steering MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER 2018 Owners Manual

Driving and pa
rking .................................. 11 3
Driving ......................................................... 11 3
DY NA MIC SELECT switch ............................1 19
Au tomatic transmission .............................. 121
Re fuelling .................................................... 12 5
Pa rking ...................................................... .128
Driving and driving saf ety sy stems .............1 35
Ve hicle towing instructions ........................ .164 Instrument Display and on-board
compu ter.................................................. 16 6
Instrument display overview ...................... .166
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................1 67
Operating the on-board computer ............... 167
Setting the design ....................................... 16 9
Setting the additional value range .............. 16 9
Overview of displa yson the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................1 70
Menus and submenus ................................. 17 0Multimedia sy
stem .................................. 17 8
Overview and operation .............................. 178
Sy stem settings .......................................... 186AMG TR
ACKPA CE ...................................... .196
Te lephone .................................................. .200
Online and Internet functions ..................... 223
Media .......................................................... 231
Ra dio ...........................................................2 41
Sound ......................................................... 24 4 Maintenance and care
.............................247
ASS YST PLUS service inter val display ........ .247
Engine compartment .................................. 24 8
Cleaning and care ...................................... .254 Breakdown assistance
............................265
Emergency .................................................. 265
Flat tyre ...................................................... 266
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 272
To w- starting or towing away ....................... 278
Electrical fuses ........................................... 282 Wheels and tyres
..................................... 285
No tes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics .................................................. .285 No
tes on regular lyinspecting wheels and
tyres .......................................................... .285
No tes on snow chains ................................ 285
Ty re pressure .............................................. 286
Wheel change ............................................ .293
Collapsible spa rewheel .............................. 303 Te
ch nical data .......................................... 306
No tes on tech nical da ta.............................. 306
On-board electronics .................................. 306
Ve hicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number ...........................................3 06
Operating fluids .......................................... 307
Ve hicle data ................................................ 313 Display messages and
warning/indi‐
cator lamps ............................................... 316
Displ aymessa ges ....................................... 316
Wa rning and indicator lamps ...................... 357 Index
......................................................... 372 Con
tents 3

1
Steering wheel gearshift paddles →
124
2 Combination swit ch →
99
3 Start/ stop button →
11 3
4 Multimedia sy stem display →
178
5 Switches the seat heating on/off →
85
6 Switches the seat ventilation on/o ff →
86
7 Switches AIRSCARF on/off →
87
8 Front camera →
15 9
9 Haza rdwa rning lights →
100
A Parking Assist PARKTRONIC →
157
B PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp →
40
C Glovecompa rtment →
93
D Control elements forth e multimedia sy stem →
178
E Control knob forvo lume and switching sound
on/off →
178
Switches the multimedia sy stem on/off →
178
F ECO start/ stop function →
11 8 G
Adjusts there ar wing →
15 5
H AMG Performance exhaust sy stem →
11 9
I AMG E-SELECT selector le ver→
121
J Activates/deacti vates ESP ®
→
137
K AMG RIDE CONTROL →
15 6
L Manual gearshifting (permanent setting) →
124
M DYNA MIC SELECT switch →
11 9
N Stow age compartment →
93
O Climate control sy stems →
109
P Control panel forth e multimedia sy stem
(s te ering wheel) →
167
Q AMG DRIVE UNIT actuator →
154
R AMG DRIVE UNIT buttons →
154
S Adjusts thesteering wheel →
89
T Control panel forth e on-board computer →
167
Operates cruise contro l ortheva riable limiter →
14 3
Operates Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC →
14 8 At
aglance – Cockpit 7

1
Speedom eter →
16 6
2 #! Turn signal lights →
99
3 Multifunction display →
17 0
4 R Rear fog light →
99
5 K High beam →
99
L Low beam →
98
T Standing lights →
98
6 Rear wing →
15 5
7 Rev counter →
16 6
8 ? Coolant too hot/cold →
366
9 Coolant temp erature display →
16 6
A L Distance warning →
365
B ü Seat belt not fastened →
364
C h Tyre pressure monitor →
369
D Ð Powe r-assis tedsteering malfunctioning →
371 E
! Electric pa rking brake (yellow) →
359
F ! Electric parking brake applied (red) →
359
G 6 Restra int sy stem →
30
H J Brakes (red) →
359
I 8 Fuelreser vewith fuel filler flap location
indicator →
366
J Fuel le vel display
K à AMG RIDE CONTROL →
365
L J Brakes (yellow) →
359
M # Electrical fault →
366
N ; Engine diagnosis →
366
O ±M ESP SPORT →
359
P ! ABS malfunctioning →
359
Q å ESP®
OFF →
359 At
aglance – Warning and indicator lamps 11

