2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC-Class service

Quality grades can be found,where applicable,
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulde rand
maximum sectio nwidth.
Example:
RTreadwear grade: 200
RTractiongrade: AA
RTemperature grade: A
All passengerc ar tires must conform to the stat-
utory safety requirements in additio ntothese
grades.
iThe actua lvalues for tires are vehicle-spe-
cific and may deviate from the values in the
illustration.
Treadwear
The treadwea rgrad eisac omparativ erating
based on the wea rrate of the tire whe ntested
unde rcontrolled conditions on aspecified U.S.
government course. For example, atire graded
150 would wea rone and one-half times as well
on the government test track as atire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actua lconditions of their use ,however, and
may depart significantly from the norm duet o
variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and cli-
mate.
Traction
GWARNING
The tractio ngrad eassigne dtothis tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and doesn ot include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning ,orpeaktractio nchar-
acteristics.
!Avoid wheelspin. Thisc an leadtodamage to
the driv etrain.
The tractio ngrades –from highest to lowest –
are AA, A, Band C. Thoseg rades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as meas-
ure dunde rcontrolled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphal tand con-
crete. Atire marked Cmay have poort raction
performance.
The safe speedonaw et, snow coveredoricy
road is always lower than on dry road surfaces. You should pay speciala
ttentiontoroadc ondi-
tions whe ntemperatures are around freezing
point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends aminimum tread
depth of ãin (4 mm )onallfour winter tires.
Observe the legally required minimum tire tread
depth (
Ypag e256). Winter tires can reduce the
braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in
compariso nwiths ummer tires. The braking dis-
tance is stil lmuch furthe rthan on surfaces that
are not icy or coveredw iths now. Take appro-
priate care whe ndriving.
Temperature
GWARNING
The temperature grad efor this tire is estab-
lished for atire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessiv espeed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading ,eithe rseparately or
in combination, can cause excessive heat
build-up and possibl etire failure.
The temperature grades are A(the highest),B ,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heata nd its ability to dissipate
heatw hent ested unde rcontrolled conditions
on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
taine dhight emperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lea dtosudden tire
failure. The grad eCcorresponds to aleve lof
performance which al lpassengerc ar tires must
meet unde rthe Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades BandArepresent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
268Al la bout wheelsa nd tires
Wheels and tires

description, dependingonthe manufacturer
(e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
Rim diameter: rim diameter?is the diameter
of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim
flange. The rim diameter is specified in
inches (in).
Load-bearing index: load-bearing indexAis a
numerical code that specifies the maximum
load-bearing capacityofat ire.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit. The maximum permissible
load can be found on the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on
the driver'ss ide (
Ypage 265).
Example:
Load-bearin gindex 91 indicates amaximum
load of 1,356lb( 615 kg) that the tires can bear.
For further information on the maximum tire
load in kilograms and lbs, see (
Ypage 271).
For further information on the load bearing
index ,see "Load index "(
Ypage 271).
Speed rating: speed ratingBspecifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate
from the data in the example.
Regardless of the speed rating, always observe
the speed limits. Driv ecarefully and adapt your
driving style to the traffic conditions.
Summer
tires
IndexSpeed rating
Qup to 100 mph (160 km/h)
Rup to 106 mph (170 km/h)
Sup to 112 mph (180 km/h)
Tup to 118 mph (190 km/h)
Hup to 130 mph (210 km/h)
Vup to 149 mph (240 km/h)
Wup to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Yup to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y)over 186 mph (300 km/ h)
ZRover 149 mph (240 km/h)
ROptionally, tires withamaximum speed of
over 149 mph (240k m/h) may have "ZR" in
the sized escription, depending on the man-
ufacturer (e.g .245/4 0ZR18).
The service specification is made up of load-
bearingi ndexAand speed rating B.
RIf the sizedescription of your tir eincludes
"ZR" and there are no service specifications,
ask the tir emanufacturer in order to findo ut
the maximum speed.
If as ervice specification is available, the max-
imum speed is limited accordingtot he speed
rating in the service specification .Example:
245/4 0ZR18 97 Y. In this example, "97 Y" is
the service specification .The letter "Y" rep-
resent sthe speed rating. The maximum
speed of the tir eislimited to 186 mph
(300k m/h).
RThe sized escription for all tires with maxi-
mum speeds of over 186 mph (300k m/h)
must include "ZR", andthe service specifica-
tion must be given in parentheses. Example:
275/4 0ZR18( 99 Y). Spee drating "(Y)" indi-
cates that the maximum speed of the tir eis
over 186 mph (300k m/h).A sk the tir eman-
ufacturer about the maximum speed.
All-
weather
tires and
winter
tires
IndexSpeed rating
QM +S1up to 100 mph (160k m/h)
TM +S1up to 118 mph (190k m/h)
HM +S1up to 130 mph (210k m/h)
VM +S1up to 149 mph (240k m/h)
iNot all tires with the M+S marking provide
the driving characteristics of winter tires. In
additio ntothe M+S marking, winter tires also
have the isnowflakes ymbol on the tire
wall. Tires with this marking fulfill the require-
ments of the Rubber Manufacturers Associa-
tion (RMA) and the Rubber Association of
Canada (RAC) regarding the tir etraction on
snow. They have been especially developed
for driving on snow.
1Or M+S ifor winter tires.
270All about wheels and tires
Wheels and tires

