2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class wheel

Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 99).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 100)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 101).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 109).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually( Y page 109)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 110)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y page 54).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 55).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 112) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
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Important safety guidelines
GWarning
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWarning
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWarning
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWarning
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWarning!
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWarning
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the " Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
! When the outer seats in the second row
are folded down, the front seats must not
be in their rearmost position. The front
seats and the outer seats in the second row
could otherwise be damaged.
! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up
before adjusting the backrest and head
restraint height. The head restraint and sun
visor could otherwise collide when the head
restraint is fully extended.
i The rear-compartment head restraints
can be removed ( Y page 102).
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information.i Related topics:
R Cargo compartment enlargement
(folding the second and third rows of
seats forwards) ( Y page 250)
Adjusting the seats
i Vehicles without the memory function:
the seats can be adjusted within five
minutes of opening a front door.
The time span starts over if, within these
five minutes, you:
R open or close a front door
R insert the key into or remove the key
from the ignition lock
R switch the ignition on or off.
If the key is in position 2 in the ignition, you
can adjust the seats at any time.
:Head restraint height 8;Backrest angle=Seat fore-and-aft adjustment?Seat cushion angleASeat height
i
Vehicles with the memory function: if
PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an
unfavorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 114).
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Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height 9
! The head restraints may only be removed
in a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you go
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XIf the head restraint is fully lowered, it is
necessary to press release catch :.XTo raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.XTo lower: press release catch : in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Adjusting the angle of the head restraints
GWarning!
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
System: When adjusting the head restraint,
make sure your fingers do not become caught
between the head restraint cushion and the
monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.
XPush or pull the lower edge of the head
restraint in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically 10
XTo adjust the head restraint height:
slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
( Y page 100) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints
GWarning!
When folding back the head restraint side
bolsters, do not put your hands between the
side bolster and the cushion holder. There is
a danger of becoming trapped.
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-9
For vehicles without memory function only.
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hand side bolster : into the desired
position.XTo adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow ;.
Rear seat head restraints
GWarning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it
is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the back
of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint height (2nd
and 3rd rows of seats)
Outer seat head restraints in the 2nd row of seats
Outer seat head restraints in the 3rd row of seats
XIf the head restraint is fully lowered, it is
necessary to press release catch :.XTo raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.XTo lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle
The angle of the head restraints for the outer
seats in the 2nd row of seats is adjusted in
the same way as for the front head restraints
( Y page 101).
The angle of the head restraints on the center
seat in the 2nd row of seats and in the 3rd row
of seats cannot be adjusted.
Removing/installing the rear head
restraints
GWarning!
Occupants should only travel sitting on seats
which have the head restraints installed. In
the event of an accident, this reduces the risk
of injury for passengers seated in the rear
compartment.
If you wish to remove the head restraints from
the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats, you
must move the respective seat as far back as
possible ( Y page 103). Then fold the seat
backrest forwards.
You can remove the head restraints in the 2nd
row of seats (center seat and outer seats) and
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the head restraints in the 3rd row of seats in
the same way.
Removing the head restraints from the outer seats
in the 2nd row of seats
XTo remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.XPress release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.XTo re-install: place the head restraint in
the guides of the backrest.
i For the head restraints on the outer seats
in the 2nd row of seats, the notches on the
guide rod must be on the left-hand side
when viewed in the direction of travel.
XPush the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
Adjusting the seats in the 2nd and 3rd
row
GWarning
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
the seat belt is properly positioned on the
body.
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Never place hands under the seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
After adjusting the seat, always ensure that
the seat and the backrest are correctly
engaged. The backrest must be in an upright
position.
An outer seat in the second row is only locked
correctly if lock verification indicator : is
folded in and red marking ; is just visible.
If the seat and backrest are not correctly
latched, the seat could move forward and the
backrest could fold down. While braking,
changing direction, or in an accident, you
could slide under the seat belt. The child seat
would no longer be correctly supported or
correctly positioned and would no longer
carry out its intended function. This could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Seat locked
When the seat is locked, lock verification
indicator : is folded in and indicator
area ; is barely visible.
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Setting the seat fore-and-aft position
(outer seats in the 2nd row)XPull lever : in the direction of the arrow to
the pressure point and hold it in this
position.XSlide the seat forwards or backwards to the
desired position.XRelease lever :.
The seat engages audibly.
Adjusting the backrest angle
Outer seats, 2nd row
3rd row of seats
XPull lever : in the direction of the arrow to
the pressure point and hold it in this
position.XPress your back lightly against the backrest
to tilt it towards the rear.
or
XRelieve the pressure on the backrest to
allow it to fold forwards.XRelease lever : once the backrest is in the
desired position.XLean back firmly against the backrest to
ensure that it is engaged.
Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of
seats)
6-seat vehicles
You can fold the armrests in the 2nd row of
seats up, e.g. when loading the vehicle, and
adjust their height.
XTo fold up: fold the armrest up until it
engages in the vertical position.XTo adjust the height: gently push the
engaged armrest backwards to release it.XFirst fold the armrest all the way down to
its lowest position and then back up to the
desired position until it engages.
i If you want to lower the armrest, you must
first fold it up. Then adjust the height as
described above.
7-seat vehicles
The backrest of the center seat in the 2nd row
can be used as an armrest.
GWarning
The folded second-row middle seat is
intended to serve as an armrest only. Do not
fold the second-row middle seat and allow
occupants to use the folded second-row
middle seat as a footrest while driving. All
vehicle occupants must keep both feet on the
floor in front of their seat. Otherwise,
occupants could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If occupants slide under it, the belt
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would apply force at the abdomen or neck.
That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Do not fold the second-row middle seat and
allow occupants to use the folded second-row
middle seat as a table while driving. Objects
placed on the folded second-row middle seat
may move freely during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown
around in the vehicle interior may cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.XTo put the backrest into the armrest
position: move the head restraint of the
center seat to the lowest position
( Y page 102).XPull release loop : in the direction of the
arrow and hold it in this position.XFold backrest ; forwards until it is resting
on seat cushion = in the armrest position.
Armrest position
XTo move the backrest to its upright
position: pull release loop : in thedirection of the arrow and hold it in this
position.XFold backrest ; backwards until you hear
it engage.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (3rd row of
seats)
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, the second-row
seat backrests must be properly locked either
in the upright position or, when using the
expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded
position while the vehicle is in motion.
! Seven-seat vehicles:
Do not use the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
on the left outer seat when the middle seat
in the second row of seats is in the armrest
position. You could otherwise damage the
seats.
! Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
The screen of the Rear Seat Entertainment
System may be damaged if the head
restraint on the respective outer seat in the
second row of seats is extended
significantly when using the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature.
Move the head restraint to the lowest
position or carefully guide the seat
backrest forwards to prevent damage.
For further information on folding the seats in
the third row forwards, see (Y page 251), and
for information on enlarging the cargo
compartment (folding the seats of the second
and third rows forwards), see ( Y page 251).
EASY-ENTRY feature
The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY
feature is located on the entry side at the back
of each outer seat in the second row of seats.
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