2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT ROADSTER Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster is a stunning convertible that combines a beautiful look with a thrilling drive. The AMG GT Roadster looks both elegant and sporty with its low-slung shape, sculpted body lines, and retractable soft top. It has a hand-built AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine under the hood that makes jaw-dropping horsepower and torque. This gives it lightning-fast acceleration and a thrilling driving experience. The interior is a showpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, with high-quality materials, cutting-edge technology, and comfortable seating for two. New safety features and systems that help the driver make driving safe and easy. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster is an amazing mix of style, performance, and refinement. It can be driven along scenic roads or at full speed on the open road.

Care

General notes
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible manner.

Caution: When cleaning your car, do not use: Rdry, coarse or hard cloths

1. Abrasive cleaning agents
2. Rsolvents
3. Cleaning agents containing solvents
4. Do not scrub.
5. Do not touch the surfaces and films with hard objects, e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise, you may scratch or damage the surfaces and films.
6. Do not park your vehicle for a long period of time directly after cleaning, particularly after cleaning the wheel rim with the wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaner can lead to increased corrosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore, drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By heating up the brakes, the brake discs and pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a long period of time.

Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining quality in the long term. Use care products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Washing the vehicle and cleaning the paintwork
Automatic car wash

WARNING: Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until full braking power is restored.

1. When Active Brake Assist, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations.
2. To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:
   • When towing the vehicle
   • Rin the car wash
3. Preferably use automatic car washes with adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning. This corresponds with the specification for the Cabriolet program. In car washes that use high water pressure, there is a risk that a small amount of water may leak into the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the vehicle is not subsequently treated with hot wax.
5. Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless Automatic Car Wash as these use special cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
6. If you have your vehicle cleaned in a high-pressure automatic car wash, small amounts of water may enter the vehicle.
7. If the SmartKey is within the rear detection range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for example, could lead to the unintentional opening of the trunk lid:
   • When using an automatic car wash when using a power washer
   • Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
8. Make sure that:
   • The side windows are fully closed
   • The blower of the ventilation/heating system is switched off
   • The windshield wiper switch is at position 0.
   • The rear-view camera is deactivated
     The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
9. When washing your vehicle in a tow-through car wash, use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop button.
10. Start the engine using the SmartKey. Set the transmission to N with the E-SELECT selector lever. Switch the engine off again with the SmartKey by turning the SmartKey to position 2. Make sure that you then leave the Smart-Key in position 2. You may otherwise damage the vehicle, the transmission, or the car wash.
11. Check the transmission position in the instrument cluster.
12. Before switching off the engine, use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the transmission to N.
13. If you open the driver’s or front-passenger door, the transmission remains in this position for up to 30 minutes if the key is in the ignition, even if the engine is switched off. If you do not shift the transmission to N using the E‑SELECT lever beforehand, it shifts automatically to parking position P and locks the wheels if the driver’s or front-passenger door is opened when the engine is switched off. This may damage the vehicle, the transmission, or the car wash.
14. You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start.
15. If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
16. After using an automatic car wash, wipe off the wax from the windshield and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windshield.

Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays. Observe the legal requirements in each country.

• Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
• Use a soft sponge to clean.
• Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
• Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gentle jet of water.
• Do not point the water jet directly toward the air inlet.
• Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge frequently.
• Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry thoroughly with a chamois.
• Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paintwork.
• Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter.

Power washers
WARNING: The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage to the tires or chassis components. Components damaged in this way may fail unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis components replaced immediately?

Always maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the high-pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:

• tires
• door gaps, joints, etc.
• soft top
• wind deflector net
• electrical components
• battery
• plug-type couplings
• lights
• seals
• trim
• ventilation slots

Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures.

1. Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your vehicle are covered with decorative film. Maintain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm) between the film-covered parts of the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.
2. The water temperature of the power washer must not exceed 140 ‡ (60 †).
3. If the SmartKey is within the rear detection range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for example, could lead to the unintentional opening of the trunk lid:
   • when using an automatic car wash
   • when using a power washer
4. Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.

Cleaning the paintwork

Do not affix:

• stickers
• films
• magnetic plates or similar items to painted surfaces. You could otherwise damage the paintwork.

Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion, and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

• Remove dirt immediately, where possible, while avoiding rubbing too hard.
• Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterward.
• Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterward.
• Remove tree resin, oils, fuels, and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
• Remove coolant and brake fluid with a moist cloth and clear water.
• Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
• Use silicone remover to remove wax.
• If water no longer forms “beads” on the paint surface, use the paint care products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the case approximately every three to five months, depending on the climate conditions and the care product used.
• If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz should be used.
• Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot.
• Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-work quickly and provisionally.

FAQ’s