MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ROADSTER 2018 Owner's Guide

Maximum load onatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................2 79
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................2 79
Maximum tire load. ........................ 277
Maximum tire load( 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 bead( definition) ......................2 79
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 279
Tire pressure s(recommended). ..... 278
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speedr ating .................... 275
Tire tread ....................................... 261
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 279
Total loadl imit (definition) ............. 280
Traction ......................................... 274
Traction (definition) ....................... 280
Treadw ear..................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(de finition) .................... 278
Wea rindicator (definition) ............. 280
Wheel and tire combination ........... 284
Wheel rim (definiti on) .................... 278
se

e Fla ttire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 258
Important safety notes .................. 256 Towin
gaway
Important safety guideline s........... 256
Installing the towing eye. ............... 256
Removing the towing eye. .............. 257
Transporting the vehicl e................ 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
With the reara xler aised ................ 257
Trafficr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 211
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 122
see Automati ctransmission
Transmissio nposition 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 separately. .......................... 73
Opening/closing (manuall yfrom
outside) ............................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Trunk lid
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Opening dimensions ...................... 295
Trunk partition
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Generaln otes .................................. 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Turn signals
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Switching on/off. ............................. 96
Two-wa yradio
Frequencie s................................... 288
Installation ..................................... 288
Transmission output( maximum) .... 288
Type identificatio nplate
see Vehicl eide ntification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
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From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
Upshift indicator
(on-board computer, Mercedes-
AMG SLC 43) .................................1 75
USB devices
Connecting to the MediaI nter-
face ............................................... 218
V
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 198
Electronics ..................................... 288
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individua lsettings .......................... 172
Limited Warranty .............................2 8
Loading .......................................... 271
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 72
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 65
Lowering ........................................ 284
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for along period. ............... 133
Pulling awa y................................... 118
Raising ........................................... 281
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 281
Tow-starting ................................... 256
Towing away .................................. 256
Transporting .................................. 258
Unlocking (i nanemergency) ........... 72
Unlocking (SmartKey). ..................... 65
Vehicl edata. .................................. 295
Vehicl ebattery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicl edata ....................................... 295
Vehicl edimensions ........................... 295
Vehicl eemergencyl ocking ................ 72
Vehicl eidentificatio nnumber
see VIN
Vehicl eidentificatio nplate .............. 289
Vehicl etoolkit.................................. 245
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 169
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211 VIN
Seat. .............................................. 290
Type plate ...................................... 289
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 204
Active Brake Assist ........................ 209
Brake Assist ................................... 209
Brakes ........................................... 204
Check Engine ................................. 207
Coolant .......................................... 207
Distance Pilo tDISTRONIC ............. 209
Distance warning ........................... 209
ESP
®.............................................. 205
ESP®OFF ....................................... 206
Fue ltank ........................................ 207
Generaln otes ................................ 202
Parking brake ................................ 206
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
Reserve fue l................................... 207
Restraint system ............................ 206
Seatb elt. ....................................... 203
SPORTh andling mode. .................. 206
Tire pressure monitor .................... 210
Warning triangle ................................ 244
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Displa ymessage ............................ 201
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 211
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 284
Wheel bolt tightenin gtorque ........... 284
Wheel chock ...................................... 281
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 280
Checking ........................................ 260
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Emergency spare wheel. ................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 260
Information on driving .................... 260
Interchanging/changing ................ 280
Mounting anew wheel. .................. 283
Mounting awheel .......................... 281
Overview ........................................ 260
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Removingawheel.......................... 283
Storing ........................................... 281
Tightening torque ........................... 284
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 284
Win dscreen
Inserting and removing .................... 80
Preparing for installation .................. 80
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Sid ewindows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 110
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washers ystem
Windshiel dwasher system
Adding washerf luid ....................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 294
Windshiel dwipers
Displa ymessage ............................ 201
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Replacing the wipe rblade s............ 101
Switching on/off. .......................... 101
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 262
Slippery roads urfaces ................... 138
Snow chains .................................. 262
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 262
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 262
Wipe rblades
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Important safety notes .................. 101
Replacing ....................................... 101
Workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off. .......................... 110
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Introduction
The printedOperator's Manual provide sinfor-
mation about th esafeo peration of your vehicle.
