2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER engine

Overview of displa
yson the multifunction
display 1
Outside temp erature
2 Time
3 Display section
4 Transmission position
5 Drive prog ram Fu
rther displa yson the multifunction display:
Z Gearshift
recommendation (/ page 124)
é Parking Assist PARKTRONIC deacti va‐
te d(/ page 158)
¯ Cruise control (/
page143)
È Limi
ter (/ page144)
ç Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
(/ page 147)
æ Ac
tive Brake Assi st(/ page 142)
à Lane
Keeping Assist (/ page163)
è ECO
start/ stop function
/ 4-cylinder operation
ë HOLD function (/
page151)
_ Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist (/ page100)
ð Maximum permissible speed
exceeded
(for cer tain countries only) Menus and submenus
Fu
nctions on the service menu of the on-
board compu ter On-board computer:
4 Service #
Toselect the function: swipe upwards or
down wards on the left-hand Touch Control. #
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Fu nctions on theService menu:
R Message memory (/ page316)
R Tyres :
- Chec king tyre pressure wi th the tyre
pressure monitor (/ page 288)
- Restarting the tyre pressure monitor
(/ page 289)
R ASSYST PLUS: calls up the service due date
(/ page 247)
R Vehicles with a widescreen cock pit:Cool-
ant: coolant temp erature display
R Engine oil level: engine oil le vel17 0
Instrument Display and on-board computer

Calling up
the assistant display On-board computer:
4 Assistance
The following displa ysare available on the assis‐
ta nt displ aymenu:
R Assis tance graphic
R Attention le vel (/ page 161) #
Toswitch between the displa ys:swipe
upwards or down wards on the left-hand
To uch Control. St
atus displa yson the assis tant displ ay:
R é ATTENTION ASSIS T:deactivated R
Light lane markings: Lane Keeping Assist
enabled
R Green lane markings: Lane Keeping Assist
active
R ¸ Grey radar waves next tovehicle: Blind
Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assi stena‐
bled
R ¸ Green radar waves next tovehicle:
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assi st
active
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC displa ys
( / page 147) Calling up displa
yson thePe rformance
menu On-board computer:
4 Performance #
Toselect a displa y:swipe upwards or down‐
wa rds on the left-hand Touch Control.
Displa yson thePerformance menu:
R Warm-up
R SETUP R
G-me ter
R Engine da ta
R Vehicles without AMG TRACK PACE: RACE‐
TIMER (/ page173) Example:
warm-up
1 Digital speedom eter
2 Gear display
3 Engine oil temp erature Instrument Display and on-board computer
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4
Transmission oil temp erature
5 Boost pressure
If th e engine or transmission is not at operating
te mp erature, the multifunction display sho ws
te mp erature 3or4 in blue. Avoid using the
full engine po wer output during this time. SETUP in Mercedes
-AMG GTvehicles (e xample)
1 Drive sy stem setting:
Re duced/Moderate/Spo rt/Dynamic/Race
2 Suspension tuning:
Comfort/Sport/Sport+
3 Exhau stsystem:
Balanced/ Powe rful 4
ESP®
:
On/Sport/Off
5 AMG Dynamics:
Basic/ Advanced/Pro/Ma ster
6 Transmission position
D/M Example: G-m
eter
While theve hicle is in motion, the G-me ter
sho wsthefo rc es that are exerted on theve hicle
occupants bo thlaterally and in the direction of
tra vel. The maximum values appear in red in the
coordinate sy stem. #
Toreset the G-m eter: press the left-hand
To uch Control. #
Select Yes. #
Press the left-hand Touch Control. Example: engine data
1
Current po wer output
2 Curr enttorque
When the cur rent po wer1 orthe cur rent tor‐
qu e2 achie vesth e maximum value, the digital
va lue is brief lystationar y.The bar display contin‐
ues. 17 2
Instrument Display and on-board computer

Fu
nction of important sy stem upda tes
Impor tant sy stem updates may be necessary for
th e security of your multimedia sy stem's data.
