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R-Class
Operator's Manual
BA
251
USA,
CA
Edition
A
2011;
1;
3,
en-US
d2sboike
Version:
3.0.3.5
2010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00
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Seite
1
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
5
Default Chapter
5
Contents
5
Index
7
Introduction
21
Service and Warranty Information
21
Product Information
21
Equipment
21
Maintenance
22
Safety Notes
23
Customer Relations Department
24
Safety
25
Reporting
25
Malfunctions Relevant to Safety
25
Table of Contents
27
Default Chapter
28
Exterior View
28
Cockpit
29
Instrument Cluster Lighting
30
Overview
30
Reset Button
30
Warning and Indicator Lamps
31
Instrument Cluster
32
Multifunction Steering Wheel
32
Center Console
33
Overhead Control Panel
34
Table of Contents
37
Default Chapter
38
Introduction
38
Vehicle Equipment
38
Occupant Safety
39
Safety Guidelines
39
Important Safety Guidelines
40
Side Impact Air Bag
42
Window Curtain Air Bag
43
System Self-Test
47
Important Safety Guidelines
56
Fastening
57
Seat Belt Adjustment
58
On-Board Computer
59
Releasing
59
Belt Force Limiters
60
Emergency Tensioning Devices
60
Restraint Systems
61
Children in the Vehicle
61
Child Restraint Systems
61
Special Seat Belt Retractor
63
Top Tether
65
Rear Side Windows
68
Panic Alarm
68
Driving Safety Systems
69
Important Safety Information
69
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
69
BAS (Brake Assist System)
69
Overview
69
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
71
Trailer Stabilization
72
Anti-Theft Systems
73
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
73
Function
73
Immobilizer
73
Table of Contents
75
Default Chapter
76
Smartkey
76
Vehicle Equipment
76
Unlocking
77
Locking
77
Starting the Engine
78
Malfunction
81
Automatic
83
Doors
83
Opening (from Inside)
83
Emergency Locking
84
Vehicle
84
Important Safety Guidelines
84
Tailgate
85
Opening and Closing
85
Limiting the Opening Angle
88
Side Windows
89
Opening/Closing
89
Hinged Side Windows
90
Resetting
90
Convenience Opening Feature
91
Sliding Sunroof
93
Opening and Closing
94
Panorama Roof with Power Tilt Sliding Panel
95
Resetting
95
Resetting
96
Table of Contents
99
Default Chapter
100
Correct Driver's Seat Position
100
Important Safety Notes
100
Vehicle Equipment
100
Seats
101
Adjusting the Seats
102
Luxury Head Restraints
103
Adjusting the Head Restraint
103
Luxury
103
Adjusting
105
Rd Row of Seats
107
EASY-EXIT Feature
108
Multicontour Seat
109
Adjusting the 4-Way Lumbar Support
109
Switching On/Off
110
Switching the Seat Ventilation on off
110
Steering Wheel
111
Steering Wheel Heating
112
Mirrors
113
Crash-Responsive
113
Setting
114
Adjusting
114
Out of Position
115
Storing the Parking Position
115
Exterior Mirror on the Front Passenger Side
115
Memory Functions
116
Table of Contents
117
Default Chapter
118
Driving Abroad
118
Light Switch
118
Vehicle Equipment
118
Daytime Running Lamps
119
Exterior Lighting
119
Low-Beam Headlamps
119
Rear Fog Lamp
120
Fog Lamps
120
Combination Switch
121
Headlamp Cleaning System
121
Hazard Warning Lamps
121
High-Beam Headlamps
121
Turn Signals
121
Interior Lighting
122
Reading Lamp
122
Changing Bulbs
123
Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
123
Overview
124
Low-Beam Headlamps
125
High-Beam Headlamps
126
Parking Lamps
126
License Plate Lamp
128
Windshield Wipers
129
Replacing
129
Replacing the Wiper Blades
129
Climate Control
133
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
135
Notes
135
Multi-Zone Automatic Climate Control
136
Cooling with Air Dehumidification
141
