2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R-ROADSTER engine oil

The
recommended octane number foryo ur vehi‐
cle can be found on the instruction label in the
fuel filler flap (/ page125).
On lyrefuel using super unleaded petrol with at
lea st98 RON if you wish toachie vemaximum
engine output. Alternatively, you can also refuel
using premium grade petrol with at lea st
95 RON.
As a temp orary measure, if there commended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded petrol with at leas t:
R 98RON
This may reduce engine output and increase fuel
consum ption.
If only regular unleaded petrol with 98 RON or
lo we r is permanently available toyou, you must
ta ke your vehicle toaqu alified specialist work‐
shop tohave it adap tedto this type of fuel.
Ne verre fuel using petrol with an even lo wer
RO N.
Fu rther information on fuel can be obtained at a
fi lling station or a qualified specialist workshop. Information on additives in petrol
Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 366).
* NO
TEDama gefrom use of unsuitable
additives Even small amounts of
the wrong additive
may lead tomalfunctions occur ring. #
Only add cleaning additives recommen‐
ded byMercedes-Benz tothe fuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel
brands that ha veadditives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not
ha ve suf ficient additives. Residue could build up
in the fuel injection sy stem as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz
service centre, the fuel may be mixed with the
cleaning additive recommended byMercedes-
Benz. Be sure toobser vethe no tes and mixing
ra tios speci fied on the conta iner.
Ta nk content and fuel reser ve
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on theve hicle equipment. Capacity Model
Total capacity
Mercedes -AMG GTR6 5.0 litres Model
of which reserve
fuel
Mercedes-AMG GTR1 0.0 litres Engine oil
Note
s on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
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NO
TEEngine dama gecaused byan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives #
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not cor respond tothe specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed forthe
service inter vals. #
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an presc ribed. #
Do not use additives. #
Have the engine oil rene we d at regular
inter vals. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you ha vethe
oil change car ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Only Mercedes-Benz appr oved engine oils may
be used in Mercedes-Benz engines.
Fu rther information on engine oil and oil filters is
av ailable at thefo llowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids byentering the designation -
at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop
Pet rol engines: for cer tain countries, dif fere nt
engine oils can be used in conjunction wi th
re duced maintenance inter vals.
% Further information on dif fere nt engine oils
can be ob tained at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval Pe
trol engine sM B-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval
All models 229.5, 229.51 If
th e engine oils lis ted in theta ble are not avail‐
able, you may add a maximum of 1.0 litr e ofthe
fo llowing engine oils once onl y.
To be used once only when the engine oil is not
av ailable:
R MB- Freigabe or MB-Appr oval 229.1 R
Onlyuse SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 viscosity
class engine oils
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Re placement amount Mode
lR eplacement
amount
All model s7 .0 litres Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 366). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moi sture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard. 37 0
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
8 Reserve fuel level *T
he fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel. Engine oil
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
5 Engine oil level cannot be
measured *T
he electrical connection tothe oil le vel sensor has been inter rupte d or the oil le vel sensor is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
4 Engine oil level Reduce oil
level *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel is too high.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with excess engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith excess engine oil. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and ha vethe engine oil siphoned off. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 397

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
4 Engine oil level Stop vehi-
cle Switch engine off *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
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. #
Switch off the engine. #
Add 1 l engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel.
To p up engine oil (/ page311).
No tes on engine oil (/ page 369).
4
Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil pressure is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil pressure #
Avoid driving with insuf ficient engine oil pressure. 398
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
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. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
4 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling *D
isplay message only for cer tain engines:
The engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
When next refuelling, add 1 litre of engine oil.
To p up engine oil (/ page311).
No tes on engine oil (/ page 369).
4
Check eng. oil lev. when
next refuelling *T
he engine oil le vel has dropped tothe minimum le vel.
* NO
TEEngine dama gecaused bydriving with insuf ficient engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Check the engine oil le vel when next refuelling.
To p up the engine oil (/ page311). Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 399

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
No tes on engine oil (/ page 369).Tr
ansmission Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Transmission Malfunction
Stop *
The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shifts toposition iautomaticall y. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Switch the transmission toposition j. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
N permanently active Risk
of vehicle rolling *
While theve hicle is rolling or while you are driving, the transmission has been shif tedto position i. #
Depress the brake pedal tostop and, when theve hicle is stationar y,shift the transmission toposition j. #
Tocontinue your journe y,shift the transmission toposition hork.
Stop vehicle Leave engine
running Wait Transmission
cooling *T
he transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temp orarily impaired or not possible. #
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. #
Lea vethe engine running. #
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. 400
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Apply brake to select R *
You ha vetried toswitch totransmission position k. #
Dep ress the brake pedal. #
Shift the transmission toposition k.
Auxiliary battery malfunc-
tion *T
he auxiliary batteryforth e transmission is no longer being charge d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, manually set the transmission toposition jbefore you swit choff the engine. #
Before leaving theve hicle, apply the electric parking brake.
d
Trans. oil overheated Drive
on with care *T
ransmission position Mand thete mp orary manual driving program are no longer available. The engine po wer is
re duced depending on theove rheating. #
Let the transmission oil cool down bydriving defensively until the display message goes out. 402
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
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.
Ð
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
warning/indicator lamps 409