MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2018 Owner's Manual

Operating system
Overview
General notes
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the Äcontrol knob which is located
on the center console to the right of the con-
troller.
Adjusts the volume
XTurn the Äcontrol knob which is located
on the center console to the right of the con- troller.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
iYou will hear navigation messages even
when the sound is muted (COMAND).
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound system
RNavigation system (COMAND):
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the highest level menu: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
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Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQTouchpadQActivate Touch‐pad.
The touchpad is switched on Oor off ª.
Operating the touchpad
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=Calls up quick access for audio
?Back button
Navigating in menus and lists can be done via
touch-sensitive surface :byswiping with
your finger.
XTo select the menu item: swipe up, down, to
the left or right.
XPress the touchpad.
XTo move the digital map: swipe in all direc-
tions.
Swiping with two fingers , e.g. using this func-
tion:
XTo show or hide the audio menu: swipe up
or down with two fingers.
XTo increase or reduce the vehicle and
sound settings: turn two fingers to the right
or left.
XTo zoom in and out of the map (COMAND):
move two fingers together or apart.
Character entry with handwriting rec-
ognition
Entering characters
XUse one finger to write characters on the sur-
face.
The character is entered in the input line. If
the character that you have entered can be
interpreted in different ways, these character
suggestions are displayed.
XIf character suggestions are shown, turn and
press the controller.
XResume the character entry on the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition
Example: COMAND
:
Active input line
;Inserts a space
=Character entered on the touchpad
?Deletes characters
XTo display the menu: press the touchpad.
Example: COMAND
:
To exit the menu
;To return to handwriting recognition
=To use the phone book or text templates
?To select the input line or changes the posi-
tion of the cursor
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ATo switch the language
BTo finish character entry
XTo select the input line:selectp.
XSwipe up or down.
XTo move the cursor within the input line:
selectp.
XSwipe to the left or right.
XTo delete characters: swipe to the left if an
input line is selected.
XTo confirm the entry: press the touchpad.
Switching the text reader function of the
handwriting recognition on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQTouchpadQRead Out Hand‐writing Recognition.
The read-aloud function is switched on Oor
off ª.
Quick access for audio
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XSwipe upwards with two fingers on the touch-
pad.
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station/
music track: glide to the right or left.
The selected station/music track is played.
Switching the character entry between
touchpad and controller
Requirement: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XTo switch to the controller: press the con-
troller.
Character entry using the controller is active.
XTo switch to the touchpad: press the touch-
pad with your finger.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up: press theßbutton on the con-
troller or on the touchpad.
XSelect a favorite, e.g. Vehicle.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo exit: press the ßbutton again.
Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
Example: favorites arranged in one row
:
Adds a new favorite
;Renames a selected favorite
=Moves a selected favorite
?Deletes a selected favorite
XPress the ßbutton.
The favorites are displayed.
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu bar is shown.
XSelect Reassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelect a category.
The favorites are displayed.
XSelect a favorite.
XAdd a favorite at the desired position.
If a favorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten.
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Adding your own favorites
XSelectVehicl eQClimate Contro l.
XPress and hold theß buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite at th edesired position.
If afavorite has already been added at this
position, it will be overwritten .
Climate control settings
General notes
You can adjust th eclimat econtrol settings
usin gth eclimat econtrol bar or th eclimat econ-
trol menu.
Importan tclimat econtrol function scan be set
in th eclimat econtrol bar:
RTemperatur e
RAirflow
RAir distribution
The climat econtrol bar is visible in mos tdis-
plays.
You can fin dall available climat econtrol func-
tions in th eclimat econtrol menu. You can use
th eclimat econtrol bar to switch to th eclimat e
control menu.
Overview
Climat econtrol bar (COMAND)
:
Adjusts temperature, air distribution ,dis-
plays th ecurren tsettings
;Calls up th eclimat econtrol menu, displays
th ecurren tcoolin gand climat emod eset -
tings
=Adjusts airflow and temperature, displays
th ecurren tsettings
Ther emay be fewe rsettings or none depending
on your vehicle's equipment.
