
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer).... 176
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 168
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
Radio-wav ereception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ....................................... 97
Rear fog lamp
Displa ymessag e............................ 189
Switching on/of f.............................. 94
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 240
Displa yinthe multimedi asystem .. 155
Function/note s............................. 154
Switching on/of f........................... 155
Rear windowd efroster
Genera lnotes ................................ 110
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 88
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 90
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 288
Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 129
Refueling process .......................... 130
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview of bulb types .................... 98
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheela rch)............................ 98
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27 Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Displa ymessage ............................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Residual hea t(clim ate control) ........ 111
Restrain tsystem
Displa ymessage ............................ 185
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Revers egear
Engaging (automati ctransmis-
sion) ............................................... 123
Reversible floor pane l(trunk)
.......... 218
Re
versin gfeature
Sid ew indow s................................... 72
Reversin glamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 189
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roof
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 76
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key )................................................. 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Relocking ......................................... 77
Roo fcarrier ........................................ 219
Roo fswitch .......................................... 76
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
S
Safety
Childre ninthe vehicl e..................... 51
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 216
Inserting ........................................ 216
Inserting/removing ........................ 216
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SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 211
Snow chains ...................................... 257
Sockets
Center console .............................. 221
General notes ................................ 221
Sound
Switchingo n/off ........................... 212
Special seat belt retractor .................. 52
Specialist workshop ............................26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 167
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments. ..................................... 163
Selectingt he display unit ............... 172
Sport handling mode
Activating/deactivating (SLC 43
AMG) ............................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 206
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 89
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 116
Steering
Display message ............................ 200
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically). .................... 87
Adjusting (manually). ....................... 86
Butto noverview ............................... 32
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 164
Important safety notes .................... 86
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 91
Steering whee lpaddle shifters ........ 126
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 176
Stowag eareas ................................... 217
Stowag ecom partments
Armrest (under )............................. 217
Center console .............................. 218
Cu ph olders ................................... 219
Door ............................................... 218
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 218 Glove box ....................................... 217
Important safety information ......... 217
Rear
wal
l ........................................ 218
Stowag enet ................................... 218
Stowag enet....................................... 218
Summert ires..................................... 257
Sun visor ............................................ 220
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 173
Switchin gair-recirculatio nmode
on/off ................................................. 111
Switchin gonmediam ode
Via the device list .......................... 216
T
Tachometer ........................................ 163
Tail lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
see Lights
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 284
Emergency spare wheel. ................ 280
Information .................................... 282
Tires/wheels ................................. 278
Vehicl edata. .................................. 289
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 225
Emergency cal l.............................. 222
Genera lnotes ................................ 221
MB info cal lbutton ........................ 224
Roadsid eAssistance button .......... 223
Self-test ......................................... 222
System .......................................... 222
Vehicl eHealth Check .................... 225
Telephone
Accepting acall( multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 170
Authorizing amobilephone (con-
necting) ......................................... 215
Connecting amobilephone (gen-
era linformation) ............................ 214
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 169
Numbe rfrom the phone boo k........ 170
Redialing ........................................ 170
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Rejecting/endingacall ................ .170
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 11
Switching between mobile
phones. ..........................................2 16
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 164
Coolant (on-board computer, SLC
43 AMG) ...................................... 175
Engine oil (on-board computer,
SLC 43 AMG) ............................... 175
Outside temperature ......................1 63
Setting (climate control) ................ 108
Transmissio noil (on-board com-
puter, SLC 43 AMG) ..................... 175
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 176
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 262
Checking manually ........................ 261
Display message ............................ 196
Maximum ....................................... 261
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 244
Notes ............................................. 260
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 245
Recommended ............................... 258
Tire pressure los swarning system
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Restarting ...................................... 262
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 264
Function/notes .............................2 62
General notes ................................ 262
Important safety notes .................. 263
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 265
Restarting ...................................... 264
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Warning message .......................... 264
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Storage location ............................ 241
Tire pressure not reached .............. 244
Tire pressure reached .................... 245
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ....... .......... 273Avera
g
ew eight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 272
Bar (definition) ............................... 272
Changing awheel .......................... 274
Characteristics .............................. 272
Checking ........................................ 255
Curb weight (definition) ................. 273
Definition of terms ......................... 272
Direction of rotatio n...................... 274
Displa ymessage ............................ 196
Distribution of the vehicl eoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 274
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 272
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 271
GAW R(GrossA xle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 272
GV W( GrossV ehicl eWeight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 273
GVWR (Gros sVehicl eWeight Rat-
ing )(de finition) .............................. 273
Important safety notes .................. 255
Increased vehicl eweigh tdue to
optionale quipment (definition) ...... 272
Information on driving .................... 255
Kilopascal( kPa)(de finition) ........... 273
Labeling (overview) ........................ 269
Loadb earing index (definition) ...... 274
Loadi ndex ..................................... 271
Loadi ndex (definition) ................... 273
M+S tire s....................................... 257
Maximu mloadona tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 273
Maximu mloaded vehicleweigh t
(definition) ..................................... 273
Maximu mpermissibl etire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 273
Maximu mtire load ......................... 271
Maximu mtire load (definition) ....... 273
MOExtended tire s.......................... 257
Optionale quipmentweight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 274
Overview ........................................ 255
PSI (pounds pe rsquare inch )(de f-
inition) ........................................... 273
Repl acing ....................................... 274
Se
rvice life ..................................... 256
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Sidewall(de finition) ....................... 273
Speed rating (definition) ................ 273
