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Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 53
Cigarette lighter................................ 229
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................250
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 106
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 108
Controlling automatically ...............111
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 110
Defrosting the windows ................. 113
Defrosting the windshield .............. 112
General notes ................................ 106
Indicator lamp ................................ 111
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 109
Maximum cooling .......................... 113
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 107
Overview of systems ......................106
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 303
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 303
Setting the air distribution ............. 112
Setting the air vents ......................115
Setting the airflow ......................... 112
Setting the temperature ................ 111
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 114
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 113
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch............................ 99
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 238
Calling up ....................................... 237
Setting ...........................................238
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 170
Controller...........................................218
Convenience closing feature.............. 77
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 242
Display message ............................ 194
Filling capacity ............................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 179
Temperature gauge ........................ 168
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 193
Function/notes ................................ 99
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Deactivating ................................... 143
Display message ............................ 200
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/notes .............................142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Setting a speed .............................. 143
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 228
Important safety notes .................. 227
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
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Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 173
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 193
Function/notes ................................ 97
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) .............................................176
Declarations of conformity................. 26
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 248
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 177
Interior lighting .............................. 177
Diagnostics connection......................27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................22
Introduction .....................................22
Digital speedometer.........................171
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 244
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 182
Driving systems .............................197
Engine ............................................ 194
General notes ................................ 182
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 182
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 207
Lights ............................................. 193
Safety systems .............................. 183
SmartKey ....................................... 206
Tires ............................................... 201
Vehicle ...........................................203
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp).... 215
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 58
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Automatic locking (switch) ...............73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................66
Control panel ...................................37
Display message ............................ 205
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety notes.................... 71
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Overview .......................................... 71
Drinking and driving......................... 137
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display ........................................... 125
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 180
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 124
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 245
Driving on flooded roads.................. 141
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 58
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 60
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 57
Distance warning function ............... 58
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 63
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 56
Driving system
AMG sports suspension
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ............... 152
Driving systems
Adaptive Damping System ............. 152
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 162
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 163
Cruise control ................................ 142
Display message ............................ 197
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 144
HOLD function ............................... 151
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 165
Lane Tracking package .................. 163
Parking Guidance ........................... 156
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
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Rear view camera .......................... 159
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 150
Automatic transmission .................128
Brakes ...........................................139
Break-in period .............................. 117
Downhill gradient ........................... 139
Drinking and driving ....................... 137
Driving in winter .............................141
Driving on flooded roads ................ 141
Driving on wet roads ......................141
Exhaust check ............................... 138
Fuel ................................................ 137
General .......................................... 137
Hydroplaning ................................. 141
Icy road surfaces ........................... 141
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 270
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 139
Wet road surface ........................... 139
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 173
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
DYNAMIC SELECT button.................. 124
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 178
Function/notes ................................ 91
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................92
Function/notes ................................ 91
Switching on/off ........................... 178
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message............................ 185
Function/notes................................ 63
ECO display
Function/notes............................. 138
On-board computer ....................... 170
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 122
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 121
Deactivating/activating ................. 122
General information ....................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 121
Introduction ................................... 121
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73
Trunk ............................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 73
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 294
Important safety notes .................. 293
Removing ....................................... 294
Storage location ............................ 294
Stowing .......................................... 294
Technical data ............................... 294
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 50
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 213
Display message ............................ 194
ECO start/stop function ................ 121
Engine number ............................... 298
Irregular running ............................ 123
Jump-starting ................................. 260
Overview ........................................ 244
Starting problems .......................... 123
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 120
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 120
Switching off .................................. 135
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 265
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 241
Additives ........................................ 301
Checking the oil level ..................... 241
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 241
Display message ............................ 196
Filling capacity ............................... 301
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General notes ................................ 300
Notes about oil grades ...................300
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 241
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 179
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 180
Characteristics ................................. 61
Deactivating/activating (except
SLC 43 AMG) ................................... 61
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 60
General notes .................................. 60
Important safety information ........... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 211
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................ 61
Exhaust check................................... 138
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)..................................................250
Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 97
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Folding in when locking (on-
board computer) ............................ 179
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 93
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 93
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94
Eyeglasses compartment................. 226
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 219
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data)... 298
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 253
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 252
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 254
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats........................................... 238
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 296
Two-way radio ................................ 296
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 300
Consumption statistics .................. 170
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 171
Displaying the range ...................... 171
Driving tips.................................... 137
