2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC fuel consumption

Display message ............................ 179
Function/note s. ............................... 58
Genera ln otes .................................. 58
Important safety information ........... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 205
ETS/4ETS (Electroni cT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 58
Exhaus tc heck ................................... 134
Exhaus tp 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
Ou tofp osition (troubleshooting ). .... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 91
Storing the parking position ............. 90
Eyeglasse sc om partment ................. 218
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 213
Filler cap
see Refueling
Fillin gc apacitie 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 ep hone ................................. 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 lg auge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline ). ........................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fue l. ............ 285
Fue lf ille rf lap
Opening ......................................... 130
Fue ll evel
Calling up the rang e( on -board
computer) ...................................... 166
Fue lt ank
Capacity ........................................ 285
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Fus ea llocatio nc hart (vehicl et ool
kit) ...................................................... 241
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 253
Before changing ............................. 254
Fus eb ox in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 254
Fus eb ox in the trunk ..................... 254
Important safety notes .................. 253
G
Garag ed oo ro pener
Clearing the memory ..................... 228
Genera ln otes ................................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garag ed oo r. .2 28
Problems whe np rogramming ....... .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 ™L oc al Search
see also Digita lO perator's Man-
ua l. ................................................ .2 11
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake Index 9
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H Environmental 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 am anner
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: R
operating condition sofy our vehicleR
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions: R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption. R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them. R
ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals. R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startin gt he engine.R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain as afe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to

Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration .X
Depress th ea ccelerato rp edal beyon dt he
pressur ep oint.
The automatic transmission shift stoal ower
gear depending on th ee ng in es peed.X
Eas eo ff th ea ccelerato rp edal once th e
desire ds peed is reached.
The automatic transmission shift sb ac ku p.
Drive programs
Drive program C( Comfort)Drive progra m C is characterized by th ef ollow-
ing : R
th ev ehicl ed elivers comfortable, economical
handlin gc ha racteristics .R
th ev ehicl ep ulls away mor eg entl yinf orward
and revers eg ears, unless th ea ccelerato r
pedal is depressed fully. R
th ev ehicl eh as improved drivin gs ta bility, for
exampl eons lipper yr oad surfaces.R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from th e
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicl eisd riven in th el ow engin es pee d
range and th ew heels are less likely to spin .R
th es uspension exhibits comfortable damping
setting s( vehicles wit ha daptive adjustable
damping or AM Gs port ss uspension).R
th es te ering exhibits ac omfo rtable steering
curve.
Drive program S( Sp ort )Drive progra m S is characterized by th ef ollow-
ing : R
th ev ehicl ee xh ibits sport yd rivin gc ha racter-
istics .R
th ev ehicl ep ulls away in first gear .R
th ea utomatic transmission shift supl ater.
The fuel consumption possibl yb ein gh igher
as ar esult of th el ater automatic transmission
shift points .R
th es uspension exhibits fir md amping set -
ting s( vehicles wit ha daptive adjustable
damping or AM Gs port ss uspension).R
th es te ering exhibits as port ys te ering curve. Drive program S+ (Sp ort Plus)Drive progra m S+ is characterized by th ef ol -
lowing: R
th ev ehicl ee xh ibits particularly sport yd rivin g
characteristics . R
th ev ehicl ep ulls away in first gear .R
th ea utomatic transmission shift supl ater.
The fuel consumption possibl yb ein gh igher
as ar esult of th el ater automatic transmission
shift points . R
th es uspension exhibits particularly fir m
damping setting s( vehicles wit ha daptive
adjustable damping or AM Gs port ss uspen -
sion). R
th es te ering exhibits as port ys te ering curve.R
th eE CO start/sto pf unction is no ta vailable.
Drive program I( Individual)In drive progra m I th ef ollowin gp roperties of th e
drive progra mc an be selected: R
th ed rive (engin ea nd transmission manage-
ment) R
th es uspension (vehicles wit ha daptive
adjustable damping or AM Gs port ss uspen -
sion ) R
th es te ering R
th ea vailabilit yoft he ECO start/sto pf unction
Information about configuring drive progra m I
wit ht he multimedia system can be found in th e
Digital Operator' sM anual.
Drive program E( Economy)Drive progra m E is characterized by th ef ollow-
ing : R
th ev ehicl ee xh ibits comfortable, economical
handlin gc ha racteristics .R
th ev ehicl ep ulls away mor eg entl yi nf orward
and revers eg ears, unless th ea ccelerato r
pedal is depressed fully. R
th ev ehicl eh as improved drivin gs ta bility, for
exampl eons lipper yr oa ds urfaces.R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from th e
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicl eisd riven in th el ow engin es peed
range and th ew heels are less likely to spin .R
th es uspension exhibits comfortable damping
setting s( vehicles wit ha daptive adjustable
damping or AM Gs port ss uspension).Automatic transmission 12 5
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

