2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER fuel

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23 Introduction
......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data stored in the vehicle ......................29
Mercedes me website ............................31
Information on copyright ....................... 32 At a glance
........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster .................................34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................37
Central control panel ............................ .38
Door control panel ................................. 39 Safety
................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft ........................ .64Opening and closing
...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 72
Trunk ..................................................... 74
Side windows ......................................... 76
Soft top (Roadster) ................................ 80 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....84
Correct driver's seat position ................84
Seats ..................................................... 84 Steering wheel ....................................... 90
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Memory function ................................... 94 Lights and windshield wipers
............96
Exterior lighting ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 100 Climate control
................................. 103
Overview of climate control systems ... 103
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 104
Air vents .............................................. 107 Driving and parking
..........................109
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 109
Driving ................................................. 109
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 116
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 117
Refueling ............................................. 125
Parking ................................................ 127
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 134 On-board computer and displays
....159
Important safety notes ........................ 159
Displays and operation ........................ 159
Menus and submenus ......................... 161
Display messages ................................ 173
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 199 Multimedia system
...........................209
General notes ...................................... 209
Important safety notes ........................ 209
Function restrictions ............................ 209
Operating system ................................ 210 Stowage and features
......................218
Stowage areas ..................................... 218
Features .............................................. 220 2
Contents

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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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

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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