2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV Owners Manual

Locking/unlocking in an emergency
302 Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Emergency key
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked or
locked with the key or the KEYLESS GO
key*, use the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system* will be triggered
(Y page 63).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the korj button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS GO button* in the igni-
tion lock. The KEYLESS GO key* must be in
the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS
GO*. The KEYLESS GO key* must be out-
side the vehicle. Releasing and removing the emergency
key element
1
Release catch
2 Emergency key element
X Push release catch 1in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element 2from the key. Unlocking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen-
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 302). $
To unlock
X Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Firmly turn the emergency key element
anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position
$ and hold it in this position.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
X Pull the door handle firmly.
The locking knob pops up.
The door is unlocked. Practical advice
* optional
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X
Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Pull the door handle again. Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be locked cen-
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
door on the front-passenger side and the
tailgate.
X Open the driver's door and the rear door on
the driver's side.
X Press the locking button on the driver's
door (Y page 75).
The locking knobs in the front-passenger
door and in the rear doors drop down.
X Press the locking knobs in the front-
passenger and rear doors down manually if
necessary.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Close the driver's door.
X Enter the vehicle through the rear door on
the driver's side.
X Push the locking pin in the driver's door
down from the inside.
X Exit the vehicle. i
Ensure that you have the vehicle key on
your person and that it is not left in the
vehicle, as the vehicle will be locked after
the next step.
X Close the rear door on the driver's side.
The vehicle is locked. Emergency fuel filler flap release
G
Risk of injury
The edges on the inside of the vehicle body
can be sharp. You could injure yourself
when using the fuel filler flap emergency
release. Avoid contact with the edges on
the inside of the vehicle body.
The emergency release is located behind the
right-hand side trim panel in the luggage com-
partment.
X Open the tailgate.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel
(Y page 310). 1
Emergency release
X Pull emergency release 1in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. Practical advice
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Changing the batteries
304 Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints
If the NECK-PRO head restraints are triggered
in an accident, you must reset the head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats. Otherwise, the additional protection
will not be available in the event of another
rear-end collision. You can recognise when
head restraints have been triggered by the
fact that they have been moved forwards and
can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
NECK-PRO head restraints checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, following a rear-end
collision.
i This work requires a lot of strength. If you
have difficulty resetting the head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 1
To move forwards
2 To push down
3 To push back
X Move the top of the head restraint cushion
forwards in the direction of arrow 1.
X Push the head restraint cushion down in
the direction of arrow 2as far as it will go.
X Push the head restraint cushion firmly
backwards in the direction of arrow 3until
it engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second head
restraint. Changing the batteries
Notes
It is advisable to have the batteries replaced
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of poisoning
Batteries contain toxic and caustic sub-
stances. For this reason, keep batteries
away from children.
If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately. H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. They contain highly toxic sub-
stances.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, or to a special collection
point for old batteries. Practical advice
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Changing the batteries
305Key or KEYLESS GO key*
Checking the batteries X
Press the jork button.
The batteries are in order if the battery
charge indicator lamp lights up briefly.
Changing the batteries You require two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries.
X
Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 302). 1
Emergency key element
2 Battery tray X
Insert emergency key element 1into the
opening in the key and push in the direction
of the arrow.
Battery tray 2is released.
X Pull battery tray 2out of the key. 1
Batteries
X Remove old batteries 1from the battery
tray.
X Insert the new batteries beneath the con-
tact spring with the positive terminal facing
upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
X Push the battery tray back into the key
housing until the battery tray engages.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. Auxiliary heating* remote control
One 6V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is
required. 1
Battery
2 Battery cover
X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover
2 and slide off battery cover 2.
X Remove old battery 1.
X Insert the new battery. Observe the polarity
signs on the back of the remote control
when doing so.
X Slide battery cover 2back onto the
remote control.
X Use the remote control to check the vehi-
cle's auxiliary heating functions. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
306 Changing the bulbs
Notes on changing bulbs
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that all bulbs function correctly at all times. G
Risk of injury
Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You
should therefore allow them to cool down
before you change them. Otherwise, you
could be burned if you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could damage them, for
example, and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurised and could explode
when you change them, particularly if they
are very hot. You should therefore wear eye
protection and gloves when you are chang-
ing them. G
Risk of injury
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or
even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from xenon bulbs.
Do not change xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
! Do not change the LEDs yourself. You
could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts
of the vehicle. OverviewPractical advice
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Changing the bulbs
307
Front bulbs Bulb Type
1 Side lamp/park-
ing lamp W 5 W
2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
3 Additional turn
signal lamp
LEDs
35 4 Dipped-beam
headlamps
H7 55 W
36
or
D1S 35 W* 37 5 Main-beam
headlamps
36
/
Main-beam
spotlight* 38 H7 55 W
6 Front foglamps
with cornering
light function* H7 55 W Rear bulbs
Bulb Type
7 Third brake
lamp
LED
35 8 Brake lamp/tail
lamp/parking
lamp P 21 W
9 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
a Reversing lamp P 21 W
b
Rear foglamp* P 21 W
c Licence plate
lamp C 5 W
Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) R
Side lamp and parking lamp
R Front foglamps with cornering light func-
tion*
R Turn signal lamp (front)
R Reversing lamp
R Brake lamp/tail lamp/parking lamp
R Rear fog lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Licence plate lamp
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
35 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
36 Vehicles with halogen headlamps.
37 Vehicles with xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
38 Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps* Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
308
i
Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Replacing dipped-beam headlamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) 1
Housing cover for dipped-beam headlamp
2 Bulb holder for dipped-beam headlamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 2anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2.X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2.
X Insert bulb holder 2and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 1and turn it clock-
wise.
Replacing the bulb in the main-beam
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) 1
Housing cover for main-beam headlamp
2 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 2anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2.X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2.
X Insert bulb holder 2and turn clockwise
until it engages.
X Place housing cover 1back on and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Replacing side/parking lamp bulbs 1
Bulb holder for side/parking lamp
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder 1anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 1.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 1.
X Insert bulb holder 1and turn it clockwise. Practical advice
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Replacing the bulbs in foglamps with
cornering light function* 1
Front foglamp
2 Cover
3 Cover screws
4 Foglamp screws
X Switch off the lights.
X Remove screws 3.
X Remove cover 2.
X Remove screws 4.
X Remove front foglamp 1from the bumper. 5
Bulb holder for front foglamp
i If necessary, reconnect the additional
cable during installation.
X Turn bulb holder 5anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 5.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 5.
X Insert bulb holder 5and turn clockwise
until it engages.
X Insert front foglamp 1into the bumper.
X Replace screws 4of front foglamp 1.
X Position cover 2.
X Fasten screws 3into cover 2. Replacing the turn signal lamps
1
Bulb holder for turn signal
X Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn bulb holder 1anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder 1.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 1and
turn clockwise while applying slight pres-
sure.
X Insert bulb holder 1and turn clockwise
until it engages. Practical advice
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