Mercedes-Benz R-Class User manual

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Index ............................ 3
Introduction ..................... 16
At a glance ...................... 19
Safety .......................... 39
Controls ........................ 67
Operation ...................... 217
Practical advice ................. 249
Technical data .................. 337
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1, 2, 3 ...
2-zone Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ..........................154
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .....58
Display message . . . . . . . . . .256, 257
Warninglamp.................281
Acceleration
Technicaldata................344
Accident
Notes.......................287
Active Service System PLUS
see Service indicator
Adaptive brake lamps .............59
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
Additional functions (on-board
computer) ......................136
ADS ...........................152
Airbag
Activation.....................41
Controlunit...................41
Driver's.......................45
Front........................45
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .......................279
Sidebags.....................45
System.......................43
Windowbags...................46
Air cleaner
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Air conditioning
2-zone Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .166
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culationmode................173
Air-recirculation mode with con-
venience opening/closing feature .173
Auxiliary heating/ventilation . . . . .174
Controlling automatically . . . . . . . .167
Cooling with air dehumidification . .167
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .172
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Misted-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Multi-zone Thermotronic . . . . . . . .163
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing.........................166
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . .173
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .171
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Setting the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .168
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment)................169
Switching the residual heat func-
tionon/off...................174
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package ..............152
Antifreeze concentration .........361
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ................63
Armrest
Adjusting (2nd row of seats) . . . . . .82
Ashtray ........................205
ASSYST PLUS
see Service indicator
ASSYST PLUS service indicator ....242
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ......63
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .63
Audible warning signal ...........286
AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Automatic car wash .............244
Automatic transmission
Display message . . . . . . . . . .260, 261
Drivingtips...................117
Emergency running mode . . . . . . .292
Malfunction..................292
Program selector button . . . . . . . .116
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Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . .114
Shiftranges..................115
Trailertowing.................117
Auxiliary heating ............174, 300
Display message . . . . . . . . . .276, 277
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .130
Auxiliary ventilation .............174
Axle load, maximum permissible
..........................352, 353
B
Ball coupling
Fitting.......................235
Removing....................241
BAS (Brake Assist) ................59
Basic display (on-board computer) .125
Battery
Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Changing (key)................305
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .305
Charging.....................327
Checking (key)................305
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .305
Check lamp (key)..............305
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key)
.........................71, 305
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Maintenance (vehicle)..........323
Reconnecting.................328
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Belt force limiters
Activation.....................41
Belt height adjustment ............96
Belt tensioners
Activation.....................41
Belt warning .....................96
Bonnet
Bonnetcatch.................221
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Bonnet release lever
Releaselever.................221
Brake
Parkingbrake.................112
Warninglamp.............282, 283
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .....................362
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Brake lamps
Adaptive......................59
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Bulb
Brakelamp...................310
Changing................308, 310
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .308
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .308
Parkinglamp.................308
Rearfoglamp.................310
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Sidelamp....................308
Taillamp.....................310
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . .309, 310
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview....................306
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Message memory menu
Care ...........................243
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Distronic....................247
Exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Headlamps...................245
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .244
Parktronic...................247
Plastictrim...................246
Rearwindow.................245
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Sidewindows.................245
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
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CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer) . . .126
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter).......................134
Key..........................68
KEYLESSGO...............70, 71
Central locking/unlocking button . . .75
Central unlocking
Key..........................68
KEYLESSGO...............70, 71
Centre console
2nd row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child-proof locks
Reardoors....................57
Side windows (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Children
inthevehicle..................47
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Child seat
Automatic recognition . . . . . . . . . . .50
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion)........................280
Child seat lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
ISOFIX.......................54
On the front-passenger seat . . . . . .49
Recommendations..............53
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
TopTether.....................56
Child seat lock ...................54
Cigarette lighter ................206
Cockpit
Overview.....................22
COMAND .......................123
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .123
see separate Operating Instructions
Compass .......................212
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .132
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ......................137
Convenience closing .............108
Coolant ........................223
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Display message . . . . . .265, 269, 270
Mixtureratio.................360
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Cornering light
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Cruise control ..................140
Display message . . . . . . . . . .263, 264
Cup holder .....................183
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .131
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter).......................133
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter).......................133
Diesel
Low outside temperatures . . . . . . .220
Diesel engine
Winterdriving.................220
Digital speedometer .............125
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter).......................131
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Symmetrical..................235
Display message ................255
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Textmessages................256
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Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning system (Vehi-
cles with Distronic) ...............62
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Distronic .......................143
Cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .247
Cover.......................247
Display message . . . . . .257, 258, 264
Drivingtips...................148
Door
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .302
Opening (from the inside) . . . . . . . .71
Door control panel
Overview.....................34
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag ...................45
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . .71
Driver's seat position .............96
Driving abroad ..................235
Driving safety system .............58
ABS.........................58
Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . .59
BAS.........................59
Distance warning system (vehi-
cles with Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
EBV.........................62
ESP®........................60
Driving system ..................140
4MATIC.....................154
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Distronic....................143
Levelcontrol.................152
Parktronic...................155
Rear axle level control . . . . . . . . . .151
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Speedtronic..................149
Driving tip
Braking......................232
Distronic....................148
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Driving on wet roads...........234
Fording .....................234
Trailertowing.................239
Winter......................232
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) . . .126
DVD video
Operation (on-board computer) . . .127
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Easy-entry feature ................89
3rdrowofseats................84
Easy-exit feature .................89
3rdrowofseats................84
EASY-PACK tailgate ...............73
EBV (electronic brake-power distri-
bution) .........................62
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting...................339
Electronic brake-power distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
e mark .........................339
Emergency key element
Lost........................296
Emergency locking
Vehicle......................303
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap.................303
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .292
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Emergency spare wheel
Assembly....................317
see Flat tyre
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle......................302
Engine
Running irregularly.............291
Starting problems . . . . . . . . .290, 291
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .111
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .110
Technicaldata................342
Engine diagnostic warning lamp
...............................284
Engine electronics ...............339
Malfunction..................290
Engine number ..................341
Engine oil ......................358
Consumption .................222
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Fillerneck...................222
Toppingup...................222
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .60
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .61
Display message . . . . . . . . . .258, 259
Trailer stabilisation..............60
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 282
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . . .61
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)...................133
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.....................90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .91
Folding in/out (automatically).....91
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .91
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)...................135
Malfunction..................295
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Resetting.....................91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Exterior view
Overview.....................20
F
Fire extinguisher ................251
First-aid kit .....................251
Flat tyre
Equipment...................313
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .322
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .313
TIREFITkit...................314
Floormat .......................215
Foglamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Foot-operated parking brake
see Parking brake
Fording ........................234
Frequencies
Garage door opener............363
Telephone...................340
Front airbag .....................45
Front-passenger airbag ............45
Fuel ...........................355
Diesel.......................219
Gauge........................26
Loss........................288
Petrol.......................219
Fuel consumption ...........356, 357
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Fuel filter
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Fuel line
Malfunction..................288
Fuel tank
Malfunction..................288
Fuse allocation chart ............333
Fuse box
Dashboard...................334
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .334
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .334
Fuses ..........................333
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