2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV roof rack

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Message
see Display message
see Indicator and warning lamp
see Message memory menu
Mirror
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
see Exterior or rear-view mirror
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Display message . . . . . . . . . .260, 277
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Own number sending . . . . . . . . . . .209
Run-on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Modifying the programming
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
KEYLESS GO key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
MOExtended run-flat system* .226, 322
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Operation (on-board computer) . . .126
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..86
Multi-function display . . . . . . ..119, 122
Setting the display when the igni-
tion is switched off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Multi-function steering wheel . . . ..120
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Multi-zone Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279 N
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraint . . . . . . . . ..47
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 O
Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..120
Additional functions menu . . . . . . .136
AIRMATIC/compass menu . . . . . .128
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Convenience submenu . . . . . . . . . .130
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
DVD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Heating submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Instrument cluster submenu . . . . .130
Lighting submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Message memory menu . . . . . . . . .128
Navigation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.129
Standard display menu . . . . . . . . .125
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Time/date submenu . . . . . . . . . . .130
Trip computer menu . . . . . . . . . . . .137
TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Vehicle submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
On-board computer language . . . ..131
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display . . . . ..120
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Own number sending (mobile
phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 P
Paint code number . . . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . ..181
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Raising/lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Parktronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 Index
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Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Parktronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .157
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .155
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 279
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic . . . . . . . . ..151
Petrol Minimum grad e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Plastic trim
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Power supply (trailer) . . . . . . . . . . ..241
Power windows see Side window
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Program selector button
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .116 Pulling away
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Rain closing feature
Sliding/tilting sunroo f.. . . . . . . ..180
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Range (on-board computer) . . . . . ..138
Rear axle level control . . . . . . . . . ..151
Rear-compartment seats . . . . . . . . ..81
Rear foglamp Display messag e.. . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .91
Rear window
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . ..173
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . ..105
Replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . .312
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Remote control
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Programming (garage door
opener) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . ..311
Reserve Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Restraint System
see SRS
Restraint systems
For children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..157
Reversing lamp Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Rear side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Roof load, maximum
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352, 353
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Run-on time (mobile phone) . . . . . ..209 Index
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Protection of the environment
16 Protection of the environment
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. R
Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
R Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine
speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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185
X
Open cover 1and fold it down to the stop
in the direction of the arrow. 1
Cover
2 Cup holder
X Pull cup holder 2out to the stop in the
direction of the arrow.
X Place a drink container in cup holder 2
from above.
Closing the cup holder
X Make sure that there is no drink container
in the cup holder.
X Push cup holder 2forwards into the stow-
age compartment until it engages. X
Fold cover 1upwards until it engages in
the first position.
X Swing cover 1forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Cup holder in front of the armrest of
the 2nd row of seats* 1
Cup holder Cup holder in the side trim of the third
row of seats 1
Cup holder Roof rack system*
G
Risk of accident and injury
An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack
or load could become detached from the
vehicle. These objects may be thrown
around and can injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof rack/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum Controls
* optional
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186 roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driv-
ing style to the prevailing road, traffic and
weather conditions and drive with particu-
lar care if the roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof rack systems which have
been tested and approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
make sure that you can:
R raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
R open the panorama sliding sunroof* fully
R open the tailgate fully 1
Covers
X Fold covers 1upwards.
X Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage
points under covers 1.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Luggage net
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the lug-
gage net. Do not use it to transport heavy,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. The luggage
net cannot secure the objects sufficiently
in the event of an accident.
Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell 1
Luggage net Controls
* optional
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