2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER start stop button

ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X Shift to recommended gear ;according to
gearshift recommendation :when shown in
the multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Display for shift blocked If the engine speed becomes too high or too low
as a result of changing gear, you cannot change
gear using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
If you then pull the left-hand or right-hand steer- ing wheel gearshift paddle, segments :light up
red briefly.
Downshifting X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 113).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear if this is permissible.
X Maximum acceleration: pull the left-hand
steering wheel gearshift paddle until the
transmission selects the optimum gear for
the current speed.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts
down.
Deactivating X
Press the M button (Y page 113).
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
RACE drive program (AMG GT S) The RACE drive program is designed for maxi-
mum performance in terms of shift points and engine speeds. The engine and transmission
should be at normal operating temperature for
the RACE drive program (Y
page 167). Use the
RACE drive program on a closed-off race circuit.
Drive program RACEis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
R all vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
R For optimum performance, the transmission
shifts up later and shifts down sooner.
R The multifunction display shows the manual
gearshift program without upshift indicator
(Y page 114).
R the gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (Y page 115). You can follow the
gearshift recommendations at all times and
change gear accordingly using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. On the basis of the
gearshift recommendation, using the steering wheel gearshift paddles, you can optimise the
drive train and engine operating mode at any
time.
R if you have selected a gear manually, this will
be maintained until the vehicle speed signifi-
cantly increases or decreases.
R If you do not follow the gearshift recommen-
dations, the automatic shift points may result
in high fuel consumption.
R the suspension exhibits particularly rigid
springing and damping settings.
R The transmission shift and response times are
significantly shorter with more aggressive
gear changes. This is particularly the case
when shifting up. The shift strategy is thus
designed to interact dynamically with the
high-revving engine.
R gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available. 116
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmissionDriving and parking

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.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is safeguarded
against rolling away unintentionally:
R the electric parking brake must be applied.
R the transmission must be in position P.
R the key must be turned to position 0in the
ignition lock and then removed from the igni-
tion lock or the Start/Stop button must be
pressed
R the front wheels must be turned towards the
kerb on steep uphill or downhill gradients
R the empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar
object, for example, on uphill or downhill gra- dients
R a laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar object,
for example, on uphill or downhill gradients Switching off the engine
Important safety notes 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.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission !
Do not remove the key while the vehicle is in
motion. Otherwise, at low speeds, parking
lock Pwill be activated automatically. Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds, transmission
position
Pis engaged automatically.
This could cause damage to the transmission
and the parking lock.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to Pusing the button
on the centre console.
Using the Start/Stop button X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 102).
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps
on the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this corre-
sponds to key position 1. When the driver's
door is open, this corresponds to key position
0: "key removed".
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the transmission
automatically shifts to N.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minute s.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to P.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-
cle is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for about three seconds.
This function operates independently of the
ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off
function.
Using the key X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
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 automat- ically shifts to P.
The transmission remains in Nif:
R the key is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to Nbefore switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door. 120
ParkingDriving an
d parking

