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Only use a battery charge unit with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer. Jump starting
G
Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never
lean over batteries while connecting or
jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can
result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
! Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the automatic
transmission which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Jump starting should only be performed
using the jump-start terminals located in
the engine compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit. If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter
17
and may
present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch
any
other metal part while the other end is
still attached to a battery.
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the fully
charged battery of another vehicle or an
equivalent starter pack. Observe the
following:
R Access to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
of the other vehicle, provide jump start
power by an external battery or starter
pack.
R Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter 18
are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
R Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system. Such
damage will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
R Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R Always make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
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Spare wheel
! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation
pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.
If
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure
given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
i The R 350 BlueTEC does not have a spare wheel. Model R 350
Rim
6.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.58 in (40 mm)
Collapsible tire
29 195/75-18 106P
Recommended tire inflation pressure
44 psi (3.0 bar)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only). G
Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service
fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil
filter
R 350 BlueTEC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engine
oils
R 350 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Automatic
transmission
All models 9.5 US qt (9.0 l) MB Automatic
Transmission Fluid
29
Must not be used with snow chains. 350
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Front axle
All models 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil
Rear axle
All models 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil
Transfer case
All models 0.53 US qt (0.5 l) MB Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Power steering
All models approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Power Steering
Fluid or approved
Dexron III ATF
Brake system
All models 0.85 US qt (0.8 l) MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)
Cooling system
All models approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 l) MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze
Fuel tank
All models 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) Gasoline engine:
Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])
Diesel engine:
ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR HIGHWAY
DIESEL FUEL
(15 ppm SULFUR
MAXIMUM)
Fuel tank
reserve
All models approx. 3.4 US gal (13.0 l)
AdBlue
®
tank R 350 BlueTEC 7.5 US gal (28.2 l)
AdBlue
®
complying
with ISO 22241 Air
conditioning
system
All models — R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)
Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 8.0 US qt (7.6 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
30
(Y page 357)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 357) 30
Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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