tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S 2017 C190 Owner's Manual

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

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

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch87
;Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers113
=Instrument cluster30
?Overhead control panel33
AClimate control systems95
BHorn
CAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically80
FunctionPage
DCruise control lever127
EUnlocks the tailgate70
FElectric parking brake121
GDiagnostics connection25
HOpens the hood227
IRear fog lamp87
JLight switch86
Cockpit29
At a glance

GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 192) as well as display
messages (Ypage 169).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also fea-
tures the hill start assist function (
Ypage 104).
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys- tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the %or& button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button. The SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text
message or data connection.
58Protection against theft
Safety

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do
not keep the SmartKey on the cargo compart-
ment cover or in the cargo compartment. Oth-
erwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g.
when starting the engine using the Start/Stop
button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhilst driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;FTo open the tailgate
=%To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rthe anti-theft alarm system is armed again.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The key centrally locks and unlocks the doors
and the fuel filler flap.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
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Opening and closing

When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey.
Information on activating and deactivating the
locator lighting can be found in the Digital Oper-
ator's Manual.
XTo open the tailgate:press and hold the
F button until the tailgate opens.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle (
Ypage 104).
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
& button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience clos-
ing feature (
Ypage 72).
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use the vehicle for a lon-
ger period of time, you can deactivate KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey will then use very little power,
thereby conserving battery power. For the pur-
poses of activation/deactivation, the vehicle
must not be nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
flashes twice briefly and lights up once, then
KEYLESS-GO is deactivated (
Ypage 63).
XTo activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.
KEYLESS-GO start function
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a Smart-
Key in the vehicle (
Ypage 104).
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The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing.
You could therefore be locked out if:
Rthe vehicle is being pushed.
Rthe vehicle is being towed.
Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
iYou can activate and deactivate the auto-
matic locking mechanism via the multimedia
system (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
using the mechanical key
i
If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using
the mechanical key, begin by pressing the
locking button for the interior locking mech-
anism while the driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
XInsert the mechanical key as far as it will go
into opening :in the protective cap.
XPull and hold the door handle.
XPull the protective cap on the mechanical key
as straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
XRelease the door handle.
XTo unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
XTo lock:turn the mechanical key clockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 58).
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
68Cargo compartment
Opening and closing

!The tailgate swings upwards and out when
opening. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient space above the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 286).
If the rear spoiler has been extended manually
the height when opened is higher by this
amount. If in doubt, retract the rear spoiler again
manually before opening the tailgate
(
Ypage 222).
You can switch the cargo compartment lamp on
and off manually on the overhead control panel
(
Ypage 89).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 209).
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
The tailgate opens slightly.
XRaise the tailgate.
Closing
XPull the tailgate down using recess :and let
it drop into the lock.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO
(
Ypage 61).
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot. If you unlock the cargo compartment with
KEYLESS-GO, you could burn yourself by
touching the exhaust system. There is a risk of
injury. Always ensure that you only make the
kicking movement within the detection range
of sensors.
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
Rusing a car wash
Rusing a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO without carbon
package: you can unlock the tailgate without
using your hands. This is useful if you have your
hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement
under the rear bumper with your foot.
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Observe the following points:
RCarry your KEYLESS-GO key about your per-
son. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear
detection range of the vehicle.
RWhen making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise
lose your balance e.g. on ice.
RAlways ensure that you only make the kicking
movement within the detection range of sen-
sors :.
RStand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
RDo not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
RUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO does not func-
tion when the engine is started.
RDirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
thetic leg may restrict functionality.
RIf a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the sensors could
be triggered. Therefore, the tailgate cannot be
unlocked unintentionally if, for example, you:
-sit on the edge of the cargo compartment.
-set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about your
person in these situations or in situations sim-
ilar to these. This prevents the tailgate from
being unlocked unintentionally.
Operation
XTo unlock: kick into sensor detection
range :below the bumper with your foot.
The tailgate opens slightly.
XTo open: raise the tailgate.
XIf the tailgate does not unlock after sev-
eral attempts: wait at least ten seconds and
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not unlock. Repeat the
leg movement more quickly if this occurs.
Unlocking from inside the vehicle
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
70Cargo compartment
Opening and closing

You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat
when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.
XPress remote operating switch:for the tail-
gate until the tailgate is unlocked.
The tailgate opens slightly.
Tailgate emergency release
Use the emergency release if the tailgate can no
longer be unlocked:
Rusing the SmartKey
Rusing HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Rusing the remote operating switch on the
instrument panel
XClimb into the cargo compartment via the
vehicle interior.
Unhook the cargo compartment cover, if nec-
essary (
Ypage 211).
XPush carpet :down.
XPull the cable behind the carpet :until the
tailgate unlocks.
The tailgate opens slightly.
XRaise the tailgate.
When you close the tailgate, it is also locked at
the same time.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win-
dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win- dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Side windows reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window from traveling
upwards during the automatic closing process,
the side window opens again automatically. Dur- ing the manual closing process, the side window
only opens again automatically after the corre-
sponding switch is released. The automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying atten-
tion when closing a side window.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rwhile resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
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