2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ABS

1, 2, 3. ..12 Vs ocket
see Sockets
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Warnin gl amp ................................ .2 04
Accident
Automatic measure sa fter an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Activatin gm edia mode
General notes ................................ 216
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 107
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 171
Display message ............................ 184
Function/notes ................................ 56
Active light function ............................ 95
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 57
Adaptive Dampin gS ystem
Function/notes ............................ .1 49
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 95
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 287
Address book
see also Digita lO perator's Man-
ua l. ................................................ .2 11
Adjustin gt he volume
Audi o20. ....................................... 212
COMAND ....................................... 212
Ai rb ags
Deployment ..................................... 48
Display message ............................ 187
Front ai rb ag (driver, front
passenger ). ...................................... 43
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction ..................................... 42 Knee bag .......................................... 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 38
Si de
impact ai rb ag .......................... 43
Ai rv ents
Important safety notes .................. 112
Setting .......................................... .1 12
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCAR Fv ents ............................ .1 13
Setting the center ai rv ents ........... 112
Setting the sid ea ir vents .............. .1 12
Switching AIRSCAR Fo n/off ............ 85
Air-conditionin gs ystem
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 79
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Switching on/off .............................. 85
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 113
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 61
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 61
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 172
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 175
AMG sports suspension (SL C4 3
AMG)
Operation/notes ............................ 149
Anti-loc kb raking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 220
Assistanc ed isplay (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .1 71
Assistanc em enu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .1 70Index 3

Notes ............................................ .2 87
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 189
Brakes
ABS ................................................. .5 5
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 57
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 287
Display message ............................ 179
EBD .................................................. 61
High-performance brake system .... 137
Important safety note s. ................. 136
Maintenance .................................. 137
Parking brake ................................ 132
Riding tip s. ..................................... 136
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Breakdown
Where will If ind...? ........................ 241
see Fla tt ire
see Towing away
Brightness contro l( in strument
cluste rl ig hting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up am alfunction
see Displa ym essages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Ca rw as h. ....................................... 236
Exhaus tp ip e. ................................. 240
Exterior lights ................................ 239
Matte finish ................................... 238
Note s. ............................................ 236
Paint .............................................. 237
Power washe r. ............................... 237
Rear vie wc amera .......................... 240
Sensors ......................................... 240
Washing by hand ........................... 237 Wheel s. .......................................... 238
Window s. ....................................... 239
Wipe rb lade s. ................................. 239
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 211
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 169
Cente rc on sole
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Central locking
Automati cl oc king (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey ). ....... 63
Changin gb ulbs
High-beam headlamp s. .................... 98
Low-bea mh eadlamp s. ..................... 98
Sid em arker lamps (rear) ................. 99
Child
Restraint system .............................. 53
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 54
On the front-passenger sea t. ........... 53
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54
Children
Specia ls ea tb el tr etractor ............... 52
Cigarette lighter ................................ 221
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 239
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 103
Automati cc limate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 105
Controlling automaticall y. .............. 108
Cooling with ai rd ehumidifica tion .. 107
Defrosting the window s. ................ 110
Defrosting the windshield .............. 109
Genera ln otes ................................ 102
Indicato rl am p. ............................... 108
Information abou tu si ng auto-
mati cc limate control ..................... 106
Ma xi mu mc ooling .......................... 110
Note sonu si ng the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 104
Overview of systems ...................... 102
Problem with the rea rw in dow
defroster ........................................ 111 Index 5