Important notes on tire pressure
G WARNIN G
If th et ir ep ressur ed rops repeatedly, th e
wheel, valv eort ir em ay be damaged. Tir e
pressur et ha tist oo low may result in at ir e
blow-out .T her eisar is kofana ccident.R
Chec kt he tire for foreign objects .R
Chec kw hether th ew hee lisl osing air or th e
valv eisl eaking .
If you are unable to rectify th ed amage, con-
tac taq ualified specialist workshop.
G WARNIN G
If you fit unsuitable accessories onto tire
valves, th et ir ev alves may be overloaded and
malfunction ,w hic hc an caus et ir ep ressur e
loss .D ue to their design ,r etrofitte dt ir ep res-
sur em onitors keep th et ir ev alv eo pen .T his
can also result in tire pressur el oss .T her eisa
ris kofana ccident.
Only screw th es ta ndard valv ec ap or other
valv ec ap sa pprove dbyM ercedes-Ben zf or
your vehicl eo nt ot he tire valve.
Use as uitable pressur eg auge to chec kt he tire
pressure. The outer appearanc eofat ir ed oes
no tp ermit any reliable conclusio na bout th et ir e
pressure. On vehicles equipped wit ht he elec -
tronic tire pressur em onitor, th et ir ep ressur e
can be checke dint he on-board computer.
The tire temperature and pressur ei ncreas e
when th ev ehicl eisinm otion .T his is dependen t
on th ed riving spee da nd th el oad.
Therefore, you should only correc tt ir ep res-
sures when th et ir es are cold.
The tires are cold: R
if th ev ehicl eh as been parked wit ht he tires
out of direct sunligh tf or at least three hour s
and R
if th ev ehicl eh as no tb een driven further than
1m ile (1. 6k m)
The tire temperature changes depending on th e
outside temperature, th ev ehicl es pee da nd th e
tire load. If th et ir et em p erature changes by
18 ‡( 10
†), th et ir ep ressur ec ha nges by
approximately 10 kP a( 0. 1b ar/1.5 psi) .T ak e
this int oa ccoun tw hen checkin gt he pressur eo f
warm tires .O nl yc orrect th et ir ep ressur eifiti s to ol ow for th ec urren to perating conditions. If
you chec kt he tire pressur ew hen th et ir es are
warm ,t he resulting value will be higher than if
th et ir es were cold. This is normal. Do no t
reduce th et ir ep ressur etot he value specifie d
for cold tires .T he tire pressur ew ould otherwise
be to ol ow.
Observ et he recommended tire pressures for
cold tires : R
on th eT ir ea nd Loading Information placard
on th eB -p illar on th ed river' ss ideR
in th et ir ep ressur et able on th ei nside of th e
fuel filler flap R
printe diny ellow on th er im of th ee mer-
gency/collapsible spar ew hee l( dependin go n
vehicl ee quipment)
Underinflated or overinflated tires
Underinflated tires
G WARNIN G
Tires wit hp ressur et ha tist oo low can over-
heat and burs tasa consequence .Ina ddition ,
they also suffer from excessiv ea nd/o ri rreg-
ular wear, whic hc an severely impair th eb rak -
ing properties and th ed riving characteristics .
Ther eisar is kofana ccident.
Avoid tire pressures that are to ol ow in all th e
tires ,i ncludin gt he spar ew heel.
Underinflated tires may: R
overheat, leadin gtot ir ed efectsR
adversely affec th andlin gR
wear excessively and/o ru nevenlyR
hav eana dverse effec tonf uel consumption
Overinflated tires
G WARNIN G
Tires wit he xces sively high pressur ec an burs t
because they are damaged mor ee asil yb y
road debris, pothole se tc .Ina ddition ,t he y
also suffer from irregular wear ,w hic hc an
severely impair th eb raking properties and th e
driving characteristics .T her eisar is kofa n
accident.260
Tire pressure
Wheels and tires

These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS or
ESP ®
,a nd are marked as follows:R
MO = M ercedes-Benz OriginalR
MOE = M ercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics) R
MO1 = M ercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz .C ertain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when
driving with al oad, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components .T his
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz ,s ince previ-
ous damage cannot alway sbed etected on
retreaded tires. As ar esult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if
you have no information about their previous
usage.
The recommended pressures for various oper-
ating conditions can be found: R
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side R
in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
( Y
page 258).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance
recommendations of the tire manufacturer in
the vehicle document wallet. Notes on the vehicle equipment –a lway se quip
the vehicle: R
with tires of the same size on ag iven axle (left
and right) R
with the same type of tires at ag iven time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install ad iffer-
ent type or make in the event of af lat tire.
Observe t he
"MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics" section ( Y
page 242).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with aT IREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefor er ecommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with aT IREFIT kit if you mount
tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g.
winter tires. AT IREFIT kit may be obtained from
aq ualified specialist workshop.
Emergency spar ew heel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of
the spare wheel or emergenc ys pare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mountin gane mergenc ys pare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is ar isk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations: R
adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully. R
never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergenc ys pare wheel that differs in size. R
only use as pare wheel or emergenc ys pare
wheel of ad ifferent size briefly. R
do not switch ESP ®
off.R
have as pare wheel or emergenc ys pare
wheel of ad ifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergenc ys pare wheel or spare
wheel of ad ifferent size, you must not exceed
the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Emergency spar ew heel 279
Wheels and tires Z

If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of al owe rg rade ,o bserve the following pre-
cautions: R
Only 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. R
Do not drive at the maximum speed. R
Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speed so ver 3,000 rpm.
You wil lu suall yf ind information abou tt he fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
i For further information, consult aq ualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As at emporary 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 al owe rA KI.
Information on refueling ( Y
page 130).
Additives in gasoline
! Operating the engine with fuel additives
adde dl ater can lea dtoe ngine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residu eb uildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Compl yw ith the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
abou tr ecommended 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 ar esult. 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 specifie dont he container. Engine oil
General notes
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of as pec-
ificatio no ther than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribe ds 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 ( Y
page 284).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You shoul dt herefore only use engine oils and oil
filters that are approved for vehicle sw ith main-
tenance systems.
For al ist 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 rv ehicle.
Model MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models
229.5
i MB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.286
Servic ep roducts and filling capacities
Technical data