2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC light

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
You must observe the legal requirements forthe country in which you are currently drivingwhen operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messagesor warnings from certain systems in the multi-function display. You should therefore makesure your vehicle is operating safely at alltimes.
If the operating safety of your vehicle isimpaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to doso. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panelillustration (Ypage 32).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in thedisplays and the controls in the vehicle interiorcan be adjusted using the brightness controlknob.
The brightness control knob is located on thebottom left of the instrument cluster(Ypage 32).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwiseor counter-clockwise.If you turn the light switch (Ypage 97) totheX,`orXposition, the bright-ness will depend upon the brightness of theambient light.
The light sensor in the instrument clusterautomatically controls the brightness of themultifunction display. In daylight, the dis-plays in the instrument cluster are not illu-minated.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicatewhich speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 142):
The segments light up from the storedspeed to the maximum speed.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC activated(Ypage 144):
One or two segments in the set speed rangelight up.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC detects avehicle in front moving more slowly than thestored speed:
The segments between the speed of thevehicle in front and the stored speed lightup.
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, asthis could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates theengine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect theengine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temperatures are around freezingpoint.
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XPressdorcto setOffOff,StandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, themultifunction display shows the lane mark-ings as bright lines in the assistancegraphic.
Further information on Lane Keeping Assist(Ypage 165).
Service menu
Depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle, you have the following options in theServ.Serv.menu:
RCalling up display messages (Ypage 182)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warningsystem (Ypage 274)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically(Ypage 274)
RCalling up the service due date(Ypage 245)
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle, in theSett.Sett.menu you have the fol-lowing options:
RChanging the instrument cluster settings(Ypage 176)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 176)
RChanging the vehicle settings (Ypage 178)
RChanging the convenience settings(Ypage 178)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 179)
Instrument cluster
Selecting the distance unit
TheDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-tion allows you to choose whether certain dis-plays appear in kilometers or miles in the mul-tifunction display.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theInstrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-tion.The current settingkmkmormilesmilesappears.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distanceapplies to:
Rthe digital speedometer in theTripTripmenu
Rthe odometer and trip odometer
Rthe trip computer
Rthe current consumption and the range
Rnavigation instructions in theNaviNavimenu
Rcruise control
RDISTRONIC
RASSYST PLUS
Selecting permanent display
ThePermanent Display:Permanent Display:function allows youto choose whether the multifunction displayalways shows the outside temperature or thespeed.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-ter.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theInstrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select thePermanent Display:Permanent Display:function.The current setting,Outside TemperatureOutside TemperatureorSpeedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h]orSpeedometerSpeedometer[mph][mph], appears.
XTo change the setting:pressvagain.
Lights
Setting the daytime running lamps
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theLightLightsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theDaytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lightsfunction.If theDaytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lightsfunctionhas been switched on, the cone of light and
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XPress thedorcbutton to select theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunction.When theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunc-tion is activated, the vehicle interior is dis-played in orange in the multifunction dis-play.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction, the vehicle is centrally locked abovea speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction.When theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunctionis activated, the multifunction display showsthe left-hand vehicle door in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock-ing feature, see (Ypage 73).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction,an acoustic signal sounds when you lock thevehicle.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction.If theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction is activated,the7symbol in the multifunction displaylights up orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Comfort
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to
that in which the steering wheel is mov-
ing.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XUsingdorc, select theEasyEasyEntry/ExitEntry/Exitfunction.If theEasy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exitfunction is activa-ted, the multifunction display shows thesteering wheel in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXITfeature (Ypage 91).
Switching the seat belt adjustment
on/off
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
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XPress thedorcbutton to select theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction.When theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction isactivated, the seat belt is displayed inorange in the multifunction display.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,see (Ypage 42).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available when the vehicleis equipped with the electrical fold-in function.
This function is only available in Canada.
When you activate theAuto. Mirror Fold‐Auto. Mirror Fold‐ingingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded inwhen the vehicle is locked.
If you have switched on theAuto. MirrorAuto. MirrorFoldingFoldingfunction and you fold in the exteriormirrors using the button on the door(Ypage 93), they will not fold out automati-cally. The exterior mirrors can then only be fol-ded out using the button on the door.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction.If theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction isswitched on, the multifunction displayshows the exterior mirror in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theFactory SettingFactory Settingsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.TheReset All Settings?Reset All Settings?functionappears.
XPress thedorcbutton to selectNoNoorYesYes.
XPress thevbutton to confirm the selec-tion.If you have selectedYesYesand confirmed, themultifunction display shows a confirmationmessage.
For safety reasons, theDaytime RunningDaytime RunningLightsLightsfunction in theLightsLightssubmenu isonly reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
Warm-up
CDigital speedometer
DGear indicator

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The yellow$warning lamp and the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 135).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampflashes and the yellow$warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lampcontinues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 289).
XShift the transmission to position].
XTurn the front wheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 135).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow$warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible toapply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position], as the electric parkingbrake is not applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I(USA
only)$(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inop‐Parking Brake Inop‐erativeerative
The yellow$warning lamp lights up. The redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parkingbrake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The yellow$warning lamp lights up and the redI(USAonly) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
'(USA only)
M(Canada only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the'(USA only) orM(Canada only) warninglamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 134).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Check Brake PadCheck Brake PadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE Inopera‐PRE-SAFE Inopera‐tive See Opera‐tive See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE®have failed. All other occupantsafety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsCurrently LimitedCurrently LimitedSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Brake Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 134).
XRestart the engine.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Active BrakeActive BrakeAssist FunctionsAssist FunctionsLimited See Opera‐Limited See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Radar SensorsRadar SensorsDirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
The radar sensor system is malfunctioning.
Possible causes are:
Rdirt on sensors
Rheavy rain or snow
Rwhen driving on inter-urban roads without traffic or infrastructure,e.g. in desert-like areas
At least one driving system or driving safety system is malfunction-ing or is temporarily unavailable:
RActive Brake Assist
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the driving anddrive safety systems will be available again. The display messagedisappears.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 134).
XSwitch off the engine.
XClean all sensors (Ypage 250).
XRestart the engine.The display message disappears.
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SRS MalfunctionSRS MalfunctionService RequiredService Required
The restraint system is malfunctioning. Theuwarning lamp alsolights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not betriggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the restraint system (Ypage 39).
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