Please ins tallth ese updates, or else the security
of your multimedia sy stem cann otbe ensured.
% If automatic software updates are activated,
th e sy stem updates will be downloaded auto‐
matically (/ page194).
As soon as an upda teisavailable for download,
a cor responding message appears onthe media
displa y.
Yo u ha vethefo llowing selection options:
R Download
The update will be downloaded in the back‐
ground.
R Details
Information about the pending sy stem
update is displa yed.
R Later
The update can be downloaded manually at a
later time (/ page194). If
th e download is comple ted and the update is
re ady for ins tallation, you will be informed of this
af te rth e next ignition cycle, forex ample.
% Park theve hicle safely in a suitable location
before starting the ins tallation.
Re quirements forth e ins tallation:
R The ignition is switched on.
R The engine is not running.
R Notes and warnings ha vebeen read and
accep ted.
R The parking brake is applied.
If all requirements are met, the update will be
ins talled. The multimedia sy stem cann otbe
operated while the update is being ins talled and
ve hicle functions are restricted.
If er rors should occur during the ins tallation, the
multimedia sy stem automatically attem ptsto
re store the pr evious version. If restoration of the
pr ev ious version is not possible, a symbol
appears on the cent reconsole displ ay. Please
consult a qualified specialist workshop to
re solve the problem. Re
set function Multimedia sy
stem:
4 System 5
Reset
Pe rsonal data is dele ted, forex ample:
R Station presets
R Connec ted mobile phones #
Select Yes.
If PIN pr otection is activated, a prom ptappears
asking if you also wish torestore this to thefa c‐
to ry settings during a reset. #
Select Yes. #
Enter the cur rent PIN.
The PIN is reset.
or #
Select No.
The cur rent PIN stay sth e same af terre set‐
ting.
% Ifyo u ha veforg ottenyo ur PIN, a Mercedes-
Benz service centre can deactivate the PIN
pr otection foryo u. Multimedia sy
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#
Select a desired lap.
The ana lysis is displa yed. 1
Parame ter 1 (e.g. speed)
2 Parame ter 2 (e.g. steering angle)
3 Speed trend (Parame ter 1)
4 Steering angle trend (Parame ter 2)
5 Time dif fere nce between lap A and B (only
when two laps are selected).
% The following values can be set for parame‐
te rs 1 and 2, forex ample:
R speed
R longitudinal/lateral acceleration R
steering angle
R engine speed
R engine oil/tyre temp erature
Based on the analysis you can check and opti‐
mise driving characteristics for any position on
th e trac k.
Exporting trac ksorraces (USB) #
Select All tracks.
An ove rview of all stored trac ksand races
appea rs. #
Highlight desired trac ksorraces. #
Select ÜOptions. #
Select Export.
The selected trac ksorraces can be expor ted
to a USB storage device connected tothe
ve hicle.
Editing trac ksand recordings #
Select All tracks. #
Highlight the desired trac k. #
Select Üoptions. #
Select Rename orDelete. or #
Select a trac k. #
Highlight the desired recording. #
Select Üoptions. #
Select Weather orDelete. Setting Drag
Race Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Vehicle 5
TRACK PACE 5
Drag Race
Measuring acceleration #
Select Acceleration.
Measurement begins when theve hicle accel‐
erates. Measurement is incremental, in steps
of 50 km/h up toa maximum of 300 km/h
or up tothe set maximum speed.
Measurement can be stopped early by
selecting Stoporby stopping theve hicle.
Quar ter-mile race #
Select Quarter Mile.
The time measurement runs until a mile has
been tr avelled or a pr eviously set dis tance Multimedia sy
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(e.g. 1/4 mile, 1/3 mile or 1/2 mile) has
been reached.
% The possible values for setting the end dis‐
ta nce are de term ined bythe sy stem and
cann otbe freely chosen.
Measurement can be stopped early byselecting
Stop orby stopping theve hicle.
