2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R-ROADSTER suspension

Depending on
the selected equipment, you can
import data into theve hicle's comfort and info‐
ta inment functions yourself.
This includes, forex ample:
R multimedia data such as music, films or pho‐
to sfo r playback in an integrated multimedia
sy stem
R address book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free sy stem or an inte‐
grated navigation sy stem
R entered navigation destinations
R data about the use of Internet services
This data can be sa ved locally in theve hicle or it
is located on a device which you ha veconnected
to theve hicle (e.g. smartphone, USB flash drive
or MP3 pla yer). If this data is stored in theve hi‐
cle, you can dele teit at any time. This data is
sent tothird parties only at your requ est, partic‐
ular lywhen you use online services in accord‐
ance with the settings that you ha veselected.
Yo u can store or change con venience settings/
individualisations in theve hicle at any time. Depending on
the equipment, this includes, for
ex ample:
R settings forth e seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R suspension and climate control settings
R customisations such as interior lighting
If yo ur vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can cont rolth is by
means of the control elements integrated in the
ve hicle. Images and audio from the smartphone
can be output via the multimedia sy stem. Cer‐
ta in information is simultaneously transfer redto
yo ur smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R general vehicle data
R position data
This allo wsyouto use selected apps on your
smartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
bac k.There is no fur ther interaction between the
smartphone and theve hicle; in particular, vehi‐
cle data is not directly accessible. Which type of fur
ther data processing occurs is de term ined by
th e pr ovider of the specific app used. Which set‐
tings you can make, if an y,depends on the spe‐
cific app and the operating sy stem of your
smartphone. Online services
Wire
less network connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data tobe exc hanged between
yo ur vehicle and additional sy stems. The wire‐
less network connection is enabled via theve hi‐
cle's transmission and reception unit or via con‐
nected mobile end devices (e.g. sma rtphones).
Online functions can be used via the wireless
network connection. This includes online serv‐
ices and applications/apps pr ovided bythe man‐
ufacturer or other pr oviders.
Manu factu rer's se rvices
Re garding online services of the manufacturer,
th e individual functions are described bythe
manufacturer in a suita ble place (e.g. Owner's
Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with
th ere leva nt da taprotection information. Per‐ General no
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Depending on
the drive prog ram selected, the
fo llowing vehicle characteristics will change:
R drive
- engine and transmission management
- Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
R AMG Dynamics
- thefo ur agility functions Basic, Advanced,
Pro and Ma ster are automatically selec‐
te d depending on the drive prog ram.
- thesteering, shift timing point and stabili‐
sation functions are adap tedto the selec‐
te d drive prog ram.
- when ESP ®
is activated, agility function
Pro is selected in drive program I
RACE. The Mas ter function is auto mati‐
cally selected when ESP ®
is deactivated.
R position of theex haust gasflaps
R Suspension
R steering
R availability of the ECO start/ stop function
R availability of Glide mode R
The I(R ACE)driving prog ram has thefo l‐
lowing properties:
- theve hicle exhibits driving characteristics
suited forra ce circuits.
- allvehicle sy stems are designed for maxi‐
mum sportiness.
- thech assis has a particular lytight sus‐
pension and da mping sy stem.
- Glide mode is not available.
- ECO start/ stop function is not available.
- the sporty sound characteristic of the
ex haust sy stem is activated.
% You can call up vehicle characteristics via
th ePe rformance menu in the on-board com‐
puter (/ page174).
Yo u can also change thefo llowing vehicle char‐
acteristics using the buttons in the cent recon‐
sole:
R position of theex haust gasflaps
R ECO start/ stop function
R Suspension
R Manual gearshifting Selecting
the drive prog ram #
Press DYNA MIC SELECT switch 1forw ards
or backwards.
The selec ted drive program appears in the
display 2and in the multifunction display in
th e instrument clus ter. 12 0
Driving and pa rking

The damping is adjus
ted individually toeach
wheel and depends on thefo llowing factors:
R the driving style, e.g. sporty
R thero ad condition, e.g. bumps
R the individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or
Comfort
% The mode can also be set using the
DY NA MIC SELECT switch. Todo this, the
same suspension tuning must be selected
fo r AMG RIDE CONTROL and theDY NA MIC
SELECT switch.
% When theve hicle is star ted again, the "Com‐
fo rt" setting is activated automaticall y.
AMG RIDE CONTROL, selecting the suspen‐
sion tuning
Yo u can select from thre e dif fere nt suspension
tunings:
R COMFORT ensures a comfor table suspen‐
sion tuning. Select this suspension tuning if
yo u prefer a comfor table driving style.
R SPORT ensures a firm er suspension tuning.
Select this suspension tuning when employ‐ ing a sporty driving
style, e.g. on winding
count ryroads.
R SPORT PLUS ensures avery firm suspension
tuning. #
Press display button 1.
The display button sho wscurrently selected
suspension setting 2:
R à C(blue): COMFORT R
à S(yellow): SPORT
R à S+(red): SPORT PLUS
The selected suspension setting is shown in
th e multifunction display as a message:
R AMG Ride Control COMFORT
R AMG Ride Control SPORT
R AMG Ride Control SPORT + Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC Fu
nction of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking assi stance sy stem with ultrasound. It 15 8
Driving and pa rking

