2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R-ROADSTER Owners Manual

Setting
theTV subtitles
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Media sources 5
TV
5 Z Options #
Select Audio/subtitles. #
Select Show subtitles.
Switch the subtitles on Oor off ª. #
Select one of theav ailable languages forthe
subtitles. Te
lete xt Te
lete xt ove rview
Te lete xt pa ges are located between page 100
and page 899.
A dynamic telete xt pa geconsi sts of se veral sub‐
pages.
Information on MHEG-5 digital telete xt:
R digi taltelete xt is only available in some coun‐
tries, e.g. the UK and New Zealand
R interactive multimedia applications such as
we ather fore casts, ne wsreports and sport
re sults are available R
it may take some time before all the pages
load
Showing telete xt
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Media sources 5
TV
5 Z Options 5
Teletext #
Tocall up the pr evious or next telete xt
page: swipe upwards or down wards on the
to uchpad. #
Toenter numbers: press and holdthe
to uchpad. #
Enterth e numbers in quick succession. #
Toselect a subpage: swipe left orright on
th eto uchpad.
% The subpage cur rently selected is ma rked by
a blue symbol. #
Toreturn totheTV prog ramme: press and
hold the% button. MHEG-5 digital
telete xt #
Ifth ete lete xt is displ ayed, press and hold on
th eto uchpad.
A colour selection bar appears. #
Select a colour.
The data content is displ ayed. #
Toenter numbers: select123. #
Enterth e numbers in quick succession. #
Toreturn totheTV prog ramme: selectTV. Pictu
resettings Picture settings
overview
The following picture form at settings are availa‐
ble:
R Automatic
The brightness is automatically set with this
option.
R 16:9
R 4:3
R Zoom 302
Multimedia sy stem

Selecting picture settings
Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Media 5
à Media sources 5
TV
5 Z Options #
Select Picture format. #
Select a picture form at.
Ad justing the brightness manually
If th eAutomatic pictureform at is swit ched off,
yo u can adjust the brightness yourself. #
Select Brightness. #
Adjust the brightness. HD prog
rammes Re
ceiving encryp ted HD prog rammes
* NO
TEDama getothe CI+ module and
Smart Card The CI+ module is designed
for use in the
home. The CI+ module can overheat and be
damaged bycontinuous exposure tohigh
outside temp eratures. #
Make sure that the CI+ module is not
subject tohigh temp eratures forex ten‐
ded pe riods of time.
If th e CI+ module is damaged, no
encryp tedch annels can be recei ved. The
TVtuner is at there ar right of the boot. #
Ifre qu ired (countr y-dependent), insert the
Smart Ca rdinto the CI+ module slot. #
Remo vethe pr otective cap from theTV tune r. #
Insert the CI+ module into theTV tuner sl ot. #
Replace the pr otective cap on theTV tune r.
When the CI+ module is inser ted cor rectly,
encryp ted HD programmes can be recei ved
according toCI+ standard.
If th e CI module is not compatible, an er ror
messa geappears.
Calling up the CI+ module menu
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Media sources 5
TV
5 Z Options #
Select CA module. #
Select a menu option.
% You can view the subscription number in the
CI+ menu. You need this to extend the sub‐
scription, forex ample.
If playback is malfunctioning, you can try to
re sol vethe problem with Restart CI+ mod-
ule.
Fu rther information (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions). Sound
To
ne settings Information about
the sound sy stem
The sound sy stem has a total output of 100 W
and is equipped with se ven speakers. It is availa‐
ble for all functions in thera dio and media
modes.
Calling up the sound menu
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser Multimedia sy
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R
Balance and Fader
R Automatic volume adjustment
R Other sound settings #
Select a sound menu.
Ad justing treble, mid- range and bass set‐
tings
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
Equaliser #
Select Treble, MidorBass. #
Change the settings.
Ac tivating/deactivating automatic volume
adjustment
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Automatic volume adjustment
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function. Ad
justing the balance/ fader
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Balance and Fader #
Adjust the balance and fader. #
Toexitth e menu: pressthe% button. Burmes
ter®
sur round sound sy stem Information about
the Bu rmester ®
sur round
sound sy stem
The Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem has a
to ta l output of 640 W and is equipped with 14
speakers. It is available for all functions in the
ra dio and media modes.
Calling up the sound menu in the
Bu rm ester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser
R Balance and Fader R
Automatic volume adjustment
R Surround sound
R Sound focus
R Other sound settings #
Select a function.
Ad justing the treble, mid and bass settings
on the Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
Equaliser #
Select Treble, MidorBass. #
Set the desired values.
Ac tivating/deactivating volume adjustment
in the Bu rmester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Automatic volume adjustment
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function. 304
Multimedia sy stem

