instrument cluster MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................2 4
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 9
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 29
Mercedes me website ............................ 31
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Central control panel ............................ .38
Door control panel ................................. 39
Safety ................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft .........................6 4
Opening and closing...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 71
Trunk ..................................................... 73
Side windows ......................................... 76
Soft top (Roadster) ................................ 80
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....84
Correct driver's seat position ............... .84
Seats ..................................................... 84 Steering wheel ....................................... 90
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Memory function ................................... 94
Lights and windshield wipers
............96
Exterior lighting ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 100
Climate control ................................. 103
Overview of climate control systems ... 103
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 104
Air vents .............................................. 107
Driving and parking ..........................109
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 109
Driving ................................................. 109
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 116
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed
sports transmission ............................. 117
Refueling ............................................. 125
Parking ................................................ 127
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 134
On-board computer and displays ....159
Important safety notes ........................ 159
Displays and operation ........................ 159
Menus and submenus ......................... 161
Display messages ................................ 173
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 198
Multimedia system ...........................208
General notes ...................................... 208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Function restrictions ............................ 208
Operating system ................................ 209
Stowage and features ......................217
Stowage areas ..................................... 217
Features .............................................. 219
2Contents

Cruise controlCruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 190
General notes ................................ 134
Setting a speed .............................. 136
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 135
Storing, maintaining and calling
up a speed ..................................... 135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 219
Important safety notes .................. 219
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 165
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 185
Function/notes ................................ 96
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 162
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 239
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 174
Driving systems ............................. 188
Engine ............................................ 186 General notes ................................ 173
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 174
Introduction ................................... 173
Lights ............................................. 185
Safety systems .............................. 175
SmartKey ....................................... 196
Tires ............................................... 191
Vehicle ........................................... 193
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 138
Activation conditions ..................... 138
Cruise control lever ....................... 138
Display Message ............................ 190
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 142
Driving tips .................................... 142
Driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC .................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 136
Important safety notes .................. 137
Setting a speed .............................. 140
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 141
Stopping ........................................ 140
Switching off .................................. 141
Distance recorder ............................. 161
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 205
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 60
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 72
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 66
Displa y me
ssage ............................ 195
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 131
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 122
Display ........................................... 119
Manual ........................................... 122
Selecting ........................................ 116
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 171
8Index

Horn...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ...........3 4
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp .................................. .99
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
J
Jack Using ............................................. 280
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 254
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 111
Start/Stop button .......................... 110
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 78
Deactivation ..................................... 67
Locking ............................................ 67
Start function ................................... 67
Unlocking ......................................... 67
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 110 Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 169
Display message ............................ 189
Function/information .................... 157
Lane Tracking package ..................... 155
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 172
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Light sensor (display message) ....... 185
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 96
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 98
High beam flasher ............................ 97
High-beam headlamps ..................... 97
Light switch ..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Rear fog lamp .................................. 97
Setting exterior lighting ................... 96
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 169
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 169
Turn signals ..................................... 97
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 217
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 72
Emergency locking ........................... 73
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
12Index

see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 160
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 09
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
N
Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 163
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
Neck-level heating/head-level
heating
see AIRSCARF
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 109
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Belt warning .....................................4 4
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .55
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 58 PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation .........................................4 8
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 170
Assistance graphic menu ............... 167
Assistance menu ........................... 168
Display messages .......................... 173
Displaying a service message ........ 240
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 142
Factory settings ............................. 170
G-Meter ......................................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 159
Instrument cluster menu ............... 169
Lights menu ................................... 169
Media menu ................................... 165
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 174
Navigation menu ............................ 163
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 172
Radi o me
nu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 168
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 166
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Video DVD operation ..................... 166
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 23
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
14Index

Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 286
Information .................................... 285
Tires/wheels ................................. 283
Vehicle data ................................... 291
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 167
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 215
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 214
Display message ............................ 196
Introduction ................................... 166
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Number from the phone book ........ 167
Redialing ........................................ 167
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 167
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 159
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 170
Outside temperature ...................... 159
Setting (climate control) ................ 105
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 172
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 267
Checking manually ........................ 266
Display message ............................ 191
Maximum ....................................... 266
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 251
Notes ............................................. 265
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 252
Recommended ............................... 264
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 267
General notes ................................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 267
Restarting ...................................... 269
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Warning message .......................... 268
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 249 TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 250
Storage location ............................ 249
Tire pressure not reached .............. 251
Tire pressu re re
ached .................... 252
Using ............................................. 250
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 278
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 277
Bar (definition) ............................... 277
Changing a wheel .......................... 279
Characteristics .............................. 277
Checking ........................................ 262
Curb weight (definition) ................. 278
Definition of terms ......................... 277
Direction of rotation ...................... 279
Display message ............................ 191
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 279
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 277
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 276
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 277
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 278
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 261
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 277
Information on driving .................... 261
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 278
Labeling (overview) ........................ 274
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 279
Load index ..................................... 276
Load index (definition) ................... 278
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 278
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 278
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 278
Maximum tire load ......................... 276
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 278
Notes on sport tires ....................... 261
Index19

Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
24Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Introduction

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch97
;Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers121
=Instrument cluster34
?Overhead control panel37
ACentral control panel38
BClimate control systems104
CHorn
DAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically90
FunctionPage
ECruise control lever134
FUnlocks the trunk lid75
GElectric parking brake129
HDiagnostics connection28
IOpens the hood234
JRear fog lamp97
KLight switch96
Cockpit33
At a glance

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Speedometer segments159
Warning and indicator lamps:
h Tirepressur emonitor20 6
å ESP®OF F200
÷ ESP®20 0
· Distanc ewarning20 5
Ð Powersteering20 7
6 Restrain tsystem41
ü Seat belt s198
K High-beam headlamps97
LLow-beam headlamps97
TParking lamp s97
NThis indicator lamp has
no function
R Rear fog lamp97
;#! Turn signals97
=Multifunction display161
?Tachometer159
FunctionPag e
Warning and indicator lamps:
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)20 2
! ABS200
; CheckEngin e203
Electric parking brak e(red)20 2
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
Brake s(red)19 9
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
M SPORT handlin gmod e202
ACoolan ttemperature gauge15 9
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t203
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
203
iInformation on th edisplay of th eoutside
temperature in th emultifunction display can
be foun dunder "Outside temperature dis-
play" (
Ypage 159). Adjusting th
einstrumen tcluste rlighting
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 169).
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 48) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 55). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 48). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 41) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 45). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
Occupant safety41
Safety
Z

cates that the front-passenger front air bag is
activated. The result of the classification is
dependent on, among other factors, the child
restraint system and the child's stature. Make
sure that the conditions for a correct classi-
fication are met. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp remains off, do not install
a child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by a
person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or
small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after
the system self-test depending on the result
of the classification or, alternatively, goes out.
-If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, move the front-passenger seat
as far back as possible.
-If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, a person of smaller stature
should not use the front-passenger seat.
RThe front-passenger seat is occupied by an
adult or a person of adult stature, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
goes out after the system self-test. This indi-
cates that the front-passenger front air bag is
activated.
If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 55).
When the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) is malfunctioning, the red 6restraint
system warning lamp on the instrument cluster
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp light up sim ulta
neously. The front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated in this
case and does not deploy during an accident.
Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
checked and repaired immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the seat cushion are damaged, have the necessary
repair work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use seat accessories that
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not
mean that the front-passenger front air bag will also deploy. The Occupant Classification Sys-
tem (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the
front-passenger seat. Depending on that result,
the front-passenger front air bag is either ena-
bled or deactivated.
System self-test
GDANGER
If both the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps do
not light up during the system self-test, the
system is malfunctioning. The front-
passenger front air bag might be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an accident with high deceler-
ation. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
In this case the front-passenger seat may not
be used. Do not install a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occu-
pant Classification System (OCS) checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the
front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will
not be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front air bag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-
passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
board. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
50Occupant safety
Safety