fuel MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................21
Introduction .......................................... .21
Operation ............................................... 21 Introduction
......................................... 22
Environmental protection ......................22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .22
Owner's Manual .....................................23
Operating safety .................................... 23
QR code for rescue card ........................ 26
Data stored in the vehicle ......................26
Copyright information ............................ 26 At a glance
........................................... 27
Cockpit .................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ................................ .29
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 30
Centre console ...................................... 31
Overhead control panel .........................32
Door control panel ................................. 33 Safety
................................................... 34
Panic alarm ............................................ 34
Occupant safety .................................... 34
Children in the vehicle ........................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 53
Driving safety systems ........................... 53
Protection against theft ........................ .60Opening and closing
...........................63
Key ........................................................ 63
Doors ..................................................... 69
Luggage compartment ........................... 71
Side windows ......................................... 74
Panorama roof ....................................... 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....78
Correct driver's seat position ................78
Seats ..................................................... 78
Steering wheel ....................................... 82
Mirrors ................................................... 84
Memory function ................................... 86 Lights and windscreen wipers
...........88
Exterior lighting ..................................... 88
Interior lighting ...................................... 91
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 92
Windscreen wipers ................................ 92 Climate control
.................................... 95
Overview of climate control systems ..... 95
Operating the climate control system .... 96
Air vents .............................................. 100 Driving and parking
..........................101
Running-in notes .................................. 101
Driving ................................................. 101
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 108
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission ........................................ 109
Refuelling ............................................. 117
Parking ................................................ 119
Driving tips .......................................... 123
Driving systems ................................... 126 On-board computer and displays
....155
Important safety notes ........................ 155
Displays and operation ........................ 155
Menus and submenus ......................... 157
Display messages ................................ 170
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 195 Multimedia system
...........................205
General notes ...................................... 205
Important safety notes ........................ 205
Function restrictions ............................ 205
Operating system ................................ 205 Stowing and features
.......................217
Stowage areas ..................................... 217
Features .............................................. 220 Maintenance and care
......................232
Engine compartment ........................... 232
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 236
Care ..................................................... 238 2
Contents

Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 124
Aquaplanin g .................................. .125
Automatic transmission ................. 112
Brakes .......................................... .123
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 123
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Driving in winter ............................ .125
Driving on flooded roads ................ 125
Driving on wet roads ..................... .125
Fuel ................................................ 123
General .......................................... 123
Icy road surfaces ........................... 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
New brake disks ............................ 124
New brake pads/linings ................ 124
Running-in tips ............................... 101
Snow chains .................................. 263
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 123
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 88
The first 1500 km .......................... 101
Wet road surface ........................... 124
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 108E
E-SELECT lever ................................... 109
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 174
Function/note s................................ 60
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 105
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC )............................ 96
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
General information ....................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 105 Introduction ................................... 105
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 70
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Inserting .......................................... 66
Locking vehicle ................................ 70
Removing ......................................... 65
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 70
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 274
Removing ....................................... 273
Technical data ............................... 273
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 73
Vehicle ............................................. 70
Engine
Display message ............................ 183
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number ............................... 277
Jump-starting ................................. 253
Running irregularly ......................... 107
Starting problems .......................... 107
Starting the engine with the key .... 104
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 104
Stopping ........................................ 120
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 200
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 275
Problem (fault) ............................... 107
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oil level ..................... 233 Index
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Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 233
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 234
Display message ............................ 184
Filling capacity .............................. .279
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 233
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Topping up ..................................... 234
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 168
Characteristics ................................. 58
Deactivating/activating ................... 58
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 57
General notes .................................. 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 58
Warning lamp ................................. 197
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 58
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .242
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 241
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 85
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 85
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 85
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 85
Parking position ............................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87 F
Fault message see Display messages Favourites
Overview ........................................ 208
Features ............................................. 220
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 245
First-aid kit ......................................... 245
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 271
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 268
Raising the vehicle ......................... 269
Removing a whee l.......................... 270
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 268
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 267
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 247
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 230
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 228
Mobile phone ................................. 275
Two-way radio ................................ 275
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 44
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 279
Consumption statistics .................. 158
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 158
Displaying the range ...................... 158
Driving tip s.................................... 123
E10 ................................................ 278
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (petrol) ................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 277
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Refuelling ....................................... 117
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 278
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 118
General information ....................... 118 10
Index

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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PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................1 77
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Immobiliser ...................................... 60
Interior motion sensor ..................... 61
Tow-away protectio n ........................61
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
General notes ................................ 104
Hill start assist ............................... 104 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208 R
RACE START Activating ....................................... 139
important safety notes ................... 139
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 168
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 160
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ....................................... 91
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Rear lamps
see Lights Rear spoiler
Extending/retracting ..................... 224
Problem ......................................... 225
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ................................. 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Rear wing
Display message ............................ 193
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 85
Dipping (manual ).............................. 84
Reflective safety vest ....................... 244
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 117
Refuelling process ......................... 118
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 225
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 92
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 185
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 178
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 155
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 241
Function/note s............................. 144
Switching on/of f........................... 144
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 74
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 182
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 77
Operating ......................................... 77 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

VIN
Seat ............................................... 277
Type plate ...................................... 276 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 197
Brakes ........................................... 196
Distance warning signal ................. 202
ESP ®
.............................................. 197
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 198
Fuel tank ........................................ 200
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 126
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 131
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 128
Overview .......................................... 29
Parking brake ................................ 199
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 35
Reserve fue l................................... 200
Seat belt ........................................ 195
Steering ......................................... 204
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 203
Warning triangle ................................ 245
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 193
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 272
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 272
Wheel chock ...................................... 268
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 267
Changing/replacing ....................... 267
Checking ........................................ 262
Cleaning ......................................... 240
Emergency spare whee l................. 273
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 271
Fitting a wheel ............................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 261
Information on driving .................... 261
Removing a whee l.......................... 270
Storing ........................................... 268
Tightening torque ........................... 272
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 272
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 179 Operation ......................................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 240
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ........................................ 98
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 280
Topping up ..................................... 236
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 92
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 263
Slippery road surfaces ................... 125
Snow chains .................................. 263
Summer tyres ................................ 263
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
M+S tyres ...................................... 263
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................... 92
Replacing ......................................... 92
Replacing (windscreen) .................... 93
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index

Environmental protection
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
vehicle for environmentally friendly disposal in
accordance with the European Union (EU) End-
Of-Life Vehicles Directive.
A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-
mantlers has been established for you to return
your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these
points free of charge. This makes an important
contribution to closing the recycling circle and
conserving resources.
For further information about the recycling and
disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-
back conditions, please visit the national
Mercedes-Benz website for your country. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems. 22
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about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra-
ventions against these instructions are not
covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied
warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty. QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card
for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains, in a compact form, the most important
information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing
of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Data stored in the vehicle
Many of the electronic components in your vehi- cle can store data.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
This includes, for example:
R operating conditions of system components –
for example, fluid levels
R status messages concerning the vehicle and
its individual components – for example, num- ber of wheel revolutions/speed, decelerationin movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components – for example, lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations – for example, air-
bag deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions – for example, outside
temperature These data are of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The information is read out by employees of the
service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
During vehicle operation, certain situations may
arise in which these technical data – in conjunc-
tion with other information and, if applicable,
after consultation with an approved assessor –
may be linked to an individual person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in the event of an
emergency. Copyright information
General information
Information on licences for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle can be
found on the data carrier in your vehicle docu-
ment wallet and with updates on the following
website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource 26
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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