roof MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 2019 User Guide

Only have the soft top closed manually at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Never sit on the rear shelf or store heavyobjects there. You will otherwise damagethe roof and the rear shelf of your vehicle.
!Do not forget that the weather can changeabruptly. Make certain that the roof isclosed when you leave the vehicle. The vehi-cle electronics can be damaged if waterenters the vehicle interior.
!When opening and closing the roof, makesure that:
Rthere is sufficient clearance, as the roofswings upwards.
Rthere is sufficient clearance behind thevehicle, as the trunk lid swings backwardsbeyond the bumper.
Rthe trunk is only loaded to below thetrunk partition.
Rthe trunk partition is not pushed up by theload.
Rthe trunk partition is closed.
Rthe trunk lid is closed.
Rthe outside temperature is above 5 ‡(

If you operate the roof switch and theTrunk Partition OpenTrunk Partition Openmessage appearsin the multifunction display, the trunk parti-tion is not closed correctly.
XClose the trunk partition.
XTo close:press and hold soft-top switchCuntil the soft top is fully closed.TheVario-Roof in OperationVario-Roof in Operationmessageappears in the multifunction display. Oncethe opening procedure is complete, themessage disappears and a tone sounds.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close all side windows, pull the switchunder the cover of the center console(Ypage 76).
Opening/closing using the SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body
parts could be trapped by, for example, the
roof mechanism, trunk lid or side windows.
There is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make
sure that no body parts are in the vicinity of
moving components. If someone becomes
trapped, release the button.
Opening and closing
This function is only available on vehicles withKEYLESS-GO or with roof comfort operation.
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 73).
XVehicles with comfort operation:pointthe tip of the SmartKey at the driver's doorhandle.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:the SmartKeymust be within 6 ft (2 m) of the vehicle.
XTo open:press and hold the6button onthe SmartKey until the roof is fully opened.The roof and the rear side windows open.The front side windows close.
XTo interrupt the opening procedure:release the6button.
XTo open the front side windows:press the6button on the SmartKey again.
XTo close:press and hold the7buttonon the SmartKey until the roof is fullyclosed.The roof and the side windows close.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure:release the7button.
Locking the roof again
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top,
the soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a
short time. This causes the soft top to lower
unexpectedly and may cause you or others
to be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top com-
pletely.
The roof is not locked if:
RtheYsymbol and theVario-Roof inVario-Roof inOperationOperationmessage appear in the multi-function display
RtheYsymbol and theOpen/CloseOpen/CloseVario-Roof CompletelyVario-Roof Completelymessage appearin the multifunction display and you hear awarning tone
Ryou hear a warning tone for up to ten sec-onds when pulling away or while driving
Locking
You can lock the roof again if it is not lockedfully.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soonas possible, paying attention to road andtraffic conditions.
XEnsure that the SmartKey is in positionHin the ignition lock.
XPress the roof switch (Ypage 79).
Trunk partition
General notes
!To avoid damaging the roof or luggagewhen folding back the roof, you should:
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Opening and closing

Ronly load the trunk to below the trunk par-tition
Rnot place any objects on or in front of thetrunk partition
Rnot place any objects on the cover behindthe roll bars
Rnot allow the cargo to push the trunk par-tition upwards
The trunk partition can be used to cover lug-gage and loads in the trunk.
Opening and closing
XTo open:grip the handle of trunk parti-tionC.
XPress the release button in the handle oftrunk partitionC.Trunk partitionCis unlocked.
XPull trunk partitionCup out of the eyeletson the edge of the trunk.
XPush trunk partitionCforwards against thedirection of the arrow by handle.
XTo close:pull back trunk partitionCby thehandle in the direction of the arrow andengage into the eyelets on the edge of thetrunk on both sides.
Wind screen
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is
a risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility con-
ditions are good.
GWARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during a journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Install the wind screen as described.
!Install or remove the wind screen onlywhen the roof is open. You could otherwisedamage the wind screen or the vehicle inte-rior.
The wind screen offers protection from thewind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removedfrom the driver's side or passenger side.
For operations involving the wind screen, it ispreferable to be positioned on the side of thevehicle facing away from the traffic, after stop-ping the vehicle in accordance with the trafficconditions.
Installing and removing the wind
screen
Preparing for installation
CWind screen
DUnlocked latch

Operating AIRGUIDE
XTo fold out AIRGUIDE:turn discCin thedirection of the arrow towards the middle ofthe vehicle to the stop.
XRepeat with discD.
XTo fold in AIRGUIDE:turn discsCandDback behind the roll bar to the stop.
DiscsCandDcan also be used independ-ently of each other, e.g. when you are drivingwithout a passenger.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof, thetransparency of which can be changed byapplying electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switchedbetween darkened and transparent states.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automaticallyafter a short period when you turn the Smart-Key to position