Engine ............................................ 190
Genera ln ote s. ............................... 178
Hiding (on-boar dc omputer) ........... 178
KEYLESS-G O. ................................. 202
Lights ............................................. 189
Safety systems .............................. 179
SmartKey ....................................... 201
Tires ............................................... 196
Vehicl e. .......................................... 198
Distance Pilo tD IS TRONIC
Activating ....................................... 142
Calling up as peed ......................... 143
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Displa yM essage ............................ 194
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 145
Driving tip s. ................................... 146
Function/note s. ............................ 140
Important safety notes .................. 141
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 145
Stopping ........................................ 144
Storing as peed .............................. 143
Switching off .................................. 146
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Tri po dometer
Distance warnin g( wa rning lamp) .... 209
Distance warnin gf unction
Function/note s. ............................... 56
Doors
Automati cl oc king (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Automati cl oc king (switch) ............... 69
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey ). ...................................... 63
Control panel ................................... 36
Displa ym essage ............................ 200
Emergency locking ........................... 70
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening (fro mi nside ). ..................... 69
Overview .......................................... 68
Drinking and driving ......................... 134
Drive program
Automati ct ransmissio n. ................ 125
Displa y. .......................................... 122
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 175 Driver's door
see Doors
Drivin ga broad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 236
Drivin gonf loode dr oads .................. 138
Drivin gs afety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 56
Drivin gs afety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 55
ADAPTIV EB RAK E. ............................ 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 57
BAS (Brake Assi st Sy stem) .............. 55
Di stance warning function ............... 56
EBD (electroni cb rake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 61
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 58
Important safety information ........... 54
Overview .......................................... 54
Drivin gs ystem
AMG sports suspensio n( SLC 43
AMG ). ............................................ 149
Drivin gs ystems
Adaptive Damping System ............. 149
ATTENTIO NA SSIST ........................ 158
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 159
Cruis ec ontrol ................................ 138
Displa ym essage ............................ 192
DISTRONIC PLU S. .......................... 140
Driving Assistance packag e. .......... 159
HOLD function ............................... 148
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 160
Parking Guidance ........................... 152
PARKTRONIC ................................. 149
Rear vie wc amera .......................... 154
Drivin gt ips
Automati ct ransmission ................. 124
Brakes ........................................... 136
Break-in perio d. ............................. 114
Distance Pilo tD ISTRONIC ............. 146
Downhil lg radient ........................... 136
Drinking and driving ....................... 134
Driving in winter ............................. 138
Driving on floode dr oads ................ 138
Driving on we tr oads ...................... 138
Exhaus tc heck ............................... 134
Fue l. ............................................... 134
Genera l. ......................................... 133 Index 7

Electronics .................................... .2 82
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individua ls ettings .......................... 172
Limited Warranty ............................ .2 7
Loading .......................................... 265
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 70
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63
Lowering ........................................ 278
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for al ong perio d. ............... 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 nane mergency) ........... 70
Unlocking (SmartKey ). ..................... 63
Vehicl ed at a. .................................. 289
Vehicl eb attery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicl ed ata ....................................... 289
Vehicl ed imensions ........................... 289
Vehicl ee mergenc yl oc king ................ 70
Vehicl ei dentificatio nn umber
see VIN
Vehicl ei dentificatio np late .............. 283
Vehicl et oo lk it .................................. 241
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 169
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 211
VIN
Sea t. .............................................. 284
Type plate ...................................... 283
Voice Contro lS 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 tD ISTRONIC ............. 209
Distance warning ........................... 209
ESP ®
.............................................. 205
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 206
Fue lt ank ........................................ 207
Genera ln otes ................................ 202
Parking brake ................................ 206
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 38
Reserve fue l. .................................. 207
Restraint system ............................ 206
Sea tb el t. ....................................... 203
SPOR Th an dling mod e. .................. 206
Tire pressure monitor .................... 210
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Displa ym essage ............................ 201
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 278
Wheel bolt tightenin gt orque ........... 278
Wheel chock ...................................... 275
Wheels
Changing aw heel .......................... 274
Checking ........................................ 255
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Emergency spare whee l. ................ 279
Important safety notes .................. 255
Information on driving .................... 255
Interchanging/changing ................ 274
Mounting an ew whee l. .................. 277
Mounting aw heel .......................... 275
Overview ........................................ 255
Removing aw heel .......................... 277
Storing ........................................... 275
Tightening torque ........................... 278
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 278
Win ds cr een
Inserting and removing .................... 78
Preparing for installation .................. 78
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Sid ew in dows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 109
Windshiel dw asher fluid
see Windshield washe rs ys tem
Windshiel dw asher system
Adding washe rf luid ....................... 234Index 19

