2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER steering wheel

Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
R the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
R the engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
R the Csymbol disappears from the multifunc-
tion display and symbol 0043is displayed
(Y page 119).
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(Y page 114).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
R the speed is within a suitable range.
R the course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
R you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following conditions:
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you depress the brake pedal.
R you switch the transmission position using
the E‑SELECT lever (Y page 117).
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT C Roadster), S+orS(Y page 116).
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 121).
R you leave the suitable speed range.
i If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig- ital Operator's Manual. M button X
Press M button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. The letter M
appears in the multifunction display. Manual
mode Mis activated. M
Manual Permanent manual gear-
shifting
Further information on manual mode
M
(Y page 123).
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(Y page 122).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (Y page 111). Steering wheel paddle shifters
Using steering wheel paddle shifters
0043and 0044
you can:
R activate the temporary manual drive program
and change gear yourself in automatic drive
programs (Y page 122)
R change gear yourself in manual mode M
(Y page 123)
R activate RACE START (Y page 146) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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Automatic drive program
Drive program C (Comfort) Drive program
Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
R the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
R the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
example on slippery road surfaces.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
R gliding mode is available.
R the ECO start/stop function is available.
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program
Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
R the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings.
R gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available.
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program
S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
R the suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings. R
gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available.
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program I (Individual) In drive program
Ithe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine management)
R the transmission management
R ESP ®
(Y page 62)
R the suspension (Y page 147)
R the position of the exhaust flap
(Y page 114)
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Temporary manual drive program General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position
005B to do this.
You can activate the temporary manual drive
program in the automatic drive program. The
switching times correspond to the previously
active automatic drive program.
In addition to temporary manual drive program
you can also activate manual mode M
(Y page 123).
Activating X
Shift the transmission to position 005B.
X Pull the left-hand or right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
Temporary manual drive program is activated.
The last active drive program 0043and selected
gear 0044appear in the multifunction display. 122
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Shifting gears
If you pull on the left-hand or right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter, the automatic transmis-
sion switches to temporary manual drive pro-
gram for a limited amount of time. Depending on
which steering wheel paddle shifter is pulled,
the automatic transmission immediately shifts
into the next gear down or up, if permitted.
X To shift up: pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed in the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
The automatic transmission will not shift up to the next gear when the engine speed is very
low.
X To shift down: pull on the left-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If the engine were to exceed the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
When using kickdown, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts to a lower gear.
Deactivating If you have activated temporary manual drive
program, it will remain active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions, the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during overrun
mode or when driving on steep terrain.
When temporary manual drive program is deac-
tivated, the automatic transmission shifts into
the automatic drive program that was last selec-
ted. You can also deactivate temporary manual drive
program yourself:
X Pull on the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in place (Y page 121).
or
X Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (Y page 116).
Temporary manual drive program is deactiva-
ted. The automatic transmission switches
into the automatic drive program that was last
selected. Manual mode
General notes In manual mode
M, you can permanently change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position
005B to do this.
The switching times correspond to the previ-
ously active automatic drive program.
The transmission only shifts down automatically at low engine speeds depending on the respec-
tive gear.
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(Y page 122).
Activating In manual mode
M, you can change gear your-
self using the steering wheel paddle shifters if
the transmission is in position 005B. You can see
the currently selected drive program and which gear is engaged in the multifunction display.
X Press the M button (Y page 121).
M is shown in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp on the M button lights up.
Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X When the corresponding gearshift recom-
mendation 0043appears in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster, shift to rec-
ommended gear 0044.
Display for shift override If the engine speed becomes too high or too low
as a result of shifting gear, you cannot shift gear
using the steering wheel paddle shifters. If you
then pull the left-hand or right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter, segments 0043light up red
briefly.
Downshifting X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 121).
In cases where it is permissible, the automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
X Maximum acceleration: pull the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter until the trans-
mission selects the optimum gear for the cur- rent speed.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts down.
Deactivating X
Press the M button (Y page 121).
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
RACE drive program (AMG GT C Road-
ster) The RACE drive program is designed for maxi-
mum performance in terms of shift points and engine speeds. The engine and transmission
should be at normal operating temperature for
the RACE drive program (Y page 170). Use the
RACE drive program on a closed-off race circuit.
The RACE drive program is characterized by the
following:
R the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
R all vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
R for optimum performance, the transmission
shifts up later and shifts down sooner.
R the multifunction display shows the manual
gearshift program without upshift indicator
(Y page 122).
R the gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (Y page 123). You can follow the
gearshift recommendations at all times and
shift gear accordingly using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. On the basis of the
gearshift recommendation, using the steering wheel paddle shifters, you can optimize the
drive train and engine operating mode at any
time.
R if you have selected a gear manually, this will
be maintained until the vehicle speed increa-
ses or decreases dramatically.