The Digital Operator's Manual provide scom pre-
hensiv eand specifically adapted information on
your vehicle's equipmen tand multimedia sys-
tem. You can call up th eDigital Operator's Man -
ual via th emultimedia system.
iYou will no tincur any cost swhen calling up
th eD igital Operator's Manual. The Digital
Operator's Manual works without connecting
to th eInternet.
Ther eare three ways to access th etop icsoft he
Digital Operator's Manual:
RVisua lsearch
The visual search allows you to explor eyour
vehicl e"virtually". Starting from either th e
vehicl eexter iorv iewori nterio rview, you can
access man yofthedifferen ttop icsc overed
by th eDigital Operator's Manual. To access
th ev ehicl einterio rsection ,select th e"Vehi-
cle interior" view.
RKeywor dsearch
The keyword search allows you to search for a
keyword by enterin gcharacters.
RContent s
You can select individual section sinthecon-
tents.
iThe Digital Operator's Manual is deactiva-
te df or safet yreason swhile driving .
Operation
Calling up th eDigital Operator's Man-
ual
XPress th eØ buttoninthecenter console.
The overview relating to th evehicl eappears.
XSelec tthe "Operator's Manual" men uitemb y
turnin g3 or pressin g7 thec ontroll er.
XConfirm7 them essage about th ewarning
and safet ynotes .
The basic men ufor th eDigital Operator's
Manual appears.
Operating th eDigital Operator's Man-
ual
General notes
Pleas eobserv ethe information about th eoper -
ation of th econtroll er(Ypage 212).
Content pages
The conten tpages can be accessed by mean sof
av isual search ,akeyword search or usin gthe
contents .
XTo scroll forwards/backwards: turn3
th ec ontroll er.
XTo displa yinfull-screen or animation: slide
8 thec ontroll er to th eleft:.
XTo select information texts or sav ebook -
marks: slide9 thec ontroll er to th e
right ;.
XTo select alink :slide 6thec ontroll er
downwards =.
XTo exitacontent page: select%sym-
bol ?.
XTo call up th ebasic men uoftheDigital
Operator's Manual: selectÞsymbol A.
XTo switch functions to th emultime dia
system using th ebutton sont hecenter
console: press the$, %,ÕorØ
button.
The selected men uappears. The Digital Oper -
ator's Manual remain sopen in th eback-
ground .
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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditionsofy our vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Rar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
startin gthe engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesr econditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrumentc luster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunction sinsafety-relevant
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts23
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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalqual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed,m anufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
as upply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts (
Ypage 289).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Service and vehicleo peration
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi- tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installedp
arts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut,M aine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty
RState warranty enforcementl aws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after areason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
ar easonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for aretail buyerorl essee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in acondition that is likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and you
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Introduction

have directly notified Mercedes-BenzUSA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction ofaless serious nature than category (1)
has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
Mercedes-Benzinw riting of the need for its
repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for acumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-BenzU SA, LLC
Customer Assistanc eCenter
3M ercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all
the necessary maintenanc ework which should
be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet
with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter. The service
advisor will record every service for you in the
Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-BenzR oadside AssistancePro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Callstot he toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours aday, 365 days ayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-BenzR oadside Assistanc eProgram
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty booklet
(Canada). You will find both in your vehicle lit-
erature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of achange of address, please send
us the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-BenzC ustomer Assistanc eCenter
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada)a t
1-800-387-0100 .This will assist us in contact-
ing you in atimely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire
literature in the vehicle so that it is available to
the next owner.
If you have purchased aused car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-BenzC ustomer Assistanc eCenter
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada)a t1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleaded fuel for vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
Rthe fuel may have aconsiderably lower octane
rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine dam-
age.