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline)............................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 299
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Refueling ........................................ 132
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 299
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 133
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 299
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit)...................................................... 252
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 265
Before changing ............................. 265
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 266
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 265
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 237
General notes ................................ 234
Important safety notes .................. 235
Opening/closing the garage door .. 237
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Problems when programming ........ 236
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 235
Synchronizing the rolling code .......235
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)......... 179
Genuine parts...................................... 23
Glove box...........................................225
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Head bags
Display message ............................ 190
Operation ......................................... 45
Head level heating (AIRSCARF).......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 87
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................... 99
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 193
Replacing bulbs .............................103
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Hill start assist.................................. 120
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 152
Activation conditions ..................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 197
General notes ................................ 151
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Hood
Closing ...........................................241
Display message ............................ 205
Important safety notes .................. 240
Opening ......................................... 240
Horn...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning..................................... 141
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 167
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 101
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 177
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 177
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 252
Using ............................................. 290
Jump starting (engine)......................260
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 118
SmartKey ....................................... 118
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 66
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Deactivation ..................................... 66
Display message ............................ 207
Locking ............................................ 66
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 119
Start/Stop button .......................... 118
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Unlocking ......................................... 66
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Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 128
Manual gearshifting .......................131
Knee bag.............................................. 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 175
Display message ............................ 198
Function/information.................... 165
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 180
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 193
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 193
Light sensor (display message)....... 193
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 177
Active light function ....................... 100
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 97
Cornering light function ................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 99
High beam flasher ............................ 99
High-beam headlamps..................... 99
Light switch ..................................... 97
Low-beam headlamps...................... 98
Parking lamps .................................. 98
Rear fog lamp .................................. 98
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 177
Standing lamps ................................ 98
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 177
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 177
Turn signals ..................................... 99
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 73
Emergency locking ........................... 73
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 72
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)............................... 178
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 193
Replacing bulbs............................. 102
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support................................... 88
M
M+S tires............................................ 269
MAGIC SKY CONTROL......................... 83
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 248
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Inserting .......................................... 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 68
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 73
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 173
Memory function................................. 95
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 233
General notes ................................ 230
Info call button .............................. 233
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 231
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 233
Roadside Assistance call button .... 232
Self-diagnosis ................................ 230
System .......................................... 230
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Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Rear view camera ..........................159
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................182
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 221
Connecting (device manager) ........222
Frequencies ................................... 296
Installation ..................................... 296
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 173
Transmission output (maximum) .... 296
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................67
MOExtended tires.............................. 253
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 292
Mounting a new wheel ................... 291
Preparing the vehicle .....................289
Raising the vehicle ......................... 290
Removing a wheel .......................... 291
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 289
MP3
Operation ....................................... 173
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................169
Permanent display ......................... 176
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 168
Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................218
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 219
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 171
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 217
Navigation menu
Important safety notes .................. 171
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 52
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered .......................... 53
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 117
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 46
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 46
Self-test ........................................... 48
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 43
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Belt warning ..................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes .................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 56
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Seat belt .......................................... 39
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 46
Self-test ........................................... 48
Odometer........................................... 170
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Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................179
Assistance menu ........................... 174
Audio menu ................................... 173
Convenience submenu .................. 178
Display messages .......................... 182
Displaying a service message ........245
Factory settings submenu ............. 179
Important safety notes .................. 167
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 176
Lighting submenu .......................... 176
Menu overview .............................. 170
Message memory .......................... 182
Navigation menu ............................ 171
Operation ....................................... 168
RACETIMER ................................... 180
Service menu ................................. 176
Settings menu ............................... 176
Standard display............................ 170
Telephone menu ............................ 173
Trip menu ...................................... 170
Vehicle submenu ........................... 178
Video DVD operation ..................... 173
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display........... 167
Overhead control panel...................... 36
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number............................ 297
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 247
Panic alarm.......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 135
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
Rear view camera .......................... 159
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 156
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 153
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 156
Sensor range................................. 154
Warning display ............................. 155
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 136
Applying or releasing manually ...... 136
Display message ............................ 185
Electric parking brake .................... 135
Emergency braking ........................ 136
General notes ................................ 135
Releasing automatically................. 136
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 199
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking lamps
Switching on/off.............................. 98
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes............................. 153
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 191
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problems (malfunction) .................. 191
Pets in the vehicle............................... 56
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Power washers.................................. 247
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection)
Display message ............................ 188
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