instrument cluster MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 2019 Owners Manual

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

Jump starting .................................260
Overview ........................................ 257
Replacing ....................................... 260
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 42
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 175
Display message ............................ 198
Notes/function .............................. 163
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........221
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 222
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Telephony ...................................... 221
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 188
Notes ............................................. 301
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................60
Display message ............................ 193
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes) .........................301
Display message ............................ 183
EBD ..................................................63
High-performance brake system .... 140
Important safety notes .................. 139
Maintenance .................................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 135
Riding tips ...................................... 139
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 251
Where will I find...? ........................ 251
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 32
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 246
Exhaust pipe ..................................250
Exterior lights ................................ 249
Matte finish ................................... 248
Notes ............................................. 245
Paint .............................................. 247
Power washer ................................ 247
Rear view camera .......................... 250
Sensors ......................................... 250
Washing by hand ........................... 246
Wheels ...........................................249
Windows ........................................ 249
Wiper blades .................................. 249
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
CD player (on-board computer)........173
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Changing bulbs
Side marker lamps (rear) ............... 103
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 56
6Index

Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............54
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 53
Cigarette lighter................................ 229
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................250
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 106
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 108
Controlling automatically ...............111
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 110
Defrosting the windows ................. 113
Defrosting the windshield .............. 112
General notes ................................ 106
Indicator lamp ................................ 111
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 109
Maximum cooling .......................... 113
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 107
Overview of systems ......................106
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 303
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 303
Setting the air distribution ............. 112
Setting the air vents ......................115
Setting the airflow ......................... 112
Setting the temperature ................ 111
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 114
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 113
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 112
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch............................ 99
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 238
Calling up ....................................... 237
Setting ...........................................238
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 170
Controller...........................................218
Convenience closing feature.............. 77
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 242
Display message ............................ 194
Filling capacity ............................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ...... 179
Temperature gauge ........................ 168
Warning lamp ................................. 213
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 193
Function/notes ................................ 99
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Deactivating ................................... 143
Display message ............................ 200
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/notes .............................142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Setting a speed .............................. 143
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 228
Important safety notes .................. 227
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Index7

Problems when programming ........ 236
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 235
Synchronizing the rolling code .......235
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)......... 179
Genuine parts...................................... 23
Glove box...........................................225
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Head bags
Display message ............................ 190
Operation ......................................... 45
Head level heating (AIRSCARF).......... 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 87
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................... 99
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 193
Replacing bulbs .............................103
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Hill start assist.................................. 120
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 152
Activation conditions ..................... 152
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 197
General notes ................................ 151
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
Hood
Closing ...........................................241
Display message ............................ 205
Important safety notes .................. 240
Opening ......................................... 240
Horn...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning..................................... 141
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 167
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 101
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 177
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 177
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................217
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 252
Using ............................................. 290
Jump starting (engine)......................260
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 118
SmartKey ....................................... 118
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 66
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Deactivation ..................................... 66
Display message ............................ 207
Locking ............................................ 66
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 119
Start/Stop button .......................... 118
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Unlocking ......................................... 66
Index11

Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................179
Assistance menu ........................... 174
Audio menu ................................... 173
Convenience submenu .................. 178
Display messages .......................... 182
Displaying a service message ........245
Factory settings submenu ............. 179
Important safety notes .................. 167
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 176
Lighting submenu .......................... 176
Menu overview .............................. 170
Message memory .......................... 182
Navigation menu ............................ 171
Operation ....................................... 168
RACETIMER ................................... 180
Service menu ................................. 176
Settings menu ............................... 176
Standard display............................ 170
Telephone menu ............................ 173
Trip menu ...................................... 170
Vehicle submenu ........................... 178
Video DVD operation ..................... 173
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display........... 167
Overhead control panel...................... 36
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number............................ 297
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 247
Panic alarm.......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 135
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
Rear view camera .......................... 159
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 156
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 153
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 156
Sensor range................................. 154
Warning display ............................. 155
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 136
Applying or releasing manually ...... 136
Display message ............................ 185
Electric parking brake .................... 135
Emergency braking ........................ 136
General notes ................................ 135
Releasing automatically................. 136
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 199
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking lamps
Switching on/off.............................. 98
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 153
Function/notes............................. 153
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 191
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problems (malfunction) .................. 191
Pets in the vehicle............................... 56
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Power washers.................................. 247
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection)
Display message ............................ 188
14Index

