tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

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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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
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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

EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General notes EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 54). G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 197) as well as display
messages (Y page 174). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also fea-
tures the hill start assist function (Y page 104).Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle. i
The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open: R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet
X To switch the alarm off with the key: press
the % or& button on the key.
The alarm is deactivated.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is deactivated.
X To deactivate the alarm using KEYLESS-
GO: grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated.
or X Press the Start/Stop button. The key must be
inside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑ Benz emergency60
Protection against theftSafety

call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Assistance Centre. This is done by means of a text message or a data con-
nection.
The emergency call system sends a message
or establishes a data connection provided
that:
R you have subscribed to the Mercedes‑Benz
emergency call system
R the Mercedes ‑Benz emergency call system
has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Activating X
Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is tow-away protection primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is primed after approx-
imately 60 seconds.
Switching off X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Tow-away protection is switched off automat-
ically. Deactivating X
With KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off the
engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
or
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated until: R the vehicle is unlocked again and
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away
protection if you lock your vehicle and it:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car transporter,
for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a split-
level garage Interior motion sensor
Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This can
occur if someone reaches into the vehicle inte-
rior, for example.
Activating X
Make sure that: Protection against theft
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R
the side windows are closed
R no objects, such as mascots, are attached
to the rear-view mirror
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is the interior motion sensor
primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 second s.
Switching off X
Unlo ck the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
or X With KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/
Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The interior motion sensor is automatically
switched off.
Deactivating X
With KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO:
switch off the
engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
or
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes several times in
rapid succession.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO.
The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again and
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the interior
motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and:
R people or animals remain in the vehicle
R the side windows remain open 62
Protection against theftSafety

Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
; F Opens the tailgate
= % Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle locks again
R the anti-theft alarm system is primed again
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The key centrally locks and unlocks the doors
and the fuel filler flap.
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system (see the Digital Owner's
Manual).
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the key. Infor- mation on activating and deactivating the loca-
tor lighting can be found in the Digital Owner's
Manual.
X To open the tailgate: press and hold the
F button until the tailgate opens. KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in
the vehicle (Y page 104). Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry the
key with you. You can combine the KEYLESS-GO functions with the functions of a conventional
key. Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO,
for instance, and lock it using the &button
on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the han- dle is used must both be closed. The key must be
outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking
with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the key and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 1 m.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle.
This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are touched
R during convenience closing X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
For further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 75).64
KeyOpening and closing

X
Insert the emergency key element into open-
ing :in the protective cap.
X Pull and hold the door handle.
X Pull the protective cap on the emergency key
as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases.
X Release the door handle. X
To unlock: turn the emergency key element
anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position
1.
X To lock: turn the emergency key element
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
Right-hand-drive vehicles: turn the emer-
gency key element in the opposite direction in
each case.
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60). Luggage compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The tailgate swings upwards and out when
opening. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient space above the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 281).
If the rear spoiler has been extended manually,
the height when opened is higher by this
amount. If in doubt, retract the rear spoiler again manually before opening the tailgate
(Y page 224).
You can switch the luggage compartment light-
ing on and off manually on the overhead control
panel (Y page 91).
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart-
ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the luggage compartment. Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 217). Luggage compartment
71Opening and closing Z

Opening/closing from outside
Opening X
Press the Fbutton on the key.
The tailgate opens slightly.
X Raise the tailgate.
Closing X
Pull the tailgate down using recess :and let
it drop into the lock.
X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the key or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 64). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you unlock the luggage compartment
with KEYLESS-GO, you could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system. There is a risk of
injury. Always ensure that you only make the required kicking movement within the detec-
tion range of the sensors.
! If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the unintentional
opening of the tailgate:
R using a car wash
R using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
General notes Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO without carbon
package:
you can unlock the tailgate without
using your hands. This is useful if you have your hands full. To do this, make a kicking movement
under the rear bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
R Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your per-
son. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the rear
detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise
lose your balance, e.g. on ice. R
Always ensure that you only make a kicking
movement within the detection range of sen- sors :.
R Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear area
while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
R Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO does not func-
tion when the engine is started. 72
Luggage compartmentOpening and closing