2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER Owners Manual

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Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information on the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (Y page 41).Lights
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Left dipped beam Left dipped beam
(Example) The corresponding bulb is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
i LED light bulbs: the display message for the corresponding lamp
only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed. b
Malfunction Malfunction
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SeeOwn‐
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er's Manual
er's Manual The exterior lighting is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. b
AUTO lights inoper‐ AUTO lights inoper‐
ative ative The light sensor is faulty.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. b
Switch off lights Switch off lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning
tone also sounds.
X Turn the light switch to the ÃorL position. Adaptive Main-beam
Adaptive Main-beam
Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Main-beam
Assist currently Assist currently
unavailable unavailable
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er's Manual
er's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the Adap‐
Adap‐
tive Main-beam Assist available again
tive Main-beam Assist available again display message is
shown.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. 182
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Engine
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Top up coolant See Top up coolant See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 235).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is
overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwisebe damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, consult a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Display messages
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See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the charge status is too
low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Observe the instructions in the #See SeeOwner's
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message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the battery charge status is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges. 4
Add 1 litre engine Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐ oil when next refu‐
elling elling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling
system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest (Y page 233).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 234).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a qualified
specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.co m. 184
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Engine oil level Engine oil level
Stop Stop
vehicle
vehicle Switch
Switch
engine off
engine off The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 233).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 234).4
Engine oil level Engine oil level
Reduce oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil. The engine or catalytic converter
may be damaged.
X Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level. Observe
the legal requirements. 4
Engine oil level Engine oil level
cannot be measured cannot be measured The measuring system is faulty.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail. Driving systems
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ATTENTION ASSIST: ATTENTION ASSIST:
Take a break! Take a break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or
increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so that you get enough rest. À
ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST
inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ¨
Malfunction Malfunction There is a malfunction in the chassis. The vehicle's handling charac-
teristics may be impaired.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assist
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble See
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ual Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
R there have been no lane markings for an extended period
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Clean the windscreen. Lane Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐
ble ble
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ual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-
tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
inoperative inoperative Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Traffic Traffic
Sign
Sign Assist
Assist
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble See
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ual Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the display message disappears.
Traffic Sign Assist is operational again. Traffic Traffic
Sign
Sign Assist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative Traffic Sign Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 186
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Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle has started to skid.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 138). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is no longer fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 138). DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 130).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
available again available again DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been temporarily
unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS (Y
page 130).DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐ DISTRONIC PLUS cur‐
rently unavailable rently unavailable
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-
tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
R the system is outside the operating temperature range
R the on-board voltage is too low
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSinop‐
inop‐
erative
erative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS sus‐ DISTRONIC PLUS sus‐
pended pended You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 130).DISTRONIC PLUS and
DISTRONIC PLUS and
SPEEDTRONIC inoper‐ SPEEDTRONIC inoper‐
ative ative DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Display messages
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Cruise control and
SPEEDTRONIC inoper‐ SPEEDTRONIC inoper‐
ative ative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. SPEEDTRONIC suspen‐ SPEEDTRONIC suspen‐
ded ded If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kick-
down), SPEEDTRONIC is switched to passive mode.
The speed limitation is not active.
X Drive slower than the stored speed and without kickdown.
X Call up the last speed stored again.
or X Set a new speed.
When the display message disappears, the speed limitation is active. SPEEDTRONIC Limit SPEEDTRONIC Limit
- - - mph - - - mph SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated, as not all the activation conditions
have been met.
X Check the activation conditions for SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 128).Cruise control
Cruise control
- - - mph - - - mph R
A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit.
X If conditions permit, drive at a speed greater than 30 km/h and
store the speed.
or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 126).
or
X Reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 58). Cruise control off Cruise control off Cruise control has been deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, cruise control has deactivated auto-
matically (Y page 126). 120 km/h! 120 km/h!
Maximum Maximum
speed
speedexcee‐
excee‐
ded
ded For certain countries only: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
In addition, the multifunction display shows 120 km/h!
120 km/h!.
X Drive more slowly. 188
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Tyres
Display messages
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Rectify tyre pres‐
sure sure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 265).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 267).Check tyre(s)
Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre traction
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be
greatly impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 247).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 265).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R you could lose control of the vehicle
R continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 247). Display
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