2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER oil

XPull oil dipstick:out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine oil.
Checking the oil level using the on-board computer
Calling up the oil level measurement
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop button.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering wheel to select the Servicemenu.
XConfirm by pressingaon the steering wheel.
XUse: or9 to select the Engine Oil Levelsubmenu.
XPressato confirm the selection.
The Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Levelmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see a message in the multifunction display. The
messages are explained in the following chapter.
Engine oil level display messages
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Engine Oil Level OKThe engine oil level is correct.
Check Engine OilLevel (Add 1 Liter)
The engine oil level is too low.
XAdd 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine OilLevel
The engine oil level is too high.
XHave excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine OilLevelIgnitionMustBe On
The ignition is switched off.
XSelect key position2with the Start/Stop button.
Need More Time toCheck Engine OilLevel
The required waiting period was not observed.
XThe engine must be at regular operating temperature.
Measurements can only be taken within the first four minutes after
the engine has been switched off.
Engine Oil LevelNotMeasurablewithEngine Running
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRepeat the measurement. Observe the required waiting period.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Engine Oil LevelCorrectMeasurementOnlyif Vehicl eIson Level Ground
The vehicl eis no tparked on alevel surface.
XPark th evehicl eon alevel surface.
Engine Oil LevelNot Measurabl e
Oil level measuremen twit hth eoil dipstick is possible. The measurin g
system is malfunctioning .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain component sin th eengin ecompart-
ment, suc has th eengine, radiato rand part s
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot .
Working in th eengin ecompartmen tposes a
ris kof injury.
Where possible, let th eengin ecool down and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribed in th e
following.
GWARNIN G
If engin eoil comes int ocontact wit hhot com-
ponents in th eengin ecompartment, it may
ignite. There is aris kof fir eand injury.
Mak esur ethat engin eoil is no tspilled next to
th efiller neck .Let th eengin ecool down and
thoroughly clean th eengin eoil off th ecom-
ponents before starting th eengine.
HEnvironmenta lnot e
Whe naddin goil, tak ecar eno tto spil lany. If
oil enters th esoil or waterways, it is harmful to
th eenvironment.
!Use only engin eoils and oil filters that are
approve dfor vehicles wit h aservic esystem. A
list of th eengin eoils and oil filters that hav e
been tested and approve din accordanc ewit h
Mercedes-Ben zSpecification sfor Service
Products is available at any authorize d
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. The followin
gcaus eengin efailure or damag e
to th eexhaust system:
RUse of engin eoils and oil filters that hav e
no tbeen expressl yapprove dfor th eservic e
system
RReplacement of engin eoil and oil filter after
th ereplacemen tinterval specified by th e
servic esystem has expired
RUse of engin eoil additive s
!Do notadd to omuc hoil. If th eoil level is
abov eth e"max "mar kon th edipstick ,to o
muc hoil has been added .This can lead to
damag eto th eengin eor th ecatalytic con-
verter. Hav eexcess oil siphoned off .
Example: engineoil cap
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it .
XAddengin eoil.
If th eoil level is at or belo wtheMIN mar kon
th eoil dipstick ,add 1. 1US qt (1. 0liter) of
engin eoil.
XReplac ecap :on th efiller neck and tur n
clockwise .
Ensur ethat th ecap locks int oplac esecurely.
XChec kth eoil level again wit hth eoil dipstick
(Ypage 235).
Further information on engin eoil (
Ypage 289).
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XReplacecap ;and tur nit clockwise as far as
it will go.
XReplac eengin ecover :.
Fo rfurther information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 290).
Windshield washer system
GWARNIN G
Certain component sin th eengin ecompart-
ment, suc has th eengine, radiato rand part s
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot .
Workin gin th eengin ecompartmen tposes a
ris kof injury.
Wher epossible, let th eengin ecool down and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribe din th e
following.
GWARNIN G
Windshield washe rconcentrate could ignit eif
it comes int ocontact wit hhot engin ecompo -
nent sor th eexhaust system. There is aris kof
fir eand injury.
