wipers 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

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

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations. Driving abroad
It is not necessary to switch your headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in coun-
tries where vehicles are driven on the opposite
side of the road to the country in which the vehi- cle is registered. Legal requirements are fulfilled
without switching the headlamps to symmetri-
cal dipped beam. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set by:
R the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 89)
Light switch Operation
1
W
Left-hand parking lamps
2 X
Right-hand parking lamps
3 T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 L
Dipped-beam/main-beam headlamps
B R
Rear fog lamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if you: R switch off the engine with the Start/Stop but-
ton
R open the driver's door
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day.
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on, the green T(side
lamps) and L(dipped-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected according to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions
such as fog, snow or spray):
R when pressing the Start/Stop button once:
the side lamps are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light
R with the engine running: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driving
lights or the side lamps and dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automati-
cally
X To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the
Ãposition. 88
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Dipped-beam headlamps
G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in the Lposition, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advantageous
when there is fog or rain.
X To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps:
select key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to the Lposition.
The green Lindicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves the visibility of your vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X To switch on the rear foglamp: select key
position 2with the Start/Stop button or start
the engine.
X Turn the light switch to the LorÃ
position.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp:press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Side lamps ! When the battery is discharged heavily, the
side lamps or parking lamps are automatically
switched off to facilitate an engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the Tside lamps
for periods lasting several hours. Where pos- sible, switch on the right
Xor left W
parking lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to the
T position.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X To switch on the parking lamps: switch off
the engine with the Start/Stop button.
X Turn the light switch to the W(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle) position. Combination switch
:
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow ;or?.
X To switch on the main-beam headlamps:
select key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to the LorÃ
position. Exterior lighting
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X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the main-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: when
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls
switching on/off of the main-beam headlamps
(Y page 90).
X To flash the headlamps: pull the combina-
tion switch in the direction of arrow =.Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning
lamps:press button
:.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps:press button
:.
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-
cally if:
R an airbag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
10 km/h again after a full brake application. i
The hazard warning lamps continue to oper-
ate even if the ignition is switched off. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the headlamps
to switch automatically between dipped beam
and main beam. The system recognises vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or travelling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from main beam to dipped beam.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no
longer detects any other vehicles, it switches on the main-beam headlamps again.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognise other road users
that have lights, or may recognise them too
late. In this, or in similar situations, the auto-
matic main-beam headlamps will not be deac-
tivated or will be activated despite the pres-
ence of other road users. There is a risk of an accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions. 90
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In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or if the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
à position.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor switches on the dipped-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 25 km/h:
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the vehi-
cle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 30 km/h and no other road users are detected:
The main-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 25 km/h or other road users are
detected or the roads are adequately lit:
The main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The _indi-
cator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off:move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps misted up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview
:
u Activates/deactivates luggage com-
partment lighting
; | Switches the automatic interior light-
ing control on or off
= p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
? c Activates/deactivates interior lighting
A p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the Start/Stop button is in
position
2.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on or off: press the|button.
When the automatic interior lighting control is
switched on, the button is flush with the over- head control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R switch off the engine with the Start/Stop but-
ton
The interior lighting is activated for a short time when the engine is switched off with the Start/
Stop button. This delayed switch-off can be Interior lighting
91Lights and windscreen wipers Z

adjusted via the multimedia system (see the
separate operating instructions). Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with LED bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop with the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.
The light clusters are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly. Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers when
the windscreen is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windscreen can scratch the
glass if wiping takes place when the wind-
screen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windscreen wipers in dry weather conditions, always
operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may be
due to wax or other residue. Clean the wind-
screen with washer fluid after an automatic
car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windscreen becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
screen wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could damage the windscreen wiper
blades or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windscreen wipers in dry weather. 1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
î Wipes with washer fluid
X Select key position 1or 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 103).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
Ä position, causing the windscreen wiper to
wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen will no longer be wiped properly. This could mean
you are unable to observe the traffic conditions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the bonnet if a windscreen
wiper arm has been folded away from the
windscreen. 92
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Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windscreen.
Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windscreen, the wind-
screen may be damaged by the force of the
impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
Replacing the wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to the vertical
position
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen. Removing the wiper blades X
Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
X Remove the wiper blade from the retainer on
the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
Fitting the wiper blades
X Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer on
the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the
arrow.
X Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen. Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Windscreen wipers
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop. The wiper arms are on
the windscreen. The wiper arms have been moved by an external force.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop button.
The wiper arms move back down automatically. 94
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Setting
X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton (Y page 103).
X Press the _rocker switch up or down.
The various air distribution settings appear in
the multimedia system. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton (Y page 103).
X To increase or reduce: press theH
rocker switch up or down. Activating/deactivating the synchro-
nisation function
General notes Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronisation function. The temperature set-
ting is adopted for the front-passenger side.
Activating/deactivating X
Press the 0rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the 0rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
The synchronisation function is deactivated if
the settings for the front-passenger side are
changed. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen and the front side windows.
Switch off the windscreen demisting function as
soon as the windscreen is clear again. Switching on/off X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop but-
ton (Y page 103).
X To switch on:press the ¬rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch lights up. The current climate control
settings are deactivated.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i If necessary, the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function is activated. In this case,
the indicator lamp above the ¿rocker
switch remains switched off.
X To switch off: press the¬rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previous settings are
reactivated. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function with the ¿rocker switch.
X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the windscreen demisting function using the
¬ rocker switch.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
X Switch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
i If you clean the windows regularly, they do
not mist up so quickly. 98
Operating the climate control systemClimate control