2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER automatic transmission

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp .................................1 97
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 215
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 99
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 96
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 56
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 57
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .140
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 90
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Additional speedometer ................... 166
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 279
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 80
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 206
Air conditioning
General notes .................................. 95
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 100
Setting .......................................... .100
Setting the side air vents .............. .100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Introduction ..................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 180
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .40
Sidebag ............................................ 40
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 41
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 60
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 60
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 167
Performance Seat ............................ 80
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 140
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 124
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 124
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 231
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 125
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 237 4
Index

Hiding a service message .............. 237
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 237
Service message ............................ 236
Special service requirements ......... 237
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 60
Function ........................................... 60
Switching off the alarm .................... 60
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 165
Display messag e............................ 185
Function/note s............................. 147
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 182
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 106
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 105
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 44
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 88
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 112
Automatic drive program ............... 114
Changing gear ............................... 112
Display message ............................ 190
Double-clutch function .................. 112
Drive program display .................... 111
Driving tips .................................... 112
Emergency running mode .............. 117
Gliding mod e................................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manual drive progra m.................... 114
Manual mod e................................. 115
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (fault) ............................... 117
Pulling away ................................... 104
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 112
Starting the engine ........................ 104 Steering wheel gearshift paddle
s... 113
Transmission position display ........ 111
Transmission positions .................. 111
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 117 B
Back button ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 54
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Replacing ......................................... 66
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 252
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 253
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 46
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 165
Display message ............................ 186
Notes/function .............................. 151
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 212
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 211
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Telephony ...................................... 211
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 233
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 232
Opening ......................................... 232
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 281
Boot separator ................................... 218
Brake
EBD .................................................. 60
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 176
Notes ............................................. 279 Index
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Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 124
Aquaplanin g .................................. .125
Automatic transmission ................. 112
Brakes .......................................... .123
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 123
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Driving in winter ............................ .125
Driving on flooded roads ................ 125
Driving on wet roads ..................... .125
Fuel ................................................ 123
General .......................................... 123
Icy road surfaces ........................... 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
New brake disks ............................ 124
New brake pads/linings ................ 124
Running-in tips ............................... 101
Snow chains .................................. 263
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 123
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 88
The first 1500 km .......................... 101
Wet road surface ........................... 124
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 108E
E-SELECT lever ................................... 109
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 174
Function/note s................................ 60
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 105
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC )............................ 96
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
General information ....................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 105 Introduction ................................... 105
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 70
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Inserting .......................................... 66
Locking vehicle ................................ 70
Removing ......................................... 65
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 70
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 274
Removing ....................................... 273
Technical data ............................... 273
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 73
Vehicle ............................................. 70
Engine
Display message ............................ 183
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number ............................... 277
Jump-starting ................................. 253
Running irregularly ......................... 107
Starting problems .......................... 107
Starting the engine with the key .... 104
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 104
Stopping ........................................ 120
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 200
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 275
Problem (fault) ............................... 107
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oil level ..................... 233 Index
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From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 70
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Unlocking with KEYLESS-G O............ 72
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 218 M
M button ............................................. 113
M+S tyres ........................................... 263
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Manual mode ..................................... 115
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 240
MB Contact
Display message ............................ 177
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 161
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 86
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 223
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 171
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 211
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 212
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 214
Frequencies ................................... 275
Installation ..................................... 275
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 223
Transmission output (maximum) .... 275
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 65
MP3
Operating ....................................... 161
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 157
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 56
Overview .......................................... 30
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .206
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 159
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 101 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 38
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 53
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48 Index
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PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................1 77
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Immobiliser ...................................... 60
Interior motion sensor ..................... 61
Tow-away protectio n ........................61
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
General notes ................................ 104
Hill start assist ............................... 104 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208 R
RACE START Activating ....................................... 139
important safety notes ................... 139
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 168
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 160
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ....................................... 91
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Rear lamps
see Lights Rear spoiler
Extending/retracting ..................... 224
Problem ......................................... 225
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ................................. 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Rear wing
Display message ............................ 193
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 85
Dipping (manual ).............................. 84
Reflective safety vest ....................... 244
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 117
Refuelling process ......................... 118
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 225
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 92
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 185
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 178
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 155
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 241
Function/note s............................. 144
Switching on/of f........................... 144
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 74
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 182
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 77
Operating ......................................... 77 Index
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Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 193
Introduction ..................................
.162
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Number from the phone book ....... .163
Redialling ....................................... 163
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 163
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Switching between mobile
phones .......................................... .212
Telephone compartment ................ 218
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .213
Charging a mobile phone .............. .215
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .214
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 213
Data modem mode ........................ 214
Installing the module ..................... 213
Introduction ................................... 212
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 214
Settings ......................................... 214
SIM card mode .............................. 213
Text messages ............................... 215
Transferring the phone book .......... 214
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 155
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 167
Outside temperature ..................... .155
Setting (climate control) .................. 97
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .126
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 215
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 247
Storage location ............................ 246
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 249 Tyre pressure reached ................... 249
Total distance recorder .................... 157
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208
Character suggestions ................... 207
Deleting characters ....................... 207
Entering a space ............................ 207
Entering characters ....................... 207
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 207
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for audio .................. 208
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 207
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 61
Deactivating ..................................... 61
Function .......................................... .61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 256
Transporting the vehicle ................ 258
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 257
Removing the towing eye ............... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 258
Towing eye ......................................... 246
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 164
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 149
Instrument cluster display ............. 149
Trailer towing
Lights display message .................. 182
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 112
Selector lever ................................ 109
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 111
Transmission positions .................... 111
Transporting the vehicle .................. 25818
Index

R
the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 min height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system (Y page 41).G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the transmission into neutral
R starting the engine
They could also operate the vehicle's 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. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight, the parts could become very hot. Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 36) and the information on the correct
use of the seat belt (Y page 37). Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (Y page 51).
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint system
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(Y page 52). G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the child
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
tems with the original cover designed for
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen- uine covers. Children in the vehicle
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7 km/h. It uses the radar sensor system to
assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 250 km/h,
Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting to
moving objects that have already been detected
as such at least once over the period of obser-
vation.
Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, Adap-
tive Brake Assist reacts to stationary obstacles.
If Adaptive Brake Assist demands a particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger pro-
tection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated
simultaneously (Y page 48).
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if: R you release the brake pedal
R danger of collision with the vehicle in front no
longer exists
R no obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 54).G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Adaptive Brake Assist to inter-
vene.
If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunctioning radar sensor system, the brake
system remains available with full brake boost-
ing effect and BAS. Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights warn following traffic
in an emergency braking situation: R by flashing brake lamps
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way,
traffic travelling behind you is warned in an even
more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warning
lamps are activated automatically. If the brakes
are applied again, the brake lamps light up con- tinuously. The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if you travel faster than 10 km/h.You can also switch off the hazard warning
lamps using the hazard warning button
(Y page 90). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 54).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tyres and the
road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi- cle on the desired course within physical limits. Driving safety systems
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