Problems with the roof
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The roof will not open orclose.The trunk partition is not closed and not properly engaged.
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 80).
The trunk lid is open.
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 74).
The on-board voltage is too low.
XLeave the engine running.
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. Theroof drive has switched off automatically.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately tenminutes.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.
The automatic roof system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Opening and closing

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-lowing pages. The windows could otherwisefog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield functionbriefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature andthe humidity in the vehicle interior and filtersundesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when theengine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved with the side windows and roofclosed.
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate thevehicle for a brief period. This will speed upthe cooling process and the desired vehicleinterior temperature will be reached morequickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-cles of dust and soot and completely filtersout pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollu-tants and odors. A clogged filter reduces theamount of air supplied to the vehicle inte-rior. For this reason, you should alwaysobserve the interval for replacing the filter,which is specified in the Maintenance Book-let. As it depends on environmental condi-tions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the intervalmay be shorter than stated in the Mainte-nance Booklet.
Air-conditioning system control panel
Canada only
CSets the temperature (Ypage 111)
DSwitches the residual heat on or off (Ypage 114)

Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The indicator lamp onthelbuttonflashes. The rear win-dow defroster has deac-tivated prematurely orcannot be activated.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-sumers are switched on.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. readinglamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear windowdefroster can be activated again.
The roof is open.
XClose the roof.When the roof is closed, the rear window defroster can be activa-ted again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, thewindows can fog up more quickly, in particularat low temperatures. Only use air-recirculationmode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-ging up.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 118).
XTo activate:press therbutton.The indicator lamp in therbutton lightsup.
iAir-recirculation mode is automaticallyactivated at high levels of pollution (dual-zone automatic climate control only) or athigh outside temperatures. When air-recir-culation mode is activated automatically,the indicator lamp in therbutton is notlit. Outside air is added after about30 minutes.
XTo deactivate:press therbutton.The indicator lamp in therbutton goesout.
iAir-recirculation mode deactivates auto-matically:
Rafter approximately five minutes at out-side temperatures below approximately41 ‡ (5 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if coolingwith air dehumidification is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outsidetemperatures above approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-cation" function is activated
Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes
The residual heat function is only available onvehicles for Canada.
It is possible to make use of the residual heatof the engine to continue heating the station-ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after theengine has been switched off. The heatingtime depends on the set interior temperature.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position

driving and braking accordingly during thisbreak-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-ingly high brake wear. Observe the brake sys-tem warning lamp in the instrument clusterand note any brake status messages in themultifunction display. Especially for high per-formance driving, it is important to maintainand have the brake system checked regularly.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth onthe road surface, there is a danger of hydro-planing occurring.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or inconditions in which hydroplaning may occur,you must drive in the following manner:
Rlower your speed
Ravoid ruts
Ravoid sudden steering movements
Rbrake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
!Do not drive through flooded areas. Checkthe depth of any water before drivingthrough it. Drive slowly through standingwater. Otherwise, water could enter thevehicle interior or engine compartment. Itcan then damage the engine's or automatictransmission's electronic components. Itcan also be sucked in by the engine's airintake connection and cause engine dam-age.
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's brak-
ing effect, the drive wheels could lose their
grip. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter
the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehi-
cle becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk
of fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heat-
ing running, make sure the exhaust pipe and
area around the vehicle are clear of snow.
To ensure an adequate supply of fresh air,
open a window on the side of the vehicle
that is not facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roadsurfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steeringand braking maneuvers. Do not use cruisecontrol.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot bestopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position\\.
The outside temperature indicator is notdesigned to serve as an ice-warning deviceand is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.Changes in the outside temperature are dis-played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezingpoint do not guarantee that the road surface isfree of ice. The road may still be icy, especiallyin wooded areas or on bridges. The vehiclecould skid if you fail to adapt your drivingstyle. Always adapt your driving style and driveat a speed to suit the prevailing weather condi-tions.
You should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temperatures are around freezingpoint.
For more information on driving with snowchains, see (Ypage 270).
For more information on driving with summertires, see (Ypage 269).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"section (Ypage 269).
Driving tips141
Driving and parking
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Y
Open/Close Vario-Open/Close Vario-Roof CompletelyRoof Completely
The roof is not locked.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XPush or pull and hold the roof switch until the roof is fully open orclosed (Ypage 79).
Y
Start Engine SeeStart Engine SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The on-board voltage is too low.
XStart the engine.
XAfter approximately ten seconds, repeat the opening or closingprocedure (Ypage 79).
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. Theroof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately tenminutes.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure (Ypage 79).
Close Rear SideClose Rear SideWindowsWindowsYou leave the vehicle and at least one rear side window is open.
XClose the side windows (Ypage 76).

iWhen driving at high speeds with the sidewindow or roof open:
If you have inserted a car park ticket intoretaining strip