Indicator Lamp
142
Air Distribution
142
Climate Control
143
Setting the Temperature
143
Defrosting the Windshield
144
Setting
144
Setting the Air Distribution
144
Setting the Airflow
144
Switching the MONO Function on off
144
Activating/Deactivating Air Recirculation Mode
145
Problems with the Rear Window Heating
145
Battery
145
Rear
147
Setting the Center Air Vents
147
Setting the Side Air Vents
147
Setting the Air Vents
147
Air Vents
147
Table of Contents
149
Default Chapter
150
Driving
150
Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
150
Vehicle Equipment
150
Keyless-Go
151
Smartkey
151
Starting
152
Starting the Engine
152
Important Safety Instructions
152
Starting the Engine Important Safety Instructions
152
Pulling Away
153
Pulling Away Automatic Transmission
153
Hill Start Assist
154
Automatic Transmission
157
Switching off
154
DIRECT SELECT Lever
157
Transmission Position Display
158
Driving Tips
159
Transmission Positions
159
Kickdown
159
Trailer Towing
160
Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
160
Refueling
162
Program Selector Button
160
Shift Ranges
160
Transfer Case
162
Refueling
163
Emergency Release
164
Adblue Adding
167
Adding Adblue
167
Parking
169
Notes
170
Parking up
170
Driving Tips
171
Drinking and Driving
171
Diesel Particle Filter
171
Malfunction
171
Pedals
171
Downhill Gradients
172
Maintenance
172
Exhaust Check
171
Specifications
171
Hydroplaning
173
Driving on Flooded Roads
174
Winter
174
Operation
174
Winter Operation
174
Driving Systems
175
Cruise Control
175
Cruise Control Lever
175
Driving Abroad
175
Distronic
177
Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
181
Displays in the Multifunction Display
182
Distronic
182
DISTRONIC Menu
182
Distronic
183
Rear Axle Level Control
184
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
185
Level Control
185
MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
187
AIRMATIC Package
185
Parktronic
188
Range of the Sensors
188
Warning Display
189
Parktronic
190
Rear View Camera
191
Malfunction
191
Problem
191
Blind Spot Assist
193
Towing a Trailer
195
Coupling up
195
Blind Spot Assist
195
Towing
196
Decoupling
197
Power Supply
198
Trailer Loads and Drawbar Noseweights
198
Table of Contents
199
Default Chapter
200
Displays and Operation
200
Important Safety Guidelines
200
Outside Temperature
200
Vehicle Equipment
200
Multifunction Display
201
Operating the On-Board Computer
201
Operation
201
Segments
201
Overview
203
Standard Display
204
Odometer
204
Displaying the Coolant Temperature
204
Standard Display Menu
204
Menus and Submenus
205
Audio
205
Audio Menu
205
Airmatic/Compass
206
Navigation
206
Airmatic/Compass Menu
206
Navigation Menu
206
Video (DVD)
206
Resetting to Factory Settings
207
Instrument Cluster Submenu
207
Lighting Submenu
207
Settings Menu
207
Selecting the Language
208
Time/Date Submenu
208
Lighting
208
Activating/Deactivating
209
Vehicle Submenu
210
Trip Computer
212
Trip Computer Menu
212
Telephone
213
Telephone Menu
213
Number from the Phone Book
214
Redialing
214
Message Memory
215
Display Messages
215
Message Memory Menu
215
BAS (Brake Assist System)
216
Safety Systems
216
Display Message
216
System Display Message
216
Display Message
217
Display Message
222
Display Message
223
Engine
226
Display Message
226
Lamps
226
Display Message
228
Display Message
229
Driving Systems
230
Display Message
231
Tires
232
Display Message
232
Vehicle
235
Display Message
235
Display Message
236
Display Message
237
Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
238
Warning Lamp
238
Brakes
238
Seat Belt
239
Warning Lamp
239
Warning Lamp
241
Warning Lamp
242
Warning Lamp
243
Engine Diagnostics
244
Fuel Tank
244
Reserve Fuel
244
Warning Lamp
244
Distance Warning Lamp
245
Distronic
245
Loading Guidelines
248
Glove Box
249
Rd Row of Seats
250
Nd Row of Seats
251
Full
253
Partial
253
Seats
254
Cargo Compartment Cover
258
Extending
259
Cargo Compartment Enlargement
260
Cup Holder
262
Center Console
262
Cup Holders
262
Second Row of Seats
263
Third Row of Seats
264
Sun Visor
264
Ashtray
265
Rear Side Windows
265
Cigarette Lighter
266
V Socket
267
Nd Row of Seats
267
Front-Passenger Footwell
267
V Socket
268
Operation
269
Emergency Call
270
Important Safety Notes
270
Self-Test
270
System
270
MB Info Call Button
272
Roadside Assistance Button
272
Call Priority
273
Vehicle Remote Unlocking
274
Programming the Remote Control
275
Compass
278
Floormat
278
Table of Contents
279
Default Chapter
280
Opening
280
Vehicle Equipment
280
Checking the Oil Level
281
Engine Compartment
281
Hood Closing
281
Headlamps Cleaning
283
Service Interval Display
284
Service
284
Care
285
Notes
285
Brake Fluid Level
284
Automatic Car Wash
286
Paint
287
Power Washer
287
Washing by Hand
287
Power Washers
287
Cleaning
287
Battery
287
Wheels
287
Headlamps
288
Windows
288
Wiper Blades
288
Rear View Camera
289
Plastic Trim
289
Display
289
Sensors
289
Tail Pipes
289
Gear or Selector Lever
290
Seat Covers
290
Steering Wheel
290
Trim Strips
290
Wooden Trim
290
Cleaning
290
Roof Lining
291
Seat Belt
291
Cleaning
291
Table of Contents
293
Default Chapter
294
Vehicle Equipment
294
First-Aid Kit
295
Cargo Compartment Floor
296
Vehicle Tool Kit
296
Stowing
297
Preparing the Vehicle
298
Flat Tire
298
Flat Tire
299
TIREFIT Kit
299
After an Accident
299
Where will I Find
299
Spare Wheel
303
Changing a Wheel
303
Wheel Chock
304
Raising the Vehicle
305
Using
305
Removing a Wheel
306
Lowering
308
Tire Pressure Monitor
309
Tightening Torque
309
Battery
311
Charging
312
Jump-Starting
313
Towing Away
315
Removing the Towing Eye
316
Fuse Allocation Chart
317
Transporting
317
Fuses
317
Dashboard Fuse Box
318
Compartment
318
Moextended Run-Flat System
309
Maintenance and Care
321
Tires and Wheels
322
Important Safety Guidelines
322
Vehicle Equipment
322
Checking
323
Directives to be Observed
323
Maintenance and Care of Wheels and Tires
323
Service Life
323
Tire Tread
323
Wet Road Surface
323
Cleaning
324
Recommended
324
Storing
324
And Tires
325
Tire Pressures
325
Notes
325
Pressure Loss Warning
327
Warning System
328
Important Safety Information
329
Restarting
331
Maximum
332
Loading
332
Loading the Vehicle
333
Maximum Tire Load
336
Direction of Rotation
336
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
336
Standards
336
Temperature
337
Traction
337
Tread Wear
337
Interchanging the Wheels
338
Labeling (Overview)
338
Tire Labeling
339
Load Index
341
Characteristics
342
Definitions for Tires and Loading
343
Wheel/Tire Combinations
345
Tires/Wheels
345
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
350
Warranty
350
Vehicle Identification Plates
351
Engine Number
352
Bluetec Adblue
353
Safety Notes
354
Premium-Grade Unleaded Gasoline
354
Fuel
354
Important Safety Notes
354
Service Products
354
Service Products and Capacities
355
Fuel Additives
355
Engine Oil
356
Refrigerant
357
Notes
357
Lubricant Additives
357
Viscosity
357
Brake Fluid
357
Vehicle Data
359
Washer Fluid
359
R 350 Bluetec
359
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Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Specifications
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
2011 R-Class
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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