Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 2019 Operator's Manual page 196

194 Driving and parking
ing driving. Depending on the vehicle speed, it
adopts different positions and thus adapts the
vehicle's aerodynamics to the driving conditions.
Vehicles with the AMG aerodynamic package are
equipped with a stationary rear wing
( page 195).
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If you drive at a speed greater than 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear wing will automatically
extend.
If you drive at a speed lower than 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear wing will automatically
retract.
You can retract and extend the rear wing man‐
ually for cleaning ( page 194).
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Extending/retracting the rear wing for clean‐
ing
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when extending and retracting the rear
wing manually
When you extend or retract the rear wing
manually, body parts may become trapped.
Ensure that there are no people in the
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sweep of the rear wing when extending
or retracting the rear wing.
If someone becomes trapped during
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retraction of the rear wing, press the
display button again immediately.
The rear wing will then extend again.
* NOTE Damage to the rear wing when
washing the vehicle in a car wash
If the rear wing is extended, it may be dam‐
aged when the vehicle is washed in a car
wash.
Only extend the rear wing if washing the
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car by hand.
Before entering a car wash, ensure that
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the rear wing is retracted.
Requirements:
The ignition is switched on.
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The tailgate is closed.
R
To extend/retract: press display button 1.
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The rear wing extends or retracts completely.
Display button symbol 2 and its color indi‐
cate the following positions of the rear wing:
Rear wing retracted (blue)
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Rear wing extended in different positions
R
(red)
Rear wing extending or retracting (yellow)
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