Manual start for accele ration and quarter-
mile race #
Select Acceleration orQuarter Mile . #
Select Manual start .
Three red traf fic lights appear one af terthe
ot her. The reaction time measurement starts
when they change togreen at the same time.
The reaction time is displa yed as soon as you
drive off. If you drive off too ear ly,th e mes‐
sage Jump start. will appear and acceleration
or quarter mile measu rement will be cancel‐
led.
Measuring braking #
Select Braking . #
Select Start Record .
Measurement is incremental, in steps of
50 km/h toast andstill. If the braking proce‐
dure is star ted e.g. at a speed of 160 km/h,
measurement starts as soon as 150 km/h
has been reached.
St oring and calling up measurement values
When a measurement has been comple ted or
cancelled, the measured time can be stored. #
After a measu rement, select Save measure-
ment? .
The stored measurements can be displa yed via
th eHistory menu item.
Editing measu rements #
Select History . #
Highlight the desired measurement. #
Select Üoptions. #
Select Weather orDelete.
% The measurements can be displa yedby cate‐
gor y,e.g. acceleration measurements, by
applying a filter. Calling up
thete lemetry display Multimedia sy
stem:
4 Vehicle 5
TRACK PACE 5
Telemetry
The telemetry display sho wscurrent vehicle data
as a digital value and as a diagram. Uptofour
parame ters can be selected that are tobe
shown in the displa y.
Fo rex ample:
R engine speed
R wheel angle
R speed
R steering angle #
Set the desired parame ters. #
Set the time.
The set parame ters are evaluated in the dia‐
gram forth e time set.
% The time can range from a minimum of
30 seconds toa maximum of 20 minutes. 19 8
Multimedia sy stem

ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display Fu
nction of the ASS YST PLUS se rvice inter val
displ ay The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display on the
instrument display pr ovides information on the
re maining time or dis tance be fore the next
service due date.
Yo u can hide this service display using the back
button on the left-hand side of thesteering
wheel.
Depending on how theve hicle is used, the
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display may
shor tenth e service inter val, e.g. in thefo llowing
cases:
R mainly short-dis tance driving
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R intheeve nt of frequent cold start phases
Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such
operating conditions. Yo
u can obtain information concerning the serv‐
icing of your vehicle from a qualified specialist
wo rkshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying
the service due da te On-board computer:
4 Service 5
ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displa yed. #
Toexitth e displa y:press the back button
on the left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
Make sure toobser vethefo llowing fur ther rela‐
te d subjec t:
R Operating the on-board computer
(/ page 167). Information on
regular main tenance work *
NO
TEPremature wearthro ugh failure to
obser veservice due dates Service
workwhich is not car ried out at the
ri ght time or incomple tely can lead to
inc reased wear and damage totheve hicle. #
Alw ays obser vethe prescribed service
inter vals. #
Alw ays ha vethe prescribed service
wo rkcar ried out at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Special service
requ irements The prescribed service inter
val is based on nor‐
mal operation of theve hicle. Maintenance work
will need tobe per form ed more of ten if theve hi‐
cle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads.
The ASS YST PLUS service inter val display is only
an aid. The driver of theve hicle bears responsi‐
bility as rega rdsto whe ther maintenance work
needs tobe per form ed more of tenth an speci‐
fi ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
ate stops
R mainly short-dis tance driving Maintenance and care
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R
frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequent ly. The
tyres must be checked more frequently if the
ve hicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
th er information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS se rvice inter val display
can only calculate the service due da tewhen
th e bat tery is connected. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page247). Engine com
partment Opening/closing the bonnet
&
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the engine bonn etunlo cked
An unloc ked engine bonn etmay open up
when theve hicle is in motion and block your
vie w. #
Never unlock the engine bonn etwhen
driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the engine
bonn et
When opening or closing the engine bonn et,
it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Only open or close the engine bonn et
when there are no persons in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomoving
parts
Cer tain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue tomo veor suddenly
mo veagain even af terth e ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan. 248
Maintenance and care