Depending on
the selected equipment, you can
import data into theve hicle's comfort and info‐
ta inment functions yourself.
This includes, forex ample:
R multimedia data such as music, films or pho‐
to sfo r playback in an integrated multimedia
sy stem
R address book data for use in connection with
an integrated hands-free sy stem or an inte‐
grated navigation sy stem
R entered navigation destinations
R data about the use of Internet services
This data can be sa ved locally in theve hicle or it
is located on a device which you ha veconnected
to theve hicle (e.g. smartphone, USB flash drive
or MP3 pla yer). If this data is stored in theve hi‐
cle, you can dele teit at any time. This data is
sent tothird parties only at your requ est, partic‐
ular lywhen you use online services in accord‐
ance with the settings that you ha veselected.
Yo u can store or change con venience settings/
individualisations in theve hicle at any time. Depending on
the equipment, this includes, for
ex ample:
R settings forth e seat and steering wheel posi‐
tions
R suspension and climate control settings
R customisations such as interior lighting
If yo ur vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can cont rolth is by
means of the control elements integrated in the
ve hicle. Images and audio from the smartphone
can be output via the multimedia sy stem. Cer‐
ta in information is simultaneously transfer redto
yo ur smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration, this can
include:
R general vehicle data
R position data
This allo wsyouto use selected apps on your
smartphone, such as navigation or music play‐
bac k.There is no fur ther interaction between the
smartphone and theve hicle; in particular, vehi‐
cle data is not directly accessible. Which type of fur
ther data processing occurs is de term ined by
th e pr ovider of the specific app used. Which set‐
tings you can make, if an y,depends on the spe‐
cific app and the operating sy stem of your
smartphone. Online services
Wire
less network connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data tobe exc hanged between
yo ur vehicle and additional sy stems. The wire‐
less network connection is enabled via theve hi‐
cle's transmission and reception unit or via con‐
nected mobile end devices (e.g. sma rtphones).
Online functions can be used via the wireless
network connection. This includes online serv‐
ices and applications/apps pr ovided bythe man‐
ufacturer or other pr oviders.
Manu factu rer's se rvices
Re garding online services of the manufacturer,
th e individual functions are described bythe
manufacturer in a suita ble place (e.g. Owner's
Manual, website of the manufacturer) along with
th ere leva nt da taprotection information. Per‐ General no
tes27

To
avo idtherisks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must
obser vethefo llowing information in particular:
R Before starting your journe y,adjust your seat
co rrectly; the driver's seat and front
passenger seat should be mo ved as far back
as possible.
When doing so, alw ays obser vethe informa‐
tion on the cor rect driver's seat position
(/ page 80).
R Only hold thesteering wheel bythesteering
wheel rim. This allows the airbag tobe fully
deplo yed.
R Alw ays lean against the seat backrest when
th eve hicle is in motion. Do not lean forw ards
or against the door or side windo w.You may
ot herwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
R Alw ayske ep your feet on thefloor. Do not
put your feet on the cockpit, forex ample.
Yo ur feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐
ment area of the airbag.
R Ifch ildren are tra velling in theve hicle,
obser vethe additional no tes (/ page44). R
Alw aysstow and secure objects cor rectl y.
Objects in theve hicle interior may pr event an
airbag from functioning cor rectl y.Each vehicle
occupant must alw ays make sure of thefo llow‐
ing in particular:
R There are no people, animals or objects
between theve hicle occupants and an air‐
bag.
R There are no objects between the seat, door
and door pillar (B-pillar).
R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
R There are no accessory parts, such as mobile
navigation devices, mobile phones or cup
holders, attached totheve hicle within the
deployment area of an airbag, e.g. on the
cockpit, on the door, on the side window or
on the side wall trim.
In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning
st ra ps or retaining stra ps must be routed or
attached totheve hicle within the deploy‐
ment area of an airbag. Alw ays comply with
th e accessory manufacturer's ins tallation instructions and, in particular,
the no tes on
suitable places for ins tallation.
R There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the poc kets of your clo thing. Store
such objects in a suitable place. Limited pr
otection from airbags &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomodifi‐
cations tothe airbag co ver
If yo u modify the co ver of an airbag or af fix
objects such as sticke rs to it,the airbag may
no longer function cor rectly. #
Never modify the co ver of an airbag and
do not af fix objects toit. The ins
tallation location of an airbag is identified
by the AIRB AGsymbol (/ page 35). Occupant saf
ety37

