tow MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

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

Maintenance and care......................232
Engine compartment ........................... 232
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 237
Care ..................................................... 238
Breakdown assistance .....................245
Where will I find...? .............................. 245
Flat tire ................................................ 246
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 250
Jump-starting ....................................... 251
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 254
Fuses ...................................................2 56
Wheels and tires............................... 258
Important safety notes ........................ 258
Operation ............................................ 258
Winter operation .................................. 260
Tire pressure ....................................... 261
Loading the vehicle .............................. 266
All about wheels and tires ................... 269
Changing a wheel ................................ 276
Wheel and tire combinations ...............2 80
Technical data................................... 282
Information regarding technical data ... 282
Vehicle electronics .............................. 282
Identification plates .............................2 82
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 283
Vehicle data ......................................... 288
Contents3

Notes/function .............................. 150
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 211
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 175
Notes .............................................2 86
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS ..................................................5 7
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 128
BAS .................................................. 58
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 286
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation .....................................6 0
Display message ............................ 170
EBD .................................................. 63
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 127
Maintenance .................................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 124
Riding tips ...................................... 127
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 60
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 245
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 155
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25 Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 239
Carpets .......................................... 244
Display ........................................... 243
Exhaust pipe .................................. 242
Exterior lights ................................ 242
Gear or selector lever .................... 243
General notes ................................ 238
Interior ........................................... 243
Matte finish ................................... 241
Paint .............................................. 240
Plastic trim .................................... 243
Power washer ................................ 240
Rear view camera .......................... 242
Roof lining ...................................... 244
Seat belt ........................................ 244
Seat cover ..................................... 244
Sensors ......................................... 242
Steering wheel ............................... 243
Trim pieces .................................... 243
Washing by hand ........................... 239
Wheels ........................................... 241
Windows ........................................ 241
Wiper blades .................................. 241
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 215
Cargo net ........................................... 215
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 160
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 65
Changing the media source ............. 160
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 125
6Index

Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ........................................ .51
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 75
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .199
Display message ............................ 181
ECO start/stop function ................ 108
Engine number ............................... 283
Irregular running ............................ 110
Jump-starting ................................. 251
Starting problems .......................... 110
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 107
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 107
Switching off .................................. 123
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 256
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 282
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 35
Additives ........................................ 286
Checking the oil level ..................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 234
Display message ............................ 182
Filling capacity ............................... 286
Notes about oil grades ................... 286
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 233
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 166
Characteristics ....... .......................... 61 Dea
ctivating/activating ................... 61
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 62
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 61
General notes .................................. 61
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 196
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 126
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 42
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 242
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 0
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .87
Dipping (automatic) .........................8 8
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 87
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 88
Setting ............................................. 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Storing the parking position ............. 88
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 207
Features ............................................. 216
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 246
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
Floormats ........................................... 231
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 282
Two-way radio ................................ 282
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
10Index

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
18Index

Replacing...................................... .276
Service life ..................................... 259
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 275
Speed rating (definition) ................ 275
Storing ...........................................2 77
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 274
Summer tires in winter .................. 260
Temperature .................................. 270
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 276
Tire bead (definition) ......................2 75
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 275
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 274
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 271
Tire tread ....................................... 259
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 275
Total load limit (definition) ............. 276
Traction ......................................... 270
Traction (definition) ....................... 276
Tread wear ..................................... 270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 274
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 276
Wheel and tire combination ........... 280
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 274
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
Character suggestions ................... 206
Deleting characters ....................... 206
Entering a space ............................ 206
Entering characters ....................... 206
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 206
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for Audio .................. 207
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 206 Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 256
To

wing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 254
Installing the towing eye ................ 255
Removing the towing eye ............... 255
Transporting the vehicle ................ 256
With both axles on the ground ....... 255
Towing eye ......................................... 245
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 115
Selector lever ................................ 112
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 114
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 112
Overview ........................................ 113
Transporting the vehicle .................. 256
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 157
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 156
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 157
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 288
Trunk partition .................................. 215
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 180
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Transmission output (maximum) .... 282
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 72
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
20Index