Important safety information ........... 75
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 76
Opening/closing (front) ................... 76
Overview .......................................... 75
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
Resetting .........................................77
Reversing feature .............................75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming .............67
Checking the battery .......................69
Display message ............................ 206
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes.................... 66
Loss ................................................. 70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Opening/closing the roof................ 80
Overview .......................................... 66
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 118
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Starting the engine ........................ 120
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 217
Snow chains...................................... 270
Sockets
Center console .............................. 230
General notes ................................ 229
Sound
Switching on/off........................... 218
Special seat belt retractor.................. 54
Specialist workshop............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 171
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 167
Selecting the display unit............... 176
Sport handling mode
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-AMG SLC 43) ................. 62
Warning lamp ................................. 212
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 193
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 119
Steering
Display message ............................ 205
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 168
Important safety notes .................... 89
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 95
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 129
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 180
Stowage areas................................... 225
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 225
Center console .............................. 226
Cup holders ................................... 227
Door ............................................... 226
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 226
Glove box ....................................... 225
Important safety information ......... 225
Rear wall ........................................ 226
Stowage net ................................... 226
Stowage net....................................... 226
Summer tires..................................... 269
Sun visor............................................ 228
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 177
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 114
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 223
T
Tachometer........................................ 167
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 193
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Index17

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
CSpeedometer with seg-ments167
Warning and indicatorlamps:
Electric parking brake (red)212
IUSA only
$Canada only
$Electric parking brake(yellow)212

Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system arechecked after the ignition is switched on andat regular intervals while the engine is running.Therefore, malfunctions can be detected ingood time.
Theurestraint system warning lamp onthe instrument cluster lights up when the igni-tion is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. Thecomponents of the restraint system are inoperational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if theurestraint system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition isswitched on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with theengine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lampCand PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicatorlampDare part of the Occupant Classifica-tion System (OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of thefront-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60seconds, subsequently both indicator lampsare off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF):the front-passenger front air bag is able todeploy in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: thefront-passenger front air bag is deactivated.It will then not be deployed in the event ofan accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lampis off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-cator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger front air bag. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continu-ously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must either be deactivated or enabled;see the following points. You must make sureof this both before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:whether the front-passenger front air bag isenabled or deactivated depends on theinstalled child restraint system, and the ageand size of the child. Therefore, be sure toobserve the notes on the "Occupant Classifi-cation System (OCS)" (Ypage 46) and on"Children in the vehicle" (Ypage 53).There you will also find instructions on rear-ward and forward-facing child restraint sys-tems on the front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons:depending on the classi-fication of the person in the front-passengerseat, the front-passenger front air bag isenabled or deactivated (Ypage 46). Besure to observe the notes on "Seatbelts“ (Ypage 39) and "Air bags"(Ypage 43). There you can also find infor-mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means ofrestricting the movement of vehicle occupantsin the event of an accident or the vehicle roll-ing over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occu-pants coming into contact with parts of thevehicle interior or being ejected from the vehi-cle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to keep
Occupant safety39
Safety
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REBD (ElectronicBrake forceDistribution)(Ypage 63)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 64)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if youare inattentive, the driving safety systems canneither reduce the risk of an accident noroverride the laws of physics. Driving safetysystems are merely aids designed to assistdriving.
You are responsible for maintaining the dis-tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,for braking in good time, and for staying inlane. Always adapt your driving style to suitthe prevailing road and weather conditions andmaintain a safe distance from the vehicle infront. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described onlywork as effectively as possible when there isadequate contact between the tires and theroad surface. Pay particular attention to theinformation regarding tires, recommendedminimum tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheelsand tires" section (Ypage 267).
In wintry driving conditions, always use wintertires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snowchains. Only in this way will the driving safetysystems described in this section work aseffectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a waythat the wheels do not lock when you brake.This allows you to continue steering the vehi-cle when braking.
The%ABS warning lamp in the instrumentcluster lights up when the ignition is switchedon. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface condi-tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, evenwhen you only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 57).
GWARNING
If ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels could
lock when braking. The steerability and
braking characteristics would be severely
affected. There is an increased danger of
skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,including driving safety systems, will alsobecome inoperative. Observe the informationon the ABS warning lamp (Ypage 210) anddisplay messages which may be shown in theinstrument cluster (Ypage 183).
Brakes
XIf ABS intervenes:continue to depress thebrake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application:depressthe brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel apulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indicationof hazardous road conditions, and functions asa reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BASautomatically boosts the braking force, thusshortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 57).
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iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®willotherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicleif the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel startsto spin.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. Youcould otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
XTo activate SPORT handling mode:brieflypress buttonC.ThetSPORT handling mode warninglamp in the instrument cluster lights up. TheSPORT Handling ModeSPORT Handling Modemessage appears inthe multifunction display.
XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:briefly press buttonC.ThetSPORT handling mode warninglamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
XTo deactivate ESP®:press buttonCuntil
the