2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV spare tire

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Emergency spare wheel
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
see Flat tyre
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .291
Starting problems . . . . . . . . .290, 291
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .111
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .110
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Engine diagnostic warning lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..339
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .60
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .61
Display message . . . . . . . . . .258, 259
Trailer stabilisatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 282
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . ..61
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .91
Folding in/out (automatically ).. . . .91
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .91
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Resettin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 F
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Flat tyre Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .322
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .313
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Foot-operated parking brake
see Parking brake
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 Frequencies
Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .363
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Diese l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . ..356, 357
Fuel filler flap Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Fuel filter
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuel tank
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Fuse box Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .334
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .334
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Index
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Stowage space
Centre air vents (2nd row of seats) 203
Centre console (2nd row of seats) .203
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Third row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Submenu (on-board computer) . . ..1 29
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Summer opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..75 Opening/closing (automatically) . .
.73
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .71
Tail lamps
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Tank contents Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Technical data
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . .349
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 348
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 348
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .120
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..322 Time
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .131
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
TIREFIT kit
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
TopTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Total distance recorder . . . . . ..26, 125
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .119
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..64
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Trailer
7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Coupling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Decoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Display message . . . . . . . . . .270, 271
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Index
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Stowage compartments
37Function Page
1 Luggage net in the front-
passenger footwell
186
2 Glove compartment
201
3 Door stowage compart-
ment
4 Luggage nets behind the
front-passenger seat
186
5 Door stowage compart-
ment
6
Cup holder*, right 185
7
Stowage compartment*,
right
9 203
8 Luggage net in luggage
compartment
186 Function Page
9 First-aid kit
251
Vehicle tool kit, jack,
TIREFIT kit, emergency
spare wheel*
252
Warning triangle 250
a
Stowage compartment*,
left
9 b
Cup holder*, left 185
c Door stowage compart-
ment
d Luggage nets behind the
driver's seat
186
e Door stowage compart-
ment
f Stowage compartment in
the centre console
202 Function Page
g Additional stowage com-
partment in the centre con-
sole
10 202
Power socket in the centre
console
10 206
Ashtray* in the centre con-
sole
11 205
Cigarette lighter*
11 206
h Cup holder in the centre
console
183
j Stowage compartment
under armrest in the centre
console
202
k Cup holder in the centre
console*
185
l Stowage compartment
under armrest in the centre
console*
203
9
Not for vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning for the 2nd and 3rd rows of seats*.
10 Not for vehicles with smoker's package.
11 Not for vehicles centre console for 2nd row of seats* and short wheelbase. At a glance
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
226
i
An emergency spare wheel* may also be
fitted against the direction of rotation. MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system allows you
to continue driving the vehicle even when one
or more tyres lose all air pressure.
The MOExtended run-flat system may only be
used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system or the tyre pressure
monitor* and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
i Vehicles with MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit* 27
.
It is therefore recommended to additionally
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. You will find notes on driving with a flat tyre
in the "Practical advice" section
(Y
page 322). Tyre tread
G
Risk of accident
Bear in mind that:
R tyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads
when the tread depth is less than 3 mm.
You should thus replace tyres that have
insufficient tread.
R winter tyres should be replaced when the
tread depth is 4 mm or less because oth-
erwise they no longer provide adequate
grip.
R the tread on a tyre may not wear evenly.
You should thus regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread
across the entire width of all tyres. If nec-
essary, turn the steering wheel so that
you can see the tyre tread more easily.
You could otherwise lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident due to the
reduced grip of the tyres on the road. Tyre pressures
i You will find a table of tyre pressures for
various operating conditions on the inside
of your vehicle's fuel filler flap
(Y page 218).
The valid value for the spare wheel* is sta-
ted on the spare wheel and in the technical
data section. G
Risk of accident
Tyre pressure that is either too high or too
low has a negative effect on the vehicle’s
driving safety, which could lead you to
cause an accident. You should therefore
regularly check the pressure of all your
tyres (including the spare tyre*), particu-
larly prior to long trips, and correct the
pressure as necessary.
To test tyre pressure, use a suitable pressure
gauge. The outer appearance of a tyre does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the
tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the elec-
tronic tyre pressure monitor*, the tyre pres-
sure can be checked in the on-board com-
puter.
27 Only for certain countries Operation
* optional
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Where will I find...?
250 Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the stowage
space under the luggage compartment floor. 1
Luggage compartment floor
2 Release handle
X Pull release handle 2.
X Fold luggage compartment floor 1
upwards. Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Example
1
Warning triangle 29
X Remove warning triangle 1.Vehicles with an emergency spare
wheel* Example
1
Warning triangle
X Remove warning triangle 1.
29 Depending on the date of production of the vehicle, the stowage location of the warning triangle may differ from that illustrated. Practical advice
* optional
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Where will I find...?
252 Vehicle tool kit, jack, TIREFIT kit and
emergency spare wheel*
The vehicle tool kit, jack, TIREFIT kit and
emergency spare wheel* are in the stowage
compartment under the luggage compart-
ment floor. G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed.
You must use stands if you are carrying out
work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip and level surface. Do not use
wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack
underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not be
able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
due to the restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
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. X
Open the tailgate.
X Open the luggage compartment floor
(Y page 250).
! If the luggage compartment cover* is fit-
ted, roll it open fully.
Only for luggage compartment covers* fit-
ted behind the 3rd row of seats:
Fold forwards the section of the luggage
compartment cover* that is still protrud-
ing. Otherwise the strap of the retaining
hook may damage the luggage compart-
ment cover*.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit i
Depending on the date of production of
the vehicle, the appearance and stowage
location of the jack and of the other tools
may differ from those illustrated. Example
1
Ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch*
2 Folding wheel chock
3 Jack, ratchet ring spanner
4 TIREFIT kit 30
5 Electric air pump 30
6 Fuse allocation chart
7 Wheel wrench
8 Towing eye
9 Centring pin
Vehicles with an emergency spare
wheel* i
Depending on the date of production of
the vehicle, the appearance and stowage
30 Not on vehicles with MOExtended run-flat system. Practical advice
* optional
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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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Tyres and wheels
349All models
Rear axle
Summer tyres
49 265/4
0 ZR21 105Y XL Light-alloy wheels 9J
x 21 ET 48 Spare wheel*
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare
wheel*.
! A tyre pressure of 3.0 bar/44 psi must be set for the collapsible emergency spare wheel*.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. All models except R 500 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC
18" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres 195/75 - 18 106P —
Tyre pressure 3.0 bar —
Wheels 6.5B x 18 ET 40 —
19" Emergency
spare
wheel*
50 Tyres — 185/65 - 19 104P
Tyre pressure — 3.0 bar
Tyres — 5.5B x 19 ET 13
49
Snow chains not permitted.
50 Snow chains not permitted. Technical data
* optional
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