parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 57
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 56
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 124
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 172
Driving tips .................................... 123
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 123
Parking brake ................................ 121
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 244
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 156C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 209
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 209
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 238
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 238
Carpets .......................................... 243
Display ........................................... 242
Exhaust pipe .................................. 242
Exterior lighting ............................. 241
Gear or selector lever .................... 243
High-pressure cleaner .................... 239
Interior ........................................... 242
Matt paintwork .............................. 240
Note s............................................. 238
Paint .............................................. 239 Plastic trim .................................... 242
Reversing camera .......................... 241
Roof lining ...................................... 243
Seat belt ........................................ 243
Seat cove r..................................... 243
Sensors ......................................... 241
Steering wheel ............................... 243
Trim pieces .................................... 243
Washing by hand ........................... 239
Wheels ........................................... 240
Windows ........................................ 240
Wiper blades .................................. 241
Wooden trim .................................. 243
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 161
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 64
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 31
Changing the media source ............. 161
Charge retention
Socket ........................................... 122
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 167
Child
Restraint system .............................. 49
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
On the front-passenger sea t............ 50
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Recommendations ........................... 52
Suitable positions ............................ 51
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 241
Climate control
Controlling automaticall y................. 97
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................... 99
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 96
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 209
Demisting the windows .................... 98
Demisting the windscreen ............... 98
ECO start/stop function .................. 96 6
Index

Restraint system introduction .......... 34
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belts ........................................ 36
Odometer .......................................... .157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 167
Assistance graphic menu .............. .163
Assistance menu ........................... 164
Display messages .......................... 170
Displaying a service message ....... .237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Factory settings ............................ .166
G-Meter ......................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 155
Instrument cluster menu .............. .165
Media menu ................................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 157
Message memory .......................... 171
Navigation menu ............................ 159
Operating video DVD ..................... 162
Operation ....................................... 156
RACETIMER ................................... 168
Radio menu ................................... 160
Service menu ................................. 164
Settings menu ............................... 164
Standard displa y............................ 157
Telephone menu ............................ 162
Trip menu ...................................... 157
Vehicle menu ................................. 166
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 155
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23 P
Paint code .......................................... 276 Paintwork (cleaning instructions)
... 239
Panic alarm .......................................... 34
Panorama roof ..................................... 77
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 119
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 86
Reversing camera .......................... 144
Switching off the engine ................ 120
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 121
Applying or releasing manually ...... 121
Display message ............................ 174
Electric parking brake .................... 121
Emergency braking ........................ 122
General information ....................... 121
Releasing automaticall y................. 122
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/note s............................. 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Sensor rang e................................. 141
Warning display ............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 180
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 180
Petrol .................................................. 278
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 53
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows 14
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

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Combination switch 89
;
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 113
=
Instrument cluster 29
?
Overhead control panel 32
A
Climate control systems 96
B
Horn
C
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 83 Function Page
D
Cruise control lever 126
E
Unlocks the tailgate 73
F
Electric parking brake 121
G
Diagnostics connection 25
H
Opens the bonnet 232
I
Rear fog lamp 89
J
Light switch 88Cockpit
27At a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 32
;
Combination switch 89
=
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 113
?
Instrument cluster 29
A
Rear fog lamp 89
B
Light switch 88
C
Opens the bonnet 232 Function Page
D
Diagnostics connection 25
E
Electric parking brake 121
F
Unlocks the tailgate 73
G
Horn
H
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
83
I
Cruise control lever 126
J
Climate control systems 9628
CockpitAt a glance

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

R
the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 min height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system (Y page 41).G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, for example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the transmission into neutral
R starting the engine
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight, the parts could become very hot. Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 36) and the information on the correct
use of the seat belt (Y page 37). Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of the
child restraint system (Y page 51).
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use only a child restraint system
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(Y page 52). G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fit-
ted on the seat position suitable for this pur-
pose, it cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function. In the event of an accident,
sharp braking or a sudden change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an
increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the child
restraint system. Make sure that the entire
surface of the child restraint system is resting
on the seat surface. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system,
e.g. cushions. Only use child restraint sys-
tems with the original cover designed for
them. Only replace damaged covers with gen- uine covers. Children in the vehicle
49Safety Z

Key
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (Y page 62). The doors can then
be opened from the inside after the vehicle has
been locked from the outside. The anti-theft
alarm system is triggered if the door is opened
from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
! Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the key: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the key's function.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the key on the luggage compartment
cover or in the luggage compartment. Other-
wise, the key may not be detected, e.g. when
starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in or in the
direct vicinity of the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R during engine start
R during driving
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are touched
R during convenience closing Key
63Opening and closing Z

Doors
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (Y page 62). The doors can then
be opened from the inside after the vehicle has
been locked from the outside. The anti-theft
alarm system is triggered if the door is opened
from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
When a door is opened, the side window on that
side opens slightly. When the door is closed, the side window is raised again.
! The side windows will not open/close if the
battery is discharged or if the side windows
have iced up. It will then not be possible to
close the door. Do not attempt to force the
door to close. You could otherwise damage
the door or the side window. Unlocking and opening the doors
from the inside
United Kingdom only: if the vehicle has been
locked with the key or with KEYLESS-GO, the
double lock function is activated as standard. It
is then not possible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the dou-
ble lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (Y page 62). The doors can then
be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside. The anti-theft
alarm system is triggered if the door is opened
from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60).
For all countries except the United Kingdom:
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. If the vehicle has pre- viously been locked with the key or with KEY-
LESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off
the alarm (Y page 60). X
Pull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob :pops up.
The door is unlocked and opens. Doors
69Opening and closing Z

Running-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems, the sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis-
tance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effective-
ness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that either are new or have been replaced achieve optimum braking
effect only after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. The first 1,500 km
The more you treat the engine with sufficient
care at the start, the more satisfied you will be
with the engine performance later on.
Observe the following notes on running-in the
engine: R you should therefore drive at varying road
speeds and engine speeds for the first
1,500 km.
R drive the vehicle mainly in drive program Cfor
the first 1,500 km.
R do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
the first 1,500 km.
R only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
R avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
R do not exceed Ôof the maximum permitted
engine speed for each gear.
R in manual mode Mand temporary manual
drive program, shift up in good time.
R do not perform a RACE START.
R do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
R try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
After 1,500 km, you can increase the engine
speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to
full speed.
You should also observe these notes on running- in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your
vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the applicable speed limit. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-mats on top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off. Driving
101Driving and parking Z