MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 2017 Owners Manual

These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS or
ESP ®
,a nd are marked as follows:R
MO = M ercedes-Benz OriginalR
MOE = M ercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics) R
MO1 = M ercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz .C ertain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when
driving with al oad, tire dimension variations
could cause the tires to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components .T his
could result in damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tires, wheels or
accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz ,s ince previ-
ous damage cannot alway sbed etected on
retreaded tires. As ar esult, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tires are mounted. Do not mount used tires if
you have no information about their previous
usage.
The recommended pressures for various oper-
ating conditions can be found: R
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the B-pillar on the driver's side R
in the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
( Y
page 258).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the maintenance
recommendations of the tire manufacturer in
the vehicle document wallet. Notes on the vehicle equipment –a lway se quip
the vehicle: R
with tires of the same size on ag iven axle (left
and right) R
with the same type of tires at ag iven time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
Exception: it is permissible to install ad iffer-
ent type or make in the event of af lat tire.
Observe t he
"MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics" section ( Y
page 242).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with aT IREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefor er ecommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with aT IREFIT kit if you mount
tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g.
winter tires. AT IREFIT kit may be obtained from
aq ualified specialist workshop.
Emergency spar ew heel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of
the spare wheel or emergenc ys pare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mountin gane mergenc ys pare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is ar isk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations: R
adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully. R
never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergenc ys pare wheel that differs in size. R
only use as pare wheel or emergenc ys pare
wheel of ad ifferent size briefly. R
do not switch ESP ®
off.R
have as pare wheel or emergenc ys pare
wheel of ad ifferent size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergenc ys pare wheel or spare
wheel of ad ifferent size, you must not exceed
the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Emergency spar ew heel 279
Wheels and tires Z

Snow chains mus tn ot be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels.
General notes You can as kf or information regarding permitted
emergency spare wheel satana ut horized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
You shoul dr egularl yc heck the pressure of the
emergency spare wheel ,p ar ticularly prior to
long trips, and correct the pressure as neces-
sary ( Y
page 258). The value on the wheel is
valid.
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun-
ted against the direction of rotation. Observe
the time restriction on us easw el last he speed
limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel.
Replace the tire sa fte rs ix years at the latest,
regardless of wear. Thi sa ls oa pplies to the
emergency spare wheel.
Whe ny ou are driving with the collapsibl es pare
wheel mounted, the tire pressure loss warning
system or the tire pressure monitor canno tf unc-
tion reliably. Only restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor when
the defectiv ew he el ha sb ee nr eplaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: after
mounting an emergency spare wheel ,t he sys-
tem may stil ld is play the tire pressure of the
removed wheel for af ew minutes. The value dis-
played for the mounted emergency spare wheel
is not the same as the current tire pressure of
the emergency spare wheel.
Removin gt he emergenc ys pare wheel
Collapsibl es pare wheel unde rt he trunk
floor The collapsibl es pare wheel can be found in the
stowag ew el lu nder the trunk floor ( Y
page 218). X
Turn retaining screw D counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Remove collapsibl es pare wheel C .
Alway so bserve the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting aw he el "s ection
( Y
page 275).
Stowin gt he emergenc ys pare wheel
! Only place the collapsibl es pare wheel in the
vehicl ew he nitisd ry .O therwise, moisture
may get into the vehicle.
Take the following step stos tow au se dc ollaps-
ible spare wheel .O therwise, the collapsible
spare wheel will not fit in the trunk in the inten-
ded manner. Mercedes-Benz recommend st hat
yo uh av et his work carrie do ut at aq uali fied
specialist workshop. X
Unscre wt he valve cap from the valve. X
If possible ,u nscrew the valve insert from the
valve and release the air.
Fully deflating the tire sc an take af ew
minutes. X
Screw the valve insert back into the valve. X
Screw the valve cap back on. X
Pull the protectiv es heet provided with the
spare wheel ove rt he collapsibl es pare wheel.X
Stow the collapsibl es pare wheel in the emer-
gency spare wheel well under the trunk. X
Use the retaining scre wtop ie rce the protec-
tive sheet and fasten the collapsibl es pare
wheel in place.
Inflating the collapsibl es pare wheel
! Inflate the collapsibl es pare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the280
Emergenc ys pare wheel
Wheels and tires

vehicle. The whee lr im could otherwise be
damaged.
! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eigh tm inutes at at ime without
ab reak. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compresso rc an be operated
again once it has cooled down. X
Mount the collapsible spare whee lasd escri-
bed ( Y
pag e2 75).
The collapsible spare whee lm ust be mounted
before it is inflated. X
Remove the tire inflation compresso rf rom
the stowage space under the trunk floor
( Y
pag e2 41).
X
Pul lp lug

Information regardin gt echnica ld at a
i The dat as ta te dh er es pecifically refers to a
vehicl ew it hs ta ndard equipment. Consult an
authorize dM ercedes-Ben zC ente rf or th e
dat af or all vehicl ev ariants and trim levels.
Vehicle electronics
Tampering with th ee ngin ee lectron-
ics
! Only hav ew or kc arried out on th ee ng in e
electronics and it sa ssociated parts, suc ha s
control units, sensors, actuating component s
and connecto rl eads ,ataq ualified specialist
workshop. Vehicl ec om ponent sm ay other -
wise wear mor eq uickly and th ev ehicle's
operating permit may be invalidated.
Installing two-way radio sa nd mobile
phones (RF transmitters)
G WARNIN G
The electromagneti cr adiation from modifie d
or incorrectl yr etrofitte dR F-transmitters can
interfere wit ht he vehicl ee lectronics .T his can
compromise th eo perational safet yoft he
vehicle. Ther eisar is kofana ccident.
You should hav ea ll wor ktoe lectrical and
electronic equipmen tc arried out at aq ualified
specialist workshop.
G WARNIN G
The electromagneti cr adiation from incor-
rectl yo perate dRFt ra nsmitters can interfere
wit ht he vehicl ee lectronics ,f or example:R
if th eRFt ra nsmitte risn ot connecte dw it h
an exterio ra ntennaR
th ee xter io ra ntenna has been installed
incorrectl yorisn ot al ow-reflection typ e
This can compromise th eo perational safet y
of th ev ehicle. Ther eisar is kofana ccident.
Hav et he low-reflection exterio ra ntenna
mounte dataq ualified specialist workshop.
When operating RF transmitters in th ev ehi- cle ,a lways connec tt he mw it ht he low-reflec -
tion exterio ra ntenna.
! The operating permit may be invalidated if
th ei nstruction sf or installation and use of RF
transmitters are no to bserved.
In particular, th ef ollowin gc onditi on sm ust be
complied with: R
only approve dw avebands may be used. R
observ et he maximum permissible output
in these wavebands. R
only approve da ntenna position sm ay be
used.
Excessiv el evels of electromagneti cr adiation
may caus ed amag etoy our healt ha nd th eh ealt h
of others. Using an exterio ra ntenna takes int o
accoun tc urren ts ci entific discussion sr elating
to th ep ossible healt hh azards that may result
from electromagneti cf ields.
The followin ga ntenna position sm ay be used if
RF transmitters hav eb een properly installed:
Approved antenna position s
C
Rear fender
i On th er ear fenders, it is recommended to
position th ea ntenna on th es ide of th ev ehicl e
closes ttot he center of th er oad .
Use th eT echnical Specification ISO/TS 2160 9
when retrofitting RF transmitters (Road Vehicles
-E MC guidelines for installation of aftermarket
radi of re quency transmitting equipment) .
Observ et he legal requirements for accessory
parts.
If your vehicl eh as installation sf or two-way radi o
equipment, use th ep ower suppl yora ntenna
connection si ntended for use wit ht he basic wir-
ing .Bes ur etoo bserv et he manufacturer' sS up -
plemen tw hen installing.282
Vehicle electronics
Technical data

Deviations with respect to frequency bands,
maximum transmission outputs or antenna
positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
The maximum transmission outpu t( PE AK) at the
base of the antenna must not exceed the fol-
lowing values:
Frequenc yb and Maximum
transmission
output
Short wave
3-54M Hz 100 W
4mw av eband
74 -88M Hz 30 W
2mw av eband
144 -1 74 MHz 50 W
Trunked radi os ys tem/
Tetra
380 -4 60 MHz 10 W
70 cm waveband
400 -4 60 MHz 35 W
Mobil ec ommunications
(2G/3G/4G) 10 W
The following can be used in the vehicl ew it hout
restrictions: R
RF transmitters with am ax imum transmis-
sion outpu tofu pt o1 00 mWR
RF transmitters with transmitter frequencies
in the 380 -4 10 MHz waveband and am ax i-
mu mt ransmission outpu tofu pto2 W
(trunked radio/Tetra) R
Mobil ep ho ne s( 2G/3G/4G)
There ar enor estrictions when positioning the
antenna on the outside of the vehicl ef or the
following wavebands: R
Trunked radi os ys tem/TetraR
70 cm waveband R
2G/3G/4G Identificatio np lates
Vehicle identificatio np late with vehi-
cl ei dentificatio nn umber (VIN) X
Open the driver's door.
Yo uw il ls ee vehicl ei de ntification plate C .
Example: vehicl ei de ntification plate (USA only)
C
VIN D
Vehicl em odel
Example: vehicl ei de ntification plate (Canada only)
C
VIN
D
Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicl ei de ntification
plate is used onl yasane xample. Thi sd at ai s
different for every vehicl ea nd can deviateIdentificatio np lates 283
Technica ld ata Z

from the data show nh ere. You can find the
data applicable to you rv ehicl eont he vehicle
identificatio np late.
Vehicle identification number (VIN) X
Slid et he front-passenger sea ttoi ts front
most position. X
Fold paneling C upwards.
VIN D can be seen.
The VIN can als obef ound in the following loca-
tions: R
on the vehicl ei dentificatio np late
( Y
pag e2 83)R
on the lower edge of the windshield
( Y
pag e2 84)
Engine number
C
Emissio nc ontrol information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federa la nd Cali-
fornia ne missions standards
D
Engine numbe r( stamped into the crank-
case)

