2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC power steering

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
14Index

DNeutral
Do not shift the transmission toDwhile driving. The automatictransmission could otherwise bedamaged.
No power is transmitted from theengine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allowyou to move the vehicle freely, e.g.to push it or tow it.
If ESP®is deactivated or faulty: shiftthe transmission to positionDifthe vehicle is in danger of skidding,e.g. on icy roads.
!Coasting in neutral\\maycause damage to the drive train.
:Drive
The automatic transmissionchanges gear automatically. Allforward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through theindividual gears automatically when it is intransmission position[. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond thepressure point.The automatic transmission shifts to a lowergear depending on the engine speed.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once thedesired speed is reached.The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Drive programs
Drive program C (Comfort)
In city traffic and stop-start traffic, drive pro-gramCis recommended.
Drive programCis characterized by the follow-ing:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economicalhandling characteristics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently inforward and reverse gears, unless the accel-erator pedal is depressed fully.
Rthe vehicle has improved driving stability,for example on slippery road surfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from theautomatic transmission shifting up sooner.The vehicle is driven in the low engine speedrange and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Rthe suspension exhibits comfortable damp-ing settings (adaptive damping system onlyin vehicles with AMG RIDE CONTROL sportssuspension).
Rthe steering exhibits comfortable steeringcharacteristics.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive programSis characterized by the follow-ing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-istics.
Rthe vehicle pulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.The fuel consumption possibly being higheras a result of the later automatic transmis-sion shift points.
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During braking:
Ra warning tone sounds
RtheRelease Parking BrakeRelease Parking Brakemessageappears
Rthe redI(USA only) or$(Canadaonly) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-ter flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer thanfour weeks, the battery may be damaged byexhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer thansix weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as aresult of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop andseek advice.
iYou can obtain information about tricklechargers from a qualified specialist work-shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could
affect, for example, the power steering and
the brake boosting effect. You will require
considerably more effort to steer and brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 vehi-
cle is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the countryin which you are driving. Some jurisdictionsprohibit the driver from using a mobile phonewhile driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always usehands-free mode. Only operate the telephonewhen the traffic situation permits. If you areunsure, pull over to a safe location and stopbefore operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers adistance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) persecond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
RThe tires should always be inflated to therecommended tire pressure.
RRemove unnecessary loads.
RWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
RAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
RObserve the service intervals in the Mainte-nance Booklet or in the service interval dis-play. Have all the maintenance work carriedin accordance with Daimler AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when drivingin cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in hillyterrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident 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
taking drugs.
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