2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER transmission

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

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
4Index

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
Index5

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
Index9

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
Index13

Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 285
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 242
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 118
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 129
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .................................9 3
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 15 0
Switchin goff th eengin e................ 12 8
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking aid
see Exterio rmirror s
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking Assis tPARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activatin g ................. 149
Driving system ............................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 150
Sensor range ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 149
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 129
Applying or releasing manually ...... 129
Display message ............................ 177
Electric parking brake .................... 129
Emergency braking ........................ 130
General notes ................................ 129
Releasing automatically ................. 130
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 183
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 183
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58 Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 246
Power washers .................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive s
afety
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 181
Operation ......................................... 54
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 112
General notes ................................ 112
Hill start assist ............................... 112
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 211
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 146
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 172
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 164
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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
Index17

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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