2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS flat tire

Deactivating/activating (except
SLC 43 AMG ). .................................. 61
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Display message ............................ 179
Function/note s. ............................... 60
Genera ln otes .................................. 60
Important safety information ........... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 205
ETS/4ETS (Electroni cT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 60
Exhaus tc heck ................................... 134
Exhaus tp ipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 243
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 95
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 92
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 174
Folding in/out (automatically ). ........ 91
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 91
Ou tofp osition (troubleshooting ). .... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 93
Storing the parking position ............. 92
Eyeglasse sc om partment ................. 220
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 213
Filler cap
see Refueling
Fillin gc apacitie s( Technical data) ... 290
First-ai dk it ......................................... 244
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s. ......................... 247
Preparing the vehicl e. .................... 246
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 247
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 232
Frequencies
Mobil ep hone ................................. 288
Two-way radio ................................ 288 Fuel
Additives ........................................ 292
Consumption statistics .................. 166
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 166
Displaying the rang e. ..................... 166
Driving tip s. ................................... 134
Fue lg auge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline ). ........................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Refueling ........................................ 129
Tank content/reserve fue l. ............ 291
Fue lf ille rf lap
Opening ......................................... 130
Fue ll evel
Calling up the rang e( on -board
computer) ...................................... 166
Fue lt ank
Capacity ........................................ 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Fus ea llocatio nc hart (vehicl et ool
kit) ...................................................... 245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 258
Before changing ............................. 258
Fus eb ox in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 259
Fus eb ox in the trunk ..................... 259
Important safety notes .................. 258
G
Garag ed oo ro pener
Clearing the memory ..................... 231
Genera ln otes ................................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 228
Opening/closing the garag ed oo r. .2 30
Problems whe np rogramming ....... .2 30
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 229
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 229
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ......... 175
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .2 1910
Index

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up and remains lit,
even though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or ap er-
son of as tature corre-
sponding to that of an
adult. The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incor-
rect. X
Make sure the condition sf or ac orrect classification of the person
on the front-passenger seat are met ( Y
page 46).X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-
passenger seat may not be used. X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up and/or
does not stay on.
The front-passenger seat
is: R
unoccupied R
occupied by the
weight of ac hild up to
twelve months old in a
child restraint system OCS is malfunctioning. X
Make sure there is nothin gb etween the seat cushion and the child
seat. X
Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary,
adjust the position of the front-passenger seat. X
When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat
belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger
seat adjustment .T his could result in the seat belt and the child
restraint system being pulled too tightly. X
Check for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply al oad to the child
restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accord-
ingly. X
Make sure that no object sa re applying additional weight onto the
seat. X
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/or
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
ac hild restraint system on the front-passenger seat. X
Have OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning
Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed. There is ar isk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a
deploye da ir bag replaced at aq ualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible. G WARNING
Ad eploye da ir bag no longer offers any pro-
tection and cannot provide the intended pro-
tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to aq ualified special-
ist workshop in order to have ad eploye da ir
bag replaced.
For your own safety and that of your front
passenger, it is important that you have
deploye da ir bags replaced and faulty air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags50
Occupant safety
Safety

instructions and safet yn otes on the "Occupant
Classification System (OCS)" ( Y
page 45).
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 39) 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 guide to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forward and down
fro mt he front-passenge rs eat belt guide.
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 57) R
BA S( B rake A ssist S ystem) ( Y
page 57)R
Activ eB rak eA ssist ( Y
page 58)R
Adaptive brak el ight s( Y
page 60)R
ESP ®
( E lectronic S tability P rogram)
( Y
page 60) R
EB D( E lectronic B ra ke force D istribution)
( Y
page 63) R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ( Y
page 63)
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.56
Driving safety systems
Safety

Drivin gt ip s
General notes
Important safet yn otes
G WARNING
If you switch of ft he ignition whil ed riving,
safety-relevant function sa re only available
wit hl imitations, or no tata ll. Thi sc ou ld affect,
fo re xa mple, th ep owe rs te erin ga nd th eb rake
boostin ge ffect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake .T here is ar is k
of an accident.
Do no ts witch of ft he ignition whil ed riving.
G WARNING
If you operat em ob ile communication equip -
men tw hen driving, you may be distracted
from th et ra ffic situation .Y ou could also los e
contro loft he vehicle. There is ar is kofa n
accident.
Only operat et hi se quipmen tw hen th ev ehicle
is stationary.
Observ et he lega lr equirements fo rt he country
in whic hy ou are driving. Some jurisdiction sp ro -
hibi tt he driver from usin gam ob ile phone whil e
drivin gav ehicle.
If you mak eac al lw hil ed riving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operat et he telephon e
when th et ra ffic situation permits. If you are
unsure ,p ull over to as af el ocation and stop
befor eo peratin gt he telephone.
Bear in min dt ha tatas peed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), th ev ehicle cover sa
distanc eo f4 4f t( 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. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related systems
must be carried out at aq ualified specialist
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 Maintenance Booklet.134
Driving tips
Driving and parking

Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Only the red segments in
the Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC warning
display sa re lit. You also
hear aw arning tone for
approximately two sec-
onds.
Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds, and
the indicator lamp in the
Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deacti-
vated. X
If problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Only the red segments in
the Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC warning
display sa re lit. Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately five sec-
onds. The Parking Assist PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or malfunctioning. X
Clean the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y
page 242).X
Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves. X
Check to see if Parking Assist 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 can also still use Active Parking
Assist 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. Make sure that there are no per-
sons, animals or object sint he maneuvering
area when you are maneuvering or parking.
G WARNING
If object sa re located above or below the
detection range, Active Parking Assist may
steer too early. This could cause ac ollision. There is ar isk of an accident.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in these
types of situation.
! If they cannot be avoided, drive over obsta-
cles such as curbs slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, you may damage the
wheels or tires.
If Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated, 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
paralle ltot he direction of travel R
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 curbs152
Driving systems
Driving and parking

MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive you rv ehi-
cle even if there is at otal loss of pressure in one
or more tires. The affected tire must not show
any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize aM OExtended tire by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewal loft he tire. You wil lf ind this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-bear-
ing capacity and the spee di ndex ( Y
pag e2 75).
MOExtended tires may only be use dinc onjunc-
tion with an active tire pressure loss warning
system or with an active tire pressure monitor.
If ap ressure los sw arnin gm essag ea ppears
in the multifunction display: R
observe the instructions in the display mes-
sage s( Y
pag e1 96)R
check the tire for damage R
if driving on, observe the following notes
The driving distance possible in run-fla tm ode is
approximately 50 mile s( 80 km) when the vehi-
cle is partiall yl aden and approximately 19 miles
(30 km) when the vehicl eisf ull yl aden.
In addition to the vehicl el oad, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon: R
vehicl es peedR
road condition R
outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-fla tm ode
may be reduced by extreme driving conditions
or maneuvers, or it can be increased through a
moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-fla tm ode is
counted from the moment the tire pressure loss
warning appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed am aximu md esign speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
When replacing one or all tires, please observe
the following specifications for you rv ehicle's
tires: R
size R
type and R
the "MOExtended "m ark
If at ire has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with aM OExtended tire, as tandard tire may be
use dasat emporary mea su re. Make sure that you use the prope rs ize and type (summer or
winter tire).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with aT IREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommende dt hat you additionally
equip you rv ehicl ew ith aT IREFIT kit if you mount
tires that do not feature run-fla tc haracteristics,
e.g. winter tires. AT IREFIT kit can be obtained
from aq ualified specialist workshop, for exam-
ple.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is ar isk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximu ms peed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applie sinp articula rtoal aden
vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if: R
you hea rb anging noises. R
the vehicl es tarts to shake. R
you see smoke and smell rubber. R
ESP ®
is intervening constantly. R
there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
whee lr ims checked at aq ualified specialist
worksho pw ith regard to their further use .T he
defective tire must be replaced in every case.
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes TIREFIT is at ire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal puncture sofupt o
0.16 in (4 mm) ,p articularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tempera-
tures dow nt o

G WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provid es ufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly: R
there are cuts or puncture sint he tire larger
than those mentioned above. R
the whee lr im is damaged.R
you have drive natv ery low tire pressures or
on af lat tire.
There is ar isk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact aq ualified
specialist workshop.
G WARNING
The tire sealant is harmfu la nd causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eye sorc lothing or be swallowed .Don ot
inhal eT IREFIT fumes .K eep tire sealant away
from children. There is ar isk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following: R
Rinse off the tire sealant from you rs kin
immediatel yw ith water.R
If the tire sealant comes into contact with
you re yes, immediatel yr inse them thor-
oughly with clea nw ater.R
If tire sealant is swallowed ,i mmediately
rinse you rm outh out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant. R
If an allergic reactio no ccurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eigh tm inutes at at ime without
ab reak. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
again once it has coole dd own.
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety instruc-
tions on the sticker on the tire inflation com-
pressor. Using the TIREFIT kit X
Do not remove any foreig no bjects which have
penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails. X
Remove the tire sealant bottle, the accompa-
nying TIREFIT sticker and the tire inflation
compressor from the stowage wel lu nder-
neath the trunk floor ( Y
pag e2 45).X
Affix part C of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster withi nt he driver's fiel do f
vision. X
Affix part D of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the whee lw ith the defective tire.
X
Remove filler hose

H Environmenta ln ote
Hav et he used tir es ealan tb ottle disposed of
professionally, e.g .ataq ualifie ds pecialist
workshop.
If tir ep ressure of 20 0k Pa (2.0 ba r/ 29 psi )h as
bee na chieved after am aximu mp eriod of ten
minutes: X
Switch off the tire inflation compressor. X
Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the
faulty tire. X
Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla-
tion compressor. X
Pull away immediately .X
Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with the
tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
G WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for as hort period, the tire is too
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair
the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is ar isk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact aq ualified
specialist workshop.
i In cases such as the one mentioned above,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. Or call 1-800-FOR-MERCede s( in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). X
Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi) .S ee the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's
side B-pillar or the tire pressure tabl eint he
fuel filler fla pf or values.X
To increase the tire pressure: switch on the
tire inflation compressor. X
To reduce the tire pressure: depress pres-
sure release button C next to pressure
gauge D . X
When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
filler hose from the valve of the sealed tire. X
Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve of the
sealed tire.
X
To remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire
inflation compressor, press together the lock-
ing tabs on the yellow cap. X
Pul lt he tire sealant bottle out of the tire infla-
tion compressor.
The filler hose remains attache dtot he tire
sealant bottle. X
Drive to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop and have the tire change dt here.X
Have the tire sealant bottle and the filler hose
replaced as soon as possibl eataq ualified
specialist workshop. X
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at aq ualified specialist workshop.250
Flat tire
Breakdow na ssistance