engine coolant MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

Indicator lamp .................................. 97
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................... 96
Overview ........................................ 209
Overview of systems ........................ 95
Problem with the rear window
heating .............................................99
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification .............................. 97
Setting the air distribution ............... 97
Setting the air vents ...................... 100
Setting the airflow ........................... 98
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 209
Setting the temperature .................. 97
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f.............................................. 99
Switching on/of f.............................. 96
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f........................................ 99
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off .......................... 98
Synchronisation function (multi-
media system) ............................... 210
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ....................... 95
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 208
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 27
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Display message ............................ 177
Operation/note s.............................. 55
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Combination switch ............................ 89
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 158
Controller ........................................... 206
Convenience closing feature .............. 75Convenience opening feature
............ 75
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ............................. 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 235
Display message ............................ 183
Important safety notes .................. 280
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 182
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 126
Deactivating ................................... 127
Display message ............................ 188
Driving system ............................... 126
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 126
Selecting ........................................ 126
Setting a speed .............................. 127
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 126
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 161
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 214
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s................................ 88
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 21
Introduction ..................................... 21 Index
7

Opening ......................................... 118
Problem (malfunction) ...................1
19
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Gauge .............................................. 29
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 278
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .260
Before changing ............................ .259
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 259
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259 G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 167
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 227
Frequencies ................................... 228
General notes ................................ 225
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garage door .. 227
Problems when programming ....... .227
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 226
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 226
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .167
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 168
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 218
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205 H
Handwriting recognition Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 207
Touchpad ....................................... 207 Hazard warning lamps
........................ 90
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 280
Headlamp flasher ................................ 89
Headlamps
Misting up ........................................ 91
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 239
Hill start assist .................................. 104
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 187
Function/notes ............................ .138
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Horn ...................................................... 27 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 60
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 199
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 202
Coolant .......................................... 200
Engine diagnostics ......................... 200
SPORT handling mode ................... 199
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 182
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 29
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 165
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ................ 91
General notes .................................. 91
Overview .......................................... 91 Index
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Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 243
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety net ........................................... 219
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 215
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Selecting ........................................ 161
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 80
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 37
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 38
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 79
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 80
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 80
Cleaning the cover ......................... 243
Correct driver's seat position ........... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Seat heating problem ...................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 81
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 109 Sensors (cleaning instructions)
....... 241
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Washer fluid ................................... 280
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 166
On-board compute r....................... 164
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 168
Side lamps
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 75
Convenience opening ...................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Resetting ......................................... 75
Reversing feature ............................. 74
Sidebag ................................................ 40
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 213
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Snow chains ...................................... 263
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 222
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 222
General notes ................................ 222 16
Index

Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 193
Introduction ..................................
.162
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Number from the phone book ....... .163
Redialling ....................................... 163
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 163
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Switching between mobile
phones .......................................... .212
Telephone compartment ................ 218
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .213
Charging a mobile phone .............. .215
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .214
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 213
Data modem mode ........................ 214
Installing the module ..................... 213
Introduction ................................... 212
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 214
Settings ......................................... 214
SIM card mode .............................. 213
Text messages ............................... 215
Transferring the phone book .......... 214
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 155
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 167
Outside temperature ..................... .155
Setting (climate control) .................. 97
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .126
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 215
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 247
Storage location ............................ 246
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 249 Tyre pressure reached ................... 249
Total distance recorder .................... 157
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208
Character suggestions ................... 207
Deleting characters ....................... 207
Entering a space ............................ 207
Entering characters ....................... 207
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 207
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for audio .................. 208
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 207
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 61
Deactivating ..................................... 61
Function .......................................... .61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 256
Transporting the vehicle ................ 258
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 257
Removing the towing eye ............... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 258
Towing eye ......................................... 246
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 164
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 149
Instrument cluster display ............. 149
Trailer towing
Lights display message .................. 182
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 112
Selector lever ................................ 109
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 111
Transmission positions .................... 111
Transporting the vehicle .................. 25818
Index

