2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER engine

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................21
Introduction .......................................... .21
Operation ............................................... 21 Introduction
......................................... 22
Environmental protection ......................22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .22
Owner's Manual .....................................23
Operating safety .................................... 23
QR code for rescue card ........................ 26
Data stored in the vehicle ......................26
Copyright information ............................ 26 At a glance
........................................... 27
Cockpit .................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ................................ .29
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 30
Centre console ...................................... 31
Overhead control panel .........................32
Door control panel ................................. 33 Safety
................................................... 34
Panic alarm ............................................ 34
Occupant safety .................................... 34
Children in the vehicle ........................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 53
Driving safety systems ........................... 53
Protection against theft ........................ .60Opening and closing
...........................63
Key ........................................................ 63
Doors ..................................................... 69
Luggage compartment ........................... 71
Side windows ......................................... 74
Panorama roof ....................................... 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....78
Correct driver's seat position ................78
Seats ..................................................... 78
Steering wheel ....................................... 82
Mirrors ................................................... 84
Memory function ................................... 86 Lights and windscreen wipers
...........88
Exterior lighting ..................................... 88
Interior lighting ...................................... 91
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 92
Windscreen wipers ................................ 92 Climate control
.................................... 95
Overview of climate control systems ..... 95
Operating the climate control system .... 96
Air vents .............................................. 100 Driving and parking
..........................101
Running-in notes .................................. 101
Driving ................................................. 101
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 108
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission ........................................ 109
Refuelling ............................................. 117
Parking ................................................ 119
Driving tips .......................................... 123
Driving systems ................................... 126 On-board computer and displays
....155
Important safety notes ........................ 155
Displays and operation ........................ 155
Menus and submenus ......................... 157
Display messages ................................ 170
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 195 Multimedia system
...........................205
General notes ...................................... 205
Important safety notes ........................ 205
Function restrictions ............................ 205
Operating system ................................ 205 Stowing and features
.......................217
Stowage areas ..................................... 217
Features .............................................. 220 Maintenance and care
......................232
Engine compartment ........................... 232
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 236
Care ..................................................... 238 2
Contents

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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Indicator lamp .................................. 97
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................... 96
Overview ........................................ 209
Overview of systems ........................ 95
Problem with the rear window
heating .............................................99
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification .............................. 97
Setting the air distribution ............... 97
Setting the air vents ...................... 100
Setting the airflow ........................... 98
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 209
Setting the temperature .................. 97
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f.............................................. 99
Switching on/of f.............................. 96
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f........................................ 99
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off .......................... 98
Synchronisation function (multi-
media system) ............................... 210
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ....................... 95
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 27
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Display message ............................ 177
Operation/note s.............................. 55
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Combination switch ............................ 89
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158
Controller ........................................... 206
Convenience closing feature .............. 75Convenience opening feature
............ 75
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ............................. 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 235
Display message ............................ 183
Important safety notes .................. 280
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 182
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 126
Deactivating ................................... 127
Display message ............................ 188
Driving system ............................... 126
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 126
Selecting ........................................ 126
Setting a speed .............................. 127
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 126
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 161
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 214
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s................................ 88
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 21
Introduction ..................................... 21 Index
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Digital speedometer
.........................158
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .185
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 236
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 171
Engine ............................................ 183
General information ....................... 170
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170
Introduction ................................... 170
Key ................................................ 194
Lights ............................................. 182
Safety systems .............................. 172
Tyres .............................................. 189
Vehicle .......................................... .190
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 55
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .202
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 132
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 131
Deactivating ................................... 135
Display message ............................ 187
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 136 Driving tips ................................... .136
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 133
Function/notes ............................ .130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Selecting ........................................ 132
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 135
Setting the speed .......................... 134
Stopping ........................................ 134
Door
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .70
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 64
Display message ............................ 193
Emergency locking .......................... .70Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Important safety note
s.................... 69
Opening (from the inside) ................ 69
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 114
Displa y........................................... 111
Manua l........................................... 114
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 238
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 88
Driving on flooded roads .................. 125
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 55
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 60
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 56
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 57
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............... 55
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Overview .......................................... 53
Driving systems
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 140
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 151
Cruise control ................................ 126
Display message ............................ 185
Distronic Plus ................................ 130
HOLD function ............................... 138
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 153
Lane package ................................ 151
PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
RACE START .................................. 139
Reversing camera .......................... 144
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 128
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 148 8
Index

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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Opening ......................................... 118
Problem (malfunction) ...................1
19
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Gauge .............................................. 29
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 278
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .260
Before changing ............................ .259
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 259
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259 G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 167
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 227
Frequencies ................................... 228
General notes ................................ 225
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garage door .. 227
Problems when programming ....... .227
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 226
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 226
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .167
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 168
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 218
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205 H
Handwriting recognition Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 207
Touchpad ....................................... 207 Hazard warning lamps
........................ 90
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 280
Headlamp flasher ................................ 89
Headlamps
Misting up ........................................ 91
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 239
Hill start assist .................................. 104
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 187
Function/notes ............................ .138
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Horn ...................................................... 27 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 60
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 199
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 202
Coolant .......................................... 200
Engine diagnostics ......................... 200
SPORT handling mode ................... 199
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 182
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 29
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 165
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ................ 91
General notes .................................. 91
Overview .......................................... 91 Index
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Reading lamp ..................................
.91
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 165
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 62
Function ........................................... 61
Priming ............................................ 61
Switching off .................................... 62
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Storage location ............................ 246
Using ............................................. 269
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 253K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 66
Checking the battery ....................... 66
Convenience closing feature ............ 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 75
Display message ............................ 194
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 64
Emergency key element ................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 63
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 65
Loss ................................................. 67
Modifying the programming ............. 65
Overview .......................................... 63
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 103
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 67
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Key positions
Key ................................................ 103
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 75
Deactivation ..................................... 64
Locking ............................................ 64
Start function ................................... 65
Unlocking ......................................... 64
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 102 Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 112
Kneebag ............................................... 40 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 165
Display message ............................ 186
Function/information .................... 153
Lane package ..................................... 151
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 168
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 182
Light sensor (display message) ....... 182
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mod e.............. 88
Dipped-beam headlamp s................. 89
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 90
Headlamp flashe r............................. 89
Light switch ..................................... 88
Main-beam headlamp s..................... 89
Misted up headlamp s....................... 91
Parking lamps .................................. 89
Rear foglamp ................................... 89
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 165
Setting exterior lighting ................... 88
Side lamps ....................................... 89
Turn signals ..................................... 89
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 126
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 131
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 128
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 217
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 70
Emergency locking ........................... 70 12
Index