maintenance reset MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 2018 Owners Manual

lead to increased wear and damage to the
majo ra ssemblies or the vehicle.
Aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ized Mercedes-Ben zC enter, will reset the
ASSYS TP LUS service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work ,f or example.
Specia ls ervice requirementsThe specified maintenance interval takes only
the normal operation of the vehicle into
account .U nder arduous operating condition so r
increased load on the vehicle, maintenance
work must be carried out more frequently, for
example: R
regular cit yd rivin gw ith frequent intermediate
stops R
if the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces R
if the engin eiso ften left idling for long periods
Under these or similar conditions, have, for
example, the air filter, engin eo il and oil filter
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operating conditions, the tires must be
checked more often. Further information can be
obtained at aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g.
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zC enter.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Ben zS ervice network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain
further information fro ma ny authorized
Mercedes-Ben zC enter.
Care
Notes on care
H Environmental note
Dispose of empt yp ackaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner.
! When cleaning your car, do not use: R
dry, coarse or hard cloths R
abrasive cleaning agents R
solvents R
cleaning agent sc ontaining solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touc ht he surfaces and films with hard
objects, e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise,
you may scratc hord amage the surfaces and
films.
! Do not park your vehicle for al ong period of
tim ed irectly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosio noft he brak ed iscs and pads. Therefore,
drive for af ew minutes after cleaning. By
heatin gupt he brakes, the brak ed iscs and
pads dry. The vehicle can the nbep arked for a
long period of time.
Regular care of your vehicle is ac ondition for
retainin gt he quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agent sr ecom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing th ev ehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNING
Braking efficienc yisr educed after washing
the vehicle. There is ar isk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
condition su ntil full braking power is restored.
! When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOL Df unc-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat-
ically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOL Df unction in
the followin gors imilar situations: R
when towin gt he vehicle R
in the car wash
! It is preferable to use car washes with
adjustable high-pressure pre-cleaning that
corresponds to the specification for the Cab-
riolet program. In car washes that use high
water pressures, there is ar isk that as mall
amount of water may leak int ot he vehicle.238
Care
Maintenance and care