Instrument cluster
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 155
Warning and indicator lamps:
h
Tyre pressure monitor 203
å
ESP®
OFF 197
÷
ESP® 197
·
Distance warning 202
Ð
Power steering 204
6
Restraint system 35
ü
Seat belts 195
K
Main-beam headlamps 89
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 89
T
Side lamps 89
N
This lamp has no func-
tion R
Rear foglamp 89
;
#!
Turn signals 89 Function Page
=
Multifunction display 157
?
Rev counter 155
Warning and indicator lamps:
J
Brakes (yellow) 196
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 199
!
ABS 197
;
Engine diagnostics 200
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 199
M
SPORT handling mode 199
A
Coolant temperature gauge 155
Warning and indicator lamps:
?
Coolant 200
B
Fuel level indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8
Reserve fuel level with
fuel filler flap location indica-
tor (right) 200
i
Information on displaying the outside tem-
perature in the multifunction display can be
found under "Outside temperature display"
(Y page 155). Set the instrument cluster lighting via the on-
board computer (Y page 165). Instrument cluster
29At a glance

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. The engine electronics or a mechanical component of the engine
management system are/is malfunctioning.
X Depress the accelerator pedal only slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The coolant temperature
display is showing more
than 120 †. A display
message may also
appear on the multifunc-
tion display and a warn-
ing tone may sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is not
being cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 235). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is not being cooled sufficiently.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. DYNAMIC SELECT controller
General notes
Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller.
Available drive programs: C
Comfort Comfort-orientated, engine
and transmission settings
optimised for economy
S
Sport Sporty engine and transmis-
sion settings S+
SportPlus Especially sporty engine and
transmission settings RACE
(AMG GT S)
Maximum sportiness and
engine and transmission
settings suitable for the
racetrack
I
Individual Individual settings Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
R the drive (engine management)
R the transmission management
R ESP ®
(Y page 57)
R the suspension (Y page 140)
R the position of the exhaust flap
(Y page 106)
R the availability of the ECO start/stop function
(Y page 105)
R the availability of gliding mode
(Y page 112)
Further information for automatic drive program characteristics (Y page 114).
Additionally, in drive program Iyou can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this in the Digital Owner's Manual.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
drive program Cis activated when the engine is
next started. 108
DYNAMIC SELECT controllerDriving and parking

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognise function
restrictions relevant to safety. The operating
safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the multifunc-tion display. You should therefore make sure
your vehicle is operating safely at all times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as pos- sible. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument cluster illus-
tration (Y page 29). Displays and operation
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available:
R Cruise control enabled (Y page 126):
The segments light up from the stored speed to the type-tested maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC enabled
(Y page 128): The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected speed limitation.
R DISTRONIC PLUS enabled (Y page 130):
One or two segments in the stored speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front
moving more slowly than the stored speed:
The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up. Rev counter
! Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing
so will damage the engine.
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around the freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the temperature measured and
does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display (Y page 157).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Coolant temperature gauge
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
The multifunction display shows the coolant
temperature gauge in the lower section of the
rev counter (Y page 29). Displays and operation
155On-board computer and displays Z

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions +
Top up coolant See Top up coolant See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 235).
X If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is
overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwisebe damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, consult a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Display messages
183On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the charge status is too
low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Observe the instructions in the #See SeeOwner's
Owner's Manual
Manualdisplay
message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the battery charge status is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges. 4
Add 1 litre engine Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐ oil when next refu‐
elling elling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling
system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest (Y page 233).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 234).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a qualified
specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.co m. 184
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions j
Parking lock mal‐ Parking lock mal‐
funct. Apply park‐ funct. Apply park‐
ing brake ing brake Transmission position
Pcannot be selected.
X Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it
(Y page 268).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. d
Transmission oil Transmission oil
cooling Malfunction cooling Malfunction The transmission coolant pump is faulty. The transmission may over-
heat.
X In the on-board computer, select the AMG
AMG menu and check the
transmission oil temperature (Y page 167).
X Avoid excessive loading, e.g. due to dynamic driving.
X If the transmission oil temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. d
Trans. oil overhea‐ Trans. oil overhea‐
ted Drive on with ted Drive on with
care care The transmission oil has overheated.
Manual mode
Mand temporary manual drive program are no longer
available. Only the Comfort setting is available for the transmission.
The engine output is reduced according to the degree of overheating.
X Allow the transmission oil to cool by adopting a defensive driving
style. Electronic rear Electronic rear
axle differential axle differential
lock inoperative lock inoperative The electronic rear axle differential lock is inoperative.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Electronic rear
Electronic rear
axle differential axle differential
lock currently lock currently
unavailable unavailable The electronic rear axle differential lock motor has overheated.
X Allow the electronic rear axle differential lock to cool by adopting a
defensive driving style. N The tailgate is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle inte- rior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the tailgate. M The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in
motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 119).
X Close the bonnet. 192
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays