Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series 2021 User manual

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Order no. P190 0800 13 Part no. 190 584 66 07
Edition A-2021
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series

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Example
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
if the front passenger airbag is enabled
If the front passenger airbag is enabled, a
child on the front passenger seat may be
struck by the front passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, this can result in
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to thechild.
Observe thechapter "Children in thevehicle".
As at 10.01.20

Thank youfor purchasing a Mercedes-AMG
Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer
operating lifespan of thevehicle, follow the
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to thevehicle or injury to people.
Damage to thevehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not coveredby the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on thefol‐
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Mercedes-AMG reservestheright to introduce
changes in thefollowing areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The following documents are integral parts of
thevehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent Supplements
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times. If you sell thevehicle, always pass all of
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Symbols ........................................................ 5
At aglance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps ...........................8
Overhead control panel ................................ 10
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 12
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 14
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 16
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 16
General notes............................................. 17
Notes on small series certification ............... 17
Protecting the environment .......................... 17
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...................... 17
Operator's Manual ........................................18
Service and vehicle operation ....................... 19
Operating safety ...........................................20
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ...................................... 21
Diagnostics connection ................................ 22
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 22
Correct use of thevehicle ............................23
Notesfor persons with electronic medi‐
cal aids ......................................................... 23
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 23
Reporting safety defects ...............................24
Limited Warranty .......................................... 25
QR code forrescue card ...............................25
Data storage .................................................25
Copyright ...................................................... 28
Occupant safety......................................... 30
Restraint system ...........................................30
Seat belts ..................................................... 32
Airbags ......................................................... 36
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 44
Safely transporting children in thevehi‐
cle ................................................................44
Notes on pets in thevehicle .........................50
Opening and closing .................................. 52
SmartKey ...................................................... 52
Doors ............................................................ 56
Cargo compartment .....................................59
Side windows ............................................... 60
Anti-theft protection .....................................63
Seats and stowing ..................................... 66
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 66
Seats ............................................................ 66
Steering wheel ..............................................71
Easy entry and exit feature ...........................71
Memory function .......................................... 72
Stowage areas .............................................. 74
Sockets ......................................................... 77
Installing/removing thefloor mats ............... 78
Light and visibility ..................................... 80
Exterior lighting ............................................ 80
Interior lighting ............................................. 84
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ..........................................................85
Mirrors .......................................................... 86
Climate control .......................................... 90
Overview of climate control systems ............ 90
Operating the climate control system ........... 90
2Contents

Driving and parking ................................... 93
Driving .......................................................... 93
Race track operation ..................................101
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ........................... 106
Automatic transmission .............................. 109
Refueling ..................................................... 113
Parking ........................................................ 115
Driving and driving safety systems .............120
Vehicle towing instructions .........................141
Instrument Display and on-board
computer.................................................. 142
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer .......................................... 142
Instrument Display overview .......................143
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................144
Operating the on-board computer .............. 144
Overview of displays on the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................145
Adjusting the instrument lighting ................145
Voice Control System .............................. 146
Notes on operating safety ...........................146
Operation ................................................... 146
Using theVoice Control System effec‐
tively ........................................................... 148
Essential voice commands .......................... 148
Multimedia system .................................. 159
Overview and operation .............................. 159
System settings .......................................... 168
AMG TRACKPACE .......................................178
Navigation .................................................. 183
Telephone ...................................................208
Online and Internet functions ..................... 231
Media .........................................................234
Radio .......................................................... 247
Sound ......................................................... 254
Maintenance and care ............................. 257
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 257
Engine compartment .................................. 258
Cleaning and care .......................................263
Breakdown assistance ............................ 269
Emergency ..................................................269
Flat tire ....................................................... 270
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 276
Towstarting or towing away ....................... 280
Electrical fuses ........................................... 284
Wheels and tires ...................................... 287
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................287
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 287
Notes on snow chains ................................ 288
Tire pressure .............................................. 288
Loading thevehicle .................................... 293
Tire labeling ................................................ 298
Definition of termsfor tires and loading ..... 303
Changing a wheel ....................................... 306
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 315
Technical data ........................................... 317
Notes on technical data .............................. 317
Radio operating permits forvehicle com‐
ponents .......................................................317
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................317
Contents 3

Operating fluids .......................................... 319
Vehicle data ................................................ 326
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 328
Display messages .......................................328
Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 365
Index ......................................................... 381
4Contents

In this Operator's Manual, you will find thefol‐
lowing symbols:
&DANGER Danger due to not observing
thewarning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe thewarning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of
risks which may lead to your vehicle being
damaged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%These symbols indicate useful instructions
or further information that could be helpful
to you.
#Instruction
(/page)Further information on a topic
Display Information on the multifunction dis‐
play/media display
4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
*Indicates a cause
Symbols 5

Left-hand-drive vehicles
6At aglance – Cockpit

1Steering wheel gearshift paddles →111
2Combination switch →81
3Instrument Display →143
4Media display →159
5Glove box →76
6Start/stop button →94
7Adjusts traction control →130
8Climate control systems →90
9Touchpad →159
AController forvolume and switching sound
on/off
→159
Switches the multimedia system on/off →159
BECO start/stop function →99
CExtends and retracts therear wing →131
DAMG Performance exhaust system →101
EAMG E-SELECT selector lever →109
FActivating/deactivating ESP®→122
GAMG adaptive sport suspension system →134
HManual gearshifting →111
IDYNAMIC SELECT switch →106
JStorage compartment →76
KControl panel forthe multimedia system →144
LAMG steering-wheel buttons →131
MAdjusts thesteering wheel →71
NControl panel:
On-board computer →144
Cruise control →125
ODiagnostics connection →22
POpens the hood →258
QOpens thetailgate →59
RElectric parking brake →118
SLight switch →80
At aglance – Cockpit 7