Mak esur ethat no windshield washe rcon-
centrat eis spilled next to th efiller neck .
Example
XTo open :pull cap :upwards by th etab .
XAddth epremixed washe rfluid .
XTo close: press cap :onto th efiller neck
until it engages.
If th ewashe rfluid level drops belo wtherecom-
mended minimum of 1liter, amessage appear s
in th emultifunction display prompting you to
add washe rfluid (
Ypage 196).
Further information on windshield washe rfluid /
antifreez e (
Ypage 290).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
i
If th escheduled servic eintervals are excee-
ded, this may result in damag eto th evehicle.
You can obtain up-to-date information concern -
ing th eservicing of your vehicl efrom aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorize d
Mercedes-Benz Cente ror at
http://www.mbusa.co m(US Aonly).
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
inform syou of th enext servic edue date.
iThe ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
does no tsho wany information on th eengin e
oil level. Observ eth enote son th eengin eoil
level (
Ypage 235).
The multifunction display shows aservic emes -
sage for several seconds, e.g. :
RService Ain XX Day s
RService ADue
RServic e AOverdu eby XX Day s
Dependingon th eoperating condition sof th e
vehicle, th eremaining time or distanc euntil th e
next servic edue dat eis displayed.
The lette rA
or B,possibl yin connection wit h a
number or another letter, shows th etyp eof ser -
vice. A
stand sfor aminor servic eand Bfora
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorize dMercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display does
no ttak eint oaccoun tany periods of time during
whic hth ebattery is disconnected.
Maintainin gth etime-dependen tservic esched-
ule:
XNot edown th eservic edue dat edisplayed in
th emultifunction display before disconnect -
ing th ebattery.
or
XAfte rreconnecting th ebattery, subtrac tth e
battery disconnection periods from th eser -
vic edat eshown on th edisplay.
Hiding a service message
XPress th ea or% buttonon th esteering
wheel.
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Displaying service messages
XSwitchon th eignition .
XUseò on thesteerin gwhee lto cal lup th e
list of menus.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eServic emenuand confirm wit h
a.
XPress 9or: on thesteerin gwhee lto
selec tth eASSYST PLU Ssubmenuand con-
fir m wit ha.
The servic edue dat eappears in th emulti-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting th eASSYS TPLUS service
interva ldisplay
!If th eASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display
has bee ninadvertentl yreset ,this setting can
be correcte dat aqualified specialis twork-
shop.
Hav eservic ewor kcarrie dout as described in
th eMaintenance Booklet .Thi smay otherwise
lead to increase dwear and damage to th e
major assemblies or th evehicle.
A qualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g. an author -
ized Mercedes-Ben zCenter, will reset th e
ASSYST PLU Sservic einterval display after th e
servic ewor khas bee ncarrie dout .You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, fo rexample.
Specia lservice requirement s
The specifiedmaintenance interval take sonly
th enormal operation of th evehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin gcondition sor
increase dload on th evehicle, maintenance
wor kmus tbe carrie dout more frequently, fo r
example:
RRegular city drivin gwit hfrequent intermedi-
at estops
RIf th evehicle is primarily used to trave lshort
distances
RUse in mountainous terrain or on poo rroad
surfaces
RIf th eengin eis ofte nlef tidling fo rlon gperiods
RIn racetrac kmode Under these or similar conditions, have, fo
r
example, th eair filter, engin eoil and oil filte r
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operatin gconditions, th etires mus tbe
checke dmore often. Further information can be
obtained at aqualified specialis tworkshop ,e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
iIn racetrac kmode, th evehicle is subjec tto
higher loads, meaning that additional main -
tenance wor kis required. If you plan race-
track use, consult aqualified specialis twork-
sho pfirst .Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente r
fo rthis purpose.
Drivin gabroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben zServic enetwor kis
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Car e
General notes
HEnvironmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin gand cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
!Whe ncleanin gyour car ,do no tuse:
Rdry, coars eor har dcloths
Rabrasiv ecleanin gagents
Rsolvents
Rcleanin gagents containin gsolvents
Do no tscrub .
Do no ttouch th esurfaces and films wit hhar d
objects ,e.g. rings or ic escrapers .Otherwise ,
you may scratch or damage th esurfaces and
films .
!Do no tpar kyour vehicle fo r alon gperiod of
time directl yafter cleaning, particularly after
cleanin gth ewhee lrim wit hwhee lcleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to th eincrease dcor-
rosio nof th ebrake discs and pads .Therefore,
drive fo r afew minutes after cleaning. By
heatin gup th ebrakes, th ebrake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parke dfo r a
lon gperiod of time.
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XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse a soft sponge to clean.
XUse a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
high-pressure cleaner nozzle. Information
about the correct distance is available from
the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
Rdoor gaps, joints etc.
Rsoft top
Rwind deflector net
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rplug-type couplings
Rlights
Rseals
Rtrim
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm)
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Informatio n a
bout the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the high-pressure
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the trunk lid:
Rwhen using an automatic car wash
Rwhen using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
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to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components.
XClean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning the soft top
!Never use any of the following to clean the
soft top:
Rgasoline
Rthinner
Rtar or stain remover
Rother organic solvents
!Remove bird droppings immediately, as
they are corrosive and can therefore cause
the soft-top fabric to leak. Do not wash the
vehicle with a power washer or in a car wash
that uses power washers. Do not use sharp-
edged equipment to remove ice and snow.
XLight soiling: you can clean the soft top while
it is dry or rinse it with clear water.
XNormal to heavy soiling: clean the soft top
with a brush and clear water. Clean stains and
other dirt with a brush and soft top cleaning
agents that have been recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Always brush
from front to back, following the grain of the
fabric.
Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's resist-
ance to dirt.
To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the soft
top using soft top cleaning agents that have
been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as aging,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. In the
event of this happening, have the soft-top seams
sealed at a qualified specialist workshop.
iCover the soft top appropriately if you plan
to leave the vehicle outside for a long period
of time.
Cleaning wiper blades
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield orwiper blades.
!Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper blade could be damaged.
!Do not clean wiper blades too often and do
not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graph-
ite coating could be damaged. This could
cause wiper noise.
!Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if the
wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
XFold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
XCarefully clean the wiper blades with a damp
cloth.
XFold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting
!Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
which are suitable for plastic light lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
could scratch or damage the plastic light len- ses.
XClean the plastic lenses of the exterior light-
ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals
!Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
mirror turn signals.
XClean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet
sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
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Cleaning the sensors
!If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep a distance
of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)betwee nthe vehicl e
and the power washer nozzle. Information
about the correct distance is available from
the equipment manufacturer.
XClean sensors :of the driving systems with
water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Cleaning the rear view camera
!Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera with a power
washer.
XUse clear water and a soft cloth to clean cam- era lens :.
Cleaning the exhaust pipe
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
!Vehicles with black exhaust pipes: black
chromed screens should not be polished with
a chrome polish. They will otherwise lose their
black shine. For optimal care, the screens
should be rubbed with a lightly oiled cloth
after every car wash. Commercially available
engine and care oils are suitable for this.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint-
work polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing.
XClean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rcommercially-available household cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
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XBefore cleaning the display, make sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down.
XClean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner.
XDry the display surface using a dry microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
GWARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!Never attach the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rperfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
!Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
XThoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trim elements
!Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes
or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damag- ing the surface.
!Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and can
lose their shine if chrome polish is used. Use
a damp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning
the trim pieces.
If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces are
chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XWipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
!Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean covers
made out of real leather, artificial leather or
DINAMICA. If used often, these can damage
the cover.
iNote that regular care is essential to ensure
that the appearance and comfort of the cov-
ers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
!To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
RClean genuine leather covers carefully with a damp cloth and then wipe the covers
down with a dry cloth.
RMake sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise become
rough and cracked.
ROnly use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified
specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
Rdifferences in the texture
Rmarks caused by growth and injury
Rslight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
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