MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2019 Owner's Manual

X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift to neutral 005C.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048and leave it
in the ignition lock.
You can find further information under "Car
wash" (Y page 242).
Shifting to transmission position D X
Start the engine (Y page 112).
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Push the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
The automatic transmission shifts to 005B.
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in position 005B, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically
(Y page 113). Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display. 0043
Drive program
0044 Transmission position
Additionally, displays next to the E ‑SELECT lever
show the current transmission position.
The displays light up if you:
R switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Y page 110) or
R insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
(Y page 111). The displays go out if you:
R
switch off the power supply with the Start/
Stop button (Y page 110) or
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
(Y page 111).
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, check on the
display next to the E-SELECT lever whether the
desired transmission position is engaged. Transmission positions
0045 Park position
This prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion 005D(Ypage 117) when the vehi-
cle is stationary. The parking lock
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the electronic
parking brake in addition to the park-
ing lock in order to secure the vehi-
cle.
The automatic transmission shifts to 005D automatically if you:
R remove the SmartKey
R switch off the engine when in 005Eor
005B and open the driver's door or
front-passenger door
R open the driver's door while trav-
eling at low speeds in transmission
position 005Bor005E
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position 005D. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0046 Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion 005Ewhen the vehicle is station-
ary. AMG SPEEDSHIFT
DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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0044 Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
005C
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position 005Cif the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button,
the automatic transmission shifts to
neutral 005Cautomatically.
! Coasting in neutral
005Cmay
cause damage to the drive train. 003A Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically in the automatic
drive programs (Y page 122). All
forward gears are available. Driving tips
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position 005B. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
R the selected drive program (Y page 116)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
A dynamic driving style with high longitudinal
and lateral acceleration delays the shift points
to higher engine speeds. Double-clutch function When shifting down, the double-clutch function
is active regardless of the currently selected
drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is conducive to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive program selected.
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X In the automatic drive programs, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
Depending on the engine speed and the selec- ted drive program, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts to the lowest gear permissible to
give optimal acceleration.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Kickdown is not available in manual mode M.
Rocking the vehicle free Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the
vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. To do so, shift back and forth repeatedly
between transmission positions 005Band 005E.
The vehicle's transmission management
restricts shifting between transmission posi-
tions 005Band 005Eto speeds up to a maximum of
5 mph (9 km/h).
To shift back and forth between transmission
positions 005Band 005E, move the E-SELECT lever
up and down beyond the pressure point.
Gliding mode 120
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Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
R the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
R the engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
R the Csymbol disappears from the multifunc-
tion display and symbol 0043is displayed
(Y page 119).
In drive program C, you can deactivate and acti-
vate gliding mode using the ECO button
(Y page 114).
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
R the speed is within a suitable range.
R the course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
R you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following conditions:
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R you depress the brake pedal.
R you switch the transmission position using
the E‑SELECT lever (Y page 117).
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT C Roadster), S+orS(Y page 116).
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 121).
R you leave the suitable speed range.
i If you have selected the "Comfort" setting
for the drive (engine management) in drive
program I, you can also activate gliding mode.
You can find information about this in the Dig- ital Operator's Manual. M button X
Press M button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up. The letter M
appears in the multifunction display. Manual
mode Mis activated. M
Manual Permanent manual gear-
shifting
Further information on manual mode
M
(Y page 123).
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(Y page 122).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (Y page 111). Steering wheel paddle shifters
Using steering wheel paddle shifters
0043and 0044
you can:
R activate the temporary manual drive program
and change gear yourself in automatic drive
programs (Y page 122)
R change gear yourself in manual mode M
(Y page 123)
R activate RACE START (Y page 146) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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Automatic drive program
Drive program C (Comfort) Drive program
Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
R the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
R the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
example on slippery road surfaces.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
R gliding mode is available.
R the ECO start/stop function is available.
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program
Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
R the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings.
R gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available.
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus) Drive program
S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
R the suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings. R
gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available.
R if a period of dynamic driving is followed by an
extended phase with a constant accelerator
pedal position, the vehicle shifts up to a
higher gear. This optimizes fuel consumption.
Drive program I (Individual) In drive program
Ithe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine management)
R the transmission management
R ESP ®
(Y page 62)
R the suspension (Y page 147)
R the position of the exhaust flap
(Y page 114)
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Temporary manual drive program General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position
005B to do this.
You can activate the temporary manual drive
program in the automatic drive program. The
switching times correspond to the previously
active automatic drive program.
In addition to temporary manual drive program
you can also activate manual mode M
(Y page 123).
Activating X
Shift the transmission to position 005B.
X Pull the left-hand or right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
Temporary manual drive program is activated.
The last active drive program 0043and selected
gear 0044appear in the multifunction display. 122
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Shifting gears
If you pull on the left-hand or right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter, the automatic transmis-
sion switches to temporary manual drive pro-
gram for a limited amount of time. Depending on
which steering wheel paddle shifter is pulled,
the automatic transmission immediately shifts
into the next gear down or up, if permitted.
X To shift up: pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed in the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts up in order to prevent engine
damage.
The automatic transmission will not shift up to the next gear when the engine speed is very
low.
X To shift down: pull on the left-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (Y page 121).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
If the engine were to exceed the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
When using kickdown, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts to a lower gear.
Deactivating If you have activated temporary manual drive
program, it will remain active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions, the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during overrun
mode or when driving on steep terrain.
When temporary manual drive program is deac-
tivated, the automatic transmission shifts into
the automatic drive program that was last selec-
ted. You can also deactivate temporary manual drive
program yourself:
X Pull on the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in place (Y page 121).
or
X Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (Y page 116).