from the data shownhere. You can find the
data applicable to you rvehicleont he vehicle
identificatio nplate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlid ethe front-passenger seattoi ts front
most position.
XFold paneling :upwards.
VIN ;can be seen.
The VIN can als obefound in the following loca-
tions:
Ron the vehicl eidentificatio nplate
(Ypag e283)
Ron the lower edge of the windshield
(Ypag e284)
Engine number
:Emissio ncontrol information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federala nd Cali-
fornia nemissions standards
;Engine numbe r(stamped into the crank-
case)
=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonousa nd haz-
ardous to health. There is arisk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use ,storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispos eofservice products in an environ-
mentall yresponsiblem anner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil ,transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshiel dwasher fluid
RClimate control syste mrefrigerant
Comply with all vali dregulations with respect to
handling, storing, and disposing of service flu-
ids.
Components and service products must match.
You should therefore only use products that
have been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Informatio nabout tested and approved prod-
ucts can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval( e.g. MB-Approval2 29.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate alevelofq uality or aspecificatio nin
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.51). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Other identifications, for example:
R0W-30
R5W-30
R5W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is arisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel awayf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash awayf uel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay.Don ot induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capa- city
All models18.5 US gal(70.0 l)
ModelOf which
reserve
All modelsApprox.
2.4 US gal (9.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refue lvehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refue lwith the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel wil lenter the fuel system.
Even smal lamounts of the wrong fuel could
resul tind amage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify aqualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refue lusing unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
iE10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Yourv ehicleisE 10-compatible. You can
refue lyou rv ehicl eusing E10 fuel.
!Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicl ewith other fuel scan lea dtodam-
age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust
system.
!Do not use the following:
RE15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol)
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuel swith the fuel recom-
mended for you rvehicle.
!To ensure the longevity and ful lperform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleade dgasoline must be used.
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If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of alowerg rade,observe the following pre-
cautions:
ROnly fill the fuel tank to half full with regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre-
mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
RDo not drive at the maximum speed.
RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine
speedso ver 3,000 rpm.
You wil lusuall yfind information abou tthe fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
iFor further information, consult aqualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As atemporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration.
Never refuel using fuel with alowerA KI.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 130).
Additives in gasoline
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
adde dlater can leadtoe ngine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residueb uildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Compl ywith the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
abou trecommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran- ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as aresult. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specifiedont he container.
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of aspec-
ificatio nother than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribeds ervice intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (
Ypage 284).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You shoul dtherefore only use engine oils and oil
filters that are approved for vehiclesw ith main-
tenance systems.
For alist of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for you rvehicle.
ModelMB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models229.5
iMB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
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Filling capacities
The followingvalue srefer to an oil chang e
includin gthe oil filter.
ModelCapacit y
SLC 3006.7USq t(6.3 l)
Mercedes‑Benz
SLC 43 AMG6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
Additives
!Do not us eany additive sinthe engine oil.
Thi scould damag ethe engine.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorb smoisture
from the air. Thi slowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid .Ifthe boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. Thi swould impai rbraking efficiency.
There is ariskofana ccident.
Yo us houl dhavet he brake fluid renewe dat
the specified intervals.
Whe nhandling brake fluid ,observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 284).
The brake fluid change interval scan be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only us ebrake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigab eorMB-
Approva l331.0.
Information abouta pproved brake fluid can be
obtaine datany qualified specialist workshopo r
on the Interne tat
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Coolant
Importan tsafety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is arisk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool dow nbefore yo uadd anti-
freeze .Make sur ethat antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clea nthe
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only ad dcoolant that has bee npremixed
with the desire dantifreeze protection. You
coul dotherwise damag ethe engine.
Furthe rinformatio noncoolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact aqualifie dspecialist workshop.
!Always use asuitabl ecoolant mixture, even
in countries where hig htemperatures prevail.
Otherwise ,the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products whe nhandling coolant
(
Ypage 284).
The coolant is amixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
the following:
RAnti-corrosion protection
RAntifreeze protection
RRaising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection dow nto
-35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximatel y266 ‡
(130 †).
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The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protectthe engine
cooling system against freezin gdown to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreez eprotection down
to -49 ‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for ServiceP roducts
310.1.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with acoolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
iThe coolant is checked with every mainte-
nancei nterval at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Fillingc apacities
Missing values were not availableatt ime of
going to print.
ModelCapacity
SLC 300Approx.8 .5 US qt
(8.0 l)
Mercedes ‑Benz
SLC 43 AMG
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
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.
!Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give afalse reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 284).
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with amixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
XAdd 1part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with amixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correctm ixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R‑ 134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant.O therwise, the climate
control system may be damaged.
Servicew ork, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by aqualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
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Refrigerant instructionlabel
Example:refrigerant instruction label
:
Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacity
=Applicabl estandards
?PAG oilp artn umber
AType of refrigerant
Warning symbol :advises yo uabout:
RPossible dangers
RHaving service work carrie doutataq uali fied
specialist workshop
Fillin gcapacities
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ModelRefrigerant
Mercedes ‑Benz
SLC43A MG
Allo the rm odels19.4 ±0.4 oz
(550 ±10g )
ModelPAG oil
Mercedes‑Benz
SLC 43 AMG
All other models2.8 oz
(80 g)
Vehicl edata
General notes
Please note thatf or the specified vehicl edata:
Rthe heights specified mayv aryasar esultof
-tires
-load
-condition of the suspension
-optional equipment
Roptional equipment reduce sthe maximum
payload.
Dimension sand weights
Model:Opening height
Mercedes ‑Benz
SLC43A MG70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Al lo the rm odels70.5 in
(1790 mm)
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Mercedes ‑Benz
SLC43A MG
Vehiclelengt h162.7 in (4133 mm)
Vehicl elengt h
when opening/clos-
in gt he roof
Vehicl ewidth
includin gexterior
mirrors
Vehicl eheight51.3 in (130 4mm)
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