2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC maintenance

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz We urge you to read this Operator's Manual
carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehi-
cle before driving. For you ro wn safety and a
longer vehicl el ife ,f ollow the instructions and
warning notices in this manual. Ignoring them
coul dr esult in damage to the vehicl eorp ersonal
injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow
instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment or product designation of your
vehicl em ay vary depending on:R
Model R
Order R
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Availability
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserve st he right to
introduce changes in the following areas: R
Design R
Equipment R
Technica lf eatures
The equipment in you rv ehicl em ay therefore
diffe rf rom that show nint he descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integra lc omponents of the
vehicle: R
Digita lO perator's ManualR
Printed Operator's Manual R
Maintenance Booklet R
Equipment-dependent supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicl eata ll
times. If you sell the vehicle, alway sp as sa ll
documents on to the new owner.
Your Operator's Manual:
Digital form inside the vehicle
The Digita lO perator's Manual provides
comprehensive and specifically adapted
information on you rv ehicle's equipment
and multimedi as ystem. It contains infor-
mative animations, individua ll anguage
settings and an intuitive search function.
Booklet inside the vehicle
In addition to this manua la nd the afore-
mentioned digital media, you als oh ave the
option to obtai nac omprehensive printed
versio noft he Supplement for you rm ulti-
medi as ystem from you ra ut horized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Digital form via the Internet
The Operator's Manual on the Internet pro-
vide se asy access to all information
regarding you rv ehicl ea nd multimedi as ys-
tem. It als op rovides helpful animations,
interesting background information and a
wid ea rra yofs earch options.
Digital form as an App
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can view all the information on you rv ehicle
and multimedi as ystem via mobile Internet
or download it independently of network
access. Availabl ef or smartphones or tab-
lets.
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may not yet be available in you rc ountry.
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Index ....................................................... 3
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 21 Introduction ......................................... 22
At ag lance ........................................... 30
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening and closing ........................... 63
Seats ,s te ering wheel and mirrors .... 82
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 93
Climat ec ontrol ................................. 102
Driving and parking .......................... 114
On-boar dc omputer and displays .... 163
Multimedia system ........................... 211
Stowage and features ...................... 217
Maintenance and care ...................... 231
Breakdown assistance ..................... 241
Wheels and tires ............................... 255
Technica ld at a ................................... 2822
Contents

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

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

systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equa lq ual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed ,m anufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
as upply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( Y
page 283).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicl eo peration
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi- tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installe dp arts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions: R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty R
Emission System Warranty R
Emission Performance Warranty R
California, Connecticut ,M aine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty R
State warranty enforcemen tl aws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for ar eplace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or ar efund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after ar eason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
ar easonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for ar etail buye rorl essee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction
results in ac ondition that is likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and youService and vehicle operation 23
Introduction Z

have directly notified Mercedes-Ben zU SA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction
of al ess serious nature than category (1)
has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
Mercedes-Ben zinw riting of the need for its
repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for ac umulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Ben zU SA, LLC
Customer Assistanc eC enter
3M ercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessary maintenanc ew ork which should
be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zC enter. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance The Mercedes-Ben zR oadside Assistanc eP ro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Call stot he toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours ad ay, 365 days ay ear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Ben zR oadside Assistanc eP rogram
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle lit-
erature portfolio. Change of address or change of own-
ership In the event of ac hange of address, please send
us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Ben zC ustomer Assistanc eC enter
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada )a t
1-800-387-0100 .T his will assist us in contact-
ing you in at imely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire
literature in the vehicle so that it is available to
the next owner.
If you have purchased au sed car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Ben zC ustomer Assistanc eC enter
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada )a t1 -800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that: R
service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available. R
unleaded fuel for vehicles with ac atalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter. R
the fuel may have ac onsiderably lower octane
rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine dam-
age.
Some Mercedes-Ben zm odels are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zC enter or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Ben zU SA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Ben zC anada ,I nc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C924
Service and vehicl eo peration
Introduction

Diagnostics connection The diagnostic sc onnectio niso nl yi ntende df or
th ec onnectio nofd iagnostic equipmen tata
qualified specialis tw orkshop .
G WARNING
If you connec te quipmen ttoad iagnostic s
connection in th ev ehicle, it may affec tt he
operation of vehicle systems .Asar esult ,t he
operatin gs afet yo ft he vehicle could be affec -
ted. There is ar is kofana ccident.
Only connec te quipmen ttoad iagnostic sc on -
nection in th ev ehicle, whic hisa pproved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in th ed river's footwell can restric tt he
peda lt ra ve loro bstruct ad epressed pedal.
The operatin ga nd road safet yo ft he vehicle is
jeopardized. There is ar is kofana ccident.
Mak es ur et ha ta ll objects in th ev ehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno te nter
th ed river's footwell. Install th ef loormat s
securely and as specifie dino rd er to ensur e
sufficien tc le aranc ef or th ep edals. Do no tu se
loose floormat sa nd do no tp lac ef loormat so n
to pofo ne another.
! If th ee ng in eiss witched of fa nd equipmen t
on th ed iagnostic sc onnectio nisu sed ,t he
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin ge quipmen ttot he diagnostic sc on -
nection can lead to emission sm onitor in gi nfor -
mation bein gr eset ,f or example. Thi sm ay lead
to th ev ehicle failin gtom ee tt he requirements of
th en ex te mission st es td urin gt he main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Ben zC ente risaq uali-
fie ds pecialis tw orkshop .Ith as th en eces sary
specialis tk no wledge ,t oo ls and qualification st o
correctl yc arry out th ew or kr equire dony our
vehicle. Thi sise specially th ec as ef or wor kr el -
evant to safety.
Observ et he note sint he Maintenance Booklet . Always hav et he followin gw or kc arrie do ut at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zC enter:R
wor kr elevant to safet yR
servic ea nd maintenance wor kR
repair wor k R
alterations, installation wor ka nd modifica-
tion s R
wor kone lectronic component s
Correct us eIf you remov ea ny warnin gs tickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ec ertai nd angers.
Leave warnin gs ticker sinp osition .
Observ et he followin gi nformati on when drivin g
your vehicle: R
th es afet yn otes in this manual R
th ev ehicle technical dat aR
traffic rule sa nd regulation sR
laws and safet ys ta ndard sp ertainin gtom otor
vehicles
Problem sw it hy ou rv ehicleIf you should experience ap roblem wit hy our
vehicle, particularly on et ha ty ou believe may
affec ti ts saf eo peration ,weu rg ey ou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zC ente ri mmedi-
ately to hav et he problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th ep roblem is no tr esolved to your sat -
isfaction ,p lease discus st he problem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zC ente ro r, if nec-
essary, contact us at on eoft he followin g
addresses.
In th eU SA
Customer Assistanc eC ente r
Mercedes-Ben zU SA ,L LC
3M ercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sD ep artmen t
Mercedes-Ben zC anada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fA venu e
Toronto ,O ntar io M4 G4 C9
Reporting safet yd efect s
US Ao nl y:26
Operating safety
Introduction

Overview of climat ec ontrol systems
General notes Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To preven tt he windows from fogging up:R
switch off climate control only briefly R
switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly R
switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function R
switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when the
engin eisr unning. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
i When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for ab rief period. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
and odors. Ac logged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
For this reason, you should alway so bserve
the interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions ,e .g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book-
let.102
Overview of climat ec ontrol systems
Climat ec ontrol