Temporary manual drive program is deactiva-
ted. The automatic transmission switches
into the automatic drive program that was last
selected. Manual mode
General notes In manual mode
M, you can permanently change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be in position
005B to do this.
The switching times correspond to the previ-
ously active automatic drive program.
The transmission only shifts down automatically at low engine speeds depending on the respec-
tive gear.
In addition to manual mode M, you can also
activate temporary manual drive program
(Y page 122).
Activating In manual mode
M, you can change gear your-
self using the steering wheel paddle shifters if
the transmission is in position 005B. You can see
the currently selected drive program and which gear is engaged in the multifunction display.
X Press the M button (Y page 121).
M is shown in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp on the M button lights up.
Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X When the corresponding gearshift recom-
mendation 0043appears in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster, shift to rec-
ommended gear 0044.
Display for shift override If the engine speed becomes too high or too low
as a result of shifting gear, you cannot shift gear
using the steering wheel paddle shifters. If you
then pull the left-hand or right-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter, segments 0043light up red
briefly.
Downshifting X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 121).
In cases where it is permissible, the automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
X Maximum acceleration: pull the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter until the trans-
mission selects the optimum gear for the cur- rent speed.
If you slow down or stop without shifting down,
the automatic transmission automatically shifts down.
Deactivating X
Press the M button (Y page 121).
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
RACE drive program (AMG GT C Road-
ster) The RACE drive program is designed for maxi-
mum performance in terms of shift points and engine speeds. The engine and transmission
should be at normal operating temperature for
the RACE drive program (Y page 170). Use the
RACE drive program on a closed-off race circuit.
The RACE drive program is characterized by the
following:
R the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suitable for the racetrack.
R all vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
R for optimum performance, the transmission
shifts up later and shifts down sooner.
R the multifunction display shows the manual
gearshift program without upshift indicator
(Y page 122).
R the gearshift recommendation gives you
information for slowly warming up the drive
assemblies and for adopting a fuel-efficient
driving style (Y page 123). You can follow the
gearshift recommendations at all times and
shift gear accordingly using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. On the basis of the
gearshift recommendation, using the steering wheel paddle shifters, you can optimize the
drive train and engine operating mode at any
time.
R if you have selected a gear manually, this will
be maintained until the vehicle speed increa-
ses or decreases dramatically.
R if you do not follow the gearshift recommen-
dations, the automatic shift points may result
in high fuel consumption.
R the suspension exhibits particularly hard
springing and damping settings.
R the transmission shift and response times are
significantly shorter with more aggressive
gear changes. This is particularly the case
when shifting up. The shift strategy is thus
designed to interact dynamically with the
high-revving engine.
R gliding mode is not available.
R the ECO start/stop function is not available. 124
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Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. There is a malfunction in the transmission.
The transmission no longer shifts into the next gear.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger shifts into all of the
gears. A sub-transmission has failed.
The smoothness of the gear change is restricted.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Risk of fire and
explosion by improper handling of fuel.
You must avoid fire, open flames, smoking
and creating sparks. Switch off the ignition
before refueling and, if present, switch off the auxiliary heating. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel. G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Before you open the fuel filler cap or take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle
body. This discharges any electrostatic
charge that may have built up.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system could otherwise be blocked by particles fromthe fuel can. Refueling
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If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 289). Refueling
General information Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Y page 125).
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
00B6 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap 0043
To open the fuel filler flap
0044 To insert the fuel filler cap
0087 Tire pressure table
0085 Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled X
Switch off the engine.
X Open the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in key posi-
tion 0092. This is the same as the SmartKey
having been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock: X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow 0043.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap 0044.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the 00B6 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(Y page 189). 126
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire. X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the engine.
X Open the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in key position 0092. This is the same
as the SmartKey having been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock:
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 66). The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 68). The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi- cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is in motion, do not shift the automatic trans- mission directly from 005Bto005E, from 005Eto005B
or directly to 005D.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds in transmission Parking
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position
005Bor005E, otherwise park position 005D
is engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally: R the electric parking brake must be applied.
R the transmission must be in position 005D.
R the SmartKey must be removed from the igni-
tion lock or the Start/Stop button must be
pressed.
R the front wheels must be turned towards the
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients.
R the empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
R a laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients. Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission !
Do not remove the SmartKey while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise, at low speeds,
parking lock 005Dwill be activated automati-
cally.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds, transmission
position 005Dis engaged automatically.
This could cause damage to the transmission
and the parking lock. X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to 005Dusing the button
on the center console.
Using the Start/Stop button
X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 110)
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
If the driver's door is closed, this is the same
as key position 0047. If the driver's door is open,
this is the same as key position 0092, i.e. the
SmartKey having been removed.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position 005Eor005B, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts to 005C.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to 005Cbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in 005Cfor 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this period, the transmission
automatically shifts to 005Dand the electric
parking brake is automatically applied.
The engine can be switched off in an emer-
gency while the vehicle is in motion by press- ing and holding the Start/Stop button for
three seconds. This function operates inde-
pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine switch-off function.
Using the SmartKey
X Turn the SmartKey to key position 0092in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you move the E-SELECT lever to 005Cbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in 005Cfor approximately 30 minutes.
If you open the driver's or front-passenger
door during this time, the transmission shifts automatically to 005D.
The transmission remains in 005Cif:
R the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to 005Cbefore switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission position
005C when operating with a SmartKey is avail-
able under "Automatic car wash"
(Y page 242). 128
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