2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R-ROADSTER display

Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
 Insert key *T
hekey is not de tected continuously.
De tection of theke y is temp orarily malfunctioning or faulty. A warning tone will also sound. #
Inse rttheke y in the ignition lock and turn tothe desired key position. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Á Key not detected (red dis‐
play message) *T
hekey cannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The key is no lon ger in theve hicle and you swit choff the engine:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot centrally lock theve hicle. #
Ensure that theke y is in theve hicle.
If th eke y de tection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source: #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page113).
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Replace key *T
hekey needs tobe replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Display messages
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MSolutions
Á Key not detected (white
display message) *T
hekey is cur rently und etected. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Ifth eke y is still not recognised, start the engine with theke y in the slot (/ page113).
Á Cha nge key batteries *T
hekey bat tery is dischar ged. #
Replace the battery (/ page 63).Ve
hicle Display messages
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MSolutions Traction Control inopera-
tive See Owner's Manual
*T
he traction contro l is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 408
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
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MSolutions
Electronic rear axle differ-
ential lock currently
unavailable *T
he mo tor of the electronic rear axle locking dif fere ntial is overheating. #
Let the electronic rear axle locking dif fere ntial cool down bydriving defensively.
Electronic rear axle differ-
ential lock inoperative *T
he electronic rear axle locking dif fere ntial is inope rative. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ð Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Visit workshop *T
herear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
When driving in a stra ight line, thesteering wheel may tilt. #
Continue driving carefully at a changed speed. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Rear axle steering cur-
rently unavailable *T
herear axle steering is temp orarily una vailable. The turning circle may enlar ge. #
Stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and restart the engine.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Rear spoiler inoperative
Limit XXX mph *T
hevehicle's speed is limited totheva lue displa yed. Therefore, there ar wing cannot reach the end position during
ex tension and only extends as far as is possible.
If ex tension of there ar wing is bloc ked, e.g. byice: Display messages and
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Display messages
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MSolutions #
Ensure that the cause of the bloc kage has been remo ved. #
Switch off the engine and lock theve hicle. #
Start theve hicle af ter a few minutes.
The rear wing mo vesto the initial position.
If th e problem persists or the cause cann otbe de tected: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Rear spoiler control sys-
tem inoperative *T
herear wing cannot reach the end position during retraction and extends again if possible.
If re traction of there ar wing is bloc ked, e.g. byice: #
Ensure that the cause of the bloc kage has been remo ved. #
Switch off the engine and lock theve hicle. #
Start theve hicle af ter a few minutes.
The rear wing mo vesto the initial position.
If th e problem persists or the cause cann otbe de tected: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 41 0
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
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MSolutions Spoilers extended Caution,
reduced ground clearance
*T
he active aerodynamic profile cannot reach the end position when retracting or extending and reve rses if possible.
If ex tending or retracting of the active aerodynamic profile is bloc ked: #
Ensure that the cause of the bloc kage has been remo ved. #
Switch off the engine and lock theve hicle. #
Start theve hicle af ter a few minutes.
The active aerodynamic profile mo vesto the original position.
If th e problem persists or the cause cann otbe de tected: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
? *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the engine bonn etunlo cked
An unloc ked engine bonn etmay open up when theve hicle is in motion and block your vie w. #
Never unlock the engine bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 411

Display messages
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MSolutions
¥ Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page313).
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Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po wer assi stance forth esteering is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
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Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is considerably impaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. 412
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Display messages
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MSolutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
A *T
hetailgate is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if theta ilgate is open when the engine is running, especial lyifth eve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. #
Close theta ilgate. Display messages and
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Lights
Display messages
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b Left dipped beam (Example)*T
he cor responding light source is defective. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
% LED light bulbs: the display message forth e cor responding lamp appears only when allthe light-emitting diodes
in the lamp ha vefailed.
b Switch off lights *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle and the lights are still switched on. #
Turn the light switch totheà position.
b Malfunction See Owner's
Manual *T
heexterior lighting is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
b Switch on headlamps *Y
ou are driving without lo w-beam headlamps. #
Turn the light switch totheL orà position. 414
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