2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S — the 4.0L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2016
Engines
4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Hatchback 2-Door
Federal record3 recalls · 5 complaints · 69 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 AMG GT S manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 18
  • General Information 2,256
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,548
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 254
  • Body & Frame 1,376
  • Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 62
  • Brakes 758
  • Maintenance 91
  • Collision 403
  • Restraints 692
  • Drivelines & Axles 224
  • Steering 450
  • Electrical 2,076
  • Suspension 561
  • Engine Mechanical 1,021
  • Transmission 224
  • Engine Performance 943
  • Common Specs & Procedures - 190

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 AMG GT S

  1. Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 16V308000
    If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator.
  2. Electrical System — software · 17V177000
    If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk.
  3. Communication · 19V787000
    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners have filed 5 complaints and Mercedes-Benz has issued 69 technical service bulletins for the 2016 AMG GT S. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2016 AMG GT S manual

Is this manual specific to the 2016 AMG GT S?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 4.0L V8 across the Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for this year.

What 2016 AMG GT S problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 AMG GT S, covering power train, electrical system, communication. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercedes-Benz dealers.

Does it include 2016 AMG GT S wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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