4
Transmission oil temp erature
5 Boost pressure
If th e engine or transmission is not at operating
te mp erature, the multifunction display sho ws
te mp erature 3or4 in blue. Avoid using the
full engine po wer output during this time. SETUP in Mercedes
-AMG GTvehicles (e xample)
1 Drive sy stem setting:
Re duced/Moderate/Spo rt/Dynamic/Race
2 Suspension tuning:
Comfort/Sport/Sport+
3 Exhau stsystem:
Balanced/ Powe rful 4
ESP®
:
On/Sport/Off
5 AMG Dynamics:
Basic/ Advanced/Pro/Ma ster
6 Transmission position
D/M Example: G-m
eter
While theve hicle is in motion, the G-me ter
sho wsthefo rc es that are exerted on theve hicle
occupants bo thlaterally and in the direction of
tra vel. The maximum values appear in red in the
coordinate sy stem. #
Toreset the G-m eter: press the left-hand
To uch Control. #
Select Yes. #
Press the left-hand Touch Control. Example: engine data
1
Current po wer output
2 Curr enttorque
When the cur rent po wer1 orthe cur rent tor‐
qu e2 achie vesth e maximum value, the digital
va lue is brief lystationar y.The bar display contin‐
ues. Instrument Display and on-board computer
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ryRadio equipment appr oval
number
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DG6W2D4
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REGISTERED NO: ER57985/17
REGISTERED NO: ER960528
DEALER NO:
DA00470 74
REGI STERED NO: ER37066/ 15
DEALER NO: DA00470 74/10
Vi etnam Schrader Electronics Ltd.
Model: GG4T
No: C0
17019101 7AF04A2
Model: DG6S2D4
No: C00 78070518 AF04A2 Wheel
change Note
s on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres Yo
u can ask for information rega rding permit ted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Cent re. &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct dimensions of wheels and tyres
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension
components may become damaged. #
Alw aysre place wheels and tyres with
th ose that fulfil the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure tofit the
cor rect:
R Designation
R Type 352
Wheels and tyres

R
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem: allfitted wheels mu stbe equipped
with functioning sensors forth e tyre pres‐
sure monitoring sy stem.
R Attemp eratures below 7 °C, use winter tyres
or all-season tyres mar ked M+S for all
wheels.
Wi nter tyres bearing thei snowflake
symbol in addition tothe M+S marking pro‐
vide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions.
R For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
R Obser vethe maximum permissible speed for
th e M+S tyres fitted.
If th is is below theve hicle's maximum speed,
th is must be indicated byan appropriate
label in the driver's field of vision.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds forthe
fi rs t10 0 km.
R Replace the tyres af ter six years at the latest,
re ga rdless of wear. R
When replacing with tyres that do not
fe ature run-flat characteristics: vehicles
with MOExtended tyres are not equipped
with a TIREFIT kit at thefa ctor y.Equip the
ve hicle with a TIREFIT kit af terre placing with
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris‐
tics, e.g. winter tyres.
% You can permanently limit the maximum
ve hicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(/ page 146).
Fo r more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
ta ct a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure toalso obse rveth efo llowing fur ther
re lated subjects:
R Notes on tyre pressure (/ page 345)
R Tyre pressure table (/ page 346) Note
s on inter changing wheels &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh dif fer‐
ent wheel sizes
Inter changing the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres ha vediffere nt dimensions
may se verely impair the driving characteris‐
tics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐
nents may also be damaged. #
Rotate front and rear wheels on lyifthe
wheels and tyres are of the same
dimensions. Inter
changing the front and rear wheels if the
wheels or tyres ha vediffere nt dimensions can
re nder thege neral operating pe rmit in valid.
The wear pat tern s on the front and rear wheels
dif fer:
R Front wheels wear more on the shoulder of
th e tyre
R Rear wheels wear more in the cent reofthe
tyre Wheels and tyres
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The proportion of cor
rosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling sy stem should
be:
R a minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -37 °C)
R a maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-45 °C) Note
s on windscreen washer fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 366). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. #
Make sure that no windsc reen washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening. *
NO
TEDama getotheex terior lighting
due tounsuitable windsc reen washer
fl uid Uns
uitable windsc reen washer fluids may
damage the plastic sur face of theex terior
lighting. #
Only use windscreen washer fluids
which are also suitable for use on plas‐
tic sur faces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
Wi nterFit. *
NO
TEBlocked spr aynozzles caused by
mixing windscreen washer fluids #
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win‐
te rFit with other windscreen washer flu‐
ids. Do not use distilled or de-ionised
water asthefill
le ve l sensor may be triggered er roneously.
Re commended windscreen washer fluid:
R Abo vefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
R Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit Fo
rth e cor rect mixing ratio, referto the informa‐
tion on the antif reeze conta iner.
Mix thewa sher fluid with the windscreen washer
fl uid all year round. Ve
hicle data Ve
hicle dimensions The heights speci
fied may vary as a result of the:
R tyres
R load
R condition of the suspension
R optional equipment 372
Tech nical da ta

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
ä Suspension warning lamp The
yellow AMG RIDE CONTROL warning lamp is on.
There is a fault in the AMG RIDE CONTROL. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
; Engine diagnosis warning
lamp The
yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in eme rgency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
# Electrical fault warning
lamp The
red elect rical fault warning lamp is lit.
There is a fault in the electrics. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 425