
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment .................... 199
Ashtrays ............................................. 204
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 249
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 128
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94
Automatic central locking ..........74, 137
Automatic headlamp mode ................98
Automatic interior lighting control ..102
Automatic locking when driving ......137
Automatic shift program ..................120
Automatic transmission ................... 115
Automatic shift program ................120
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) ............................................ 121
Gear range indicator ......................120
Gear ranges ................................... 119
Gear selector lever ........................116
Hill-start assist system .................. 153
Kickdown ....................................... 119
One-touch gearshifting ..................120
Program mode indicator ................120
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............120
Shifting procedure ......................... 118
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 121
Towing a trailer .............................. 119
Transmission position indicator ..... 118
Transmission positions .................. 118
AUX socket ........................................ 198
Axle oils .............................................. 351B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 45
Self-test
........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 249
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 310Battery, Vehicle
................................. 333
Charging ........................................ 335
Jump starting ................................. 336
Messages in the multifunction
display
................................... 282, 292
Bead (tire) .......................................... 249
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 331
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 331
AdBlue ®
tank capacity ................... 351
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 285
Brakes ................................................ 253
Parking brake ........................ 114, 255
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Break-in period .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 224
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 140
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 350
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 196
Cargo volume, expanding ..............189
Cover blind .................................... 194
Fuse box ........................................ 342
Hooks ............................................ 189
Tie-down rings ............................... 188
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 194 Index
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Parking position ...............................
95
Power folding ................................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................49
First aid kit .........................................
270
Flat tire ............................................... 319
Lowering the vehicle ......................329
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................320
Spare wheel ........................... 319, 350
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 320
Floormats ........................................... 217
Fluids
AdBlue ®
......................................... 351
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 350
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Power steering fluid ....................... 351
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 351
Fog lamps ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 295, 296
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 138
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 351
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ..........42, 307
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints
Fuel ............................................. 220, 353
Additives ........................................ 354Capacity, fuel tank .........................
351
Diesel fuel
............................. 351, 353
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................253
Fuel consumption statistics ...........139
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ... 351, 353
Refueling ........................................ 220
Requirements ................................ 353
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 221
Opening manually ..........................309
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ...................................... 350
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ............................................... 331
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 351
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Refueling ........................................ 220
Fuses .................................................. 340 G
Garage door opener .................... 32, 213
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...249
Gear range ......................................... 119
Indicator ........................................ 120
Limiting .......................................... 121
Shifting into optimal ......................121
Gear selector lever ............................116
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Gearshift pattern ........................... 116
Shifting procedure ......................... 118
Transmission position indicator ..... 118
Transmission positions .................. 118
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW Index
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Snow chains
...................................... 252
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 347
Mounting ....................................... 324
Storage location ............................ 272
Speedometer ............................... 28, 146
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 143
Distronic ........................................ 149
Resume function ................... 144, 150
SRS
Indicator lamp ................... 29, 36, 303
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Standing water, driving through ......256
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................... 80
SmartKey ......................................... 79
Starting difficulties (engine) ............111
Starting the engine ........................... 110
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....121
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...212
Storage compartments .....................197
Storing tires ....................................... 242
Stranded vehicle ............................... 340
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear door window ..........................204
Sun visors .......................................... 203
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer ..................................
29, 123
Overspeed range ........................... 123
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 75
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288Opening ...........................................
75
Power tailgate
.................................. 76
Tail lamps ........................................... 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 297
Tar stains ........................................... 263
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 350
Coolant .......................................... 355
Engine oil additives ........................352
Engine oils ..................................... 352
Fuel requirements .......................... 353
Gasoline additives .......................... 354
Identification labels .......................344
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........353
Rims and tires ................................ 347
Spare wheel ................................... 350
Vehicle specification R 350 ........... 346
Vehicle specification
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 351, 357
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 207
Emergency calls ............................. 209
Information button .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Roadside Assistance button .......... 210
Search & Send ............................... 212
SOS button .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 212
System self-test ............................. 20816
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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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