Some Mercedes-Benzm odels are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-BenzC enter or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-BenzU SA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-BenzC anada,Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Operating safety
Important safetynotes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenanc ework or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is arisk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nanc ework as well as any required repairs
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
checkt he vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardiz ethe operatin gsafety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accidenta nd injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic component sortheir software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
!There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck ,e.g. on ahigh
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, aspeed bump or apothole in the road
Rah eavy objec tstrikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situation slike this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catc hfire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuin gyour jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions :1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation .Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliancec ould void the
user’s authorit ytooperate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions :(1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnosticsconnectio nisonlyi ntende dfor
th ec onnectio nofdiagnostic equipmen tata
qualified specialis tworkshop .
GWARNING
If you connec tequipmen ttoadiagnostic s
connection in th evehicle, it may affec tthe
operation of vehicle systems .Asaresult,the
operatin gsafet yofthe vehicle could be affec -
ted. There is ariskofana ccident.
Only connec tequipmen ttoadiagnostic scon-
nection in th evehicle, whic hisapproved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in th edriver's footwell may restric t
th ec learanc earound th epedals or bloc ka
depressed pedal. Thi sjeo pardizes th eoper-
atin gand road safet yofthe vehicle. There is a
ris kofana ccident.
Stow all objects securely in th evehicle so that
they do no tget into th edriver's footwell.
Whe nusingfloormat sorcarpets, mak esure
that they are properly secure dsothatthe yd o
no tslip or obstruct th epedals. Do no tplac e
severa lfloormat sorcarpetsont opof on e
another.
!If th eengineiss witched of fand equipmen t
on th ediagnostic sconnectio nisused,the
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin gequipmen ttothediagnostic scon-
nection can lead to emission smonitor ingi nfor -
mation bein greset ,for example. Thi smay lead
to th evehicle failin gtomeetthe requirements of
th en exte mission stestd urin gthe main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente risaq uali-
fie ds pecialis tworkshop .Ithas th eneces sary
specialis tkno wledge ,too ls and qualification sto
correctl ycarry out th eworkr equire donyour
vehicle. Thi sisespecially th ecasef or wor krel-
evant to safety.
Observ ethe note sint heMaintenance Booklet .Always hav
ethe followin gworkc arrie dout at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter:
Rwor krelevant to safet y
Rserviceand maintenance wor k
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation wor kand modifica-
tion s
Rworkone lectronic component s
Correct use
If you remov eany warnin gstickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz ecertai ndangers.
Leave warnin gsticker sinposition .
Observ ethe followin ginformati on when drivin g
your vehicle:
Rth es afet ynotes in this manual
Rtechnical dat afor thev ehicle
Rtraffic rule sand regulation s
Rlaws and safet ystandard spertainin gtomotor
vehicles
Problem swithy ourv ehicle
If you should experience aproblem wit hyour
vehicle, particularly on ethaty ou believe may
affec tits saf eoperation ,weurgey ou to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente rimmedi-
ately to hav ethe problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th eproblem is no tresolved to your sat -
isfaction ,please discus sthe problem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCente ror,if nec-
essary, contact us at on eofthefollowin g
addresses.
In th eUSA
Customer Assistanc eCente r
Mercedes-Ben zUSA,LLC
3M ercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation sDepartmen t
Mercedes-Ben zCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo fAvenu e
Toronto ,Ontar io M4 G4C9
Reporting safet ydefect s
USAo nly:
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The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed-
eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966".
If you believe that your vehicle hasadefect
which could cause acrash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)ina ddition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA,L LC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints ,itmay
open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety
defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order
ar ecall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA,L LC.
To contact NHTSA,y ou may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotlin etoll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ;orwrite to: Admin-
istrator ,NHTSA,4 00 SeventhS treet, SW.,
Washington ,DC20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
!
Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correcto peration of your vehi-
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation
of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident,r escue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res- cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in acompact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/ content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
Aw
ide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rvehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
mentst he state of acomponent, amodule, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment,l ateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunction sand defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactionsa nd operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment,i ntervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
28Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction