2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER oil

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp ................................ .200
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 215
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 104
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 168
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 59
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 175
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 47
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Additional speedometer ................... 170
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 289
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 86
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 209
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 52
Display message ............................ 183 Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Si

de impact air bag .......................... 47
Air vents
Adjusting the blower setting of
AIRSCARF vents .............................1 08
Important safety notes .................. 107
Setting ...........................................1 07
Setting the side air vents ...............1 08
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 89
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 89
AIRSCARF vents
Adjusting the blower setting .......... 108
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 64
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 64
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 147
E-SELECT lever .............................. 117
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 170
Performance Seat ............................ 87
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 133
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 133
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 114
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
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Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft ala rmsystem
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .220
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 67
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 68
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 40
Hiding a service message .............. 239
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 240
Service message ............................ 239
Special service requirements ......... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function ...........................................6 4
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Display message ............................ 188
Function/notes ............................. 153
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 185
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 241
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 114
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 120
Automatic drive program ............... 122
Changing gear ............................... 120
Display message ............................ 193
Double-clutch function .................. 120Dri
ve program display .................... 119
Driving tips .................................... 120
Emergency running mode .............. 125
Engaging neutral ............................ 118
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 118
Engaging reverse gear ................... 118
Engaging the park position ............ 118
Gearshift recommendation ............ 123
Gliding mode ................................. 120
Important safety notes .................. 117
Kickdown ....................................... 120
Manual drive program .................... 122
Manual mode ................................. 123
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Overview ........................................ 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Pulling away ................................... 112
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 120
Shift override ................................. 124
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 119
Transmission positions .................. 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 125
B
Back button ....................................... 209
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 254
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 253
Jump starting ................................. 254
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
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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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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
14Index

Radio modesee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear axle steering
Function/notes .............................1 13
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 195
Extending/retracting ..................... 228
Problem ......................................... 229
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 245
Function/notes .............................1 50
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 91
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reflective safety jacket .................... 248
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 291
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 125
Refueling process .......................... 126
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 230
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 181
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 77
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roof
see Soft top
Roof l
ining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 247
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 55
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 216
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Selecting ........................................ 165
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
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Important safety guidelines .............42
Introduction .....................................4 1
Releasin g ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 87
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 86
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 86
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................... 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 246
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating problem ...................... 88
Seat ventilation problem .................. 88
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 89
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 87
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 88
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 245
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 168
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 289
Coolant (engine) ............................ 290
Engine oil ....................................... 289
Fuel ................................................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 286
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 291
Washer fluid ................................... 290
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Settings
Factory (on-board compu
ter) ......... 170
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 76
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 77
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 67
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 196
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 67
Loss ................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing soft top ................. 81
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 111
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 112
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Snow chains ...................................... 263
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Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 286
Information .................................... 285
Tires/wheels ................................. 283
Vehicle data ................................... 291
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 167
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 215
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 214
Display message ............................ 196
Introduction ................................... 166
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Number from the phone book ........ 167
Redialing ........................................ 167
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 167
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 159
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 170
Outside temperature ...................... 159
Setting (climate control) ................ 105
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 172
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 267
Checking manually ........................ 266
Display message ............................ 191
Maximum ....................................... 266
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 251
Notes ............................................. 265
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 252
Recommended ............................... 264
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 267
General notes ................................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 267
Restarting ...................................... 269
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Warning message .......................... 268
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 249 TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 250
Storage location ............................ 249
Tire pressure not reached .............. 251
Tire pressu re re
ached .................... 252
Using ............................................. 250
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 278
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 277
Bar (definition) ............................... 277
Changing a wheel .......................... 279
Characteristics .............................. 277
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 278
Definition of terms ......................... 277
Direction of rotation ...................... 279
Display message ............................ 191
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 279
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 277
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 276
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 277
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 278
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 261
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 277
Information on driving .................... 261
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 278
Labeling (overview) ........................ 274
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 279
Load index ..................................... 276
Load index (definition) ................... 278
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 278
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 278
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 278
Maximum tire load ......................... 276
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 278
Notes on sport tires ....................... 261
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