2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER Owner's Manual

Seat belt ........................................ 248
Seat cove
r..................................... 248
Sensors ......................................... 246
Soft top .......................................... 245
Steering wheel ............................... 247
Trim pieces .................................... 247
Washing by hand ........................... 243
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 245
Wiper blades .................................. 246
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 165
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
Central control panel
Overview .......................................... 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 66
Changing the media source ............. 165
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 130
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 246
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 107
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automaticall y............... 105
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 104
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 213
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 106 ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 104
General notes ................................ 103
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 104
Overview ........................................ 213
Overview of systems ...................... 103
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 105
Refrigerant ..................................... 293
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 293
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 107
Setting the airflow ......................... 106
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 213
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 107
Switching on/of f........................... 104
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 106
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 106
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 214
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 213
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control )............................. 104
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Combination switch ............................ 97
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Controller ........................................... 210
Convenience closing feature .............. 78 Index
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Convenience opening
With the SmartKey .......................... .78
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................ .239
Display message ............................ 187
Filling capacity ............................... 292
Important safety notes .................. 292
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 159
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 186
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 191
General notes ................................ 134
Setting a speed .............................. 136
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 135
Storing, maintaining and calling
up a spee d..................................... 135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 165
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s................................ 96 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 244
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 162
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 240
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 174
Driving system s............................. 189
Engine ............................................ 187
General notes ................................ 173
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 174
Introduction ................................... 173
Lights ............................................. 186
Safety systems .............................. 175
SmartKey ....................................... 197
Tires ............................................... 192
Vehicle ........................................... 194
Distance recorder ............................. 161
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 206
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 60
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 66
Display message ............................ 196
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 131
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 122
Display ........................................... 119
Manual ........................................... 122
Selecting ........................................ 116 8
Index

SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 171
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 109
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 241
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 BRAK E............................. 64
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
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 136
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 148
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 147
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 154
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 155
Cruise control ................................ 134
Display message ............................ 189
HOLD function ............................... 144
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 157
Lane Tracking package .................. 155
RACE START .................................. 146
Rear view camera .......................... 151
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 143
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
Automatic transmissio n................. 120 Brakes ........................................... 132
Break-in perio d.............................. 109
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 road surfaces ........................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 109
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 265
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 .................................................. 209
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 116 E
E-SELECT lever ................................... 117
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/note s................................ 90
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 90
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 177
Function/note s................................ 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) Index
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Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .55
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73
Trunk .............................................. .76
Vehicle .............................................73
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .204
Display message ............................ 187
ECO start/stop function ................ 113
Engine number ............................... 288
Irregular running ............................ 115
Jump-starting ................................. 256
Starting problems .......................... 115
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 112
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 112
Switching off .................................. 128
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 261
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .238
Additives ........................................ 291
Checking the oil level ..................... 236
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 236
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 237
Display message ............................ 188
Filling capacity ............................... 291
Notes about oil grades ................... 291
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 236
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil) Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
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 ................................. 201
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .247
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 246
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ................................... .95
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .92
Dipping (automatic) ........................ .93
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 ........................................ 212
Features ............................................. 220
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 281 10
Index

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 250
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 251
Floormats ...........................................2 34
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 287
Two-way radio ................................ 287
Front passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 290
Consumption statistics .................. 162
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 162
Displaying the range ..................... .162
Driving tips ................................... .131
E10 ................................................ 290
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 290
Important safety notes .................. 289
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Refueling ........................................ 125
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 289
Fuel filler flap
Closing .......................................... .126
General information ....................... 126
Opening ......................................... 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 289
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .262
Before changing ............................ .261
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 261
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 262
Important safety notes .................. 261 G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 171
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 231 Opening/closing the garage door .. 233
Problems when programming .......
.233
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 231
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 232
Gasoline ............................................. 290
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .170
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box .......................................... .219
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 H
Handling control system see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 212
Touchpad ....................................... 211
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head bags
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 292
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 97
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Hill start assist .................................. 112
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 145
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Deactivating ................................... 145
Display message ............................ 190
General notes ................................ 144
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 Index
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Hood
Closing ........................................... 236
Display message ............................ 196
Important safety notes .................. 235
Opening ........................................ .235
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134 I
Ignition key see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 J
Jack Using ............................................. 282
Jump starting (engine) ......................256 K
Key positions SmartKey ....................................... 111
Start/Stop button .......................... 110
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Deactivation ..................................... 67 Locking ............................................ 67
Start function ................................... 67
Unlocking ......................................... 67
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 110
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .120
Knee bag .............................................. 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 169
Display message ............................ 190
Function/informatio n.................... 157
Lane Tracking package ..................... 155
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 172
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 186
Light sensor (display message) ....... 186
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 96
Fogged up headlamp s...................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 97
High-beam headlamp s..................... 97
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamp s...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Setting exterior lighting ................... 96
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Turn signals ..................................... 97
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 218
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 73
Emergency locking ........................... 73 12
Index

From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking the vehicle
Trunk lid separately ......................... 76
Low-beam headlamps
Display messag e............................ 186
Switching on/of f.............................. 97
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil) M
M button ............................................. 121
M+S tires ............................................ 265
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) .................................................. 244
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 226
Display message ............................ 180
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 226
Downloading routes ....................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 223
General notes ................................ 222
Geo fencing ................................... 229
Info call button .............................. 225
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 228
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 228
Remote vehicle locking .................. 227
Roadside assistance button ........... 224
Search & Send ............................... 226
Self-test ......................................... 223
Speed alert .................................... 229
System .......................................... 223 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 227
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 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
Display message ............................ 180
Website ............................................ 31
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 136
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 215
Frequencies ................................... 287
Installation ..................................... 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 287
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 68
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 285
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 282 Index
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Raising the vehicl
e .........................282
Removing a wheel .......................... 284
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 160
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .210
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 N
Navigation Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 163
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
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 .......................................... .45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Belt warning .................................... .44
Children in the 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
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 142
AMG menu .....................................1 70
Assistance graphic menu .............. .167
Assistance menu ........................... 168
Display messages .......................... 173
Displaying a service message ....... .241
Factory settings ............................ .170
G-Mete r......................................... 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
Radio menu ................................... 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 .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23 14
Index