2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER tow

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................2 4
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 9
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 29
Mercedes me website ............................ 31
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Central control panel ............................ .38
Door control panel ................................. 39
Safety ................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft .........................6 4
Opening and closing...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 71
Trunk ..................................................... 73
Side windows ......................................... 76
Soft top (Roadster) ................................ 80
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....84
Correct driver's seat position ............... .84
Seats ..................................................... 84 Steering wheel ....................................... 90
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Memory function ................................... 94
Lights and windshield wipers
............96
Exterior lighting ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 100
Climate control ................................. 103
Overview of climate control systems ... 103
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 104
Air vents .............................................. 107
Driving and parking ..........................109
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 109
Driving ................................................. 109
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 116
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 117
Refueling ............................................. 125
Parking ................................................ 127
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 134
On-board computer and displays ....159
Important safety notes ........................ 159
Displays and operation ........................ 159
Menus and submenus ......................... 161
Display messages ................................ 173
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 198
Multimedia system ...........................208
General notes ...................................... 208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Function restrictions ............................ 208
Operating system ................................ 209
Stowage and features ......................217
Stowage areas ..................................... 217
Features .............................................. 219
2Contents

Maintenance and care......................234
Engine compartment ........................... 234
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 239
Care ..................................................... 240
Breakdown assistance .....................248
Where will I find...? .............................. 248
Flat tire ................................................ 249
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 253
Jump-starting ....................................... 254
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 257
Fuses ...................................................2 59
Wheels and tires............................... 261
Important safety notes ........................ 261
Operation ............................................ 261
Winter operation .................................. 263
Tire pressure ....................................... 264
Loading the vehicle .............................. 269
All about wheels and tires ................... 272
Changing a wheel ................................ 279
Wheel and tire combinations ...............2 83
Technical data................................... 285
Information regarding technical data ... 285
Vehicle electronics .............................. 285
Identification plates .............................2 85
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 286
Vehicle data ......................................... 291
Contents3

Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 168
Display message ............................ 189
Notes/function .............................. 155
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 215
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 180
Notes ............................................. 289
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 58
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 289
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Display message ............................ 175
EBD .................................................. 64
Hill start assist ............................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 132
Maintenance .................................. 133
Parking brake ................................ 129
Riding tips ...................................... 132
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 61
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 248
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 160
C
Cabriolet
Soft top ............................................ 80
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 241
Carpets .......................................... 247
Display ........................................... 245
Exhaust pipe .................................. 245
Exterior lights ................................ 244
Gear or selector lever .................... 246
General notes ................................ 240
Interior ........................................... 245
Matte finish ................................... 243
Paint .............................................. 242
Plastic trim .................................... 246
Power washer ................................ 242
Rear view camera .......................... 245
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 247
Seat cover ..................................... 246
Sensors ......................................... 245
Soft top .......................................... 244
Steering wheel ............................... 246
Trim pieces .................................... 246
Washing by hand ........................... 241
Wheels ........................................... 243
Windows ........................................ 243
Wiper blades .................................. 244
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 165
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
6Index

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
10Index

SocketsGeneral notes ................................ 221
Trunk ............................................. 221
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 81
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Relocking ......................................... 81
Wind screen .....................................8 2
Soft-top switch .................................... 80
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 209
Special seat belt retractor .................. 56
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 170
Digital ............................................ 162
Segments ...................................... 159
Selecting the display unit ............... 169
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ...................6 2
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 85
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 110
Key positions ................................. 110
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 111
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
Steering
Display message ............................ 196
Warning lamps ............................... 207
Steering wheel
Adjusting (el ectricall
y) ..................... 90
Button overview ............................... 35 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9
5
Cleaning ........................................ .246
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ...............9 0
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................9 4
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 121
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................172
Stowage areas ................................... 217
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 218
Armrest (under) .............................2 18
Cup holders ................................... 219
Glove box ....................................... 218
Important safety information ......... 217
Stowage net ................................... 218
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 218
Summer opening
see Side windows
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 263
Sun visor ............................................ 219
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 47
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 71
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 215
T
Tachometer ........................................ 159
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 185
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
18Index

Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 279
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................278
Replacing ....................................... 279
Service life ..................................... 262
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 278
Speed rating (definition) ................ 278
Storing ...........................................2 80
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 277
Summer tires in winter .................. 263
Temperature .................................. 273
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 279
Tire bead (definition) ......................2 78
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 278
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 277
Tire size (data) ............................... 283
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 274
Tire tread ....................................... 262
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 278
Total load limit (definition) ............. 279
Traction ......................................... 273
Traction (definition) ....................... 279
Tread wear ..................................... 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 277
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 279
Wheel and tire combination ........... 283
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 277
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 211
Character suggestions ................... 210
Deleting characters ....................... 210
Entering a space ............................ 210
Entering characters ....................... 210
Gesture control .............................. 210
Handwriting recognition ................ 210
Operating the touchpad ................. 210
Overview ........................................ 210 Quick access for Audio .................. 211
Switching ....................................... 210
Switching input line ....................... 210
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 257
Installing the towing eye ................ 258
Removing the towing eye ............... 258
Transporting the vehicle ................ 259
With both axles on the ground ....... 258
Towing eye ......................................... 248
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 120
Selector lever ................................ 117
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 119
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 117
Overview ........................................ 118
Transporting the vehicle .................. 259
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 246
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 162
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 161
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 162
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 195
Important safety notes .................... 73
Locking separately ........................... 76
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 75
Opening dimensions ...................... 291
Opening/closing (from the out-
side) ................................................. 74
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 74
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 291
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
20Index

Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 285
Installation ..................................... 285
Transmission output (maximum) .... 285
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 16
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........220
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 193
Electronics ..................................... 285
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 269
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 127
Parking for a long period ................ 130
Pulling away ................................... 112
Raising ........................................... 280
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 280
Towing away .................................. 257
Transporting .................................. 259
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 291
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 291 Vehicle dimensions
........................... 291
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 285
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
VIN
Seat ............................................... 286
Type plate ...................................... 285W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 200
Active Brake Assist ........................ 205
Brakes ........................................... 199
Check Engine ................................. 203
Coolant .......................................... 203
Distance warning ........................... 205
ESP
®.............................................. 200
ESP®OFF ....................................... 201
Fuel tank ........................................ 203
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 203
Restraint system ............................ 202
Seat belt ........................................ 198
SPORT handling mode ................... 202
Steering ......................................... 207
Tire pressure monitor .................... 206
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 196
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 283
Index21

Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnection is only intended fo r
th econnection of diagnostic equipmen tat a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
GWARNING
If you connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic s
connection in th evehicle, it may affec tth e
operation of vehicle systems .As aresult ,th e
operatin gsafet yof th evehicle could be affec -
ted. There is aris kof an accident.
Only connec tequipmen tto adiagnostic scon-
nection in th evehicle, whic his approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in th edriver's footwell can restric tth e
peda ltrave lor obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safet yof th evehicle is
jeopardized. There is aris kof an accident.
Mak esur ethat all objects in th evehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno tente r
th edriver's footwell. Install th efloormat s
securely and as specifie din order to ensur e
sufficien tclearanc efo rth epedals. Do no tuse
loose floormat sand do no tplac efloormat son
to pof on eanother.
!If th eengin eis switched of fand equipmen t
on th ediagnostic sconnection is used ,th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin gequipmen tto th ediagnostic scon-
nection can lead to emission smonitorin ginfor-
mation bein greset ,fo rexample. Thi smay lead
to th evehicle failin gto mee tth erequirements of
th enext emission stest durin gth emain inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ris aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .It has th enecessary
specialis tknowledge ,tools and qualification sto
correctl ycarry out th ewor krequire don your
vehicle. Thi sis especially th ecas efo rwor krel -
evant to safety. Always hav
eth efollowin gwor kcarrie dout at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter:
Rwor krelevant to safet y
Rserviceand maintenance wor k
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation wor kand modifica-
tion s
Rworkon electronic component s
Correct use
If you remov eany warnin gstickers ,you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ecertain dangers.
Leave warnin gstickers in position .
Observ eth efollowin ginformation when drivin g
your vehicle:
Rth esafet ynote sin this manual
Rth evehicle technical dat a
Rtraffic rulesand regulation s
Rlaws and safetystandard spertainin gto moto r
vehicles
Problem swit hyou rvehicle
If you should experience aproblem wit hyour
vehicle, particularly on ethat you believe may
affec tit s saf eoperation ,we urg eyou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente rimmedi-
ately to hav eth eproblem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th eproblem is no tresolved to your sat -
isfaction ,please discus sth eproblem again wit h
th eauthorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ror ,if nec-
essary, contact us at on eof th efollowin g
addresses.
In th eUSA
Customer Assistanc eCente r
Mercedes-Ben zUSA, LL C
On eMercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sDepartmen t
Mercedes-Ben zCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fAvenue
Toronto ,Ontario M4 G4C9
Reporting safet ydefect s
USAonly:
28Operating safety
Introduction