The Emergency Tensionin gD evice tighten st he
seat belt in an accident ,p ulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensionin gD evice does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, as eat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags which absorb part of the
deceleration force. This can reduce the force
exerted on the vehicle occupant sd uring an acci-
dent.
! If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of
the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise
lead to the triggerin goft he Emergency Ten-
sioning Device in the event of an accident,
which will then need to be replaced.
Important safety notes The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in: R
all 50 states R
the U.S. territories R
the District of Columbia R
all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupant ss hould correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
G WARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupant sh ave
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
G WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back- rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident ,y ou could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
G WARNING
Persons less than 5ft( 1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
For this reason, alway ss ecure persons under
5ft( 1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
If ac hild younger than twelve years old and
under 5ft( 1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle: R
alway ss ecure the child in ac hild restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child R
alway so bserve the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
( Y
page 51) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions R
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" ( Y
page 44)Occupant safety 39
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instructions and safet yn otes on the "Occupant
Classification System (OCS)" ( Y
page 44).
You can thus avoid the risk st hat could arise as
ar esult of: R
an incorrectly categorized perso nint he front-
passenger seat R
the unintentional deactivatio noft he front-
passenger front air bag R
the unsuitable positionin goft he child
restraint system, e.g. too clos etot he dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to install ar earward-
facin gc hild restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenge rf ront air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AI RB AG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit ( Y
page 38) is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer' si nstallation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If you secur eac hild in af orward-facin gc hild
restraint system on the front-passenge rs eat,
always move the front-passenge rs eat as far
back as possible .T he entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushio noft he front-passenge rs eat. The back-
rest of the child restraint system must lie as flat
as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat. The child restraint system must
not touc ht he roof or be subjected to al oad by
the head restraint .A djust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed fro mt he front-
passenger seat belt loop to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards fro mt he front-passenge rs eat belt
loop.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer' si nstallation and operating instruc-
tions. Pets in th ev ehicle
G WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, the yc ould press buttons or
switches, for example.
As ar esult ,t he yc ould: R
activat ev ehicle equipmen ta nd become
trapped, for example R
activat eord eactivat es ystems, thereby
endangerin go ther road users
Unsecure da nimals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the even tofana ccident or sud-
den steerin gorb raking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is ar isk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secur ea nimals properly during
the journey, e.g. use as uitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems In this section, you will fin di nformation about
the followin gd rivin gs afet ys ystems:R
AB S( A nti-lock B raking S ystem)
( Y
page 55) R
BA S( B rake A ssist S ystem) ( Y
page 55)R
Activ eB rak eA ssist ( Y
page 56)R
ESP ®
( E lectronic S tability P rogram)
( Y
page 58) R
EB D( E lectronic B ra ke force D istribution)
( Y
page 61) R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ( Y
page 61)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gs tyle or if you are
inattentive, the drivin gs afet ys ystems can nei-
the rr educ et he risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics .D ri vin gs afet ys ystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintainin gt he distanc etot he
vehicle in front ,f or vehicle speed, for braking in54
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good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain as afe distance
from the vehicle in front .D rive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"
section ( Y
page 255).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such aw ay that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The % ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from as peed of about 5m ph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 54).
G WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally ,f urther driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at aq ualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Y
page 204) and dis- play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster ( Y
page 179).
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over. X
To make af ull brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a
reminder to take extr ac are while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergenc yb raking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 54).
G WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergenc yb raking situation is
increased. There is ar isk of an accident.
In an emergenc yb raking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergenc yb raking situation is over.
ABS prevent st he wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.Driving safety systems 55
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! 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