2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV Owners Manual

Service products and capacities
358 R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Overall
(NEDC) Short wheelbase 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km
Long wheelbase 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km — 9.3 – 9.5 l/100 km
CO
2emis-
sions Short wheelbase 238 – 242 g/km 246 – 253 g/km 246 – 253 g/km
Long wheelbase 238 – 242 g/km — 246 – 253 g/km
Engine oil
A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil
container. The table shows which MB Sheet Number applies to which engine: All models with a petrol engine
MB Sheet Number 229.3/229.5
All models with a diesel engine
MB Sheet number (vehicles without a diesel par-
ticle filter) 228.3/228.5/228.51
229.3/229.31/229.5/229.51 MB Sheet Number
(vehicles with a diesel particle filter) 228.51/229.31/229.51
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In the event that the: Technical data
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Service products and capacities
359
R
engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAE classification (viscosity)
is not available, you can use another min-
eral or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil. !
Do not use lubricant additives as they can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty.
! Engine oils for vehicles without a diesel
particle filter may also be used temporarily in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the
engine oil listed is not available. You must
then have an oil change carried out as soon
as possible.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.
Engine with oil filter R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Replacement amount 8.0 l 8.0 l 8.0 l 9.0 l
Engine with oil filter R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Replacement amount 8.5 l 8.5 l 8.5 lTechnical data
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Service products and capacities
360 Coolant
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
topped up with a coolant that will ensure
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. You could otherwise damage the
engine.
There is more information about coolant
and topping it up on Mercedes-Benz Spec- ifications for Service Products Sheet
310.1.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 °C.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the cooling system should: R
be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
–37 °C.
R not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze
protection down to –45 °C), otherwise heat
will not be effectively dissipated.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends using an antifreeze/corrosion inhibi-
tor which has been approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles.
! The cooling system contains a filling
which must be renewed after 15 years, or
after 250, 000 km at the latest. Have the
renewal confirmed in the Service Booklet.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz, and
observe the recommended mixing ratios.
Capacities The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities.Technical data
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361R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
Coolant 9.5 l 9.5 l 9.5 l 12.0 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °C
(approx. 50%) 4.75 l 4.75 l 4.75 l 6.0 l
Down to –45 °C
(approx. 55%) 5.2 l 5.2 l 5.2 l 6.6 l
R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC
Coolant 9.5 l 9.5 l 9.5 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °C (approx.
50%) 4.75 l 4.75 l 4.75 l
Down to –45 °C (approx.
55%) 5.2 l 5.2 l 5.2 lTechnical data
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Service products and capacities
362 Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too
low, vapour pockets may form in the brake
system when the brakes are applied hard
(e.g. when driving downhill). This would
impair braking efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two
years with a brake fluid that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this
confirmed in the Service Booklet. i
There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Windscreen washer system
The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi-
mately 7.3 litres.
The headlamp cleaning system and the wind-
screen washer system are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
X At temperatures above freezing point:
Top up the washer fluid reservoir with a
mixture of water and windscreen washer
concentrate (Y page 223).
X At temperatures below freezing point:
Top up the washer fluid reservoir with a
mixture of water, antifreeze and wind-
screen washer concentrate (Y page 223).
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside tem-
peratures. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washer
concentrate is being handled. Technical data
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Frequencies for garage door openers*
363Frequencies for garage door openers*
Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range
Egypt W-KLE-17 / 08 March 06 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, 868
Andorra 20 July 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Australia 28 June 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Barbados Registration not required 27, 40, 433, 868
Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Bulgaria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April 07 27, 40, 433, 868
Chile 38447/F-23 No.3.3634 40, 433
Denmark Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE20 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Germany Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE7519301 29 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
France Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
French Guyana Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Gibraltar Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE13 May 05 (UK) 27, 40, 418, 433, 868
Greece Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11409/18/4/2005 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
United Kingdom Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 418, 433, 868 Technical data
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Frequencies for garage door openers*
364 Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range
Guadeloupe Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Ireland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Iceland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Italy DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15347
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15348
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15350
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15357
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15358
DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/15359 27, 40, 433, 868
Jordan TRC/LPD/2005/23 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Canary Islands 000438/2005, 000439/2005
000440/2005, 000441/2005
000445/2005, 000446/2005
000447/2005, 3 June 2005 27, 40, 433, 868
Croatia SDR 224/06 27, 40, 433, 868
Kuwait 5 October 2005 27, 30, 40, 418, 433, 868
Latvia 2920/O&M/2006 / 26 April 06 27, 40, 433, 868
Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Liechtenstein Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868Technical data
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Frequencies for garage door openers*
365Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range
Luxembourg Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE150405/9538 24 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Malta Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Martinique Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July 05 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Monaco Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE10668 13 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
New Zealand 20 March 06 27, 30, 40, 433
The Netherlands Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Norway Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE05/02424-SA644 18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Poland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE21 April 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Portugal ANCOM-S08399/05 27, 40, 433, 868
Reunion Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE11 July 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Romania Article 6.4 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
Russia 13 May 05 433
Saudi Arabia 11_02_05/5024-5-6 418, 433
Sweden Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE18 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868
Switzerland Article 6 of Directive 1999/5/EC R&TTE14357 27 May 05 27, 40, 433, 868 Technical data
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