2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER jump cable

Vehicles with carbon engine cover:
X Replace the jump-starting connection point cover. Make sure all mountings for the fasteners are
positioned precisely behind the corresponding recesses in the cover.
X Press the fasteners into the mountings. Turn the fasteners by Õof a turn to engage.
All vehicles:
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Towing away and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The rear axle locks when:
R the engine is not running
R the engine stalls while the vehicle is being
towed
R there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a breakdown, you should
always have the vehicle transported. G
WARNING
If the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning and your vehicle is then towed
away, significantly more effort may be
required to steer and brake than is normally
required. There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases use a rigid towing bar. Before
towing away, make sure steering moves
freely. G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R towing eye may be torn off
R car/trailer combination may swerve or
even overturn
There is a risk of an accident. When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 276).
! Use the key instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn the key to position 2in the ignition. Set the trans-
mission to Nusing the E-SELECT lever. Make
sure that you then leave the key in position 2.
Check the transmission position in the instru-
ment cluster.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake is
released. If the electric parking brake is faulty,
visit a qualified specialist workshop.
! Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing
eye only. The vehicle may otherwise be dam-
aged.
! When Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
R when towing away
R in a car wash
! Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
R secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
R make sure that the tow rope is not longer
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the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(30 x 30 cm). This makes other road users
aware that a vehicle is being towed.
R only secure the tow rope to the towing eye.
R observe the brake lamps of the towing vehi-
cle while driving. Always maintain a dis-
tance so that the tow rope does not sag.
R do not use steel cables or chains to tow
your vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eyes for recovery pur-
poses as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
! Shift the automatic transmission to
Nand
do not open the driver's or front passenger's
door during towing. The automatic transmis-
sion may otherwise shift to position P, which
could damage both vehicles.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! Observe the transmission fluid temperature
(AMG menu) in the on-board computer when
towing. The transmission fluid temperature
must not exceed 120 †. If this occurs, you
must stop towing immediately.
! Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
The transmission may otherwise be damaged.
Also observe the following notes: R Observe the legal requirements in each indi-
vidual country when towing.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-starting
it (Y page 253). Tow-starting the vehicle is not
permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If the vehicle can no longer be driven because of an accident or breakdown, you have the follow-
ing options:
R transporting the vehicle As a rule, you should have the vehicle trans-
ported.
R towing the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar
Only tow the vehicle in exceptional cases. The
engine must be running if you tow the vehicle with a tow rope or tow bar.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
Observe the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R will not be able to switch on the ignition with
the Start/Stop button
R cannot start the engine
R cannot release the electric parking brake
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
Deactivate the automatic locking feature before
towing the vehicle (Y page 70). You could oth-
erwise be locked out when pushing or towing
the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection before the vehi-
cle is towed away (Y page 61). Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting the towing eye The bracket for the screw-in towing eye is
behind the radiator trim.
X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 246). X
Fold cover :forwards and leave it to hang
from the retaining strap.
X Lever off the cover behind it using a flat tool
and fold it out.
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the stop. Towing away and tow-starting
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Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission. You could otherwise damage
the automatic transmission.
i You can find information on "Jump-starting"
under (Y page 253). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate, bridge or replace a faulty
fuse with a fuse of a higher amperage, the
electric cables could be overloaded. This may result in a fire. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with specified new fuses of the correct amperage.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating, which you can recognise by the
colour and fuse rating. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in the luggage compartment (Y page 260).
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special-
ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correct fuse rating for the system concerned.
Otherwise, components or systems could be
damaged.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper- ation of the fuses.
The fuses in your vehicle disconnect faulty cir-
cuits. If a fuse blows, all the components on the circuit and their functions will fail. Before replacing a fuse
X Switch off the engine.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the key having been
removed.
or, if the key is inserted in the ignition lock: X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 119).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
! The floor panel must be fitted properly, oth-
erwise moisture or dirt could impair the func- tion of the fuses. X
Open the front-passenger door.
X To open: remove the carpet over the footrest.
X Loosen screws :on the floor panel using a
suitable tool.
X Remove the floor panel.
X To close: fit the floor panel again.
X Screw in and tighten screws :.
X Put in the carpet and press to secure. Fuses
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