Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT 2015, Owner'S Manual

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G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R
start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
!
If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis-
sion directly from D to R, from R to D or
directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans-
mission position D or R, park position P is
otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is safeguarded
against rolling away unintentionally:
R
the electric parking brake must be applied
R
the transmission must be in position P
R
the key must be in position 0 in the ignition
lock and then removed from the ignition
lock, or the Start/Stop button must be
pressed
R
the front wheels must be turned towards
the kerb on steep uphill or downhill gradi-
ents
R
the empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar
object, for example, on uphill or downhill
gradients
R
a laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar
object, for example, on uphill or downhill
gradients
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission
! Do not remove the key while the vehicle is
in motion. Otherwise, at low speeds, park-
ing lock P will be activated automatically.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds, trans-
mission position P is engaged automati-
cally.
This could cause damage to the transmis-
sion and the parking lock.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to P using the button
on the centre console.
Using the Start/Stop button
X
Press the Start/Stop button (
Y
page 121).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this cor-
responds to key position 1. When the driv-
er's door is open, this corresponds to key
position 0: "key removed".
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position R or D, the transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Parking
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Drivi
ng
and
parking
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