2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC-Class fuel reserve

Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes................................ 58
Genera lnotes .................................. 58
Important safety information ........... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 205
ETS/4ETS (ElectronicT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 58
Exhaustc heck................................... 134
Exhaustp ipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 240
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 93
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 88
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 90
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 89
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 89
Outofp osition (troubleshooting )..... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 91
Storing the parking position ............. 90
Eyeglassesc ompartment ................. 218
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 213
Filler cap
see Refueling
Fillin gcapacitie s(Technical data) ... 284
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 242
Preparing the vehicl e..................... 241
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 243
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 230
Frequencies
Mobil ephone ................................. 282
Two-way radio ................................ 282
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 286
Consumption statistics .................. 166
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 166
Displaying the rang e...................... 166 Driving tip
s.................................... 134
Fue lgauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 285
Fue lfille rflap
Opening ......................................... 130
Fue llevel
Calling up the rang e(on-board
computer) ...................................... 166
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Fus eallocatio nchart (vehicl etool
kit) ...................................................... 241
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 253
Before changing ............................. 254
Fusebox in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 254
Fus ebox in the trunk ..................... 254
Important safety notes .................. 253
G
Garaged ooro pener
Clearing the memory ..................... 228
Genera lnotes ................................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garag edoor..2 28
Problems whe nprogramming ........2 28
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 226
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 227
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, SLC 43 AMG) ........................ 175
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................2 17
Google ™Local Search
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 11
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Index9
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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
14Index

Instrumentcluster
FunctionPag e
:Speedometer wit hsegments163
Warning and indicator lamps:
Electric parking brak e(red)20 6
F USAo nly
! Canad aonly
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)20 6
· Distanc ewarning209
å ESP®OF F205
! ABS204
Brake s(red)20 4
$ USAo nly
J Canad aonly
L Low-beam headlamps94
TParking lamp s94
KHigh-beam headlamps94
÷ESP®20 5
;#! Turn signals94
=Multifunction display165
?Tachometer163
FunctionPag e
Warning and indicator lamps:
M SPORT handlin gmode
in Mercedes-Ben zSLC 43
AM G
206
R Rear fog lamp94
NThis lamp has no func-
tion
; CheckEngine20 7
h Tirep ressur emonitor210
6 Restrain tsystem37
ü Seat belt s203
ACoolan ttem perature gauge164
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t207
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r( right )
207
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting16 3
Information on displayin gthe outside tempera-
tur eint hemultifunction display can be foun d
under "Outside temperature display"
(
Ypage 163).
Instrument cluster31
At ag lance

!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use afilter when adding fuel from afuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 285).
Refueling
General information
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch the engine off.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
iDo not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
iClose the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
iIf you are driving with the fuel filler cap open,
the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes.
The ; Check Engine warning lamp may
also light up. Amessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display(
Ypage 192).
For further information on warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(
Ypage 207).
130Refueling
Driving and parking

:Acceleration
;Coasting
=Constant
?Additionalrange achieved
Range ?is shown under Bonus
fr.startand
represents the additional range achieved since
the beginning of the journey as aresul tofa n
adapted driving style.
If the fuel level hasd ropped into the reserve
range,t heReserv efuel
message is shown in
the multifunctio ndisplay insteadofr ange ?.
The 8 warning lamp in the instrument cluster
also lights up (
Ypage 207). The ECO display consists of threes
ections, with
an inne rand outer area .The sections corre-
spond to the following threec ategories:
:Acceleration(evaluation of al laccel-
eratio nprocesses):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner
area lights up green: moderate
acceleration, especially at higher
speeds
Rthe outer area emptie sand the
inne rareaisg ray: sporty acceler-
ation
;Coasting (evaluation of al ldecelera-
tio np rocesses):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner
area lights up green: anticipatory
driving ,keeping your distance and
early release of the accelerator.
The vehicl ecan coast withou tuse
of the brakes.
Rthe outer area emptie sand the
inne rareaisg ray: frequent heavy
braking
=Constant (continuouse valuation
ove rthe entire journey):
Rthe outer area fills up and the inner
area lights up green: constant
speed and avoidance of unneces-
sary acceleratio nand deceleration
Rthe outer area emptie sand the
inne rareaisg ray: fluctuations in
speed
The threei nnerareas display the current driving
style and light up green as aresul tofa particu-
larly economical driving style .Depending on the
driving situation, up to two area smaylight up
simultaneously.
At the beginning of the journey ,the threeo uter
area sareempty and fil lupasaresultofe co-
nomical driving .Ahighe rlev el indicates amore
economical driving style .Ifthe threeo uter areas
ar ec ompletelyf illedatt he same time ,the driver
hasa dopted the mos teconomical driving style
for the selecte dsettings and prevailing condi-
tions. The ECO display borde rlights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. The additionally achieved range
displayed under Bonus fr. start
does not
indicate afixe dc onsumption reduction.
Driving tips135
Driving an dparking
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Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignaltype
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow CheckE nginew arning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is running.
Therem ay beamalfunction, for example:
Rin th eengine management
Rin th efuel injection system
Rin th eexhaust system
Rin th eignition system
Rin th efuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and th eengine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisitaq ualified specialist workshop immediately.
In somes tates, you must immediately visi taqualified specialist workshop as soon
as th eyellow CheckE nginew arning lamp lightsu p. This is due to thelegal require-
ments in effect in these states. If in doubt,c heck whether suchl egal regulations
apply in th estate in whichy ou are currently driving.
8NThe yellow reservef uel warning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is running.
The fuel leve lhas dropped int othe reserver ange.
XRefuel at th enearest gas station.
8NThe yellow reservef uel warning lamp flashes while th evehicle is in motion.
In addition,t he; CheckE nginew arning lamp may light up.
The fuel fille rcap is no tclosed correctly or th efuel system is leaking.
XCheckt hatthe fuel fille rcap is correctly closed.
XIf th efuelfiller cap is not correctly closed: close thefuel fille rcap.
XIf th efuelfiller cap is closed: visitaq ualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lightsupw hile theengine is runnin gand the
coolant temperatur egauge is at th estart of th escale.
The temperatur esensor for th ecoolant temperatur egauge is faulty.
The coolant temperatur eisnolonger beingm onitored. Thereisar isk of engine
damag eifthecoolant temperatur eistoohigh.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicle safely and switch off th eengine ,payinga ttention
to road and traffic conditions. Do no tcontinue driving unde rany circumstances.
XSecure th evehicle against rolling away (Ypage 131).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps207
On-boardc omputer and displays
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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.
Service products and fillingc apacities285
Technical data
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