2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER window

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

Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 57
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 56
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 124
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 172
Driving tips .................................... 123
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 123
Parking brake ................................ 121
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 244
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 156C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 209
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 209
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 238
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 238
Carpets .......................................... 243
Display ........................................... 242
Exhaust pipe .................................. 242
Exterior lighting ............................. 241
Gear or selector lever .................... 243
High-pressure cleaner .................... 239
Interior ........................................... 242
Matt paintwork .............................. 240
Note s............................................. 238
Paint .............................................. 239 Plastic trim .................................... 242
Reversing camera .......................... 241
Roof lining ...................................... 243
Seat belt ........................................ 243
Seat cove r..................................... 243
Sensors ......................................... 241
Steering wheel ............................... 243
Trim pieces .................................... 243
Washing by hand ........................... 239
Wheels ........................................... 240
Windows ........................................ 240
Wiper blades .................................. 241
Wooden trim .................................. 243
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 161
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 64
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 31
Changing the media source ............. 161
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 122
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 167
Child
Restraint system .............................. 49
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
On the front-passenger sea t............ 50
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Recommendations ........................... 52
Suitable positions ............................ 51
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 241
Climate control
Controlling automaticall y................. 97
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................... 99
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 96
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 209
Demisting the windows .................... 98
Demisting the windscreen ............... 98
ECO start/stop function .................. 96 6
Index

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
7

Restraint system introduction .......... 34
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belts ........................................ 36
Odometer .......................................... .157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 167
Assistance graphic menu .............. .163
Assistance menu ........................... 164
Display messages .......................... 170
Displaying a service message ....... .237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Factory settings ............................ .166
G-Meter ......................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 155
Instrument cluster menu .............. .165
Media menu ................................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 157
Message memory .......................... 171
Navigation menu ............................ 159
Operating video DVD ..................... 162
Operation ....................................... 156
RACETIMER ................................... 168
Radio menu ................................... 160
Service menu ................................. 164
Settings menu ............................... 164
Standard displa y............................ 157
Telephone menu ............................ 162
Trip menu ...................................... 157
Vehicle menu ................................. 166
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 155
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23 P
Paint code .......................................... 276 Paintwork (cleaning instructions)
... 239
Panic alarm .......................................... 34
Panorama roof ..................................... 77
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 119
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 86
Reversing camera .......................... 144
Switching off the engine ................ 120
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 121
Applying or releasing manually ...... 121
Display message ............................ 174
Electric parking brake .................... 121
Emergency braking ........................ 122
General information ....................... 121
Releasing automaticall y................. 122
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/note s............................. 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Sensor rang e................................. 141
Warning display ............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 180
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 180
Petrol .................................................. 278
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 53
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows 14
Index

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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Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 243
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety net ........................................... 219
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 215
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Selecting ........................................ 161
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 80
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 37
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 38
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 79
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 80
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 80
Cleaning the cover ......................... 243
Correct driver's seat position ........... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Seat heating problem ...................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 81
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 109 Sensors (cleaning instructions)
....... 241
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Washer fluid ................................... 280
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 166
On-board compute r....................... 164
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 168
Side lamps
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 75
Convenience opening ...................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Resetting ......................................... 75
Reversing feature ............................. 74
Sidebag ................................................ 40
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 213
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Snow chains ...................................... 263
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 222
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 222
General notes ................................ 222 16
Index

VIN
Seat ............................................... 277
Type plate ...................................... 276 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 197
Brakes ........................................... 196
Distance warning signal ................. 202
ESP ®
.............................................. 197
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 198
Fuel tank ........................................ 200
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 126
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 131
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 128
Overview .......................................... 29
Parking brake ................................ 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 35
Reserve fue l................................... 200
Seat belt ........................................ 195
Steering ......................................... 204
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 203
Warning triangle ................................ 245
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 193
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 272
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 272
Wheel chock ...................................... 268
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 267
Changing/replacing ....................... 267
Checking ........................................ 262
Cleaning ......................................... 240
Emergency spare whee l................. 273
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 271
Fitting a wheel ............................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 261
Information on driving .................... 261
Removing a whee l.......................... 270
Storing ........................................... 268
Tightening torque ........................... 272
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 272
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 179 Operation ......................................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 240
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ........................................ 98
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 280
Topping up ..................................... 236
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 92
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 263
Slippery road surfaces ................... 125
Snow chains .................................. 263
Summer tyres ................................ 263
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
M+S tyres ...................................... 263
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 92
Replacing ......................................... 92
Replacing (windscreen) .................... 93
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index