tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R-ROADSTER 2020 Owners Manual

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Tounlo ck:turn the emer gency key anti-
clo ckwise toposition 1. #
Tolock: turnthe emer gency key clo ckwise to
position 1. #
Carefully press the co ver onto the lock cylin‐
der until it engages and is seated firm ly. Load compa
rtment Opening the tail
gate &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
ga ses can enter theve hicle interior if theta il‐
gate is open when the engine is running,
especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before
opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. *
NO
TEDama getotheta ilgate caused by
obs tacles ab ovetheve hicle The
tailgate swings rear wa rds and upwards
when it is opened. #
Make sure that there is suf ficient space
behind and ab ovetheta ilgate. #
Press remo teoperating switch 1forthe
ta ilgate. #
Press thep button on thekey.
The tailgate will open slightly. Opening and closing
67

Closing
the tailgate &
WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in theve hicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured suf ficientl y,they could slip,
tip ove r or be throw n around and thereby hit
ve hicle occupants.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Before the journe y,secure objects, lug‐
ga ge or loads against slipping or tipping
ove r. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle. #
Pull theta ilgate down using the handle
re cess and push it closed. Re
leasing the tailgate in an emer gency Re
quirements: R
The load compartment co ver is rolled up.
R The warning triangle has been remo ved from
th ewa rning triangle holder.
% Forve hicles with a roll cage, the emer gency
re lease is not accessible via theve hicle inte‐
ri or. #
Climb into the load compartment from the
ve hicle interior. #
Press carpet 1down. #
Pull the cable behind carpet 1until theta il‐
ga te unlo cks. Side windo
ws Opens and closes
the side windo ws &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when opening a side window
When you open a side wind ow, parts of the
body could be dr awn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame. #
When opening, make sure that nobody
is touching the side windo w. #
If someone is trapped, release the but‐
to n immedia tely or pull it in order to
close the side window again. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when closing a side window
When closing a side windo w,body parts
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process. #
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area. 68
Opening and closing

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
C *A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
? *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
A *T
hetailgate is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if theta ilgate is open when the engine is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 359

Selecting a media pl
ayer ..................... 275
Boot lid see Tailgate
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes .................................................. 344
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 13 5
Brake sy stem
ABS ...................................................... 11 4
Brake callipers ..................................... 11 5
Brake cooling ....................................... 11 5
Brake discs .......................................... 11 4
Brake fluid ............................................ 11 4
Brake hose .......................................... .115
Brake line ............................................. 11 5
Brake pads .......................................... .114
No tes ................................................... 11 4
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 13 2
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 13 5
Ad aptive brake lights ...........................1 38AMG ceramic high-per
form ance
composite brake sy stem ......................1 11
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 13 2
Driving tips .......................................... 107
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 13 5
HOLD function .................................... .145
Limi ted braking ef fect (salt-treated
ro ads) .................................................. 107
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 106
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 06
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 14
To w- starting ........................................ .318
To wing away ......................................... 315
Tr ansporting theve hicle ....................... 317
Wheel change ...................................... 330
Breakdown see Flat tyre Bu
rm ester ®
high-end Sur round sound
sy stem ...................................................... 287
Ad justing the balance .......................... 288
Ad justing the sound optimisation ........ 288
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 288
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .288
Calling up the sound menu .................. 287
Information .......................................... 287
Selecting the sound profile .................. 288
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....2 86
Ad justing the balance .......................... 287
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 287
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .287
Calling up the sound menu .................. 287
Information .......................................... 286
Switching the sur round sound on/off
............................................................ .287
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................1 64 Index
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