2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV wheel

Towing and tow-starting
332 Towing the vehicle
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC* must not be
towed with the front or rear axle raised.
! If you have the vehicle towed with the
front or rear axle raised, the ignition must
be switched off (key in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock). Intervention by ESP ®
could
otherwise destroy the braking system on
the front or rear axle.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 76) in
the ignition lock.
i On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: use the
key instead of the KEYLESS GO * button.
X Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to the N
position. Removing the towing eye
X Take the wheel wrench from the vehicle
tool kit ( Ypage 252).
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn it anti-clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Replace the cover and press it until it
engages.
X Return the towing eye and the wheel
wrench to the vehicle tool kit. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer coupling *can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged. Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
Take great care when recovering a vehicle
whose drive wheels have become embedded
in loose earth or mud, particularly if the vehi-
cle is laden.
When recovering the vehicle do not use jerky
movements and do not pull it at an angle. The
chassis could otherwise be damaged.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a
trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck. Towing in the event of the following
malfunctions
In the event of damage to the transfer
case Have the propeller shafts between the axles
and the transfer case removed.
Have the vehicle towed with the front axle
raised.Practical advice
* optional
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Fuses
334 Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Dashboard fuse boxes
1
Cover
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the dash-
board. You could damage the dashboard or
the cover.
X To open: open the front-passenger door.
X Pull cover 1upwards in the direction of
the arrow and remove it. X
To close: clip in cover 1at the top.
X Fold cover 1inwards until it engages.
X Close the front-passenger door. Fuse box in the engine compartment
1
Retaining clamp
2 Cover
X To open: open the bonnet (Y page 220).
X Remove moisture from the fuse box using
a dry cloth.
X Open retaining clamp 1.
X Fold cover 2upwards.
X To close: replace cover 2. !
The cover must be fitted properly, other-
wise moisture or dirt could affect the oper-
ation of the fuses.
X Close retaining clamp 1.
X Close the bonnet (Y page 221). Fuse box in the luggage compartment
Example: vehicle with an emergency spare
wheel*
1
Cover
X To open: open the tailgate.
X Open the luggage compartment floor and
secure it (Y page 250).
X Fold cover 1to the left in the direction of
the arrow. Practical advice
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337
Notes on the technical data
.............338
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........338
Vehicle electronics ...........................339
Vehicle identification plates ............340
Engine ................................................ 342
Performance ...................................... 344
Tyres and wheels .............................. 345
Vehicle dimensions ..........................350
Vehicle weights ................................. 351
Trailer coupling* ............................... 354
Service products and capacities .....355
Frequencies for garage door open-
ers* .................................................... 363 Technical data
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Performance
344 Performance
Speeds
R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Maximum speed 222 km/h 234 km/h 230 km/h 250 km/h
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Maximum speed 210 km/h 210 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Short wheelbase 9.6 seconds 8.1 seconds 8.3 seconds 6.1 seconds
Long wheelbase 9.7 seconds 8.2 seconds 8.4 seconds 6.3 seconds
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
R 320 CDI 4MATIC
40, 41Short wheelbase 9.7 seconds 9.8 seconds 8.7 seconds
Long wheelbase 9.8 seconds — 8.8 seconds
40
Only for certain countries.
41 Missing values were not available at time of printing. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
345Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved specifically for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Vehicles with MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit* 42
.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT
kit* when fitting tyres that do not feature
run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. i
A TIREFIT kit* is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. could be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and different
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 226).
42 Only for certain countries. Technical data
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
346 Tyres of the same dimensions
R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC
17" Both axles
All-weather tyres
43 235/6
5 R17 104H M+S —
Winter
tyres44 235/65 R17 104H M+S
. —
Light-alloy wheels 7.5J x 17 H2 ET 56 —
18" Both axles Summer tyres 255/55 R18 105W 255/55 R18 105W
Winter tyres
44 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. 255/55 R18 105H M+S
. Light-alloy wheels 8J x 18 H2 ET 67 8J x 18 H2 ET 67
43
All-weather tyres with M+S approval. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
44 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
347R 280 CDI / R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 280 / R 280 4MATIC /
R 320 CDI 4MATIC / R 350 /
R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
19" Both
axles Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W 255/50 R19 103W
Su
mmer tyres 45 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Extended 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. 255/5
0 R19 103W MO Ext. Winter tyres
46 255/5
0 R19 103H M+ S. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. 255/50 R19 103H M+S
. Winter tyres
45, 46 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt. 255/50 R19 107H XL M+S
.MOExt.
Light-alloy wheels 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 64
AMG equipment*
All models
20" Both axles
Summer tyres
47 265/45 ZR20 104Y
Light-alloy wheels 8.5J x 20 H2 ET 60
45
Tyres with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor*.
46 Winter tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information.
47 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
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Tyres and wheels
348 Mixed tyres
Sports package* All models
19" Front axle Summer tyres 255/5
0 R19 103W Light-alloy wheels 8.5J
x 19 ET 64 Rear axle
Summer tyres
48 285/45 R19 107W
Light-alloy wheels 9.5 J x 19 ET64
AMG equipment*
All models
21" Front axle Summer tyres 265/40 ZR21 105Y XL
Light-alloy wheels 9J x 21 ET 60
48
Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
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