2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ignition

X
Releas et he brak ep edal .X
Releas et he electric parking brake.X
Switc ho ff th ei gnition and leav et he SmartKey
in th ei gnition lock.
Engaging drive position D X
When th ev ehicl eiss ta tionary, depress th e
brak ep edal .X
Push th es elector lever bac kp ast th ef irst
poin tofr esistance.
Transmission positions E Par kp osition
This prevents th ev ehicl ef ro mr ollin g
away when stopped.
Only shif tt he transmission int op osi-
tion P when th ev ehicl eiss ta tionary
( Y
page 122). The parking loc k
should no tbeu sed as ab rak ew hen
parking .A lways apply th ee lectronic
parking brak eina ddition to th ep ark -
ing loc kino rder to secure th ev ehi-
cle .
If th eS ma rtKey is remove df ro mt he
ignition lock, th et ra nsmission is
locked.
The automatic transmission shifts
int o P automatically: R
when th eS ma rtKey is remove d
from th ei gnition loc kR
when th ee ng in eiss witched off
wit ht he transmission in position R
or D and on eoft he door si s
opened
If th ev ehicl ee lectronics are malfunc -
tioning ,t he transmission may be
locke dinp osition P .H av et he vehicl e
electronics checke di mmediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
F Revers eg ear
Only shif tt he transmission int op osi-
tion R when th ev ehicl eiss ta tionary. D Neutral
Do no ts hif tt he transmission to N
while driving .O th erwise, th ea uto -
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No powe rist ra nsmitte df ro mt he
engin etot he driv ew heels.
Releasing th eb rak ep edal will allow
you to mov et he vehicl ef re ely, e.g. to
push it or to wi t.
If ES P ®
is deactivated or faulty: shif t
th et ra nsmission only to position N if
th ev ehicl eisind anger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads.
! Rollin ginn eu tral N can damag e
th ed riv et ra in .
: Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gear s
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to th ei ndi-
vidual gear sa utomatically when it is in trans -
mission position D .T his automatic gear shifting
behavior is determine db y:R
th es elected driv ep rogramR
th ep osition of th ea ccelerato rp edalR
th er oad spee d
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influence sh ow th ea uto -
matic transmission shifts gear :R
littl et hr ottle: earl yu pshift sR
mor et hr ottle: lat eu pshift s124
Automati ct ra nsmission
Driving and parking

Problems with the transmission Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil. X
Have the transmission checked at aq ualified specialist workshop
immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is in
position N . X
Stop the vehicle. X
Shift the transmission to position P .X
Switch off the engine. X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine. X
Shift the transmission to position D or R .X
Have the transmission checked at aq ualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Refueling
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is ar isk 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.
G WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is ar isk 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 away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following: R
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water. R
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay. R
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay .Don ot induce vomit-
ing. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
G WARNING
Electrostatic buildu pc an create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is ar isk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildu pi s
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify aq ualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely. Refueling 129
Driving and parking Z

cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake. X
Appl yt he electri cp ar king brake.X
Shif tt he transmission to position P
( Y
page 123).X
With the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to
position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated. X
With KEYLESS-GO: press the KEYLESS-GO
Start/Stop button ( Y
page 115).
The engine stop sa nd al lt he indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
Whe nt he driver' sd oo risc losed, this corre-
sponds to SmartKey position 1 .W he nt he
driver' sd oo riso pen, this corresponds to
SmartKey position 0 ( Y
page 115).
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motio nb yp ressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for abou tt hree seconds. Thi sf unc-
tion operate si ndependently of the ECO start/
stop automatic engine switch-off function.
Electric parkin gb rake
General notes
G WARNING
If yo ul ea ve childre nu nsupervised in the vehi-
cle ,t hey could set it in motio nb y, for example:R
release the parking brake. R
shift the automatic transmission ou toft he
parking position P .R
star tt he engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped .T here is ar is ko f
an accident and injury.
Whe nl ea ving the vehicle ,a lway st ake the
SmartKey with yo ua nd lock the vehicle .N ever
leave childre nu nsupervised in the vehicle. The function of the electri cp ar king brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage .Ift he on-
board voltage is low or there is am alfunction in
the system, it may not be possible to appl yt he
released parking brake. X
If this is the case ,o nly park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling
away. X
Shif tt he automatic transmission to position
P .
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is am alfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electri cp ar king brake performs af unction
test at regula ri nterval sw hile the engine is
switched off. The sounds that can be heard while
this is occurring are normal.
Applyin gorr eleasin gm anually
X
To engage: push handle C .
Whe nt he electri cp ar king brake is engaged,
the I (USA only )o r $ (Canada only)
red indicator lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster.
The electri cp ar king brake can also be applied
whe nt he SmartKey is removed. X
To release: pull handle C .
The red I (USA only )o r $ (Canada
only )i ndicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goe so ut .
The electri cp ar king brake can only be released: R
if the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 115) or R
if the ignition wa ss witched on using the
Start/Stop button132
Parking
Drivin ga nd parking

