2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER display

Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient
R the transmission is in position N
R the electric parking brake is applied
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning ECO start/stop function
Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
When the vehicle pulls away again, the engine
starts automatically. The ECO start/stop func-
tion thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con-
sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes :
ECO start/stop display
If the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop func-
tion switches the engine off automatically once
the vehicle stops moving.
The ECO start/stop function is available only in
drive program C. The ECO start/stop function is switched on
whenever you restart the engine using the key or the Start/Stop button. This is the case if:
R the ignition was switched off for more than
four hours or
R the ECO start/stop function had been
switched on before the engine was switched
off
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated (Y page 106) or a malfunction
has caused the system to be deactivated, the
è symbol is not displayed.
Automatic engine switch-off The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if:
R the ECO start/stop function is activated
(Y page 106) and
R you brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans-
mission position D
The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the è ECO symbol is displayed in green in the
multifunction display if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the outside temperature and the atmospheric
air pressure are within a range that is suitable for the system
R the engine and the transmission are at a suf-
ficient temperature for the ECO start/stop
function
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system does not detect moisture on the
windscreen when the air-conditioning system
is switched on
R the bonnet is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are not all fulfilled, the èECO symbol is
shown in yellow.
All the vehicle's systems remain active when the
engine is switched off automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine Driving
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starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT S), S+orS(Y page 108)
R in transmission position D, the brake pedal is
released and the HOLD function is not active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear R
R you move the transmission out of position P
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
Shifting the transmission to position Pdoes not
start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from Rto D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again once the è ECO symbol reappears in green in the
multifunction display.
Switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on X
To switch off: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èECO symbol
in the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 105) are fulfilled, the èECO
symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 105) are not all fulfilled, the è
ECO symbol is shown in yellow in the multi-
function display. If this is the case, the ECO
start/stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been switched off manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is switched off if:
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT S), S+orS(Y page 108)
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 113) AMG sports exhaust system
You can choose between different AMG sports
exhaust system volumes using the position of
the exhaust flap.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected setting is activa-
ted when the engine is next started. If the igni-
tion is switched off for more than four hours, the quietest setting is activated when the engine is
next started. 106
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Setting the volume:
X Press button :.
If you select the loudest setting, indicator
lamp ;lights up. You can also adjust the position of the exhaust
flap using the:
R DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 108)
R Multimedia system Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The engine does not
start. The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
X Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 138) or DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 130).
X Start the engine again (Y page 103).The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
The engine electronics are malfunctioning.
R The fuel supply is malfunctioning.
Before attempting to restart the engine:
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps on
the instrument cluster go out.
or X Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock.
X Restart the engine (Y page 103). Avoid excessively long and fre-
quent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge display is at the
reserve level. The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 253).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to excessively high thermal load.
X Start the engine again (Y page 103).
If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. The engine electronics or a mechanical component of the engine
management system are/is malfunctioning.
X Depress the accelerator pedal only slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The coolant temperature
display is showing more
than 120 †. A display
message may also
appear on the multifunc-
tion display and a warn-
ing tone may sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is not
being cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 235). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is not being cooled sufficiently.
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. DYNAMIC SELECT controller
General notes
Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller.
Available drive programs: C
Comfort Comfort-orientated, engine
and transmission settings
optimised for economy
S
Sport Sporty engine and transmis-
sion settings S+
SportPlus Especially sporty engine and
transmission settings RACE
(AMG GT S)
Maximum sportiness and
engine and transmission
settings suitable for the
racetrack
I
Individual Individual settings Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
R the drive (engine management)
R the transmission management
R ESP ®
(Y page 57)
R the suspension (Y page 140)
R the position of the exhaust flap
(Y page 106)
R the availability of the ECO start/stop function
(Y page 105)
R the availability of gliding mode
(Y page 112)
Further information for automatic drive program characteristics (Y page 114).
Additionally, in drive program Iyou can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this in the Digital Owner's Manual.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
drive program Cis activated when the engine is
next started. 108
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Selecting the drive program
X
Turn DYNAMIC SELECT controller :until the
desired drive program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out and the status icon of the
selected drive program appears.
The drive program indicator on DYNAMIC
SELECT controller :lights up in red.
In addition, the current drive program settings are displayed in the multimedia system dis-
play. Additional settings
:
Manual mode (Y page 115)
; ECO start/stop function (Y page 105)
= Position of the exhaust flap (Y page 106)
? Suspension (Y page 140)
A ESP ®
(Y page 57)
When you press buttons :-A the corre-
sponding setting is selected. The DYNAMIC
SELECT controller setting is overwritten.