Storing ........................................... 275
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 272
Summer tire s................................. 257
Temperature .................................. 268
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 274
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 273
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 273
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 272
Tire size (data )............................... 278
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 269
Tire trea d....................................... 256
Tire trea d(definition) ..................... 273
Tota lloa dlim it (definition) ............. 274
Tractio n......................................... 268
Tractio n(definition) ....................... 274
Tread wear ..................................... 268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(de finition) .................... 272
Wea rindicator (definition) ............. 274
Wheel and tire combination ........... 278
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 272
see Fla ttire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 253
Important safety notes .................. 251
Towin gaway
Important safety guideline s........... 251
Installing the towing eye. ............... 252
Removing the towing eye. .............. 252
Transporting the vehicl e................ 253
With both axles on the ground ....... 252
With the rea raxler aised ................ 252
Trafficr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 211
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 122
see Automati ctransmission
Transmission position display ......... 122
Transporting the vehicle .................. 253Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 166
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 166
R
esetting (on-board computer) ...... 167
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 70
Locking separately. .......................... 71
Opening/closing (manuall yfrom
outside) ............................................ 71
Overview .......................................... 70
Trunk lid
Displa ymessage ............................ 199
Opening dimensions ...................... 289
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 289
Trunk partition
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Genera lnotes .................................. 77
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Turn signals
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Switching on/of f.............................. 94
Two-wa yradio
Frequencie s................................... 282
Installation ..................................... 282
Transmission output( maximum) .... 282
Type identificatio nplate
see Vehicl eide ntification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
From inside the vehicl e(central
unlocking button) ............................. 69
Upshif tind icator
(on-board computer, SLC 43
AMG). ............................................ 175
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 216
V
VehicleCorrect us e...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Displa ymessage ............................ 198
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Electronics .....................................282
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individua lsettings .......................... 172
Limited Warranty .............................2 7
Loading .......................................... 265
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 70
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63
Lowering ........................................ 278
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for along period. ............... 133
Pulling awa y................................... 117
Raising ........................................... 275
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 275
Tow-starting ................................... 251
Towing away .................................. 251
Transporting .................................. 253
Unlocking (i nanemergency) ........... 70
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 63
Vehicl edata. .................................. 289
Vehicl ebattery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicl edata ....................................... 289
Vehicl edimensions ........................... 289
Vehicl eemergencyl ocking ................ 70
Vehicl eidentificatio nnumber
see VIN
Vehicl eidentificatio nplate .............. 283
Vehicl etoolkit.................................. 241
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 169
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
VIN
Seat. .............................................. 284
Type plate ...................................... 283
Voice ControlS ystem
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 204
Active Brake Assist ........................ 209
Brake Assist ................................... 209
Brakes ........................................... 204
Check Engine ................................. 207
Coolant .......................................... 207 Distance Pilo
tDISTRONIC ............. 209
Distance warning ........................... 209
ESP
®.............................................. 205
ESP®OFF ....................................... 206
Fue ltank ........................................ 207
Genera lnotes ................................ 202
Parking brake ................................ 206
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 38
Reserve fue l................................... 207
Restraint system ............................ 206
Seatb elt. ....................................... 203
SPOR Thandling mod e................... 206
Tire pressure monitor .................... 210
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Displa ymessage ............................ 201
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 278
Wheel bolt tightenin gtorque ........... 278
Wheel chock ...................................... 275
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 274
Checking ........................................ 255
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Emergency spare wheel. ................ 279
Important safety notes .................. 255
Information on driving .................... 255
Interchanging/changing ................ 274
Mounting anew wheel. .................. 277
Mounting awheel .......................... 275
Overview ........................................ 255
Removing awheel .......................... 277
Storing ........................................... 275
Tightening torque ........................... 278
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 278
Win dscreen
Inserting and removing .................... 78
Preparing for installation .................. 78
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Sid ewindows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 109
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washers ystem
Windshiel dwasher system
Adding washerf luid ....................... 234
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Protection of 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 amanner
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 conditionsofy our 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.
Rar egularly 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
startin gthe engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain asafe 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 operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesr econditioned 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
Rinstrumentc luster
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 malfunction sinsafety-relevant
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalqual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed,m anufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
as upply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 283).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicleo peration
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi- tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installedp
arts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut,M aine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcementl aws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after areason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
ar easonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for aretail buye rorlessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in acondition that is likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and you
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Operating safety
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenanc ework or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is arisk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nanc ework as well as any required repairs
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
checkt he vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardiz ethe operatin gsafety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accidenta nd injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic component sortheir software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
!There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck ,e.g. on ahigh
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or ahole in the road
Raheavy objec tstrikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis
In situation slike this, the body, the undercar-
riage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catc hfire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuin gyour jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions :1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation .Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliancec ould void the
user’s authorit ytooperate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions :(1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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