Applyin ga ut om aticallyThe electric parking brak eisa utomatically
applie dw hen th et ra nsmission is in position P
and : R
th ee ng in eiss witched off orR
th ed river is no tw earing as eat belt and th e
driver's door is opened
To preven tt he electric parking brak ef ro mb ein g
automatically applied, pull handle C .
The electric parking brak eisa lso engage da uto -
matically if: R
Distanc eP ilo tD ISTR ONI Cb ring st he vehicl e
to as ta ndstill orR
th eH OL Df unction is keepin gt he vehicl es ta -
tionary
In addition ,atl east on eoft he followin gc ondi -
tion sm us tbef ulfilled :R
th ee ng in eiss witched offR
th ed river is no tw earing as eat belt and th e
driver's door is opened R
there is as ystem malfunctionR
th ep owe rs upply is insufficien tR
th ev ehicl eiss ta tionary for al engthy period
The red I (US Ao nl y) or $ (Canada only)
indicator lamp in th ei nstrumen tc luste rl ights
up.
The electric parking brak eisn ot automatically
engage dift he engin eiss witched off by th eE CO
start/sto pf unction .
Releasing automatically The electric parking brak eisr elease da utomat -
ically when all of th ef ollowin gc onditi on sa re
fulfilled :R
th ee ng in eisr unning.R
th et ra nsmission is in position D or R .R
th ed river's seat belt is fastened.R
you depress th ea ccelerato rp edal .
If th et ra nsmission is in position R ,t he trunk lid
mus tbec losed.
If your seat belt is no tf astened, th ef ollowin g
condition sm us tbef ulfilled to automatically
release th ee lectric parking brake:R
th ed river's door is closed.R
you hav es hifte do ut of P or you hav ep revi-
ously driven faste rt ha n2m ph (3 km/ h). Ensure tha ty ou do not depress the accelerator
peda lu nintentionally. Otherwis et he parking
brake will be released and the vehicl ew il ls tart
to move.
Emergenc yb rakingThe vehicl ec an also be braked durin gane mer-
gency by using the electri cp ar kin gb rake.X
Whil ed riving, push handle C of the electric
parkin gb rake.
The vehicl eisb raked for as long as the handle
of the electri cp ar kin gb rake is pressed. The
longe rt he electri cp ar kin gb rake handl ei s
depressed, the greate rt he braking force.
During braking: R
aw ar ning tone sounds R
the Releas eP arkin gB rake message
appears R
the red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes
When the vehicl eh as been braked to as tand-
still ,t he electri cp ar kin gb rake is engaged.
Parking the vehicle fo ral on gp eriodIf yo ul eave the vehicl ep ar ked for longe rt han
fou rw ee ks ,t he battery ma ybed amaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If yo ul eave the vehicl ep ar ked for longe rt ha ns ix
weeks ,t he vehicl em ay suffe rd amag easa
resul tofl ac kofu se . X
Visi taq uali fied specialis tw or kshop and seek
advice.
i Yo uc an obtai ni nformatio na bout trickle
chargers fro maq uali fied specialis tw or k-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If yo us wi tch off the ignition whil ed riving,
safety-relevant functions ar eo nl ya vailable
with limitations, or not at all. Thi sc ould affect,Driving tips 133
Driving an dp arking Z