These settings will also be maintained for man-
ual mode and ESP ®
if you switch to drive pro- gram
RACE (AMG GT S), S+,Sor Cusing the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller.
If you switch to drive program I, all stored char-
acteristics will be adopted. This is also the case
if you have previously pressed buttons :-A.
If you then change the drive program using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller, the standard set-
ting for the drive program is selected. AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen 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. E-SELECT lever
General notes !
If the engine speed is too high or if the vehi-
cle is rolling, do not shift the transmission
directly from Dto R, from Rto Dor directly to
P.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds in transmission position Dor R, park position Pis otherwise
engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged. AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission
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!
If you wish to select a transmission position
or to disengage park position P, the engine
must be running.
The E-SELECT lever always returns to its original position.
The current transmission position P,R, Nor D
appears in the transmission position display in
the multifunction display.
Overview of transmission positions j
Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
Engaging park position P X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Press button :.
Shifting directly from Pto R:
X Start the engine (Y page 104).
X Depress the brake pedal and push the E-
SELECT lever forwards past the first point of
resistance. Shifting directly from
Pto D:
X Start the engine (Y page 104).
X Depress the brake pedal and push the E-
SELECT lever backwards past the first point of
resistance.
Park position Pis released if you:
R depress the brake pedal and
R push the E-SELECT lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
Engaging park position P automatically Park position
Pis engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
R if you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door
R if you remove the key from the ignition lock
R if you open the door while travelling at low
speed in transmission position Dor R
Under certain conditions, the automatic trans-
mission shifts automatically to transmission
position Pif the HOLD function or DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated. Observe the information on
the HOLD function (Y page 138) and on
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 134).
Engaging reverse gear R X
Start the engine (Y page 104).
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the E-SELECT lever forwards past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N X
Start the engine (Y page 104).
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the E-SELECT lever forwards or back to
the first point of resistance.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minutes. If
you open the driver's or front-passenger door
during this period, the transmission automati-
cally shifts to P.110
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The transmission remains in
Nif:
R the key is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the trans-
mission to Nbefore switching the engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or front- passenger door.
You can find further information under "Car
wash" (Y page 238)
Shifting to transmission position D X
Start the engine (Y page 104).
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance. Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display. :
Drive program
; Transmission position
Additionally, displays next to the E ‑SELECT lever
show the current transmission position.
The displays light up if you:
R switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Y page 102) or
R insert the key into the ignition lock
(Y page 103)
The displays go out if you:
R switch off the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Y page 102) or
R remove the key from the ignition lock
(Y page 103)
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, check on the
display next to the E-SELECT lever whether the
desired transmission position is engaged. Transmission positions
B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion Pwhen the vehicle is stationary
(Y page 109). The parking lock
should not be used as a brake when
parking. In order to secure the vehi-
cle, always apply the electric parking
brake in addition to the parking lock.
The automatic transmission shifts to
P automatically if you:
R remove the key
R switch off the engine when in Ror
D and open the driver's door or
front-passenger door
R open the driver's door while trav-
elling at low speeds in transmis-
sion position Dor R
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position P. Have the
vehicle electronics checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion Rwhen the vehicle is stationary. AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission
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Gliding mode is characterised by the following:
R the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train
R the engine speed is equal to the engine idling
speed
R status icon Cgoes out and status icon :is
displayed in the multifunction display
(Y page 111)
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(Y page 106).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow- ing conditions:
R the speed is within a suitable range
R the type of road is suitable, e.g. no steep gra-
dients
R you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you depress the brake pedal
R you switch the transmission position using
the E‑SELECT lever (Y page 109)
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT S), S+orS(Y page 108)
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 113)
R you leave the suitable speed range
i If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual. M button X
Press M button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The letter M
appears in the multifunction display. Manual
mode Mis activated.
Further information on manual mode M
(Y page 115).
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(Y page 114). M
Manual Permanent manual gear-
shifting
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
drive program Cis activated when the engine is
next started. Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Using steering wheel gearshift paddles
:
and ;you can:
R activate the temporary manual drive program
and change gear yourself in automatic drive
programs (Y page 114)
R change gear yourself in manual mode M
(Y page 115)
R activate RACE START (Y page 139) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission
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