2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER steering

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

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

Seat belt ........................................ 248
Seat cove
r..................................... 248
Sensors ......................................... 246
Soft top .......................................... 245
Steering wheel ............................... 247
Trim pieces .................................... 247
Washing by hand ........................... 243
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 245
Wiper blades .................................. 246
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 165
Center console
Overview .......................................... 36
Central control panel
Overview .......................................... 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 66
Changing the media source ............. 165
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 130
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 246
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 107
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automaticall y............... 105
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 104
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 213
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 106 ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 104
General notes ................................ 103
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 104
Overview ........................................ 213
Overview of systems ...................... 103
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 105
Refrigerant ..................................... 293
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 293
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 107
Setting the airflow ......................... 106
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 213
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 107
Switching on/of f........................... 104
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 106
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 106
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 214
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 213
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control )............................. 104
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Combination switch ............................ 97
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 209
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Controller ........................................... 210
Convenience closing feature .............. 78 Index
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From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking the vehicle
Trunk lid separately ......................... 76
Low-beam headlamps
Display messag e............................ 186
Switching on/of f.............................. 97
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil) M
M button ............................................. 121
M+S tires ............................................ 265
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 122
Changing gear ............................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
General notes ................................ 122
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 124
General notes ................................ 123
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 244
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 226
Display message ............................ 180
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 226
Downloading routes ....................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 223
General notes ................................ 222
Geo fencing ................................... 229
Info call button .............................. 225
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 228
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 228
Remote vehicle locking .................. 227
Roadside assistance button ........... 224
Search & Send ............................... 226
Self-test ......................................... 223
Speed alert .................................... 229
System .......................................... 223 Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 229
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 227
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 165
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Display message ............................ 180
Website ............................................ 31
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 136
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 215
Frequencies ................................... 287
Installation ..................................... 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 287
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 68
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 285
Mounting a new wheel ................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 282 Index
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Raising the vehicl
e .........................282
Removing a wheel .......................... 284
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 282
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 160
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .210
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209 N
Navigation Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 163
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .209
Neck-level heating/head-level
heating
see AIRSCARF
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 109 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Belt warning .................................... .44
Children in the vehicle .................... .55
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40 Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 142
AMG menu .....................................1 70
Assistance graphic menu .............. .167
Assistance menu ........................... 168
Display messages .......................... 173
Displaying a service message ....... .241
Factory settings ............................ .170
G-Mete r......................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Instrument cluster menu ............... 169
Lights menu ................................... 169
Media menu ................................... 165
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 163
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Radio menu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 168
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23 14
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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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