Starting The Engine - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016 Operator's Manual

To remove the SmartKey
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Power supply for some consumers, such
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as the windshield wipers
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
2
and drive position
To start the engine
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The SmartKey can be turned in the igni-
i
tion lock even if it is not the correct Smart-
Key for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.

Starting the engine

Important safety notes
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WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
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people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start the engine.
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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.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
General notes
The catalytic converter is preheated for up to
30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of
the engine may change during this time.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission
Shift the transmission to position P. You
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can find information about this in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P. You can find
information about this in the Digital Oper-
ator's Manual.
You can start the engine in transmission posi-
tion P and N.
Driving
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