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system:
XSelec tVehicl e.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
climat econtrol bar is activated.
Calling up the climate control menu
Multimedia system:
XSelec tVehicl e.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
climat econtrol bar is activated.
XTo select from climat econtrol bar ;:turn
and press th econtroller.
The men ufor selecting th eclimat econtrol
function is activated.
XTo select th eclimat econtrol function :tur n
and press th econtroller.
The selected climat econtrol function
appears.
Settings in the climate menu
Adjusting the climate mode settings
The climat emod edetermine sth etyp eof air-
flow. The settin gis active when th eair-condi-
tionin gsystem is set to Ã(
Ypage 105).
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 212).
XTo select ClimateMod e:tur nand press th e
controller.
XTo chang eth esetting: tur nth econtroller.
XTo exit th emenu: press th e% button.
The climat emod ebar displays th ecurren tair-
flo wsetting: DIFFUSE
,MEDIUMor FOCUS.
Settings in the bottom bar of the cli-
mate control menu
Switching cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion on/off
XCall up th eclimat econtrol men u
(Ypage 212).
XSlide 6thecontroller repeatedly until th e
botto mbar is activated.
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XTo selectOA/C: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSwitch cooling with air dehumidification on
O or off ª.
iThe current status of the cooling function is
displayed in the climate control bar: A/C ON
– activated, A/C OFF – deactivated.
iDeactivating the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function reduces fuel consumption.
Synchronizing the climate control set-
tings
Use OSync(synchronization) to select the cli-
mate control setting for all zones together Oor
separately ª.
XCall up the climate control menu
(Ypage 212).
XSlide6the controller repeatedly until the
bottom bar is activated.
XTo select OSync: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSwitch the synchronization function on Oor
off ª.
For further information on synchronizing climate
control settings, see (
Ypage 106).
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the navigation system.
General notes
Among other things, correct functioning of the
navigation system depends on GPS reception. In
certain situations, GPS reception may be
impaired, there may be interference or there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
The following descriptions apply to navigation
with COMAND. Further information can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelect NaviQNavigation.
XSelectZQRoute Settings.
iIf route guidance is active, first slide 6the
controller and show the menu.
XSelect a route type.
Notes for route types:
REco Route
Calculates an economic route.
RDynamic Traffic Route(only available in
the USA)
Traffic reports on the route for the route guid-
ance are taken into account.
RCalculate Alternative Routes
Different routes are being calculated. Instead
of Start, select the Continuemenu item.
XTo avoid/use route options: selectAvoid
Options.
XSelect a route option.
Notes for route options:
RUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RUse Carpool Lanes(only available in the
USA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access
conditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool
lanes option is activated.
Entering an address
Multimedia system:
XSelect NaviQNavigation.
XSelectDestinationQAddress Entry.
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iIf route guidance is active, first slide6the
controller and show the menu.
Enter an address, e.g. as follows:
RCity or ZIP code, street, house number
RCountry, city or ZIP code
RCity or ZIP code, center
RStreet, city or ZIP code, intersection
XSelect City.
The city in which the vehicle is currently loca-
ted (current vehicle position) is at the top.
Below this, you will see locations for which
route guidance has already been carried out.
XEnter the city.
The Gsymbol: the location is contained on
the digital map multiple times.
XTo switch to the list: slide the5control-
ler.
XSelect the location.
If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are
different ZIP codes available for the location,
the corresponding digits are displayed with an
X
.
XEnter the street and house number.
The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry:
RKeyword search
The keyword search finds destinations using
fragments of words.
Rselect the last destination
Rselect a contact
Rselect a POI
You can search for a POI by location, name or
telephone number.
Rselect destination on the map
Renter intermediate destination
You can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate destina-
tions.
Rselect destinations from Mercedes-Benz
Apps
Rselect geo-coordinates
Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been entered and
is in the menu.
XSelect StartorContinue.
The route is calculated with the selected route
type and the selected route options. If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt will appear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
XSelect
YesorSet as Intermediate Des‐tination.
Yescancels the current route guidance and
starts route calculation to the new destina-
tion.