Other identifications, for example: R
0W -30R
5W -30R
5W -40
Fuel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is ar isk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is ar isk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel awa yf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following: R
Wash awa yf uel from skin immediately
using soap and water. R
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay. R
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay .Don ot induce vomit-
ing. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
Model Total capa-
city
All models
18.5 US gal
(70.0 l) Model Of which
reserve
All models
Approx.
2.4 US gal
(9.0 l)
Gasoline Fuel grade
! Do not use diesel to refue lv ehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refue lw ith the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel wil le nter the fuel system.
Even smal la mounts of the wrong fuel could
resul tind amage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify aq ualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Only refue lu sing unleaded premium grade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
You rv ehicl eisE 10-compatible. You can
refue ly ou rv ehicl eu sing E10 fuel.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operating
the vehicl ew ith other fuel sc an lea dtod am-
age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust
system.
! Do not use the following: R
E15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol) R
E85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol) R
E100 (1 00% ethanol) R
M15 (gasoline with 15% methanol) R
M30 (gasoline with 30% methanol) R
M85 (gasoline with 85% methanol) R
M100 (1 00% methanol) R
Gasoline with metalliferous additives R
Diesel
Do not mix such fuel sw ith the fuel recom-
mended for you rv ehicle.
! To ensure the longevity and ful lp erform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleade dg asoline must be used.Service products and fillin gc apacities 285
Technical data Z

If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of al owe rg rade ,o bserve the following pre-
cautions: R
Only fill the fuel tank to half full with regular
unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre-
mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible. R
Do not drive at the maximum speed. R
Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speed so ver 3,000 rpm.
You wil lu suall yf ind information abou tt he fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
i For further information, consult aq ualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As at emporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration.
Never refuel using fuel with al owe rA KI.
Information on refueling ( Y
page 130).
Additives in gasoline
! Operating the engine with fuel additives
adde dl ater can lea dtoe ngine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residu eb uildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Compl yw ith the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
abou tr ecommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran-
ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as ar esult. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specifie dont he container. Engine oil
General notes
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of as pec-
ificatio no ther than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribe ds ervice intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval
display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products ( Y
page 284).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You shoul dt herefore only use engine oils and oil
filters that are approved for vehicle sw ith main-
tenance systems.
For al ist of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for you rv ehicle.
Model MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models
229.5
i MB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.286
Servic ep roducts and filling capacities
Technical data

Filling capacities The followin gv alue sr efer to an oil chang e
includin gt he oil filter.
Model Capacit y
SLC 300
6. 7USq t( 6.3 l)
Mercedes ‑ Benz
SLC 43 AMG 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
Ad ditives
! Do not us ea ny additive sint he engine oil.
Thi sc ould damag et he engine.
Brake fluid
G WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorb sm oisture
from the air. Thi sl owers the boiling point of
the brake fluid .Ift he boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. Thi sw ould impai rb raking efficiency.
There is ar is kofana ccident.
Yo us houl dh av et he brake fluid renewe da t
the specified intervals.
Whe nh an dling brake fluid ,o bserve the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
( Y
page 284).
The brake fluid change interval sc an be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only us eb rake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigab eorM B-
Approva l3 31.0.
Information abou ta pp roved brake fluid can be
obtaine data ny qualified specialist worksho po r
on the Interne ta t
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. Coolant
Importan ts afety notes
G WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is ar isk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool dow nb efore yo ua dd anti-
freeze .M ake sur et hat antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clea nt he
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only ad dc oolant that has bee np remixed
with the desire da ntifreeze protection. You
coul do therwise damag et he engine.
Furthe ri nformatio nonc oolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact aq ualifie ds pecialist workshop.
! Always use as uitabl ec oolant mixture, even
in countries where hig ht emperatures prevail.
Otherwise ,t he engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products whe nh andling coolant
( Y
page 284).
The coolant is am ixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
the following: R
Anti-corrosion protection R
Antifreeze protection R
Raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection dow nt o
-35 ‡( -37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximatel y2 66 ‡
(130 †).Service products and filling capacities 287
Technical data Z

The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should: R
be at least 50%. This will protec tt he engine
cooling system against freezin gd own to
approximately -35 ‡( -37 †).R
not exceed 55% (antifreez ep rotection down
to -49 ‡[ -45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Servic eP roducts
310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with ac oolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked with every mainte-
nanc ei nterval at aq ualified specialist work-
shop.
Fillin gc apacitiesMissing values were not availabl eatt ime of
going to print.
Model Capacity
SLC 300
Approx .8 .5 US qt
(8.0 l)
Mercedes ‑ Benz
SLC 43 AMG
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nent sort he exhaust system. There is ar isk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps. ! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give af alse reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
( Y
page 284).
At temperatures above freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with am ixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit. X
Add 1p art MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with am ixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correc tm ixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑ 134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R ‑ 134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant .O therwise, the climate
control system may be damaged.
Servic ew ork, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by aq ualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carried out at aq ualified specialist workshop.288
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