2016 Mercedes-Benz MERCEDES-AMG GT COUPE

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is a great example of a real sports car because it has both thrilling performance and a beautiful design. With its powerful proportions, sculpted lines, and unique Panamericana grille, this coupe gives off an air of pure grace and power. Under the hood is a hand-built AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine that delivers heart-pounding horsepower and speed. The interior is made with great care and features high-quality materials and the latest technology. The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is a great example of the brand’s commitment to making the best driving experience possible. It combines track-inspired precision with luxury comfort in a way that works well.

Cockpit

1. Combination switch
2. Steering wheel paddle shift-ers
3. Instrument cluster
4. Overhead control panel
5. Climate control systems
6. Horn
7. Adjusts the steering wheel electrically
8. Cruise control lever
9. Unlocks the tailgate
10. Electric parking brake
11. Diagnostics connection
12. Opens the hood
13. Rear fog lamp
14. Light switch

Displays and operation

Important safety notes

WARNING
If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehi-cle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the onboard computer.
If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned, you may not recognize function restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

The onboard computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel illustration (page 30).

Displays and operation
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.

• Cruise control activated (Y page 127):
  The segments light up from the stored speed to the type-tested maximum speed.
• DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 128): One or two segments in the set speed range light up.
• DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front that is driving at a slower speed than the stored speed:
  The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

Tachometer
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine’s overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-tions when temperatures are around freezing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-play indicates the temperature measured and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-function display (Y page 153).
Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.

Coolant temperature display
WARNING Opening the hood when the engine is over-heated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products. There is a risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before opening the hood. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and contact the fire department.

A display message is shown if the coolant temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature display is in the lower section of the tachometer (Y page 30). Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

Operating the on-board computer

1. Multifunction display
2. Right control panel
3. Left control panel
4. To activate the on-board computer: set the
   Start/Stop button to key position 1.
   You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the onboard computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

Operating system

Overview
General notes

Do not use the space in front of the display for storage. Objects placed here could damage the display or impair its function. Avoid any direct contact with the display surface. Pressure on the display surface may result in impairments to the display, which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is automatically reduced if the temperature is too high. The display may temporarily switch off completely.

Cleaning instructions
Do not touch the display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-age to the display.

Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-tions:

• Radio mode
• Media mode with media search
• Sound systems
• Navigation system COMAND: navigation via the hard drive RCommunication functions
• SIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
• Vehicle functions with system settings RFavorites functions
  Controller

Navigation mode

Important safety notes
WARNING
If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehi-cle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip-ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the navigation system.

General notes 
Among other things, correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS reception. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
The following descriptions apply to navigation with COMAND. Further information can be found in the Digital Operator’s Manual.

Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:

•  Select NaviQNavigation.
  The map shows the vehicle’s current position. X Slide 6 the controller.
• Select OptionsQRoute Settings. Notes for route types:
• Eco Route
• Calculates an economic route.
• Dynamic Traffic Route
  Traffic reports on the route for the route guid-ance are taken into account (only available in the USA).
• Calculate Alternative Routes
  Different routes are being calculated. Instead of Start, select the Continue menu item. Notes for route options:
• Use Toll Roads
• The route calculation includes roads which require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
• Use Carpool Lanes (only available in the USA)
  Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes.
  Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool lanes option is activated.

Entering an address
Multimedia system:

• Select NaviQNavigation.
  The map shows the vehicle’s current position.
• Slide 6 the controller.
•  Select DestinationQAddress Entry. Enter an address, e.g. as follows:
• city or ZIP code, street, house number Rcountry, city or ZIP code
• city or ZIP code, center
• street, city or ZIP code, intersection
• Select CityThe city in which the vehicle is currently loca-ted (current vehicle position) is at the top. Below this, you will see locations for which route guidance has already been carried out.
• Select the location.
  If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are different ZIP codes available for the location, the corresponding digits are displayed with an X.
• Enter the street and house number.
  The address is in the menu.
  Further options for destination entry:
• search for a keyword
  The keyword search finds destinations using
  fragments of words.
• select the last destination
• select a contact select a POI
  You can search for a POI by location, name or telephone number.
• select a destination on the map
• enter intermediate destination
  You can map the route to the destination
  yourself with up to four intermediate destinations.
• select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Apps
• select geo-coordinates

Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been entered and is in the menu.

• Select Start or Continue.
  The route is calculated with the selected route type and the selected route options.
  If route guidance has already been activated, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.
• Select Yes or tination. Set as Intermediate Des‐Yes cancels the current route guidance and starts route calculation to the new destination.
  Set as Intermediate Destination adds the new destination in addition to the existing destination and opens the intermediate destinations list.

Connecting a mobile phone
Prerequisites
For telephony via the Bluetooth® interface, you require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. The mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or above.
Multimedia system:

• Sienlegcst VehicleQSystem Set‐ QActivate Bluetooth.
• Activate Bluetooth® O.
  Mobile phone:
  Activate Bluetooth® and, if necessary, Bluetooth visibility for other devices (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions).
  The Bluetooth® device names for all of one manufacturer’s products might be identical. To make it possible to clearly identify your mobile phone, change the device name (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions).
  If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
  Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message Access Profile) Bluetooth® profiles, the following information will be transmitted after you connect:
• Phone book
• Call lists
• Messages

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