Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R 2018, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi‐
tion h or k , the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
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If you engage the transmission position
h or k always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads:
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due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
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maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To remove the layer of salt:
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brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions
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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
of the journey and when starting the next
journey
Function of rear axle steering
Depending on the speed, rear axle steering
adapts the track of the rear axle to the position
of the front wheels. Together with the steering
input of the front wheels, this results in greater
mobility and improved stability.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris‐
tics:
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reduced steering effort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking effort
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improved driving stability, e.g. on curves
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more direct steering resulting in improved
control of the vehicle
Tips for the AMG ceramic high-performance
composite brake system
The brake system is designed for heavy loads.
This may lead to noise when braking. This effect
can also occur after washing the vehicle.
The noise depends on the following factors:
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speed
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brake force
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environmental conditions, e.g. temperature
and air humidity
% Have the brake system checked at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop after it has been
subjected to extreme loads.
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