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

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12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 52
Warning lamp ................................ .192
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 208
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 95
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 54
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 38
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Additional speedometer ................... 162
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 284
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 77
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 201
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 46
Display message ............................ 175
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 6Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 42
Air vents
Important safety notes .................... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Setting the side air vents ............... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 58
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 58
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 138
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Performance Seat ............................ 78
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 125
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 125
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 213
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 159
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 233
Hiding a service message .............. 233
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 233
Service message ............................ 232
Special service requirements ......... 233
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
Index3

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

Center console
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment210
12 V socket214
Cigarette lighter214
Ashtray213
;Switches the multimedia sys-
tem on or off (see separate
operating instructions)
=M button (activates manual
mode)112
?èECO button (start/stop
function) incl. indicator lamp106
AAdjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG sports exhaust sys-
tem
106
BIgnition lock (in the stowage
compartment)103
CStowage compartment210
FunctionPage
DAMG E-SELECT selector lever109
EAdjusts AMG adaptive sport
suspension system138
FButton for gear P109
GActivates/deactivates ESP®56
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode56
HTouchpad (see the separate
operating instructions)
IStart/Stop button102
JMultimedia system control-
ler (see the separate operat-
ing instructions)
KSelects the drive program
(DYNAMIC SELECT control-
ler)
108
32Center console
At a glance

XPress M button:.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The letter M
appears in the multifunction display. Manual
mode Mis activated.
Further information on manual mode M
(
Ypage 115).
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(
Ypage 114).
M ManualPermanent manual gear-
shifting
Each time you start the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 103).
Steering wheel paddle shifters
Using steering wheel paddle shifters :and ;
you can:
Ractivate the temporary manual drive program
and change gear yourself in automatic drive
programs (
Ypage 114)
Rchange gear yourself in manual mode M
(Ypage 115)
Ractivate RACE START (Ypage 138)
Automatic drive program
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle having improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rgliding mode is available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is available.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is not available.
Rif a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission113
Driving and parking
Z

Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is not available.
Rif a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive programIthe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
Rthe drive (engine management)
Rthe transmission management
RESP®(Ypage 55)
Rthe suspension (Ypage 138)
Rthe position of the exhaust flap
(Ypage 106)
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Temporary manual drive program
General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle
shifters. The transmission must be in position D.
You can activate the temporary manual drive
program in the automatic drive program. The
switching times correspond to the previously
active automatic drive program.
In addition to temporary manual drive program
you can also activate manual mode M
(
Ypage 115).
Activating
XShift the transmission to position D.
XPull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 113).
Temporary manual drive program is activated.
The last active drive program :and selected
gear ;appear in the multifunction display.
Shifting gears
If you pull on the left or right steering wheel
paddle shifter, the automatic transmission
switches to temporary manual drive program for
a limited amount of time. Depending on which
steering wheel paddle shifter is pulled, the auto-
matic transmission immediately shifts into the
next gear down or up, if permitted.
XTo shift up: pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Ypage 113).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed on the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
The automatic transmission will not shift up to
the next gear when the engine speed is very
low.
XTo shift down: pull on the left-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Ypage 113).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine damage
by not shifting down.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
When using kickdown, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts to a lower gear.
Deactivating
If you have activated temporary manual drive
program, it will remain active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during an overrun
phase or when driving on steep terrain.
When temporary manual drive program is deac-
tivated, the automatic transmission shifts into
the automatic drive program that was last selec- ted.
114AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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TheRACE drive program is characterized by the
following:
RThe vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
RAll vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
RFor optimum performance, the transmission
shifts up later and shifts down sooner.
RThe multifunction display shows the manual
gearshift program without upshift indicator
(
Ypage 114).
RThe gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (
Ypage 115). You can follow the
gearshift recommendations at all times and
shift gear accordingly using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. On the basis of the
gearshift recommendation, using the steering
wheel paddle shifters, you can optimize the
drive train and engine operating mode at any time.
RIf you have selected a gear manually, this will
be maintained until the vehicle speed increa-
ses or decreases dramatically.
RIf you do not follow the gearshift recommen-
dations, the automatic shift points may resultin high fuel consumption.
RThe suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
RThe transmission shift and response times are
significantly shorter with more aggressive
gear changes. This is particularly the case
when shifting up. The shift strategy is thus
designed to interact dynamically with the
high-revving engine
RGliding mode is not available.
RThe ECO start/stop function is not available.
116AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
Driving and parking

Rthe vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
depressed sufficiently (left foot).
Rthe transmission is in positionD.
Rdrive program S,S+ orRACE is selected
(Ypage 108).
Activating RACE START
iWhen manual mode (Ypage 115) is active,
the transmission automatically shifts up to
RACE START in the drive program. This func-
tion supports maximum acceleration with
RACE START. After going through an acceler-
ating process once from a stationary position, this function is automatically deactivated.
XDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
XPull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
XThe RACE START Confirm: Paddle UPCancel: Paddle DOWNmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
XRelease both steering wheel paddle shifters.
iIf the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is canceled. The RACE
START Not Possible See Operator'sManualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
XTo cancel: pull the left steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 113).
or
XTo confirm: pull the right steering wheel pad-
dle shifter (Ypage 113).
The RACESTARTAvailableDepressgaspedal.message appears in the multifunction
display.
iIf you do not depress the accelerator pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is can-
celed. The RACE START Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE
STARTReleasebraketostartmessage appears in the multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal within
a short time, RACE START will be canceled. The
RACE START Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE
STARTActivemessage appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can-
ada: 50 km/h).
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's ManualorRACESTART Canceledmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection of Sport, Sport + or
Comfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Ypage 108).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 103).
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Driving an d parking

Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
XPress button:once.
Indicator lamp =lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
If indicator lamps ;and =are off:
XPress button :twice.
Indicator lamps ;and =light up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If indicator lamp =lights up:
XPress button :once.
Second indicator lamp ;lights up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemSPORT +mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. highways.
XPress button :repeatedly until indicator
lamps ;and =go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemCOMFORTmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area around
your vehicle using six sensors in the front
bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the
distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate sur-
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking
space. When maneuvering, parking or pulling
out of a parking space, make sure that there are
no persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such objects when they are in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes on a truck
or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC
to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
Rswitch on the ignition
Rshift the transmission to position D,Ror N
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
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Driving and parking
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G-Meter
The G-Meter shows you the forces that are exer-
ted on the driver during the journey, both later-
ally and in the direction of travel.
The maximum values are indicated in red in theguideline system.
XPress òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the 9button repeatedly until the G-
Meter appears.
The maximum values of the G-Meter are
saved.
XTo reset the G-Meter: pressaagain.
XUsing :or9 select Yeson the steer-
ing wheel.
XPress ato confirm.
The maximum values of the G-Meter are
deleted.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the G-Meter will be automati-
cally reset.
SETUP
:Drive Comfort/Sport/Sport +/ Race
;Chassis Comfort/Sport/Sport +
=Transmission D/M
?Exhaust system Comfort/Sport +
AESP®On/Offor SPORT handling mode
Sport
SETUP displays the following information and
functions:
Rthe gear indicator
Rthe digital speedometer
Rthe drive system setting
Rthe suspension mode
Rthe transmission position
Rthe exhaust flap position
Rthe ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) status
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress the 9button repeatedly until SETUP
is displayed.
Further information on the upshift indicator and
gear indicator (
Ypage 115).
Menus and submenus163
On-board computer and displays
Z

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If wheels and tires of th ewrong siz eare used,
th ewhee lbrakes or suspension component s
may be damaged. Ther eis aris kof an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires wit hthose
that fulfill th especification sof th eoriginal
part .
When replacing wheels, mak esur eto use th e
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmodel
When replacing tires ,mak esur eto use th e
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmanufacturer
Rmodel
GWARNIN G
A flat tire severely impairs th edriving ,steer -
ing and braking characteristics of th evehicle.
Ther eis aris kof accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics :
Rdo notdriv ewit h a flat tire.
Rimmediately replace th eflat tire wit hyour
emergenc yspar ewhee lor spar ewheel, or
consult aqualified specialist workshop.
Tires wit hrun-flat characteristics :
Rpay attention to theinformation and warn -
ing notice son MOExtended tires (tire swit h
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are no tapprove dfor your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Ben zor are no tbein gused cor-
rectl ycan impair th eoperating safety.
Before purchasing and usin gnon-approve d
accessories, visit aqualified specialist work-
sho pand inquire about :
Rsuitability
Rlegal stipulation s
Rfactory recommendation sInformation on th
esizes and types of wheels and
tires for your vehicl ecan be foun dunder
"Wheel/tire combinations" (
Ypage 277).
Tir epressur einformation can be found:
Ron th eTir eand Loading Information placard
on th eB-pillar on th edriver' sside
(
Ypage 263)
Rin th etire pressur etable in th efuel filler flap
(Ypage 118)
Rin th e"Tir epressure" section
Operation
Information on driving
Chec kth etire pressur ewhen th evehicl eis
heavily laden and adjust prio rto atrip.
While driving ,pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handlin gcharacteristics ,e.g. pull-
ing to on eside .This may indicat ethat th e
wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspec tthat
a tire is defective, reduce your spee dimmedi-
ately. Stop th evehicl eas soo nas possible to
chec kth ewheels and tires for damage. Hidden
tire damag ecould also be causing th eunusual
handlin gcharacteristics .If you fin dno sign sof
damage, hav eth etires and wheels checke dat a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, mak esur ethat th e
tires do no tget deformed by th ecur bor other
obstacles. If they canno tbe avoided, driv eove r
obstacles suc has curbs slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, you may damag eth ewheels
or tires .
Notes on high performance tires
GWARNIN G
Due to th especial tire tread in combination
wit hth eoptimized rubber compound ,there is
an increased ris kof hydroplaning and skid-
din gon adamp or wet road surface. tire gri pis
also noticeably reduce dat low outside tem-
peratures and low tire operating tempera-
tures. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Turn on ES P
®and adapt your driving style
accordingly. When th eoutside temperature
falls belo w10 †, use M+S tires .
254Operation
Wheels and tires