2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER brake

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp .................................2 01
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 216
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 104
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 168
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 59
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 138
Activation conditions ..................... 138
Cruise control lever ....................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter ................................................. .142
Driving tips ................................... .143
Driving with Active Distance
Assist DISTRONI C.......................... 140
Function/note s............................. 136
Important safety notes .................. 137
Setting a speed .............................. 141
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 141
Stopping ........................................ 140
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 175
Adaptive Damping System
Function/note s............................. 147 Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s................................ 98
Switching on/of f.............................. 99
Additional speedometer ................... 170
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 291
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 86
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 210
After-sales service center
see ASSYST PLUS
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 52
Display message ............................ 184
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air ba g.......................... 47
Air vents
Adjusting the blower setting of
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Setting ........................................... 107
Setting the side air vents ............... 108
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f............ 89
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
AIRSCARF vents
Adjusting the blower setting .......... 108
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 64
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 64
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 64 4
Index

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 147
E-SELECT lever .............................. 117
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 170
Performance Seat ............................ 87
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
AMG ceramic brakes .........................133
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 133
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 114
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-entrapment function
see Reversing feature
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .167
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .168
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .241
Hiding a service message .............. 241
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 241
Service message ............................ 240
Special service requirements ......... 241
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Function .......................................... .64
Switching off the alarm .................... 64
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 168
Display message ............................ 189
Function/note s............................. 154 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 186
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 242
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 114
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 113
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 96
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 120
Automatic drive program ............... 122
Changing gear ............................... 120
Display message ............................ 194
Double-clutch function .................. 120
Drive program display .................... 119
Driving tips .................................... 120
Emergency running mode .............. 125
Engaging neutral ............................ 118
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 118
Engaging reverse gear ................... 118
Engaging the park position ............ 118
Gearshift recommendation ............ 123
Gliding mod e................................. 120
Important safety notes .................. 117
Kickdown ....................................... 120
Manual drive progra m.................... 122
Manual mod e................................. 123
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Overview ........................................ 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Pulling away ................................... 112
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 120
Shift override ................................. 124
Starting the engine ........................ 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 121
Transmission position display ........ 119
Transmission positions .................. 119
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 125 Index
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B
Back button ....................................... 210
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 255
Display message ............................ 188
Important safety notes .................. 254
Jump starting ................................. 256
Replacing ....................................... 256
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 168
Display message ............................ 190
Notes/function .............................. 155
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 216
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 180
Notes ............................................. 291
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 58
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 133
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 291
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61 Display message ............................ 175
EBD .................................................. 64
Hill start assist ............................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 132
Maintenance .................................. 133
Parking brake ................................ 129
Riding tips ...................................... 132
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 61
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 249
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 160 C
Cabriolet Soft top ............................................ 80
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 213
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 213
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 242
Carpets .......................................... 248
Display ........................................... 247
Exhaust pipe .................................. 247
Exterior lights ................................ 246
Gear or selector lever .................... 247
General notes ................................ 241
Interior ........................................... 247
Matte finish ................................... 244
Paint .............................................. 243
Plastic trim .................................... 247
Power washe r................................ 243
Rear view camera .......................... 246
Roof lining ...................................... 248 6
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

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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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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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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