2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC-Class warning

Calibratingthe compass
XMakes ure that there is sufficient spacef or
you to driv einacircle without impedingt raf-
fic.
In order to calibrat ethe compass correctly, do
th ef ollowing:
Rcalibrat ethe compass in th eopen and no tin
th ev icinity of steel structures or high-voltage
transmission lines.
Rswitch off electrical consumers suchast he
climate control, windshield wipersorr ear win-
dow defroster.
Rclose all doorsa nd thetrunk lid.
XSwitch on th eignition.
XPush aroun dpen int oopening =
(Ypage 229) for approximately six seconds,
until symbol Cis shown in compass display ;
(Ypage 229).
XDrive your vehicle in afull circle at approx-
imately 3mph (5 km/h )to6mph (10 km/h).
When th ecalibration has successfully been
completed, th ecurren tdirection is shown in
compass display ;(
Ypage 229).
Floormats
GWARNING
Object sinthedriver'sf ootwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruc tadepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safety of th evehicle is
jeopardized. Thereisar iskofana ccident.
Makes ure that all object sinthevehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno tenter
th ed river'sf ootwell. Install th efloormats
securely and as specifie dinorder to ensure
sufficient clearance for th epedals.Don otuse
loosef loormats and do no tplacef loormats on
to pofo neanother.
XSlid ethe seat backwards.
XTo install: placethefloormat in th efootwell.
XPress studs :onto retainers ;.
XTo remove:pull thefloormat off retainers ;.
XRemove thefloormat.
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Stowage and features

Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If th ehood is unlatched, it may open up when
th ev ehicle is in motion and blocky our view.
Thereisar isk of an accident.
Never unlatch th ehood while driving .Before
ever ytrip, ensure that th ehood is locked.
GWARNING
When opening and closingt hehood,itm ay
suddenly fall int othe closed position.T hereis
ar isk of injury to personsw ithin range of
movementoft hehood.
Open and close th ehood only when no onei s
within its range of movement.
GWARNING
Opening th ehood when th eengine is over-
heated or when there is afireint heengine
compartmen tcoul de xpose you to hot gases
or other servic eproducts. Thereisar isk of
injury.
Let an overheate dengine coo ldown before
opening th ehood.Ift here is afireint he
engine compartment, keep th ehood closed
and contac tthe fired epartment.
GWARNING
The engine compartmen tcontain smoving
components. Certain components, sucha s
th er adiator fan ,may continue to run or start
again suddenly when th eignition is off .There
is ar isk of injury.
If you nee dtodoany work inside th eengine
compartment:
Rswitch off th eignition
Rnever reac hintot he area wheret here is a
risk of danger from moving components,
suchast hefan rotatio narea
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
Opening th ehood
GWARNING
Certain component sintheengine compart-
ment, suchast heengine ,radiator and parts
of th eexhaust system, can become ver yhot.
Workin gintheengine compartmen tposesa
risk of injury.
Wherep ossible, let th eengine coo ldown and
touch only th ecomponent sdescribe dinthe
following.
GWARNING
When th ehood is open and th ewindshield
wipersa re set in motion,y ou can be injured by
th ew iper linkage. Thereisar isk of injury.
Always switch off th ewindshield wipersa nd
th ei gnition before opening th ehood.
!Makes ure that th ewindshield wipersa re
no tfolded away from th ewindshield. You
coul dotherwise damag ethe windshield wip-
ers or th ehood.
XMakes ure that th ewindshield wipersa re
turned off.
XPull release lever :on th ehood.
The hood is released.
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XReachintot he gap, pull hoo dcatch handle ;
up and lift hoo d:.
If you lift th ehoodbya pproximately 15 in
(40 cm), th ehoodiso pened and held open
automatically by th egas-filled strut .
Closingthehood
XLowe rthe hoo dand let it fall from aheight of
approximately 8in(20 cm).
XChec kthatthe hoo dhas engage dproperly.
If th ehoodc an be raised slightly, it is no t
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
wit hal ittlem oref orce .
