2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER Owner's Manual

Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ......................37P
Paddle shifters see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................287
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 243
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 118
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 129
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 93
Rear view camera .......................... 151
Switching off the engine ................ 128
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
Driving system ............................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 150
Sensor range ................................. 148
Warning displa y............................. 149
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 129
Applying or releasing manually ...... 129
Display message ............................ 177
Electric parking brake .................... 129
Emergency braking ........................ 130
General notes ................................ 129
Releasing automaticall y................. 130
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f.............................. 97
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 184
Indicator lamps ................................ 41 Problems (malfunction) .................. 184
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 247
Power washers .................................. 243
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive safety
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 code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 212 R
RACE START Activating ....................................... 146
Activation conditions ..................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 146
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 172
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 164 Index
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Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear axle steering
Function/notes ............................ .113
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 196
Extending/retracting ..................... 229
Problem ......................................... 230
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 246
Function/notes ............................ .151
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 91
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reflective safety jacket .................... 249
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 293
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 125
Refueling process .......................... 126
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 231
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 182
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 77
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 186
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roof
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 248
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 217
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Selecting ........................................ 165
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44 16
Index

Important safety guidelines .............42
Introduction .....................................41
Releasin g......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 199
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 ......................... 248
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating problem ...................... 89
Seat ventilation problem .................. 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f............ 89
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 87
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 88
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 246
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 168
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 291
Coolant (engine) ............................ 292
Engine oil ....................................... 291
Fuel ................................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 293
Washer fluid ................................... 292
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 170
On-board computer ....................... 168
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 171
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 186
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 245
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 .................................................. 209
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 68
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 197
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 .................................................. 209
Snow chains ...................................... 265 Index
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Sockets
General notes ................................ 222
Trunk ............................................. 222
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 81
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Relocking ......................................... 81
Wind screen .....................................82
Soft-top switch .................................... 80
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 210
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 ...................62
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 86
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
Steering
Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamps ............................... 208
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160 Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ...................................
.95
Cleaning ........................................ .247
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature .............. .90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................94
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 121
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................172
Stowage areas ................................... 218
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 219
Armrest (under) ............................ .219
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 219
Important safety information ......... 218
Stowage net ................................... 219
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 219
Summer opening
see Side windows
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 265
Sun visor ............................................ 220
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .147
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .171
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching on media mode
Via the device lis t.......................... 217 T
Tachometer ........................................ 159
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 186
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 289 18
Index

Information .................................... 287
Tires/wheels .................................2
85
Vehicle data ................................... 293
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 167
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 216
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 215
Display message ............................ 197
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 ................................................. .209
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 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) ..... 269
Checking manually ........................ 268
Display message ............................ 192
Maximum ....................................... 268
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 253
Notes ............................................. 267
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 253
Recommended ............................... 266
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .269
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 269
Restarting ...................................... 271
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Warning message .......................... 270
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 250
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 251 Storage location ............................ 250
Tire pressure not reached .............. 253
Tire pressure reached .................... 253
Using ............................................. 251
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 280
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 279
Bar (definition) ............................... 279
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Characteristics .............................. 279
Checking ........................................ 264
Curb weight (definition) ................. 280
Definition of terms ......................... 279
Direction of rotation ..................... .281
Display message ............................ 192
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 281
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................ .279
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 278
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 279
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) .......................................... .280
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 280
Important safety notes .................. 263
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 279
Information on driving .................... 263
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 280
Labeling (overview )........................ 276
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 281
Load index ..................................... 278
Load index (definition) ................... 280
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 280
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 280
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 280
Maximum tire load ......................... 278
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 280
Notes on sport tire s....................... 263
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 281 Index
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PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................2 80
Replacing ....................................... 281
Service life ..................................... 264
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 280
Storing .......................................... .282
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 279
Summer tires in winter .................. 265
Temperature .................................. 275
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 281
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .280
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 280
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 279
Tire size (data) ............................... 285
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 276
Tire tread ....................................... 264
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 280
Total load limit (definition) ............. 281
Traction ......................................... 275
Traction (definition) ....................... 281
Tread wea r..................................... 275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 279
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 281
Wheel and tire combination ........... 285
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 279
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 212
Character suggestions ................... 211
Deleting characters ....................... 211
Entering a space ............................ 211
Entering characters ....................... 211
Gesture control .............................. 211
Handwriting recognition ................ 211
Operating the touchpad ................. 211
Overview ........................................ 211
Quick access for Audio .................. 212
Switching ....................................... 211 Switching input line ....................... 211
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 261
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 259
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 258
Installing the towing eye ................ 259
Removing the towing eye ............... 260
Transporting the vehicle ................ 260
With both axles on the ground ....... 260
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Traction system
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 120
Selector lever ................................ 117
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 119
Transmission positions
General notes ................................ 117
Overview ........................................ 118
Transporting the vehicle .................. 260
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 247
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 162
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 161
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 162
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 196
Important safety notes .................... 74
Locking separately ........................... 76
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 75
Opening dimensions ...................... 293
Opening/closing (from the out-
side) ................................................. 74
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 74
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 293
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 186
Switching on/of f.............................. 97 20
Index

Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 287
Installation ..................................... 287
Transmission output (maximum) .... 287
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .217 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........221
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 194
Electronics ..................................... 287
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty ............................ .29
Loading .......................................... 271
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 285
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking .......................................... 127
Parking for a long period ................ 130
Pulling away ................................... 112
Raising ........................................... 282
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 282
Towing away .................................. 258
Transporting .................................. 260
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 293
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 293 Vehicle dimensions
........................... 293
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 287
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 249
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
VIN
Seat ............................................... 288
Type plate ...................................... 287 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 201
Active Brake Assist ........................ 206
Brakes ........................................... 200
Check Engine ................................. 204
Coolant .......................................... 204
Distance warning ........................... 206
ESP ®
.............................................. 201
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 202
Fuel tank ........................................ 204
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 203
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fue l................................... 204
Restraint system ............................ 203
Seat belt ........................................ 199
SPORT handling mod e................... 203
Steering ......................................... 208
Tire pressure monitor .................... 207
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 197
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 209
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 285
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 285 Index
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Wheel chock
...................................... 282
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 281
Checking ........................................ 264
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Important safety notes .................. 263
Information on driving .................... 263
Interchanging/changing ................ 281
Mounting a new wheel .................. .284
Mounting a wheel .......................... 282
Notes on sport tires ....................... 263
Removing a wheel .......................... 284
Storing .......................................... .282
Tightening torque ........................... 285
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 285
Wind screen ......................................... 82
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 183
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 106
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 292
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 101
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 265
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 265
Summer tires ................................. 265
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 265
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Important safety notes .................. 101
Replacing ....................................... 101
Replacing (windshield )................... 101
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 22
Index