USB devicesConnecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .212
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........217
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 188
Electronics ..................................... 282
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 163
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 72
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 65
Lowering ........................................ 280
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 122
Parking for a long period ................ 125
Pulling away ................................... 107
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 277
Towing away .................................. 254
Transporting .................................. 256
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 72
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 65
Vehicle data ................................... 288
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 288
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 288
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 72
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 245
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 161 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
VIN
Seat ............................................... 283
Type plate ...................................... 282W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 196
Active Brake Assist ........................ 201
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 199
Coolant .......................................... 199
Distance warning ........................... 201
ESP
®.............................................. 196
ESP®OFF ....................................... 197
Fuel tank ........................................ 199
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 198
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fuel ................................... 199
Restraint system ............................ 198
Seat belt ........................................ 193
SPORT handling mode ................... 198
Steering ......................................... 203
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 191
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 280
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 280
Wheel chock ...................................... 277
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 259
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................. 258
Information on driving .................... 258
Interchanging/changing ................ 276
Mounting a new wheel ................... 279
Mounting a wheel .......................... 277
Notes on sport tires ....................... 258
Removing a wheel .......................... 279
Index21

Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnection is only intended fo r
th econnection of diagnostic equipmen tat a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
GWARNING
If you connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic s
connection in th evehicle, it may affec tth e
operation of vehicle systems .As aresult ,th e
operatin gsafet yof th evehicle could be affec -
ted. There is aris kof an accident.
Only connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic scon-
nection in th evehicle, whic his approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in th edriver's footwell can restric tth e
peda ltrave lor obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safet yof th evehicle is
jeopardized. There is aris kof an accident.
Mak esur ethat all objects in th evehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno tente r
th edriver's footwell. Install th efloormat s
securely and as specifie din order to ensur e
sufficien tclearanc efo rth epedals. Do no tuse
loose floormat sand do no tplac efloormat son
to pof on eanother.
!If th eengin eis switched of fand equipmen t
on th ediagnostic sconnection is used ,th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin gequipmen tto th ediagnostic scon-
nection can lead to emission smonitorin ginfor-
mation bein greset ,fo rexample. Thi smay lead
to th evehicle failin gto mee tth erequirements of
th enext emission stest durin gth emain inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ris aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .It has th enecessary
specialis tknowledge ,tools and qualification sto
correctl ycarry out th ewor krequire don your
vehicle. Thi sis especially th ecas efo rwor krel -
evant to safety. Always hav
eth efollowin gwor kcarrie dout at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter:
Rwor krelevant to safet y
Rserviceand maintenance wor k
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation wor kand modifica-
tion s
Rworkon electronic component s
Correct use
If you remov eany warnin gstickers ,you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ecertain dangers.
Leave warnin gstickers in position .
Observ eth efollowin ginformation when drivin g
your vehicle:
Rth esafet ynote sin this manual
Rth evehicle technical dat a
Rtraffic rulesand regulation s
Rlaws and safetystandard spertainin gto moto r
vehicles
Problem swit hyou rvehicle
If you should experience aproblem wit hyour
vehicle, particularly on ethat you believe may
affec tit s saf eoperation ,we urg eyou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente rimmedi-
ately to hav eth eproblem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th eproblem is no tresolved to your sat -
isfaction ,please discus sth eproblem again wit h
th eauthorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ror ,if nec-
essary, contact us at on eof th efollowin g
addresses.
In th eUSA
Customer Assistanc eCente r
Mercedes-Ben zUSA, LL C
On eMercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sDepartmen t
Mercedes-Ben zCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fAvenue
Toronto ,Ontario M4 G4C9
Reporting safet ydefect s
USAonly:
28Operating safety
Introduction

Center console
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment214
12 V socket218
Cigarette lighter218
Ashtray217
;ÜSwitches the multime-
dia system on/off (see the
Digital Owner's Manual)
=p M button (activates man-
ual mode)116
?è ECO start/stop func-
tion109
AAdjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG sports exhaust sys-
tem
109
BIgnition lock (in the stowage
compartment)106
CStowage compartment214
DAMG E-SELECT selector lever112
FunctionPage
Eà Adjusts AMG RIDE
CONTROL sports suspension142
Fj Park position with parking
lock112
Gå Activates/deactivates
ESP®61
M Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode61
HTouchpad; see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual
IStart/Stop button105
JMultimedia system control-
ler; see Digital Operator's
Manual
KSelects the drive program
(DYNAMIC SELECT control-
ler)
111
36Center console
At a glance

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a per-
son of a stature corre-
sponding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect.
XMake sure the conditions for a correct classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met (Ypage 47).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied by the
weight of a child up to
twelve months old in a
child restraint system
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child
seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger
seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord-
ingly.
XMake sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto the
seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning
Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
GWARNING
A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special-
ist workshop in order to have a deployed air
bag replaced.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle transported to a qualified specialist
workshop after an accident. Observe the notes
on towing the vehicle away (
Ypage 254).
Occupant safety51
Safety
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