Engine oil
Notes on th eoil level
Dependin gonyour driving style, th evehicl e
consumes up to 0. 9USqt(0.8 liters )ofoilpe r
60 0m iles (1,000 km). Th eoilcons umption may
be higher than th iswhen th evehicle is newori f
you frequently driveath igh engines peeds.
Dependin gontheengine, th eoil dipst ick may be
in ad ifferent location.
When checking th eoilleve l:
Rpark th evehicle onaleve lsurface
Rthee ngines hould be swit ched off for approx-
imately fiv eminute sift heengineisatn ormal
operatin gtem perature
Rifth ee ngineisn otat normal operatin gtem -
perature, e.g .iftheenginew as onlystarted
brie fly,wait about 30 minute sbefore carrying
out the measurement
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Certain component sinthe engine compart-
ment ,such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Workin ginthe engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the component sdescribed in the
following.
ExampleXPull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;,the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain component sinthe engine compart-
ment ,such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Workin ginthe engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the component sdescribed in the
following.
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Maintenance and care

GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is arisk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool downa nd
thoroughly clea nthe engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil,t ake care not to spil lany. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmfu lto
the environment.
!Only use engine oilsa nd oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with aservice sys-
tem. You can obtai nalist of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damag etothe engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
Rusing engine oilsa nd oil filters that have not
been specifically approved for the service
system
Rreplacing engine oil and oil filters after the
interval for replacement specified by the
service system has been exceeded
Rusing engine oil additives.
!Do not add too much oil.Ift he oil levelis
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lea dto
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example :engine oil cap
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil leve lisatorbelow the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil leve lagain with the oil dipstick
(Ypag e232).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypag e286).
Checkin gand adding other service
products
Checkin gcoolantl evel
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible,l et the engine cool downa nd
touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm .Ifyou open the cap,
you coul dbescalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is arisk of injury.
Let the engine cool downb efore you open the
cap. Wearg lovesand eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
Example
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XPark the vehicle onalevel surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on alevel surface and the engine has cooled
down.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 115).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (
Ypage 115).
XCheck the coolant temperature gauge in the
multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡(70 †).
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0(Ypage 115)
in the ignition lock.
XSlowly turn cap ;half aturn counter-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn cap ;further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank :.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the fuel filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant in
expansion tank :.
XIf necessary, add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap;and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
For further information on coolant ,see
(
Ypage 287).
Windshield washer system
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment ,such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Workin ginthe engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nentsort he exhaust system. There is arisk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Example
XTo open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: press cap :ontothe filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum fluid level of 1USgal (1 liter),
am essage appears in the multifunction display
promptin gyou to add washer fluid (
Ypage 201).
Further information on windshield washer fluid/
antifreeze (
Ypage 288).
Overview of the engine compartment
Example: gasoline engine
:
Engine oil cap
;Oil dipstick
=Brake fluid reservoir
?Washer fluid reservoir
ACoolant expansion tank
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Maintenance and care

obtained ataqualified specialist workshop, e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Care
Notes on care
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
!For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any of
the following:
Rdry, rough or hard cloths
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rsolvents
Rcleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective films
with hard objects, e.g. aring or ice scraper.
You could otherwise scratc hordamage the
surfaces and protective film.
!Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for afew minutes after cleaning.
Brakin gheats the brake discs and the brake
pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked.
Regularc are of your vehicle is acondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWARNING
Brakin gefficiencyisr educed after washing
the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is
activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in
certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!It is preferable to use car washes with
adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaningt hat
corresponds to the specification for the Cab-
riolet program. In car washes that use high
water pressures, there is arisk that asmall
amount of water may leak into the vehicle.
!Designo retractable hardtop: make sure
that the vehicle is not subsequently treated
with hot wax.
!Lock the car if you wash it in an automatic
car wash. Otherwise, the vehicle might be
damaged.
!Never clean your vehicle in aTouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
If you have your vehicle cleaned in ahigh-
pressure automatic car wash, small amounts
of water may enter the vehicle.
!Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in position Nwhen washing your vehicle in
at ow-through car wash. The vehicle could be
damaged if the transmission is in another
position.
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!Make sure that:
Rthe side windows and the roof are com-
pletely closed
Rthe climate control blower is switched off
Rthe windshieldwiper switch is at position 0
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshielda nd 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 speciallye quipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse asoft sponge to clean.
XUse amild cleaning agent, such as acar
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with agen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with achamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Powerw ashers
GWARNING
The water jet from acircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nentsd amagedint his way may fail unexpect-
edly.T here is arisk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis componentsr eplaced imme-
diately.
!Alwaysm aintainadistance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information aboutt he
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
RTires
RDoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
RSoft top (Designo retractable hardtop)
RElectrical components
RBattery
RConnectors
RLights
RSeals
RTrim
RVentilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical componentsc an
lead to leaks or failures.
!Do not use high-pressure cleaners if the
tank recess is open while you clean it. This
can cause damage to the seals or other com-
ponents.
Cleaning the paintwork
!Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similari tems
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 aqualified specialist workshop.
XRemove dirt immediately,w here possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
XSoak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
XSoak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
XRemove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
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cloth soaked in petroleum etherorlighter
fluid.
XUse tar remover to remove tar stains.
XUse silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface ,use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Thisist he
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt hasp enetratedthe paint surface or if the
paint hasb ecome dull ,the paint cleane rrecom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
shoul dbeu sed.
Do not us ethese care products in the sunoro n
the hoodw hile the hoodish ot.
XUseasuitablet ouch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick, to repai rslight damag etothe paint-
work quicklya nd provisionally.
Matte finish care
!Neverpolish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
!The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
Rstrong rubbing of the paintwork with
unsuitablem aterials
Rfrequent useofautomatic car washes
Rwashing the vehicle in direct sunlight
!Neve ruse paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax. These
products are only suitablef or high-gloss sur-
faces. Their us eonvehicleswithm atte finish
lead stoc onsiderable surface damag e(shiny,
mottle dareas).
Alway shavep aintwork repairs carrie doutat a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Do not us ewashp rograms with ahot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle hasac lear
matte finish. Thisw illh elpy ou to avoid damage
to the paintwork duetoi ncorrect treatment.
These notes also applytol ight alloy wheelsw ith
ac lear matte finish.
iThe vehicle shoul dpreferablybew ashedb y
hand using asoft sponge, car shampo oand
plenty of water.
iUse only insect remover and car shampoo
from the rang eofrecommended and
approved Mercedes-Benz care products.
Cleanin gthe vehicle parts
Cleanin gthe Designo retractable hard-
top
!Whe ncleaning the Designo retractable
hardtop ,under no circumstances use:
RGasoline
RThinners
RTarors tainr emover
ROther organic solvents
!Remove bird droppings immediately, as
they are corrosiv eand can therefore cause
damag etothe Designo retractable hardtop.
Do not clean the vehicle using apower
washer. Do not us esharp-edge dequipment
to remove ice and snow.
XLight soiling: youc an clean the Designo
retractable hardtop while it is dry or rinse it
with clean water.
XNormal to heav ysoili ng: clean the Designo
retractable hardtop with abrush and clean
water. Cleans tains and otherd irtw ithab rush
and soft top cleaning agents that have been
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Alway sbrush from front to back, fol-
lowing the grain of the fabric.
Frequent cleaning reduce sthe Designo retract-
able hardtop's dirt resistance.
To restore these properties ,clean the Designo
retractable hardtop using roof cleaning agents
that have bee nrecommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
iIf yo uplantol eave the vehicle outsid efor a
long period of time ,place asuitablec over
over the Designo retractable hardtop.
Cleanin gthe wheels
GWARNING
The water jet from acircula rjet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tire sorchassisc omponents. Compo-
nents damaged in this wa ymay fai lunexpect-
edly. There is ariskofana ccident.
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Maintenancea nd care