Set as Intermediate Destination
adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
Connecting a mobile phone
(COMAND)
Requirements
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface, you
require at least one Bluetooth®-capable mobile
phone depending on use of one-telephone
mode ortwo-telephone mode. The mobile
phone must support Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or
above.
In two-telephone mode you can use all the
functions of the multimedia system with the
main telephone. With the additional tele-
phone , you can receive incoming calls.
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQActivate Bluetooth.
XActivate Bluetooth®O.
Mobile phone:
XActivate Bluetooth®and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth®visibility for other devices (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth
®device names for all of one man-
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile
phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message
A ccess Profile) Bluetooth
®profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
Rphone book
Rcall lists
Rmessages
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iFurther information on suitable mobile
phones can be obtained on the Internet at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing a mobile
phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to search for the phone and then authorize (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author-
ization either takes place by means of Secure
Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The
multimedia system automatically makes the
procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone
available. The mobile phone is always connec-
ted automatically after authorization. Further
information on using a mobile phone with the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to themultimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
XSelect PhoneQConnect DeviceQCon‐nect Another Device.
XOne-telephone mode: selectMain Phone.
XTwo-telephone mode: selectAdditional
Phone (Incoming Calls Only)when a
mobile phone is already connected.
XSelect Start Search.
XSelect mobile phone.
Connecting a mobile phone
Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing
XThe code on the multimedia system and
mobile phone are the same: selectYes
on
the multimedia system.
XConfirm the code on the mobile phone, if
required. Depending on the mobile phone
used, confirm the connection to the multime- dia system and for the PBAP and MAP Blue-
tooth
®profiles. The prompt to confirm may
take up to two minutes to be displayed (see
the manufacturer's operating instructions).
XIf the codes are different: selectNoon the
multimedia system.
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization.
Authorization via passkey entry (access code)
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- nation as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia system.
XPress ¬to confirm.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
RCD/DVD (COMAND)
RSD cards (COMAND)
RVia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on the single DVD drive (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
Activating media mode
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
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Inserting and removing the SD card
(COMAND)
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and caus echoking .This poses an
increased ris kof injury or eve nfatal injury.
Kee pth eSD car dout of th ereac hof children .
If aSD car dis swallowed, seek medical atten -
tion immediately.
!If you are no longer usin gth eSD card, you
should remove it and store it outside th evehi-
cle .Hig htemperatures can damag eth ecard.
Inserting an SD card
The SD car dslot is locate din th estowage com-
partmen tunder th earmrest.
XInser tth eSD car dint oth eSD car dslot until
th eSD car dengages. The side wit hth econ-
tacts must fac edown .
XSelec tth emedia source (Ypage 215).
Removing an SD card
XPress theSD card.
The SD car dis ejected.
XRemove th eSD card.
Connecting USB devices
Ther eare two US Bports in th estowage spac e
under th earmrest.
XConnect th eUS Bdevice to th eUS Bport.
XSelec tth emedia source (Ypage 215).
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Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
GWARNING
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, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!This vehicle is not designed to transport any
items on the trunk lid or to allow luggage car-
riers or equipment of any kind to be installed
to the trunk lid. Otherwise the vehicle and the
retractable hardtop could be damaged. The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's
door.
RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the trunk as possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for
protection.
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 217).
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Glove box
XTo open:pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;up until it
engages.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to key position 2.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to key position 1.
Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest
XTo open:slide cover :forwards.
Stowage compartment under armrest
XTo open: press button :.
The stowage compartment opens from the
rear.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
Ra multimedia connector unit with an SD card
slot and two USB ports, for example, for use
with an iPod
®, iPhone®or MP3 player (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The ignition lock for starting the engine with the
SmartKey is in the stowage compartment
(
Ypage 111).
Additional stowage space
Depending on the equipment, the following
additional stowage areas are available in the
vehicle:
Ropen stowage compartments in the doors
Rstowage net in the front-passenger footwell
Ra net on the rear wall behind the driver's seat
provides stowage space for small objects
such as a reflective safety jacket
iReflective safety jackets can be stored in
the door stowage compartments.
Observe the safety guidelines for stowage
spaces (
Ypage 217).
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