2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 fuel consumption

165 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu6Menu7Menu8Menu9MenuaMenub
DISTRONIC*Vehicle status
message memorySettingsDistance warning
function*Trip computerTelephone*
(page 271)(page 174)(page 176)(page 191)(page 191)(page 193)
Commands/submenus
Status and settingsCalling up
malfunction mes-
sages, warning mes-
sages, and system
status messages
stored in memoryResetting to factory
settingsDistance warning
function* on/offFuel consumption
statistics after startLoading phone book
Instrument cluster
submenuFuel consumption
statistics since the
last resetSearching for name
in phone book
Time/Date
submenuDistance to empty
Lighting submenu
Vehicle submenu
Comfort submenu*
iThe headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first
function displayed in each menu will show you
which part of the system you are in.

191 Controls in detail
Control system
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Comfort
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Fold in mirrors
when locking
appears in the multi-
function display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the function
On or Off.
Distance warning function*
In vehicles equipped with Distronic*, you
can determine whether the distance warn-
ing function* is to be enabled or disabled.
With this function set to
On, the system will
alert you when recognizing a stationary ob-
stacle or a slower vehicle moving in your
vehicle’s path and the danger of a collision
exists, even when the Distronic* is
switched off.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the message
Distance warning
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the distance warning function
On or
Off.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:
FunctionPage
Fuel consumption statistics
from start192
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset192
Distance to empty193
iWhen you enter the trip computer menu, you
will always see the fuel consumption statistics
from start first.

192 Controls in detail
Control system
Fuel consumption statistics from start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the message
From start appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since startResetting fuel consumption statistics
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the message
From start appears
in the multifunction display.
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 156) until
the value is reset to
0.Fuel consumption statistics since last
reset
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the message
From start appears
in the multifunction display.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
After reset appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last
reset
iAll statistics stored since the last engine
start will be reset approximately 4 hours after
the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey
back to position1 or2 within this time period.

193 Controls in detail
Control system
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
manually
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
After reset appears
in the multifunction display.
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 156) until
the value is reset to
0.Distance to empty
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the message
From start appears
in the multifunction display.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Range: appears in
the multifunction display.
The calculated remaining driving range
based on the current fuel tank level
appears in the multifunction display.
TEL menu*
iThe fuel consumption statistics reset auto-
matically to
0 when either of the following values
is exceeded:

distance covered:100 000 miles

time elapsed: 10 000 hours
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the tele-
phone while driving, please use the
hands-free device and only use the tele-
phone when weather, road and traffic
conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a
vehicle.


286 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*
The fine tuning of the damping is depen-
dent on:

road surface conditions

your driving style

your personal settings
The ADS switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
1ADS switch
2Indicator lamp for SPORT setting
3Indicator lamp for COMF settingThe following settings are available:

AUTO (for normal driving situations)
Indicator lamps2 and3 are off.

SPORT (for sporty driving)
Indicator lamp2 comes on.

COMF (for comfort driving)
Indicator lamp3 comes on.
Start the engine (page 54).
Press ADS switch1 repeatedly until
the desired suspension tuning is
reached.Vehicle level control*
The vehicle level control automatically
regulates the ride height to

reduce fuel consumption

improve driving safety
The vehicle begins adjusting to the set
vehicle level as soon as the doors or
tailgate are

unlocked
or

opened or closed with the vehicle
unlocked
For major changes in vehicle level, the
engine must be running.
iThe setting is stored when you turn off the
engine.
iChanges to the vehicle level should be made
while the vehicle is moving. The vehicle will then
reach the set level as fast as possible.

289 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Raised level
Only choose the raised level when the road
conditions permit. Otherwise:

Fuel consumption may increase.

Handling characteristics of the vehicle
may be unfavorable.
Start the engine (page 54).The switch is located on the upper part of
the center console.
1Vehicle level control switch
2Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp2 is off:
Press switch1.
Indicator lamp2 flashes. The vehicle
adjusts to the raised level.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display while the level is
being set:When the raised level is reached, indicator
lamp2 comes on continuously and the
following message appears in the multi-
function display:
iYou can select the raised level at vehicle
speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h). At a higher
vehicle speed, the message
n
Level selection not permitted
appears in the multifunction display.
iThe messages can be cleared by pressing
buttonæ orç on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.

347 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and operating
conditions.
To save fuel you should:

Keep tires at the recommended
inflation pressures.

Remove unnecessary loads.

Remove carriers when not in use.

Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.

Avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration.

Have all maintenance work performed
at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet and as required
by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles). Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Fuel consumption is also increased by
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go
traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!G
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are a very dangerous combina-
tion. Even a small amount of alcohol or
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you
drink or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Warning!G
Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedal’s range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure the pedals still have
sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneu-
vers, the objects could get caught between
the pedals. You could then no longer brake
or accelerate. This could lead to accidents
and injury.

532 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center. A placard with the recommended
tire inflation pressures is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
page 376). Some vehicles may
have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds (
page 381)
or for vehicle loads less than the maximum
loaded vehicle condition (
page 382). If such
information is provided, it can be found on the
placard located on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle (Appearance
Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more
information.