Further information on transmission position
N when operating with a key is available under
"Car wash" (Y page 238). Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or the system is malfunc-
tioning, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
X If this is the case, park the vehicle only on
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or if there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a function
check at regular intervals when the engine is
switched off. Noises that occur are normal. Applying or releasing manually X
To apply: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red !indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be applied when the key is in position 0.
X To release: pull handle:.
The red !indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released if:
R the ignition was switched on using the Start/
Stop button or
R the key is in position 1or 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 103)
Applying automatically The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
and:
R the engine is switched off or
R the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from being
automatically applied, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
R DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary Parking
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Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
:
Indicator lamp
; Deactivates/activates PARKTRONIC If indicator lamp
:lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated.
i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you set the Start/Stop button to key
position 2.
Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit. You
also hear a warning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the indi-
cator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deactivated.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 241).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves.
X Check to see if PARKTRONIC works at a different location. Driving syste
ms
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Reversing camera
General notes Reversing camera
:is located in the rear
bumper, underneath the tailgate.
Reversing camera :is a visual parking and
manoeuvring aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
i The text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The following are examples of reversing camera
messages in the multimedia system display.
Important safety notes The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in range while manoeuvring and parking.
The reversing camera will not function or will
function only in a limited manner:
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent lamps or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if the camera lens mists up, e.g. when driving
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 241)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines on the multimedia system dis-
play show the distances to your vehicle. The
distances apply only at road level.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera X
To activate: ensure that key position 2has
been selected with the Start/Stop button.
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system (see Digital Owner's Manual).
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the multimedia system display.
The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
Messages in the multimedia system dis-
play The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the reversing cam-
era in the following locations:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom- most guideline. 144
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driving
uphill, the coolant temperature may rise to the
end of the scale. Operating the on-board computer
:
Multifunction display
; Right control panel
= Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: set the
Start/Stop button to key position 1.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Left control panel ò R
Opens the menu list 9
: Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a menu or function
R In the Radio Radio orMedia
Media menu:
opens the track or station list and
selects a station, an audio track or a video scene
R In the Telephone
Telephone menu: switches
to the phone book and selects a
name or a telephone number 9
: Press and hold:
R
Scrolls quickly through all lists
R In the Radio Radio orMedia Media menu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
R In the Telephone Telephone menu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book is open a R
In all menus: confirms the selected
entry in the list
R In the Radio
Radio orMedia
Media menu:
opens the list of available radio
sources or media
R In the Telephone
Telephone menu: switches
to the phone book and starts dial-
ling the selected number ñ R
Audio 20 multimedia system:
button is inoperative
R COMAND Online multimedia sys-
tem:
switches off LINGUATRONIC (see
the separate operating instruc-
tions) % Press briefly:
R Back
R In the Radio Radio orMedia
Media menu: dese-
lects the track or station list or list
of available radio sources or media
R Hides display messages
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory % Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in the
Trip Trip menu Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 156
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

8 R
Mute ó R
Audio 20 multimedia system:
button is inoperative
R COMAND Online multimedia sys-
tem:
switches on LINGUATRONIC (see
the separate operating instruc-
tions) Multifunction display
:
Transmission position (Y page 111)
; Time
= Outside temperature (Y page 155)
? Display
A Additional speedometer (Y page 166)
Display panel ?shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages.
The multifunction display shows the unit in addi- tional speedometer Ainverse to the speedom-
eter unit in the instrument cluster.
X To open the menu list: pressòon the
steering wheel.
Display panel ?appears in the menu list.
Possible readings on the multifunction display:
R = PARKTRONIC (Y page 141)
R ¯ Cruise control (Y page 126)
R È SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 128)
R _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Y page 90)
R è ECO start/stop function (Y page 105)
R ë HOLD function (Y page 138)
R 120 km/h!
120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain countries) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the òbutton on the steering wheel to
open the menu list.
Operating the on-board computer (Y page 156).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
select the following menus:
R Trip Trip menu (Y page 157)
R Navi
Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 159)
R Radio
Radio menu (Y page 160)
R Media
Media menu (Y page 161)
R Telephone
Telephone menu (Ypage 162)
R Assistance graphic
Assistance graphic menu (Ypage 163)
R Service
Service menu (Ypage 164)
R Settings
Settings menu (Ypage 164)
R AMG
AMG menu (Y page 167) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with trip
meter :and total distance recorder ;
appears. Menus and submenus
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i
You can obtain further information about
suitable mobile phones and connecting
mobile phones via Bluetooth ®
:
R on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
R at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Accepting a call If someone calls you when you are in the
Tele‐ Tele‐
phone
phone menu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
You can accept a call at any time, even if you are
not in the Telephone Telephone menu.
X Press the 6button on the steering wheel
to accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call You can end or reject a call at any time even if
you are not in the Telephone
Telephone menu.
X Press the ~button on the steering wheel
to reject or end an incoming call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book X
Press òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
X Press :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Telephone
Telephone menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the :,9ora button to
switch to the phone book.
X Press :or9 to select the names one
after the other.
or
X To start rapid scrolling: press and hold:
or 9 for longer than one second.
The names in the phone book are displayed
quickly one after the other.
If you press and hold the :or9 button
for longer than five seconds, the name
appears with the next or previous letter initial
letter in the alphabet.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored for
a name: press the 6ora button to
start dialling.
or X
If there is more than one number for a
particular name:
press the6ora
button to display the numbers.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6ora button to start dial-
ling.
or X To exit the telephone book: press the~
or % button.
Redialling The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialled in the redial memory.
X Press òon the steering wheel to open the
menu list.
X Press :or9 on the steering wheel to
select the Telephone Telephone menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the 6button to switch to the redial
memory.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 6ora button to start dial-
ling.
or X To exit the redial memory: press the~
or % button. Assistance graphic menu
X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the Assistance graphic Assistance graphic
menu. Menus and submenus
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