mirror 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

Central control panelOverview .......................................... 38
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 66
Changing the media source .............165
Charge retention
Socket ...........................................1 30
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 221
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 244
Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ................... 107
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 103
Controlling automatically ............... 105
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 104
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 212
Defrosting the windows ................. 106
Defrosting the windshield .............. 106
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 104
General notes ................................ 103
Indicator lamp ................................ 105
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 104
Overview ........................................ 212
Overview of systems ...................... 103
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 105
Refrigerant ..................................... 291
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 291
Setting the air distribution ............. 105
Setting the air vents ...................... 107 Se
tting the airflow ......................... 106
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 212
Setting the temperature ................ 105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 106
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 106
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 213
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 212
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 104
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Combination switch ............................ 97
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Controller ........................................... 209
Convenience closing feature .............. 78
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey ........................... 78
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 238
Display message ............................ 186
Filling capacity ............................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 290
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 159
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 185
Index7

Emergency brakingsee BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73
Trunk .............................................. .76
Vehicle .............................................7 3
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .52
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .203
Display message ............................ 186
ECO start/stop function ................ 113
Engine number ............................... 286
Irregular running ............................ 115
Jump-starting ................................. 254
Starting problems .......................... 115
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 112
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 112
Switching off .................................. 128
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 37
Additives ........................................ 289
Checking the oil level ..................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 235
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 236
Display message ............................ 187
Filling capacity ............................... 289
Notes about oil grades ................... 289
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 235
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 170
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Ente ring an addre

ss
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program) ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 171
Characteristics ................................. 62
Deactivating/activating ................... 62
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 63
Display message ............................ 175
Function/notes ................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 200
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 45
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 244
see Lights
Exterior mirror
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ....................................9 5
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ........................................ .92
Dipping (automatic) .........................9 3
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 92
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 92
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Setting ............................................. 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Storing the parking position ............. 93
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 211
Features ............................................. 219
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 279
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 250
Floormats ........................................... 232
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 285
10Index

Two-way radio ................................ 285
Front-passenger seat
see Seat
Fuel
Additives ........................................2 88
Consumption statistics .................. 162
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 162
Displaying the range ......................1 62
Driving tips ....................................1 31
E10 ................................................ 287
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 287
Important safety notes .................. 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Refueling ........................................ 125
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 287
Fuel filler flap
Closing ...........................................1 26
General information ....................... 126
Opening ......................................... 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 287
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 60
Before changing .............................2 60
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 260
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
G
G-Meter (on-board computer) .......... 171
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 232
General notes ................................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 230
Opening/closing the garage door .. 232
Problems when programming ........2 32
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 230
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 231 Gasoline
............................................. 287
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 70
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 18
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 211
Touchpad ....................................... 210
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 98
Head bags
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 290
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 97
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Hill start assist .................................. 112
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 144
Activation conditions ..................... 144
Deactivating ................................... 145
Display message ............................ 189
General notes ................................ 144
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 08
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 35
Display message ............................ 195
Important safety notes .................. 234
Opening ......................................... 234
Index11

Locking the vehicleTrunk lid separately ........................ .76
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
M
M button ............................................ .121
M+S tires ............................................ 263
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual drive program
Activating ....................................... 122
Changing gear ............................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 123
General notes ................................ 122
Manual mode
Activating ....................................... 123
Deactivating ................................... 124
General notes ................................ 123
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 43
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 25
Display message ............................ 180
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 225
Downloading routes ....................... 228
Emergency call .............................. 222
General notes ................................ 221
Geo fencing ................................... 228
Info call button .............................. 224
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 27
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 227
Remote vehicle locking .................. 226
Roadside assistance button ........... 223
Search & Send ............................... 225
Self-test ......................................... 222
Speed alert .................................... 228
System .......................................... 222
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 228
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 226
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68 Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 165
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94
Mercedes me connect
Change of vehicle ............................ 32
Data protection ................................ 32
Website ............................................ 31
Merce
des-Benz Intelligent Drive
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 136
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (device manager) ........ 214
Frequencies ................................... 285
Installation ..................................... 285
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 166
Transmission output (maximum) .... 285
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 67
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 283
Mounting a new wheel ................... 282
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 280
Raising the vehicle ......................... 280
Removing a wheel .......................... 282
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 280
MP3
Operation ....................................... 165
Index13

Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 285
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 242
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 118
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 129
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .................................9 3
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 15 0
Switchin goff th eengin e................ 12 8
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking aid
see Exterio rmirror s
see Parkin gAssis tPARKTRONI C
Parking Assis tPARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activatin g ................. 149
Driving system ............................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 150
Sensor range ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 149
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 129
Applying or releasing manually ...... 129
Display message ............................ 177
Electric parking brake .................... 129
Emergency braking ........................ 130
General notes ................................ 129
Releasing automatically ................. 130
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 183
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 183
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58 Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 246
Power washers .................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive s
afety
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 181
Operation ......................................... 54
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 112
General notes ................................ 112
Hill start assist ............................... 112
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 211
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 146
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 172
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 164
Index15

Radio modesee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear axle steering
Function/notes .............................1 13
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 185
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 195
Extending/retracting ..................... 228
Problem ......................................... 229
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 245
Function/notes .............................1 50
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 91
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reflective safety jacket .................... 248
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 291
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 125
Refueling process .......................... 126
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 230
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 181
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 77
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 185
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roof
see Soft top
Roof l
ining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 247
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 55
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 216
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Selecting ........................................ 165
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
16Index

Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 285
Installation ..................................... 285
Transmission output (maximum) .... 285
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 16
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........220
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 193
Electronics ..................................... 285
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 168
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 269
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 283
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 127
Parking for a long period ................ 130
Pulling away ................................... 112
Raising ........................................... 280
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 280
Towing away .................................. 257
Transporting .................................. 259
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 291
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 291 Vehicle dimensions
........................... 291
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 285
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 248
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 166
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
VIN
Seat ............................................... 286
Type plate ...................................... 285W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 200
Active Brake Assist ........................ 205
Brakes ........................................... 199
Check Engine ................................. 203
Coolant .......................................... 203
Distance warning ........................... 205
ESP
®.............................................. 200
ESP®OFF ....................................... 201
Fuel tank ........................................ 203
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 203
Restraint system ............................ 202
Seat belt ........................................ 198
SPORT handling mode ................... 202
Steering ......................................... 207
Tire pressure monitor .................... 206
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 196
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 208
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 283
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 283
Index21

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:|Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
100
;p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off99
=ï Info call button
(mbrace system)224
?Rear-view mirror93
ATransmitter buttons for the
garage door opener230
FunctionPage
BG SOS button
(mbrace system)222
COpens the soft top80
DF Breakdown assistance
call button (mbrace system)223
Ep Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off99
Fc Switches the interior
lighting on/off99
Overhead control panel37
At a glance

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:Opens th edoo r72
;&%Locks/unlocks
the vehicle72
=Z Selects the left exterior
mirror91
?ª Folds the exterior mir-
rors in/out electrically92
FunctionPage
A\ Selects the right exte-
rior mirror91
B7 Adjusts the exterior
mirrors92
CW Opens/closes the side
windows77
Door control panel39
At a glance