R if you do not follow the gearshift recommen-
dations, the automatic shift points may result
in high fuel consumption.
R the suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
R the transmission shift and response times are
significantly shorter with more aggressive
gear changes. This is particularly the case
when shifting up. The shift strategy is thus
designed to interact dynamically with the
high-revving engine.
R gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available. 124
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Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds
R the tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
R lower your speed
R avoid ruts
R avoid sudden steering movements
R brake carefully
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving through
it. Drive slowly through standing water. Oth-
erwise, water could enter the vehicle interior
or engine compartment. It can then damage
the engine's or automatic transmission's
electronic components. It can also be sucked
in by the engine's air intake connection and
cause engine damage. Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury. If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur- faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position 005C.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always
adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Further information on driving with snow chains (Y page 265).
Further information on driving with summer
tires (Y page 265).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (Y page 265). Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower
gear in good time on long and steep downhill
gradients. This is especially important if the
vehicle is laden. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves
the load on the brake system and prevents the 134
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RACE START
Important safety notes i
RACE START must not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required and the vehicle and tires must be in good working order. G
WARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP ®
mode, there
is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
i Observe the safety notes on driving safety
systems (Y page 58).
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP ®
(Y page 62).
i Observe the specific service requirements
for racetrack mode operation (Y page 241).
Activation conditions You can activate RACE START under the follow-
ing conditions:
R the doors are closed
R the engine is running and the engine and
transmission are at operating temperature.
This is the case when the oil temperature dis- play in the multifunction display is shown in
white (Y page 170).
R ESP ®
is functioning correctly (Y page 62)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
depressed sufficiently (left foot)
R the transmission is in position 005B
R drive program S,S+ orRACE is selected
(Y page 116). Activating RACE START (AMG GT S) i
When manual mode (Y
page 123) is active,
the transmission automatically shifts up in
the RACE START drive program. This function supports maximum acceleration with RACE
START. After going through an accelerating
process once from a stationary position, this
function is automatically deactivated.
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Pull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN
Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears in
the multifunction display.
X Release both steering wheel paddle shifters.
i If the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is canceled. The RACE
RACE
START Not Possible See Operator's
START Not Possible See Operator's
Manual Manual message appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
X To cancel: pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
or
X To confirm: pull the right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The RACE
RACE START
START Available
Available Depress
Depressgas
gas
pedal.
pedal. message appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is can-
celed. The RACE START Canceled
RACE START Canceled message
appears on the multifunction display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE RACE START
START Release
Release brake
braketo
tostart
start
message appears in the multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal within
a short time, RACE START will be canceled.
The RACE START Canceled RACE START Canceled message
appears on the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE
RACE START START Active
Active message appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can-
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RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Pos‐
RACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's Manual
sible See Operator's Manual orRACE RACE
START Canceled
START Canceled message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance.
Activating RACE START (AMG GT C) i
When manual mode (Y
page 123) is active,
the transmission automatically shifts up in
the RACE START drive program. This function supports maximum acceleration with RACE
START. After going through an accelerating
process once from a stationary position, this
function is automatically deactivated.
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE
RACE START START Release
Release brake
braketo
tostart
start
message appears in the multifunction display.
X To adjust RACE START: pull the left-hand or
right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle.
RACE START adjustment:
R left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle:
to reduce engine speed
R right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle:
to increase engine speed
The engine speed is adjusted.
The segments in the multifunction display
flicker rapidly.
i If you do not release the brake pedal within
a short time, RACE START will be canceled.
The RACE START Canceled RACE START Canceled message
appears in the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE START Active RACE START Active message appears
on the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can- ada: 50 km/h). RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Pos‐
RACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's Manual
sible See Operator's Manual orRACE
RACE
START Canceled
START Canceled message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance. AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection of Sport, Sport+ or
Comfort
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (Y page 111).
Adjusting the suspension settings 0043
Adjusts AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
0044 Right indicator lamp
0087 Left indicator lamp
The suspension setting is adjusted using but-
ton 0043on the center console. Driving systems
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Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline. 0043
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
0044 White guide line without steering input –
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
0087 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, at the current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0085 Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic) 0083
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
0084 Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
006B Bumper
006C Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position 005E.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level. 0043
Front warning display
0044 Additional measurement operational readi-
ness indicator for Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
0087 Rear warning display
Vehicles with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC:
when Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is opera-
tional (Y page 149), additional measurement
operational readiness indicator 0044appears in
the multimedia system display. If the Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC warning displays are active
or light up, warning displays 0043and 0087are also
active or light up correspondingly in the multi-
media system display.
"Reverse parking" function Backing up straight into a parking space
without steering input
0043
White guide line without steering input –
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
0044 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, at the current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 152
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