2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV door lock

Flat tyre
313Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 252)
R an emergency spare wheel* ( Ypage 252)
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 322) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*.
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package*:
Make sure that highway level* is selected
(Y page 154).
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Firmly depress the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to P.X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine.
Vehicles without KEYLESS GO* X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS GO* X
Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package* and
the Off-Road Pro engineering package*:
Remove the KEYLESS GO button from the
ignition lock. For all vehicles X
Get out of the vehicle.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle ( Ypage 250) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments.
i To operate the electric air-pump, you can
use the power socket in the luggage com-
partment (Y page 207) or 2nd row of seats
(Y page 207), even when the ignition is
switched off. For example, to use TIREFIT
or to inflate the collapsible emergency
spare wheel*.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, power to the
sockets is automatically cut-off. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine. Practical advice
* optional
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Flat tyre
314 Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperatures
down to -20 °C. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R if the wheel rim is damaged
R if you have driven at very low tyre pres-
sures or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist 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. X
Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails.
X Remove TIREFIT, the accompanying "max.
80 km/h "sticker and the electric air pump
from the stowage well underneath the lug-
gage compartment floor (Y page 252). 1
Driver's field of vision sticker
2 Wheel sticker
X Affix part 1of the sticker within the driv-
er's field of vision.
X Affix part 2of the sticker near the valve
on the wheel with the defective tyre. G
Risk of injury
TIREFIT must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing. R
If TIREFIT comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, immediately rinse thor-
oughly with clean water.
R Change out of clothing which has come
into contact with TIREFIT immediately.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
Keep TIREFIT away from children.
R If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly with
water and drink plenty of water.
R Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
immediately.
R Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes.
i If TIREFIT leaks out, allow it to dry. It can
then be removed like a layer of film.
If you get TIREFIT on your clothing, have it
cleaned as soon as possible with perchloro-
ethylene. G
Risk of injury
Comply with the manufacturer's safety
instructions shown on the sticker on the
electric air pump. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
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Raising the vehicle G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise the vehi-
cle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed.
If you intend to work under the vehicle, it
must be placed on stands.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar items as jacking supports.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to ach-
ieve its load-bearing capacity due to the
restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while
the wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or a door
or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you
could be seriously injured. G
Risk of accident
If you fail to position the jack correctly, the
vehicle may: R
slip off the jack
R injure you or others
R be damaged
It is thus important to ensure that the jack
is positioned correctly in the respective
jacking points. Before positioning the jack,
remove any dirt that may have collected in
the jacking points. 1
Wheel wrench
X Using wheel wrench 1, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points for the jack are located
behind the wheel housings of the front wheels and in front of the wheel housings of the rear
wheels (arrows). 1
Jacking point
2 Jack
3 Ratchet ring spanner
X Position jack 2at jacking point 1. Practical advice
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Battery
325Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Greater braking force will then be
required and the brake pedal travel will
be longer. If necessary, depress the
brake pedal with maximum force.
R you can no longer turn the key in the igni-
tion and, on vehicles with KEYLESS
GO*, pressing the KEYLESS GO button*
will have no effect
R the selector lever is locked in position P
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Firmly depress the parking brake and shift
the DIRECT SELECT lever to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 76)in the
ignition lock.
X Switch off all electrical consumers. X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Position the right-hand front seat at its rear-
most position:
R
partially electric seat adjustment
(Y page 78)
R fully electric seat adjustment
(Y page 79) 1
Front right seat rail cover
2 Front left seat rail cover
X Pull right-hand cover 1forwards in the
direction of the arrow and pull it off the seat
rail.
X Pull left-hand cover 2as far forwards as
possible in the direction of the arrow.
i Left-hand cover 2cannot be completely
pulled off the seat rail. 3
Battery cover fastening nuts
X Loosen and remove fastening nuts 3
along the edge of the carpet.
i To do this, you need a 6 mm Allen key with
a shaft at least 30 cm long (not included in
the vehicle tool kit).
X Position the right-hand front seat as far
forward as possible:
R partially electric seat adjustment
(Y page 78)
R fully electric seat adjustment (Y page 79)
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 76) in
the ignition lock. Practical advice
* optional
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Battery
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X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*: open the
driver's door. 4
Rear seat rail
5 Rear seat rail cover
X Prise off left-hand cover 5from seat rail
4.
X Repeat the procedure for right-hand cover
5. 6
Carpet
X Pull carpet 6back in the direction of the
arrow and fold it. 7
Battery cover fastening nuts X
Loosen and remove fastening nuts 7.
i To do this, you need a 6 mm Allen key with
a shaft at least 30 cm long (not included in
the vehicle tool kit). 8
Battery cover with integrated air duct
9 Pull battery cover to the side
a To raise the battery cover
X Raise battery cover 8gently in the direc-
tion of arrow aand pull in the direction of
arrow 9. Practical advice
* optional
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Towing and tow-starting
331
R
Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
R Vehicles with 4MATIC *must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 329).
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, have it carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer.
R If you are towing the vehicle, move the
automatic transmission selector lever to
N and turn the key to position 2
(Y page 76) in the ignition lock.
R Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
- you cannot switch on the ignition
- you cannot move the selector lever to N
- you have no support when braking
i Before towing the vehicle, deactivate tow-
away protection* (Y page 64)and the auto-
matic door locking feature (Y page 134).You could otherwise be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle. Fitting the towing eye
Opening the front cover The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear under the covers on the
right-hand side of the vehicle when viewed in
the direction of travel. 1
Cover
X Press cover 1back in the direction of the
arrow.
X Take cover 1off the opening. Opening the rear cover
1
Cover
X Press cover 1back in the direction of the
arrow.
X Take cover 1off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench
from the vehicle tool kit ( Ypage 252).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Practical advice
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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
* optional
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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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