2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 tailgate

487 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps bulbs
The additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to
function, the entire turn signal unit must
be replaced. Have the turn signal unit re-
placed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Front side marker lamp bulbs
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the combination switch to
positionM (
page 143).
Tail lamp unit
Open the tailgate (page 119).Opening the side trim panels
1Lock
2Cover in left side trim panel
1Lock
2Cover in right side trim panel
iTo access the tail lamp units, you have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side trim
panel of the cargo compartment.


519 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The main fuse box is located on the pas-
senger side of the engine compartment.
Open the hood (page 356).
1Clamp
2Main fuse box cover
Release clamp1.
Lift fuse box cover2 up.
Install fuse box cover in reverse order.
Close the hood after checking or re-
placing fuses (
page 358).
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located under the cargo
compartment cover on the right-hand side
of the spare wheel well.
Open the tailgate (page 119).
Lift the cargo compartment cover
(
page 467).
Secure cargo compartment cover with
securing hook (
page 468).
1Cover
Fold cover1 to the left as indicated by
the arrow.
!The fuse box cover must be installed
properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse
operation.

550 Index
Drinking and driving 339
Driving 50
Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 344
In winter 346, 398
Instructions 50, 339
Problems 62
Safety systems 99
Systems 257
Through standing water 347
With Distronic* 273
Driving off 56
Driving safety systems
ABS 99
BAS 101
EBP 105
ESP
®101
ETS/4-ETS 103
Driving systems 257
AIRMATIC* 276
Cruise control 257
Distronic* (Canada only) 262
Parktronic* 281
Rear view camera* 285
Driving tips 197
Kickdown 197E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 128
Control system 184
EBP 105
Indicator and warning lamps 416
Electric air pump 499
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 533
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 323
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 511
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Fuses 518
Hazard warning flasher 150
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 414–422
Roadside Assistance 12, 325
Towing the vehicle 513Emergency operation
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 474
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328
Tailgate, Opening from the
inside 120
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 202
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 350
Information label 525
System warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 526
Break-in recommendations 338
Cleaning 405
Compartment 356
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 417
Maximum engine speed 155, 527
Number 525
Starting 53
Tachometer 29, 155
Technical data 527
Turning off 66

554 Index
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 150
Delayed switch-off 180
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 203
Auto-dimming* 203
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 60
J
Jack 467, 469, 470
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Jump starting 511K
Key, Mechanical 474
Key, SmartKey 110
Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 110
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Factory settings 112
Locking/unlocking 38, 67, 110
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 112
Loss of 118
Messages in the multifunction
display 453–454
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 244Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 112
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 113
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 124
Factory settings 116
Important notes 115
Locking/unlocking 39, 67, 113
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 117
Loss of 118

555 Index
Messages in the multifunction
display 453–454
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Remote control 113
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 117
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 54
Turning off engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Kickdown 197
Kilopascal 394L
Labels 524
Certification label 524
Emission control information 525
Engine number 525
Paint code 524
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 525
Lamps, exterior 481
Front 481
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 455
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Rear 481
Lamps, Indicator and warning
ABS 27, 414, 415
Brakes 27, 415
Center console 31, 425
CHECK ENGINE 29, 417, 418
Distance warning lamp* 266
Engine diagnostics 29, 417, 418
ESP
®27, 419
Front passenger front
air bag off 76, 77, 81, 82, 425Fuel reserve 29, 424
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 414
Parktronic* 283, 284
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 82, 420
Seat heating* 139
Seat ventilation* 140
SRS 29, 70, 85, 424
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 174
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 412
License plate lamps 481
Messages in the multifunction
display 457
Replacing bulbs 481, 488
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 455
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

562 Index
SRS 84
Indicator lamp 424
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Standing water, Driving through 347
Starter switch 24, 39
Positions 39
Starting difficulties, Engine 55
Starting, Engine 53
Steering column 46, 47
Steering wheel
Adjusting, Electrically* 47
Adjusting, Manually 46
Buttons 158
Cleaning 411
Heating* 318
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 201
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 329Storage compartments 34, 304
Armrest, Front 306
Armrest, Rear* 306
Cup holders 308
Door pockets 34
Front center console 305
Glove box 304
Parcel nets 307
Second-row seats, In front of 307
Third-row 307
Storing tires 365
Stranded vehicle 517
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 205
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof* 248
Sunshades*
Rear door windows 207
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 15T
Tachometer 29, 155
Overspeed range 155
Tail lamps 487
Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 481
Tailgate
Closing 119
Closing from the outside (vehicles
without KEYLESS-GO*) 124
Opening 119, 120
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 121, 123
Opening from the inside,
Manually 120
Opening from the outside 120
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Unlocking with SmartKey 121
Tar stains 404