2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER Owner's Manual

Central control panelOverview .......................................... 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 66
Changing the media source .............165
Charge retention
Socket ...........................................1 30
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 221
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 244
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 107
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automatically ............... 105
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 104
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 212
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 106
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 104
General notes ................................ 103
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 104
Overview ........................................ 212
Overview of systems ...................... 103
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 105
Refrigerant ..................................... 291
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 291
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 107 Se
tting the airflow ......................... 106
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 212
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 106
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 106
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 213
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 104
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Combination switch ............................ 97
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Controller ........................................... 209
Convenience closing feature .............. 78
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ........................... 78
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 238
Display message ............................ 186
Filling capacity ............................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 159
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 185
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Cruise controlCruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 190
General notes ................................ 134
Setting a speed .............................. 136
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 135
Storing, maintaining and calling
up a speed ..................................... 135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 219
Important safety notes .................. 219
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 165
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 96
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 162
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 239
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 174
Driving systems ............................. 188
Engine ............................................ 186 General notes ................................ 173
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 174
Introduction ................................... 173
Lights ............................................. 185
Safety systems .............................. 175
SmartKey ....................................... 196
Tires ............................................... 191
Vehicle ........................................... 193
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 138
Activation conditions ..................... 138
Cruise control lever ....................... 138
Display Message ............................ 190
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 142
Driving tips .................................... 142
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 136
Important safety notes .................. 137
Setting a speed .............................. 140
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 141
Stopping ........................................ 140
Switching off .................................. 141
Distance recorder ............................. 161
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 205
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 60
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 72
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 66
Displa y me
ssage ............................ 195
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 131
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 122
Display ........................................... 119
Manual ........................................... 122
Selecting ........................................ 116
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 171
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Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's sea t
see Seat
Driving
Importan tsafet ynote s.................. 10 9
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Ben zService ................ .240
Driving on flooded roads .................. 134
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 59
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 58
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 4
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............... 60
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 64
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 136
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 147
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 147
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 153
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 155
Cruise control ................................ 134
Display message ............................ 188
HOLD function ............................... 144
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 157
Lane Tracking package .................. 155
RACE START .................................. 145
Rear view camera .......................... 150
Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
Automatic transmission ................. 120
Brakes ........................................... 132
Break-in period .............................. 109
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 142
Downhill gradient ........................... 132
Drinking and driving ....................... 131 Driving in winter ............................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ................ 134
Driving on wet roads ...................... 134
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning .................................
134
Icy ro

ad surfaces ........................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 109
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 263
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 132
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 109
Wet road surface ........................... 132
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 116
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 117
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 90
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 90
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 113
Deactivating/activating ................. 114
General information ....................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 113
Introduction ................................... 113
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
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Emergency brakingsee BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73
Trunk .............................................. .76
Vehicle .............................................7 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .203
Display message ............................ 186
ECO start/stop function ................ 113
Engine number ............................... 286
Irregular running ............................ 115
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 115
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 112
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 112
Switching off .................................. 128
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 37
Additives ........................................ 289
Checking the oil level ..................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 236
Display message ............................ 187
Filling capacity ............................... 289
Notes about oil grades ................... 289
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 235
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Ente ring an addre

ss
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 171
Characteristics ................................. 62
Deactivating/activating ................... 62
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 63
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 200
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 45
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 244
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 5
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .92
Dipping (automatic) .........................9 3
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 92
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 92
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Setting ............................................. 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Storing the parking position ............. 93
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 211
Features ............................................. 219
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 279
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 250
Floormats ........................................... 232
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 285
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Two-way radio ................................ 285
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................2 88
Consumption statistics .................. 162
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 162
Displaying the range ......................1 62
Driving tips ....................................1 31
E10 ................................................ 287
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 287
Important safety notes .................. 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Refueling ........................................ 125
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 287
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 26
General information ....................... 126
Opening ......................................... 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 60
Before changing .............................2 60
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 260
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 171
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 232
General notes ................................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 230
Opening/closing the garage door .. 232
Problems when programming ........2 32
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 230
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 231 Gasoline
............................................. 287
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 70
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 18
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 211
Touchpad ....................................... 210
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head bags
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 290
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 97
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Hill start assist .................................. 112
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 144
Activation conditions ..................... 144
Deactivating ................................... 145
Display message ............................ 189
General notes ................................ 144
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 35
Display message ............................ 195
Important safety notes .................. 234
Opening ......................................... 234
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Horn...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ...........3 4
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp .................................. .99
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
J
Jack Using ............................................. 280
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 254
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 111
Start/Stop button .......................... 110
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Deactivation ..................................... 67
Locking ............................................ 67
Start function ................................... 67
Unlocking ......................................... 67
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 110 Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 169
Display message ............................ 189
Function/information .................... 157
Lane Tracking package ..................... 155
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 172
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Light sensor (display message) ....... 185
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 96
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 97
High-beam headlamps ..................... 97
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Setting exterior lighting ................... 96
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Turn signals ..................................... 97
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 217
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 72
Emergency locking ........................... 73
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
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Locking the vehicleTrunk lid separately ........................ .76
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
M
M button ............................................ .121
M+S tires ............................................ 263
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 122
Changing gear ............................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
General notes ................................ 122
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 124
General notes ................................ 123
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 43
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 25
Display message ............................ 180
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 225
Downloading routes ....................... 228
Emergency call .............................. 222
General notes ................................ 221
Geo fencing ................................... 228
Info call button .............................. 224
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 27
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 227
Remote vehicle locking .................. 226
Roadside assistance button ........... 223
Search & Send ............................... 225
Self-test ......................................... 222
Speed alert .................................... 228
System .......................................... 222
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 228
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 226
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68 Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 165
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Website ............................................ 31
Merce
des-Benz Intelligent Drive
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 136
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 214
Frequencies ................................... 285
Installation ..................................... 285
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 285
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 67
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 283
Mounting a new wheel ................... 282
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 280
Raising the vehicle ......................... 280
Removing a wheel .......................... 282
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 280
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 160
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 09
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 163
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
Neck-level heating/head-level
heating
see AIRSCARF
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 109
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Belt warning .....................................4 4
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .55
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 58 PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation .........................................4 8
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 170
Assistance graphic menu ............... 167
Assistance menu ........................... 168
Display messages .......................... 173
Displaying a service message ........ 240
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 142
Factory settings ............................. 170
G-Meter ......................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Instrument cluster menu ............... 169
Lights menu ................................... 169
Media menu ................................... 165
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 163
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Radi o me
nu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 168
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
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