dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 2018 Owners Manual

Maximum load on at ire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .................................... .2 79
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .2 79
Maximum tire loa d. ........................ 277
Maximum tire loa d( definition) ....... 279
MOExtended tires .......................... 262
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 280
Overview ........................................ 260
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .2 79
Replacing ....................................... 280
Service life ..................................... 261
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 279
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing .......................................... .2 81
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 278
Summer tires ................................. 262
Temperature .................................. 274
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 280
Tire bea d( definition) ..................... .2 79
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 279
Tire pressure s( recommended ). ..... 278
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, spee dr ating .................... 275
Tire tread ....................................... 261
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 279
Total loa dl imit (definition) ............. 280
Traction ......................................... 274
Traction (definition) ....................... 280
Trea dw ea r. .................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s. ..................................... 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s( de finition) .................... 278
Wea ri ndicator (definition) ............. 280
Wheel and tire combination ........... 284
Wheel rim (definiti on) .................... 278
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Fla tt ire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 258
Important safety notes .................. 256 Towin ga way
Important safety guideline s. .......... 256
Installing the towing ey e. ............... 256
Removing the towing ey e. .............. 257
Transporting the vehicl e. ............... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
With the rea ra xl er aised ................ 257
Traffi cr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 211
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 122
see Automati ct ransmission
Transmissio np osition display ......... 122
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 166
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 166
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 167
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Locking separatel y. .......................... 73
Opening/closing (manuall yf rom
outside) ............................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Trunk lid
Displa ym essage ............................ 200
Opening dimensions ...................... 295
Trunk partition
Displa ym essage ............................ 200
Genera ln otes .................................. 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Turn signals
Displa ym essage ............................ 189
Switching on/of f. ............................. 96
Two-wa yr adio
Frequencie s. .................................. 288
Installation ..................................... 288
Transmission outpu t( maximum) .... 288
Type identificatio np late
see Vehicl ei de ntification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72 Index 19

X
To deactivate: press and hol db ut ton C for
abou tf iv es econds unti lat one sounds.X
To activate: press and hol db ut ton D for
abou tf iv es econds unti lat one sounds.
If yo up ress one of the two buttons and do not
hea rat one, the relevant setting ha sa lr eady
been selected.
The vehicl eisl oc ked automaticall yw he nt he
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing.
Yo uc ould therefore lock yoursel fo ut if:R
the vehicl eisb ei ng pushed.R
the vehicl eisb ei ng towed.R
the vehicl eisonar olle rd yn amometer.
Yo uc an also switch the automatic locking func-
tio nona nd off using the on-board computer
( Y
page 173).
Unlocking/lockin gt he driver's door
using the mechanical key
i If yo uw an ttoc entrall yl oc kt he vehicl eu si ng
the mechanical key ,b egin by pressing the
locking button for the interio rl oc king mech-
anism whil et he driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
X
To unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise as far as it will go to position G .X
To lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise as
far as it will go to position G .
If yo uu se the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-thef ta la rm sys-
tem will be triggered .S witch off the alarm
( Y
page 64). Trunk
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If objects, luggage or load sa re not secured or
not secured sufficiently ,t hey could slip ,t ip
ove rorbef lung around and thereb yh it vehicle
occupants. There is ar is kofi njury ,p ar ticu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or as ud -
de nc hange in direction.
Alway ss tor eo bj ects so tha tt hey canno tb e
flung around .S ecure objects, luggage or
load sa gain st slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The trunk li ds wi ng su pwar ds when opened.
Therefore, make sure tha tt her eiss uf ficient
clearance above the trunk lid.
! Onl yc lose the trunk once the roo fisl owere d
completely. Otherwise, yo uc ould damag et he
roof.
If yo uc lose the trunk li db ef ore the roo fi s
lowered completely, the loading ai ds wi tch
lights up and aw ar ning tone sounds.
The opening dimensions of the trunk li dc an be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
( Y
page 295).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yoursel fo ut .
The trunk li dc an be: R
opened/close df rom outside R
opene da ut omaticall yf rom outsideR
locked separately R
opene dw it ht he emergency release button R
unlocke dw it ht he mechanical key
Yo us houl dp referabl yp la ce luggage or load si n
the trunk.72
Trunk
Opening and closing

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 on the fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire pres-
sures under various operating conditions
( Y
page 263).
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 mount 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 247).
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 characteristics,
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 285
Wheels and tires Z