2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER Owners Manual

Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
 Replace key *T
hekey needs tobe replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
 Change key batteries *T
hekey bat tery is dischar ged. #
Replace the battery (/ page 58).
 Key not detected (white dis‐
play message) *T
hekey is cur rently und etected. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Ifth eke y is still not recognised, start theve hicle with theke y ( / page 107). 294
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
 Key not detected (red dis‐
play message) *T
hekey cannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The key is no lon ger in theve hicle and you swit choff the engine:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot centrally lock theve hicle. #
Ensure that theke y is in theve hicle.
If th eke y de tection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source: #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Start theve hicle with theke y (/ page107).
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Insert key *T
hekey is not de tected continuously.
De tection of theke y is temp orarily malfunctioning or faulty. A warning tone will also sound. #
Inse rttheke y in the ignition lock and turn tothe desired key position. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 295

Soft
top Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
K While stationary, apply the
brakes before operating
the soft top. *T
hevehicle is stationary and you are trying toopen or close the soft top. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Push or pull the soft top switch again until the soft top is fully open or closed.
K Convertible Top Operation
possible to 60 km/h *I
fyo u drive at speeds greater than 60 km/h, you cannot open or close the soft top. #
Do not drive at speeds greater than 60 km/h. #
Fully open or close the soft top.
K Top lowering *T
he soft top is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are depressurising. #
Fully open or close the soft top. 296
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
K Open/close top completely *T
he soft top is not loc ked. If you drive at speeds greaterth an 60 km/h, you cannot open or close the soft top. #
Do not drive at speeds greater than 60 km/h. #
Fully open or close the soft top.
K 12 V battery See Owner's
Manual *T
he on-board electrical sy stem voltage is too lo w. #
Start the engine. Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
: Left dipped beam (examp le) *T
he cor responding light source is defective. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
% LED light sources: the display message forth e cor responding light appears only when allthe light-emitting
diodes in the light are faulty. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 297

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
: Malfunction See Owner's
Manual *T
heexterior lighting is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
: Automatic driving lights
inoperative *T
he light sensor is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
: Switch on headlamps *Y
ou are driving without lo w-beam headlamps. #
Turn the light switch totheL orà position.
:
Switch off lights *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle and the lights are still switched on. #
Turn the light switch totheà position. 298
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page 93). #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam
Assist available again display message will appear.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Camera view restricted
See Owner's Manual *T
he camera view is restricted. Possible causes:
R dirt on the windscreen in the camera's field of vision
R heavy rain, snow or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning or temp orarily una vailable.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems will be available
again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windscreen.
Hazard warning lamps mal-
functioning *T
he hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Ve
hicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
d Vehicle is operational
Switch off ignition before
exiting *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. #
When you lea vetheve hicle, switch off the ignition, secure theve hicle against rolling away and take theke y with
yo u. #
Ifyo u do not lea vetheve hicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 V
battery may dischar geand it will then be possible tostart theve hicle only with the aid of a second battery
(s ta rting assis tance).
Ù Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po werst eering assis tance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significant lyimpaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. 300
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Ù
Rear axle steering Malfunc-
tion Visit workshop *T
herear axle steering is malfunctioning.
The rear axle has no steering capability.
The steering wheel may be tilted when you drive in a stra ight line. #
Adapt your speed and drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Ù
Rear axle steering cur-
rently unavailable *T
herear axle steering is temp orarily una vailable. The turning circle may become wider. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart the engine.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Drive on carefull y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Electronic rear axle differ-
ential lock inoperative *T
he electronic locking dif fere ntial has failed. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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