2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R500 technical data

484 Practical hintsFlat tire
Inflate the spare wheel tire to the rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure given
in the “Technical data” section
(page 514).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire.

Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0.
or

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button twice without depressing the
brake pedal.

If the tire inflation pressure is above
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given in this Operator’s Manual,
release excess tire inflation pressure
using the vent screw.
Warning!
G
Air hose
4
and union nut
5
can become
hot during inflation. Exercise proper caution
to avoid burning yourself when using the
equipment.
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the tire to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure given on
the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.!Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electric air pump
again after it has cooled off.


507 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

508 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

509 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed on the vehicle
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

510 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)
Example certification label R 5002Paintwork code
3Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also embossed underneath the passen-
ger-side seat in the second seat row.4Second-row seat
5Carpet
6Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Move second-row seat 4 on passen-
ger side to the rear as far as possible
(page 137).

Fold carpet 5 in direction of arrow.
You may have to cut the perforated car-
pet using a sharp object, e. g. a knife.
iData shown on certification label are
for illustration purposes only. These
data are specific to each vehicle and
may vary from data shown in the illus-
tration. Refer to certification label on
vehicle for actual data specific to your
vehicle.
iWhen ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine num-
ber.

511 Technical data
Identification labels
7Vacuum line routing diagram label
8Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission stan-
dards
9VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
aEngine number (engraved on engine)

512 Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveR 3501Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
R 5001Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley

513 Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model
R 350 (251.165
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special
equipment.
R 500 (251.175)
1
Engine
272
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.66 in (92.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.39 in (86.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
213 cu in (3 498 cm
3)
303cuin (4966cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
268 hp / 6 000 rpm
2
(200 kW /6 000 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
302 hp / 5 600 rpm
2
(225 kW / 5 600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
258 lb-ft / 2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm / 2 400 - 5 000 rpm)
339 lb-ft / 2 700 - 4 750 rpm
(460 Nm / 2 700 - 4 750 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
6 300 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
2 370 mm