for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You wil lr equire considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is ar isk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you wil lbed istracted from
traffic conditions. You coul da ls ol ose control
of the vehicle. There is ar isk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the lega lr equirements for the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibi tt he drive rf rom using am obile phone while
driving av ehicle.
If you make ac all while driving, alway su se
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pul lo ver to as afe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at as pee dofo nly 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) ,t he vehicl ec overs a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly –s ave fuelObserve the following tips to save fuel: R
The tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure. R
Remove unnecessary loads. R
Warm up the engin eatl ow engin es peeds.R
Avoid frequen ta cceleration or braking.R
Observe the servic ei ntervals in the Mainte-
nanc eB ooklet or in the servic ei nterval dis-
play. Have all the maintenanc ew ork carried in
accordance with Daimler AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in
cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hilly ter-
rain.
Drinking and driving
G WARNING
Drinkin ga nd driving and/or takin gd rugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even as mall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of as erious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is ar isk of fatal injury. Therefor en ever leave
the engin er unning in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tv entilation.
Certain engin es ystems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous component sine xhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications .A lways have
work on the engin ec arried out at aq ualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use an authorized Mercedes-
Ben zC enter for this purpose. Work relevant to
safety or work on safety-related systems in par-
ticular must be carried out at aq ualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The engin es ettings must not be changed under
any circumstances. Furthermore, all specific
servic ew ork must be carried out at regular
intervals and in accordance with the Mercedes-
Ben zs ervic er equirements. Details can be found
in the Maintenanc eB ooklet.
ECO display
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists you
in achievin gt he most economical driving style
for the selected settings and prevailing condi-
tions. Your driving style can significantly influ-
enc et he vehicle's consumption.134
Driving tips
Driving and parking

! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC
does not detect such objects when they are in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes on at ruck
or ap neumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC
to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automaticall yw hen
you: R
switch on the ignition R
shift the transmission to position D , R or NR
release the electric parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
Range of the sensors
General notes PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are: R
below the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects. R
above the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, truck overhangs or loading ramps.
C
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side
(example)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or slush.
They can otherwise not function correctly. Clean
the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch
or damage them ( Y
page 240). Range
Front sensors
Center Approx. 40 in (approx.
100 cm)
Corners Approx. 24 in (approx.
60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center Approx. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
Corners Approx. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approx. 8i n( approx. 20 cm)
Corners Approx. 6i n( approx. 15 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the rel-
evant warning displays light up and aw arning
tone sounds. If the distance falls below the min-
imum, the distance may no longer be shown.150
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing display sa re lit. You
also hear aw arning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds, and
the indicator lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at aq ualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing display sa re lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately five seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y
page 240).X
Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves. X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in ad ifferent location.
Parking Guidance
Important safety notes Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to measure
the road on both sides of the vehicle. As uitable
parking space is indicated by the parking sym-
bol. You receive steering instructions when
parking. You may also use PARKTRONIC
( Y
page 149).
Parking Guidance is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a
parking space. When maneuvering, parking or
pulling out of ap arking space, make sure that
there are no persons, animals or object sint he
area in which you are maneuvering.
G WARNING
If object sa re located above the detection
range, Parking Guidance may provide steering
instructions too soon. You may cause ac olli-
sion as ar esult. There is ar isk of an accident.
If object sa re located above the detection
range, stop and switch off Parking Assist. ! If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and not at as harp
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Parking Guidance may also display spaces not
suitable for parking, e.g.: R
where parking or stopping is prohibited R
in front of driveways or entrances and exits R
on unsuitable surfaces
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces: R
that are paralle ltot he direction of travelR
that are on straight roads, not bends R
that are on the same level as the road, i.e. not
on the pavement, for example. Parking Guid-
ance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips: R
On narrow roads, drive as close to the parking
space as possible. R
Parking spaces that are littered or overgrown
might be identified or measured incorrectly. R
Parking spaces that are partially occupied by
trailer drawbars might not be identified as
such or be measured incorrectly.152
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
al imited manner: R
if the trunk lid is open R
in heavy rain, snow or fog R
at night or in very dark places R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulb sorL ED
lighting (the displa ym ay flicker)R
if there is as udden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into ah eated garage in win-
ter R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
( Y
page 240) R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at aq ualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
For technical reasons, leaving the standard
height can result in inaccuracies in the guide
lines on vehicles with ah eight-adjustable chas-
sis.
i The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of af lap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes agai nw hen:R
you have finished the maneuvering process R
you switch off the engine R
you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning ( Y
page 240).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.X
Make sure that the Activation by Rg ear
function is selected in the multimedia system;
see the Digital Operator's Manual. X
Engage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines. The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards as hort distance.
Displays in the multimedia system The rear view camera may show ad istorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions: R
very close to the rear bumper R
under the rear bumper R
in close range above the handle on the trunk
lid
! Objects not at ground level may appea rt o
be further awa yt han they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of ap arked vehicle R
the drawba rofat railer R
the ball coupling of at railer tow hitchR
the rear section of an HGV R
as lanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
C
Yello wg uide line at ad istance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
D
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)