2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC tires

Overview of the engine compart-
ment ....................................................244
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 244
Care ..................................................... 245
Breakdown assistance.....................251
Where will I find...? .............................. 251
Flat tire ................................................ 252
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 257
Jump-starting ....................................... 260
Towing and tow-starting ......................263
Fuses ................................................... 265
Wheels and tires...............................267
Important safety notes ........................ 267
Operation ............................................ 267
Winter operation .................................. 269
Tire pressure ....................................... 270
Loading the vehicle .............................. 279
All about wheels and tires ................... 281
Changing a wheel ................................ 288
Wheel and tire combinations ...............292
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 293
Technical data...................................296
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 296
Vehicle electronics .............................. 296
Identification plates .............................297
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 298
Vehicle data ......................................... 303
Contents3

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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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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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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Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 76
Opening/closing (front) ................... 76
Overview .......................................... 75
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
Resetting .........................................77
Reversing feature .............................75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming .............67
Checking the battery .......................69
Display message ............................ 206
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes.................... 66
Loss ................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing the roof................ 80
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 118
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 120
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
Snow chains...................................... 270
Sockets
Center console .............................. 230
General notes ................................ 229
Sound
Switching on/off........................... 218
Special seat belt retractor.................. 54
Specialist workshop............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 171
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 167
Selecting the display unit............... 176
Sport handling mode
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 193
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 119
Steering
Display message ............................ 205
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 168
Important safety notes .................... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 129
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 180
Stowage areas................................... 225
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 225
Center console .............................. 226
Cup holders ................................... 227
Door ............................................... 226
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 226
Glove box ....................................... 225
Important safety information ......... 225
Rear wall ........................................ 226
Stowage net ................................... 226
Stowage net....................................... 226
Summer tires..................................... 269
Sun visor............................................ 228
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 177
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 114
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 223
T
Tachometer........................................ 167
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 193
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
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Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 298
Emergency spare wheel ................. 294
Information .................................... 296
Tires/wheels ................................. 292
Vehicle data ................................... 303
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 233
Emergency call .............................. 231
General notes ................................ 230
MB info call button ........................233
Roadside Assistance button .......... 232
Self-test ......................................... 230
System .......................................... 230
Vehicle Health Check .................... 233
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 174
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 221
Authorizing a mobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 222
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 222
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 221
Display message ............................ 205
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 173
Number from the phone book ........174
Redialing ........................................ 174
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 174
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 168
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................ 179
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................ 179
Outside temperature ......................167
Setting (climate control) ................ 111
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 179
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 180
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 274
Checking manually ........................ 273
Display message ............................ 201
Maximum ....................................... 273
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 256
Notes ............................................. 272
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 256
Recommended ............................... 270
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 274
Restarting ...................................... 274
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 276
Function/notes .............................274
General notes ................................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 275
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 278
Restarting ...................................... 277
Warning lamp ................................. 216
Warning message .......................... 276
Tire-change tool kit........................... 252
TIREFIT kit.......................................... 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Storage location ............................ 252
Tire pressure not reached .............. 256
Tire pressure reached .................... 256
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 287
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 286
Bar (definition) ............................... 286
Changing a wheel .......................... 288
Characteristics .............................. 286
Checking ........................................ 267
Curb weight (definition) ................. 287
Definition of terms ......................... 286
Direction of rotation...................... 289
Display message ............................ 201
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 288
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 286
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 285
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 287
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ...........................................287
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 287
Important safety notes .................. 267
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 286
Information on driving .................... 267
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 287
Labeling (overview)........................ 283
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 288
Load index ..................................... 285
Load index (definition) ................... 287
M+S tires....................................... 269
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 287
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 287
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 287
Maximum tire load ......................... 285
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 287
MOExtended tires.......................... 269
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 288
Overview ........................................ 267
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 287
Replacing ....................................... 288
Service life ..................................... 268
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 288
Speed rating (definition) ................ 287
Storing ........................................... 289
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 286
Summer tires ................................. 269
Temperature .................................. 282
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 288
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 288
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 287
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 286
Tire size (data)............................... 292
Tire size designation, load-bear-
ing capacity, speed rating .............. 283
Tire tread ....................................... 268
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 288
Total load limit (definition) ............. 288
Traction ......................................... 282
Traction (definition) ....................... 288
Tread wear ..................................... 282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 286
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 288
Wheel and tire combination ........... 292
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 287
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 265
Important safety notes .................. 263
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 264
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 263
Installing the towing eye ................ 263
Removing the towing eye ............... 264
Transporting the vehicle ................ 265
With both axles on the ground ....... 264
With the rear axle raised ................ 264
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
Transmission
Overview of transmission posi-
tions .............................................. 125
Selector lever ................................ 125
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display......... 125
Transporting the vehicle.................. 265
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 170
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 170
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 171
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 73
Locking separately ........................... 74
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 74
Overview .......................................... 73
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 204
Opening dimensions ...................... 303
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