2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC trunk

Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction ...........................................22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction.........................................23
Protecting the environment ...................23
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................24
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data storage .......................................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance...........................................31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Overhead control panel .........................36
Door control panel ................................. 37
Safety...................................................38
Panic alarm ............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 56
Driving safety systems ........................... 56
Protection against theft .........................64
Opening and closing...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 71
Trunk ..................................................... 73
Side windows ......................................... 75
Roof .......................................................78
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors.......................................................85
Correct driver's seat position ................85
Seats ..................................................... 85
Steering wheel ....................................... 89
Mirrors ................................................... 92
Memory function ................................... 95
Lights and windshield wipers............97
Exterior lighting ..................................... 97
Interior lighting .................................... 101
Replacing bulbs ................................... 101
Windshield wipers ................................ 103
Climate control.................................106
Overview of climate control systems ... 106
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 110
Setting the air vents ............................ 115
Driving and parking..........................117
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 117
Driving ................................................. 117
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................... 124
Automatic transmission ....................... 125
Refueling ............................................. 132
Parking ................................................ 134
Driving tips .......................................... 137
Driving systems ................................... 142
On-board computer and displays....167
Important safety notes ........................ 167
Displays and operation ........................ 167
Menus and submenus ......................... 170
Display messages ................................ 182
Warning and indicator lamps ............... 208
Multimedia system...........................217
General notes ...................................... 217
Important safety notes ........................ 217
Function restrictions ............................ 217
Operating system ................................ 218
Stowage and features......................225
Stowage areas ..................................... 225
Features .............................................. 227
Maintenance and care......................240
Engine compartment ........................... 240
2Contents

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
Index9

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
10Index

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
12Index

Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 64
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 120
General notes ................................ 120
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .....................................28
Qualified specialist workshop........... 27
R
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 180
Radio
Selecting a station .........................173
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
REACH Regulation............................... 27
Reading lamp..................................... 101
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 193
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 250
Display in the multimedia system .. 160
Function/notes .............................159
Switching on/off ........................... 159
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 113
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 92
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 93
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 303
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 132
Refueling process .......................... 133
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 235
Replacing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Important safety notes .................. 101
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 102
Low-beam headlamps .................... 102
Overview of bulb types .................. 102
Reporting safety defects.................... 28
Rescue card......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Residual heat (climate control)........114
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 189
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 126
Reversible floor panel (trunk).......... 227
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 75
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage)................................................... 193
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 25
Roof
Display message ............................ 205
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 79
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 80
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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
Index19

Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 205
General notes .................................. 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 193
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 296
Installation ..................................... 296
Transmission output (maximum) .... 296
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
Upshift indicator
(on-board computer, Mercedes-
AMG SLC 43) ................................. 179
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................224
V
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 203
Electronics ..................................... 296
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 176
Limited Warranty .............................28
Loading .......................................... 279
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 292
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 137
Pulling away................................... 120
Raising ........................................... 290
REACH Regulation ........................... 27
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 289
Tow-starting ................................... 263
Towing away .................................. 263
Transporting .................................. 265
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 303
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data....................................... 303
Vehicle dimensions........................... 303
Vehicle emergency locking................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 297
Vehicle tool kit.................................. 252
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 173
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
VIN
Seat ............................................... 298
Type plate ...................................... 297
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 210
Active Brake Assist ........................ 215
Brake Assist ................................... 215
Brakes ........................................... 210
Check Engine ................................. 213
Coolant .......................................... 213
Distance warning ........................... 215
ESP®.............................................. 211
ESP®OFF ....................................... 212
Fuel tank ........................................ 213
General notes ................................ 208
Parking brake ................................ 212
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
Reserve fuel................................... 213
Restraint system ............................ 212
Seat belt ........................................ 208
SPORT handling mode................... 212
Tire pressure monitor .................... 216
Warranty.............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 206
20Index

tics. Have the brake system checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator andwarning lamps (Ypage 210) as well as displaymessages (Ypage 185).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 57).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety andoffers increased braking comfort. In additionto the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE alsohas the HOLD function (Ypage 151) and hillstart assist (Ypage 120).
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
XTo activate with the SmartKey:removethe SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO:switch theignition off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle frombeing started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Theengine can be started by anyone with a validSmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivatedwhen you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKeyor KEYLESS-GO.Indicator lampCflashes. The alarm systemis armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo switch off:unlock the vehicle with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
Rthe glove compartment
Rthe stowage space under the armrest
XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:press the6or7button on theSmartKey.The alarm is stopped.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-Key must be outside the vehicle.The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-board. The SmartKey must be inside thevehicle.The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not stopped, even if you close theopen door that triggered it, for example.
If the alarm stays on for more than30 seconds, the Mercedes me connectemergency call system automatically sendsa message to the Customer Center.
64Protection against theft
Safety