sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp .................................1 97
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 215
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 99
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 96
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 56
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 57
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .140
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 90
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Additional speedometer ................... 166
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 279
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 80
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 206
Air conditioning
General notes .................................. 95
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 100
Setting .......................................... .100
Setting the side air vents .............. .100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Introduction ..................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 180
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .40
Sidebag ............................................ 40
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 41
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 60
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 60
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 167
Performance Seat ............................ 80
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 140
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 124
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 124
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 231
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 125
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 237 4
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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Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 206
Specialist workshop ............................25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 166
Digital ............................................ 158
Segments ...................................... 155
Selecting a display unit .................. 165
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 130
Display message ............................1 87
Function/notes ............................ .128
Important safety notes .................. 128
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 128
Permanent ..................................... 130
Selecting ........................................ 128
Storing the current spee d.............. 129
Variabl e......................................... 128
SPORT handling mode
activating/deactivating .................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Sports exhaust system
see AMG sports exhaust system
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 102
Key positions ................................. 102
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 103
Steering
Display message ............................ 193
Warning lamps ............................... 204
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 83
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 82
Button overview ............................... 30
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 156
Cleaning ......................................... 243
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 83
Gearshift paddle s........................... 113
Important safety notes .................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 113Stopwatch (RACETIMER)
................... 168
Stowage areas ................................... 217
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 218
Armrest (under) ............................. 218
Cup holde r..................................... 220
Glove compartment ....................... 218
Important safety information ......... 217
Stowage net ....................................... 218
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 218
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 263
Sun visor ............................................ 220
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 140
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 168
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 215 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 182
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 192
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 73
Opening dimensions ...................... 281
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 72
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 72
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Emergency spare wheel ................. 273
Information .................................... 275
Tyres/wheels ................................. 272
Vehicle data ................................... 281
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 163
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 211 Index
17

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

Centre console
Function Page
:
Stowage compartment 218
12 V socket 222
Cigarette lighter 222
Ashtray 221
;
Switches the multimedia sys-
tem on/off (see the Digital
Owner's Manual) =
M button (activates manual
mode)
113
?
è
ECO button (start/stop
function) incl. indicator lamp 106
A
Adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG sports exhaust sys-
tem 106
B
Ignition lock (in the stowage
compartment)
103
C
Stowage compartment 218 Function Page
D
AMG E-SELECT selector lever 109
E
Adjusts AMG RIDE CONTROL
sports suspension 140
F
Button for gear
P 109
G
Activates/deactivates ESP
® 58
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode
58
H
Touchpad (see the Digital
Owner's Manual)
I
Start/Stop button 102
J
Multimedia system control-
ler (see the Digital Owner's
Manual)
K
Selects the drive program
(DYNAMIC SELECT control-
ler)
108Centre console
31At a glance

ESP
®
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 54).
ETS traction control is part of ESP ®
.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deactivate
ESP ®
.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 54). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When ESP ®
is deactivated, the åESP®
OFF
warning lamp lights up continuously.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster.
When the åandh warning lamps light up
continuously, ESP ®
is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 197) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 172).
Only use wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly. Characteristics of ESP
® General notes
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X when pulling away, only depress the acceler-
ator pedal as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP ®
remains in its previ-
ously selected status. Example:if ESP®
was
deactivated before the engine was switched off,
ESP ®
remains deactivated when the engine is
switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 54).
You can select between the following ESP ®
sta-
tuses:
R ESP ®
is activated
R SPORT handling mode is activated
R ESP ®
is deactivated
ESP ®
is activated every time the engine is star-
ted, regardless of whether ESP ®
was deactiva-
ted before the engine was switched off. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. 58
Driving safety systemsSafety

G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- uations described in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when snow chains are used
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on closed roads when the vehicle's own over-
steering and understeering characteristics
are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires a highly qualified and experi-
enced driver.
Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations descri-
bed above no longer apply. ESP ®
will otherwise
not be able to stabilise the vehicle if the vehicle
starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®X
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT SPORThan‐
han‐
dling mode
dling mode message appears in the multi-
function display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button
:.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. ESP ®
is activa-
ted. X
To deactivate ESP ®
:press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The ÷OFF
OFF
message appears in the multifunction display.
X To activate ESP ®
:when SPORT handling
mode is activated or ESP ®
is deactivated,
press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ON ON
message appears in the multifunction display.
Characteristics when SPORT handling
mode is activated
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warn-
ing lamp on the instrument cluster flashes. In
such situations, ESP ®
will stabilise the vehicle
only to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
improves driving stability only to a limi-
ted degree
R traction control is still activated
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels may start to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut for
better traction on loose surfaces.
R ESP ®
continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are firmly applied
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp on
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP ®
will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels may start to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut for
better traction on loose surfaces.
R traction control is still activated
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available, nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available; nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
inter-
venes
R ESP ®
continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are firmly applied Driving safety systems
59Safety Z

General notes
The catalytic converter is preheated for up to
30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of the
engine may change during this time.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport
transmission X
Shift the transmission to position P
(Y page 109).
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display shows P(Y page 111).
You can start the engine in transmission posi-
tion Pand N.
Starting procedure using the Start/
Stop button The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle manually without inserting the key into
the ignition lock. You merely need to carry the
key on your person. This mode for starting the
engine operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine start function.
You can start the engine if a valid key is in the
vehicle. Switch off the engine and always take
the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only leave it for a short time. Pay attention
to the important safety notes.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 102).
The engine starts.
Starting procedure with the key X
Turn the key to position 3(Y page 103) in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
If the engine will not start: X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Reinsert the key into the ignition lock after
waiting for a short period.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 103).
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up (Y page 195).
X Turn the key to position 3(Y page 103)in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running. Pulling away
General notes G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pulling
away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (Y page 70).
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position Pto the desired position, if:
R the engine is running and
R you depress the brake pedal
If you do not depress the brake pedal, the E-
SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains applied.
Information on automatically releasing the elec-
trical parking brake (Y page 122).
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away for-
wards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds
the vehicle for a short time after you have
removed your foot from the brake pedal. This
gives you enough time to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. G
WARNING
After a while, hill start assist no longer holds
the vehicle and it may roll away. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist. 104
DrivingDriving and parking

starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT S), S+orS(Y page 108)
R in transmission position D, the brake pedal is
released and the HOLD function is not active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear R
R you move the transmission out of position P
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
Shifting the transmission to position Pdoes not
start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from Rto D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again once the è ECO symbol reappears in green in the
multifunction display.
Switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on X
To switch off: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èECO symbol
in the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 105) are fulfilled, the èECO
symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-
off (Y page 105) are not all fulfilled, the è
ECO symbol is shown in yellow in the multi-
function display. If this is the case, the ECO
start/stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been switched off manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is switched off if:
R you switch to drive program RACE
(AMG GT S), S+orS(Y page 108)
R you switch to manual mode M(Y page 113) AMG sports exhaust system
You can choose between different AMG sports
exhaust system volumes using the position of
the exhaust flap.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected setting is activa-
ted when the engine is next started. If the igni-
tion is switched off for more than four hours, the quietest setting is activated when the engine is
next started. 106
DrivingDriving and parking