transmission 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

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 57
Warning lamp ................................ .196
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 211
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 99
Active aerodynamics profile
Display message ............................ 191
Extending/retracting ..................... 227
Problem ......................................... 228
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 163
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 170
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 42
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Additional speedometer ................... 165
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 286
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 82
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 205 After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 178
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupa nt C
lassification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 102
Setting ...........................................1 02
Setting the side air vents ...............1 03
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 63
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 63
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 142
E-SELECT lever .............................. 112
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 83
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 112
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 128
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 128
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 109
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
4Index

Anti-skid chainssee Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .217
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 62
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 63
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 38
Hiding a service message .............. 237
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 238
Service message ............................ 237
Special service requirements ......... 238
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 63
Function ...........................................6 3
Switching off the alarm .................... 63
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 163
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ............................. 148
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 239
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 109
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 108
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 115
Automatic drive program ............... 117
Changing gear ............................... 115
Display message ............................ 188
Double-clutch function .................. 115
Drive program display .................... 114
Driving tips .................................... 115 Emergency running mode
.............. 120
Eng
aging neutral ............................ 113
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 113
Engaging reverse gear ................... 113
Engaging the park position ............ 113
Gearshift recommendation ............ 118
Gliding mode ................................. 115
Important safety notes .................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 115
Manual drive program .................... 117
Manual mode ................................. 118
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Overview ........................................ 112
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Pulling away ................................... 107
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 115
Shift override ................................. 119
Starting the engine ........................ 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 116
Transmission position display ........ 114
Transmission positions .................. 114
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 120
B
Back button ....................................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 67
Replacing ......................................... 68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 251
Display message ............................ 182
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 251
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 43
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 163
Display message ............................ 184
Index5

Driving abroadMercedes-Ben zService ................ .238
Driving on flooded roads .................. 129
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 60
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 3
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58
Distance warning function ............... 59
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 63
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 61
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 131
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 142
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 142
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 150
Cruise control ................................ 129
Display message ............................ 183
HOLD function ............................... 139
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 152
Lane Tracking package .................. 150
RACE START .................................. 140
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 128
Automatic transmission ................. 115
Brakes ........................................... 127
Break-in period .............................. 104
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 137
Downhill gradient ........................... 127
Drinking and driving ....................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 129
Driving on flooded roads ................ 129
Driving on wet roads ...................... 129
Exhaust check ............................... 126
Fuel ................................................ 126
General .......................................... 126 Hydroplaning ................................. 129
Icy road surfaces ........................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 104
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 127
Snow chains .................................. 260
Sub
jecting b
rakes to a load ........... 127
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 104
Wet road surface ........................... 127
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 161
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 111
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 112
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 85
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 85
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 63
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 108
Deactivating/activating ................. 109
General information ....................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 108
Introduction ................................... 108
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 72
Vehicle ............................................. 72
Index9

Lubricant additivessee Additives (engine oil)
M
M button ............................................ .116
M+S tires ............................................ 260
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 117
Changing gear ............................... 118
Deactivating ................................... 118
General notes ................................ 117
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 118
Deactivating ................................... 119
General notes ................................ 118
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 41
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 22
Display message ............................ 175
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 222
Downloading routes ....................... 225
Emergency call .............................. 220
General notes ................................ 219
Geo fencing ................................... 225
Info call button .............................. 221
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 24
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 224
Remote vehicle locking .................. 223
Roadside assistance button ........... 221
Search & Send ............................... 223
Self-test ......................................... 219
Speed alert .................................... 225
System .......................................... 219
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 223
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Inserting .......................................... 67
Locking vehicle ................................ 72
Removing ......................................... 67
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 72 Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 160
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 89
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Website ............................................ 31
Merce
des-Benz Intelligent Drive
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 131
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 169
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 210
Frequencies ................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
Transmission output (maximum) .... 282
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 67
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 280
Mounting a new wheel ................... 279
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 277
Raising the vehicle ......................... 277
Removing a wheel .......................... 279
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 277
MP3
Operation ....................................... 160
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 156
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P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 240
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof ..................................... 79
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 113
Important safety notes .................. 122
Parking brake ................................ 124
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 88
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Switching off the engine ................ 123
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
Driving system ............................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 145
Sensor range ................................. 143
Warning display ............................. 144
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 124
Applying or releasing manually ...... 124
Display message ............................ 172
Electric parking brake .................... 124
Emergency braking ........................ 125
General notes ................................ 124
Releasing automatically ................. 125
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 92
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 178
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problems (malfunction) .................. 178
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 243
Power washers .................................. 240
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive safety
see PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 176
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 107
General notes ................................ 107
Hill start assist ............................... 107
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 207
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 141
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Important safety notes .................. 140
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 167
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 159
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Index15

Introduction .....................................40
Releasin g ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 82
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 83
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 82
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 82
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 80
Seat heating problem ...................... 84
Seat ventilation problem .................. 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 83
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 242
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Coolant (engine) ............................ 287
Engine oil ....................................... 286
Fuel ................................................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 288
Washer fluid ................................... 287
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204 Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 165
On-board computer ....................... 163
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 166
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Si de marke
r lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 180
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 68
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 68
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 192
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 65
Important safety notes .................... 65
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 66
Loss ................................................. 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 65
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 106
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 69
Starting the engine ........................ 107
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 204
Snow chains ...................................... 260
Sockets
General notes ................................ 218
Luggage compartment ................... 219
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 205
Index17

Vehicle data ................................... 288
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 162
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) .........................................2 11
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 210
Display message ............................ 191
Introduction ................................... 161
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161
Number from the phone book ........1 62
Redialing ........................................ 162
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 162
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 04
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 154
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 165
Outside temperature ......................1 54
Setting (climate control) ................ 100
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 165
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 167
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 264
Checking manually ........................ 263
Display message ............................ 186
Maximum ....................................... 263
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 248
Notes ............................................. 262
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 249
Recommended ............................... 261
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 265
Function/notes .............................2 64
General notes ................................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 264
Restarting ...................................... 266
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning message .......................... 265
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 246
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 247
Storage location ............................ 246
Tire pressure not reached .............. 248 Tire pressure reached .......
............. 249
Usi
ng ............................................. 247
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 275
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 274
Bar (definition) ............................... 274
Changing a wheel .......................... 276
Characteristics .............................. 274
Checking ........................................ 259
Curb weight (definition) ................. 275
Definition of terms ......................... 274
Direction of rotation ......................2 76
Display message ............................ 186
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 276
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) .............................2 74
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 273
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 274
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ...........................................2 75
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 275
Important safety notes .................. 258
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 274
Information on driving .................... 258
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 275
Labeling (overview) ........................ 271
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 276
Load index ..................................... 273
Load index (definition) ................... 275
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 275
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 275
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 275
Maximum tire load ......................... 273
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 275
Notes on sport tires ....................... 258
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 276
P

SI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 275
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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

Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
24Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Introduction