outlet of
theve hicle tothe shoulder belt
guide on thech ild restra int sy stem.
The shoulder belt stra p must be routed for‐
wa rds and down wards from the seat belt out‐
let. #
If necessar y,adjust the front passenger seat
accordingly. Note
s on pets in theve hicle &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toanimals left unsecured or unat‐
te nded in theve hicle
If yo u lea veanimals in theve hicle unatten‐
ded or unsecured, they could possib lypress
down buttons or switches.
Thereby an animal may: R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample
R swit chsystems on or off and endanger
ot her road users Uns
ecured animals may be throw n around in
th eve hicle in theeve nt of an accident or
sudden steering and braking manoeuvres
and injure vehicle occupants in the process. #
Never lea veanimals in theve hicle unat‐
te nded. #
Alw ays cor rectly secu reanimals while
driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car‐
ri er. Occupant saf
ety55

Note
s onthe cor rect driver's seat position &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel or the mir ror and fasten
yo ur seat belt. Ensure
thefo llowing when adjusting thesteering
wheel 1, seat belt 2and driver's seat 3:
R you are as faraw ay from the driver's airbag
as possible
R you are sitting in an upright position
R your thighs are slight lysuppor tedby the seat
cushion R
your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
R the back of your head is suppo rted at eye
le ve lby the cent reofthe head restra int
R you can hold thesteering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can mo veyour legs freely
R you can see all the displa yson the instru‐
ment clus ter clea rly
R you ha vea good overview of the traf fic con‐
ditions
R your seat belt is pulled snug lyagainst your
body and is routed across the cent reofyour
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area 80
Seats and stowing

Seats
Ad
justing the front seat mechanically &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seats are adjus tedby children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
th e seats, particularly when unattended. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle.
This also applies tothe digital vehicle
ke y if the "Digital Vehicle Key" function
is activated via Mercedes me connect. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. #
When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat. Obser
vethe saf ety no tes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐
dren in theve hicle". &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
driver's seat not being engaged
If th e driver's seat is not engaged, it could
mo veunexpectedly while theve hicle is in
motion.
This could cause youto lose control of the
ve hicle. #
Alw ays make sure that the driver's seat
is engaged before starting theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel or the mir ror and fasten
yo ur seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
th e seat height is adjus ted carelessly
If yo u adjust the seat height carelessly, you
or other vehicle occupants could be trapped
and thereby injured. Seats and
stowing 81

Ad
justing the AMG Performance seat To
adjust the conto ur ofthe seat and for
impr oved lateral support, you can adjust the
front seats individually.
On the front passenger seat, you can adjust on ly
th e seat side bols ters of the seat backrest.
The AMG Performance seat is designed forthe
st andard thre e-point seat belt. If youfit a di ffer‐
ent multipoint seat belt, e.g. a sport or racing
seat belt, there stra int sy stem cann otprov ide
th e intended le vel of pr otection. #
Toadjust the seat side bols ters of the
seat cushion: press button1(nar rowe r) or
2 (wider). #
Toadjust the seat side bols ters of the
seat backres t:press button 3(nar rower)
or 4 (wider). Head
restra ints Ad
justing the head restra ints &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel or the mir ror and fasten
yo ur seat belt. 84
Seats and stowing

Ste
ering wheel Ad
justing the steering wheel manually &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while theve hicle is in
motion
Yo u could lose cont rol of theve hicle in the
fo llowing situations:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re stra ints, thesteering wheel or the mir‐
ro r while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufast enyour seat belt while theve hi‐
cle is in motion #
Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restra ints, the
st eering wheel or the mir ror and fasten
yo ur seat belt. &
WARNING Risk of entrapment forch il‐
dren when adjusting thesteering wheel
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust thesteering wheel. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle.
This also applies tothe digital vehicle
ke y if the "Digital Vehicle Key" function
is activated via Mercedes me connect. This function is on
lyavailable forth e AMG GT
and AMG GTS models. #
Push release le ver1 down as far as it will
go.
The steering column is unloc ked. #
Adjust height 2and di stance 3tothe
st eering wheel. #
Push release le ver1 up as far as it will go.
The steering column is loc ked. #
Check and make sure that thesteering col‐
umn is loc kedby moving thesteering wheel. 88
Seats and stowing