194
Seat belt ........................................ 190
SPORT handling mode ................... 194
Steering ......................................... 199
Tire pressure monitor .................... 198
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 188
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 277
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 277
Wheel chock ...................................... 273 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 272
Checking ........................................ 255
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 254
Information on driving .................... 254
Interchanging/changing ................ 272
Mounting a new wheel ................... 276
Mounting a wheel .......................... 273
Removing a wheel .......................... 275
Storing ...........................................2 73
Tightening torque ........................... 277
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 277
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 174
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ........................................ 97
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel d w
asher system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 285
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 91
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 256
Slippery road surfaces ................... 126
Snow chains .................................. 256
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 256
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 256
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Important safety notes .................... 91
Replacing ......................................... 91
Replacing (windshield) ..................... 91
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 239
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index19

!Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection sys-
tem could be blocked by particles from the
fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 281).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 117).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 180).
118Refueling
Driving and parking

from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost
position.
XFold floor covering:upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
The VIN can be found on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (
Ypage 280).
The VIN can also be found at the lower edge of
the windshield (
Ypage 281).
Engine number
:Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must match.
Only use products recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of
products which have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Service products and filling capacities281
Technical data
Z

mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
RDo not drive at the maximum speed.
RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
Reformulated Gasoline (RFG) and/or unleaded
gasoline with additives can be used. The con-
centration of additives in the fuel, however,
must not exceed 10%, for example:
REthanol
RTAME
RETBE
RIPA
RTBA
For MTBE, the concentration should not exceed
15%.
The concentration of methanol in gasoline,
including other additives, must not exceed 3%.
All of these blends must fulfill the fuel require-
ments, for example:
Rknock resistance
Rboiling point
Rvapor pressure
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
iFor further information, consult a qualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Information on refueling (
Ypage 118).
Additives
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residue buildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
about recommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran- ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specified on the container.
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a spec-
ification other than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribed service intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval
display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products(
Ypage 281).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You should therefore only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with main-
tenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.5
Service products and filling capacities283
Technical data
Z

iMB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Capacity
All models7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling brake fluid
(
Ypage 281).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even
in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling coolant
(
Ypage 281).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the fol-
lowing tasks:
RAnti-corrosion protection
RAntifreeze protection
RRaising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to
-35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
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Technical data