2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER sport mode

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
5

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

Instrument cluster
Function Page
0043
Speedometer
Speedometer segments 159
Warning and indicator lamps:
0077
Tire pressure monitor 207
00BB
ESP®
OFF 201
00E5
ESP® 201
00BA
Distance warning 206
00CC
Power steering 208
0075
Restraint system 41
00E9
Seat belts 199
0057
High-beam headlamps 97
0058
Low-beam headlamps 97
0060
Parking lamps 97
005A
This indicator lamp has
no function 005E
Rear fog lamp 97
0044
003E003D
Turn signals 97
0087
Multifunction display 161
0085
Tachometer 159 Function Page
Warning and indicator lamps:
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 203
0025
ABS 201
00B9
Check Engine 204
Electric parking brake (red) 203
0049
USA only 0024
Canada only Brakes (red) 200
0027
USA only 004D
Canada only 0074
SPORT handling mode 203
0083
Coolant temperature gauge 159
Warning and indicator lamps:
00AC
Coolant 204
0084
Fuel level indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
00B6
Reserve fuel level with
fuel filler flap location indica-
tor (right) 204
i
Information on the display of the outside
temperature in the multifunction display can
be found under "Outside temperature dis-
play" (Y page 159). Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer (Y page 169).34
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Center console
Function Page
0043
Stowage compartment 219
12 V socket 222
Cigarette lighter 222
Ashtray 221
0044
00D0
Switches the multime-
dia system on/off (see the
Digital Owner's Manual) 0087
0063
M button (activates man-
ual mode) 121
0085
00D6
ECO start/stop func-
tion 114
0083
Adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG sports exhaust sys-
tem
114
0084
Ignition lock (in the stowage
compartment)
111
006B
Stowage compartment 219
006C
AMG E-SELECT selector lever 117 Function Page
006D
00CC
Adjusts AMG RIDE
CONTROL sports suspension 147
006E
005D
Park position with parking
lock 117
006F
00BB
Activates/deactivates
ESP ® 62
0074
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode 62
0070
Touchpad; see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual 0071
Start/Stop button 110
0072
Multimedia system control-
ler; see Digital Operator's
Manual 0073
Selects the drive program
(DYNAMIC SELECT control-
ler)
11636
Center consoleAt a glance

ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 58).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi- cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP ®
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 58).
ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ®
.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 58). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv- ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
ESP ®
is only deactivated if the 00BBwarning
lamp is lit continuously.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
0074 warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel. When the
00BBand0089 warning lamps light up
continuously, ESP ®
is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 201) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 175).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Characteristics of ESP ® General information
If the 00E5 ESP®
warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously selected status. Exam-
ple: if ESP ®
was deactivated before the engine
was switched off, ESP ®
remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 58).
You can select between the following states of
ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated
R SPORT handling mode is activated
R ESP ®
is deactivated 62
Driving safety systemsSafety

G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- uations described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on specially designated roads when the vehi-
cle's own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and expe-
rienced driver.
Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations descri-
bed above no longer apply. ESP ®
will otherwise
not be able to stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® X
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button 0043.
The 0074 handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT SPORThan‐
han‐
dling mode
dling mode message appears on the multi-
function display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button
0043.
The 0074 handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. ESP ®
is activa-
ted
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button 0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The 00E5OFF OFF
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
X To activate ESP ®
:when SPORT handling
mode is activated or ESP ®
is deactivated,
press button 0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The 00E5ON ON
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a limi-
ted degree
R traction control is still activated
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut for better traction on loose surfaces.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin Driving safety systems
63Safety Z

General notes
The catalytic converter is preheated for up to
30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of the
engine may change during this time.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission X
Shift the transmission to position 005D
(Y page 117).
The transmission position indicator on the
multifunction display shows 005D
(Y page 119).
You can start the engine in transmission posi-
tion 005Dand 005C.
Starting procedure with the Start/Stop button The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle manually without inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock. You merely need to carry
the SmartKey on your person. This mode for
starting the engine operates independently of
the ECO start/stop automatic engine start func- tion.
You can start the engine if a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. Switch off the engine and always
take the SmartKey with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time.
Pay attention to the important safety notes.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 110).
The engine starts.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0049in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 111) and release it as soon
as the engine is running.
If the engine will not start: X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Reinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
after a short waiting period. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 111).
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up (Y page 199).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0049in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 111) and release it as soon
as the engine is running. Pulling away
General notes G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position 003A
or 0046, the vehicle could pull away suddenly.
There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position 003Aor
0046, always firmly depress the brake pedal
and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (Y page 73).
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position 005Dto the desired position if:
R the engine is running and
R you depress the brake pedal
If you do not depress the brake pedal, the E-
SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking
lock remains engaged.
Information on the automatic release of the
electric parking brake (Y page 130).
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forward or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This
gives you enough time to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. 112
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R
the engine and the transmission are at a suf-
ficient temperature for the ECO start/stop
function
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system detects that the windshield is not
fogged up when the air-conditioning system is switched on
R the hood is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button
R switch to drive program RACE,S+orS
(Y page 116)
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 121)
R in transmission position 005B, the brake pedal
is released and the HOLD function is not
active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear 005E
R you move the transmission out of position 005D
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's condition of charge is too low
Shifting the transmission to position 005Ddoes
not start the engine. Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function
X
To deactivate: press ECO button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044goes out.
X To activate: press ECO button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up.
If indicator lamp 0044is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is deactivated, if:
R switch to drive program RACE,S+orS
(Y page 116)
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 121) AMG sports exhaust system
You can choose between different AMG sports
exhaust system volumes using the position of
the exhaust flap.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set-
ting is activated. 114
DrivingDriving an
d parking