Ad
justing the balance/ fader in the
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Balance and Fader #
Adjust the balance and fader. #
Toexitth e menu: pressthe% button.
Switching sur round sound on/off in the
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Surround sound #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function.
Ad justing the sound focus in the Bu rmester ®
sur round sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
Sound focus #
Adjust the sound focus. Burmes
ter®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem Information on
the Bu rmester ®
high-end 3D
sur round sound sy stem
The Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem has a total output of 1,450 watts and is
equipped wi th25 spea kers. It is available for all
functions in thera dio and media modes.
Calling up the sound menu in the
Bu rm ester ®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
The following functions are available:
R Equaliser
R Balance and Fader
R Automatic volume adjustment
R VIP seat (seat-based sound optimisation)
R Sound profiles
R Other sound settings #
Select a sound menu. Ad
justing the treble, mid- range and bass set‐
tings on the Bu rmester ®
high-end 3D sur‐
ro und sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
Equaliser #
Select Treble, MidorBass. #
Set the desired values.
Ac tivating/deactivating volume adjustment
in the Bu rmester ®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Automatic volume adjustment
Au tomatic volume adjustment compensates for
dif fering volumes when changing between audio
sources. #
Activate Oor deacti vate ª the function. Multimedia sy
stem 305

Ad
justing the balance/ fader in the
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound
5 Balance and Fader #
Adjust the balance and fader. #
Toexitth e menu: pressthe% button.
Ad justing the seat-based sound optimisation
in the Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
VIP seat
This setting optimises the sound playback for
th e selected seat position. #
Activate the function O. #
Select a seat position. Selecting
the sound profile in the
Bu rm ester ®
high-end 3D sur round sound
sy stem
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Media 5
à Sound 5
Sound profiles
The following profiles are available:
R Pure
R Easy Listening
R Live
R Surround #
Select a sound profile. 306
Multimedia sy stem

ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display Fu
nction of the ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val
displ ay The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display on the
instrument display pr ovides information on the
re maining time or dis tance be fore the next
service due date.
Yo u can hide this service display using the back
button on the left-hand side of thesteering
wheel.
Depending on how theve hicle is used, the
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display may
shor tenth e service inter val, e.g. in thefo llowing
cases:
R mainly short-dis tance driving
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R intheeve nt of frequent cold start phases
Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such
operating conditions. Yo
u can obtain information concerning the serv‐
icing of your vehicle from a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying
the service due da te On-board computer:
4 Service 5
ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displa yed. #
Toexitth e displa y:press the back button
on the left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
Make sure toobser vethefo llowing fur ther rela‐
te d subjec t:
R Operating the on-board computer
(/ page 170). Infor
mation on regular main tenance work *
NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh failure to
obser veservice due dates Service
workwhich is not car ried out at the
ri ght time or incomple tely can lead to
inc reased wear and damage totheve hicle. #
Alw ays obser vethe prescribed service
inter vals. #
Alw ays ha vethe prescribed service
wo rkcar ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Special service
requ irements The prescribed service inter
val is based on nor‐
mal operation of theve hicle. Maintenance work
will need tobe per form ed more of ten if theve hi‐
cle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads.
The ASS YST PLUS service inter val display is only
an aid. The driver of theve hicle bears responsi‐
bility as rega rdsto whe ther maintenance work
needs tobe per form ed more of tenth an speci‐
fi ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
ate stops
R mainly short-dis tance driving Maintenance and care
307

R
frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequent ly. The
tyres must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
th er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display
can only calculate the service due da tewhen
th e bat tery is connected. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page 307). Engine compartment
Opening/closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing 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. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the engine
bonn et
When opening or closing the engine bonn et,
it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Only open or close the engine bonn et
when there are no persons in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue tomo veor suddenly
mo veagain even af terth e ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan. 308
Maintenance and care

Make sure of
thefo llowing before per form ing
ta sks in the engine compartmen t:#
Switch the ignition off. #
Neverto uch the danger zone sur round‐
ing moving co mponent parts, e.g. the
ro tation area of thefa n. #
Remo vejewe llery and watches. #
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving parts. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom touching
co mp onent parts under voltage
The ignition sy stem and the fuel injection
sy stem workunder high voltage. If youto uch
co mp onent parts which are under voltage,
yo u could recei vean electric shoc k. #
Neverto uch co mponents of the ignition
sy stem or the fuel injection sy stem
when the ignition is switched on. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns from hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment may be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th era diator and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Let the engine cool down and only
to uch the component parts described
below: &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windscreen wipers while the engine bon‐
net is open
When the engine bonn etis open, and the
windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can
be trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and ignition before opening the
engine bonn et. #
Toopen: pull lever1 torelease the bonn et. Maintenance and care
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