Instrument Display
8At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps

1ÕTraction control →369
2#! Turn signal lights →81
3KHigh beam →81
LLow beam →80
TParking lamps →80
4RRear fog lamp →81
5|Front diffusor →133
|Rear wing →131
6ÿCoolant temperature →370
7Coolant temperature display →143
8LDistance warning →376
9üSeat belt →367
AhTire pressure monitoring system →379
BÙPowersteering →369
C!Electric parking brake (yellow) →373
DElectric parking brake (red) →373
FUSA only
!Canada only
E6Restraint system →367
FBrakes (red) →373
$USA only
JCanada only
G8Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator
→370
HFuel level →143
IäAMG adaptive sport suspension system →376
J#Electrical malfunction →370
K;Check Engine →370
LÆESP®SPORT →376
¤ESP®OFF →376
M!ABS →376
NåESP®OFF →376
÷ESP®→376
At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps 9

10 At aglance – Overhead control panel

1Sun visors
2Switches the seat heating on/off →70
3Front camera →135
4Hazard warning light system →82
5PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps →41
6|Switches automatic interior lighting con‐
trol on/off
→84
7pSwitches theright-hand reading lamp
on/off
→84
8MB Info call button (Mercedes me connect) →223
9Inside rearview mirror →87
ASOS button →228
BBreakdown assistance call button (Mercedes
me connect)
→223
CpSwitches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
→84
DcSwitches the interior lighting on/off →84
At aglance – Overhead control panel 11

12 At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment

1Opens the door →56
2&%Locks/unlocks thevehicle →56
3Operates the outside mirrors →86
4WOpens/closes theright side window →60
5WOpens/closes the left side window →60
6Head restraint
7Adjusts the front seat mechanically →66
8Operates the memory function →73
9Adjusts the seat cushion inclination →68
AAdjusts the seat height →68
BAdjusts the seat backrest inclination →68
CAdjusts the 4-way lumbar support →69
DSets the seat fore-and-aft position →68
At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 13

14 At aglance – Emergencies and breakdowns

1B-pillar with a QR code for accessing theres‐
cue card
→25
2Hazard warning light system →82
3SOS button →228
4To check and refill operating fluids →319
5To tow-start and towaway →280
6Starting assistance →279
7Flat tire →270
8Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire
pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing
therescue card
→113
9Warning triangle →269
ASafetyvests →269
BTIREFIT kit →272
CFirst-aid kit (soft sided) →270
At aglance – Emergencies and breakdowns 15

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
4Vehicle 5ÕOperator's Manual
#Select a menu item.
In addition, you can also call up the Operator's
Manual within a main function (e.g. via Media
Info).
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the
function and operation of thevehicle and the
multimedia system.
For safetyreasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐
ual is deactivated while driving.
The Digital Operator's Manual contains thefol‐
lowing menu items:
RSearch: allows youto search precisely for
keywords.
RQuick start: provides you with important
information so that you can start using your
vehicle immediately.
RTips: provides tips on how to use your vehicle
in certain situations.
RMessages: provides you with further informa‐
tion about the messages in the instrument
cluster.
RBookmarks: provides you with a list of all the
bookmarks you have stored yourself.
1Picture
2Menu
3Navigation window
Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual,
such as warnings, can be made visible by high‐
lighting and pressing them.
16 Digital Operator's Manual

Notes on small series certification
This vehicle has been produced and certified in a
limited number of units in accordance with the
specifications for small series certification. The
scope of equipment and certification is based on
these specifications, which may deviate from the
requirements for large-scale production.
Protecting the environment
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emission of thevehicle is
directly related to thewayyou operate the
vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner to help protect the envi‐
ronment. Please observe thefollowing rec‐
ommendations on operating conditions and
personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
#Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐
rect.
#Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
#Adhere to the service intervals.
Aregularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐
ute to environmental protection.
#Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
#Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
#Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
#Drive carefully and maintain a suitable
distance from thevehicle in front.
#Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration
and braking.
#Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ôof its maximum
engine speed.
#Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐
fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop
function.
#Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO
display for an economical driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations
It is recommended that youre-use or recycle
materials instead of just disposing of them.
The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐
lations serve to protect the environment and
must be strictly observed.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
+ENVIRONMENTALNOTE Environmental
damage due to not using recycled recon‐
ditioned components
Mercedes‑Benz AG offers recycled recondi‐
tioned components and parts with the same
quality as new parts. The same entitlement
from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new
parts.
General notes 17

#Use recycled reconditioned compo‐
nents and parts from
Mercedes‑Benz AG.
*NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐
ciency of therestraint systems from
installing accessory parts or from repairs
or welding
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices,
as well as control units and sensors forthe
restraint systems, may be installed in thefol‐
lowing areas of your vehicle:
RDoors
RDoor pillars
RDoor sills
RSeats
RCockpit
RInstrument cluster
RCenter console
RLateral roof frame
#Do not install accessory parts such as
audio systems in these areas.
#Do not carry out repairs or welding.
#Have aftermarket installation of acces‐
sories carried out at a qualified special‐
ist 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 approvedby Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐
vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐
function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approvedforyour vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to
strict quality inspections. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or selected
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adaptedto
them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐
Parts should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz
GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz
models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐
vide forquick and reliable parts service.
Always specify thevehicle identification number
(VIN) (/page 317) when ordering Mercedes-
Benz GenuineParts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and
all standard and optional equipment available for
your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐
ual going to press. Country-specific differences
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This is also
the case for systems and functions relevant to
safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle
may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
18 General notes