2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class key

XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.XTo switch off the low-beam
headlamps: turn the light switch to $.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
In Canada, the "daytime running lamps"
function is required by law. It can therefore
not be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the T indicator lamp on the light
switch and the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster light up.
If the light switch is set to $ or à , you
cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps.
Turn the light switch to L when driving at
night. You can switch on the high-beam
headlamps in this position.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary (vehicles with automatic
transmission): the low-beam headlamps
switch off after 3 minutes if you shift the
selector lever to N or P from a driving
position.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary: if you set the light switch to
T , the parking lamps and the low-beam
headlamps switch on.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
The daytime running lamps are deactivated
ex works on vehicles for the USA.XTo switch on the daytime running
lamps: switch on the "daytime running
lamps" function via the on-board computer
( Y page 206).XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
When the engine is running: the low-beam
headlamps are switched on. The T
indicator lamp on the light switch and the
L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster light up.
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps if there is little ambient light.
However, the headlamp flashers can always
be applied.
If you set the light switch to T or L
while the engine is running, the manual
setting overrides the daytime running lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GWarning!
If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GWarning
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
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XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 11
or the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamps and rear fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
"fog lamps" function.
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWarning
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . If the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.XPull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on (vehicles with front fog
lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . When
the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to T, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the second stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.XTo switch on (vehicles without front fog
lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.11 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.118Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
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Combination switch
Turn signals:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.XTo switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.High-beam flasherXTo switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.XPull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on:
R if an air bag is deployed
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill.
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.XTo switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamp switches off
automatically after full brake application if the
vehicle then reaches a speed above
6 mph (10 km/h) again.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
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Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats)
:To switch the reading lamp on/off
Rear overhead control panel (3rd row of seats)
:p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off;p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior lighting delayed switch-off must
be activated ( Y page 208)
The interior lighting switches off after a delay.
You can set the delayed switch-off using the
on-board computer.
i The interior lighting switches off
automatically after a certain amount of
time and under certain conditions.
Manual interior lighting control
! If the interior lighting has been switched
on manually, it will not be switched off
automatically.
This can cause the battery to discharge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does
not remain switched on too long after the
engine has been switched off.
XTo switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the c button.XTo switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the v button.XTo switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key.
Changing bulbs
Important safety guidelines
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
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sensitive than in the Ä position, causing
the windshield wiper to wipe more frequently.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when you
stop the vehicle and open a front door. This
prevents a person from being splashed
inadvertently when getting into or out of the
vehicle.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and
R you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position D or reverse gear R
or
R you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch.
i To prevent smearing on the windshield or
noise when wiping, wipe the windshield
occasionally with washer fluid.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
The rear window wiper is switched on
automatically as soon as the automatic
transmission is in reverse gear R and the
windshield wipers are switched on.
Combination switch
:è Switch2ô To wipe with washer fluid3I To switch on intermittent wiping40 To switch off intermittent wiping5ô To wipe with washer fluidXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.XTurn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
rear window wiper indicator lamp B appears
in the instrument cluster in the lower section
of the multifunction display.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety guidelines
GWarning
For safety reasons, switch off the windshield
wipers and remove the key from the ignition
lock before changing the wiper blades
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that
the on-board electronics are in state 0).
Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched
on suddenly and cause injury.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield can be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades replaced by a qualified
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specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.XFold the wiper arm away from the
windshield.XPress both release clips ;.XFold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.XRemove wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
XPosition the new wiper blade : with
recess B on lug A.XFold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.XMake sure that wiper blade : is seated
correctly.XFold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Important safety guidelines
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never fold a wiper arm back onto the rear
window without the wiper blade installed.
Hold the wiper arm firmly when you change
the wiper blade. If you release the wiper
arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto
the window, the window can be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades replaced by a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Removing the wiper blades
XRemove the key from the ignition lock or
engage ignition position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).XFold wiper arm : away from the rear
window until it engages.XPosition wiper blade ; at a right angle to
wiper arm :.XHold wiper arm : and carefully press
wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow
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Installing the wiper bladesXPlace the new wiper blade ; onto wiper
arm :.XHold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the direction of the arrow until
it engages.XMake sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.XPosition wiper blade ; parallel to wiper
arm :.XCarefully fold wiper arm : back onto the
rear window.
! Make sure that the wiper blade is installed
properly. A wiper blade that has not been
properly installed can damage the rear
window.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the
key from the ignition lock.
or
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.XRemove the cause of the obstruction.XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.The windshield wipers are not working
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the
combination switch.XHave the windshield wipers checked at a
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FunctioniNotes/tipsOInterior temperature sensorPSwitches the MONO function
on/offUse the MONO function if you want to adopt the
temperature, air distribution and airflow settings
from the driver's side for all climate control zones.
The indicator lamp in the º button lights up.Rear control panelQIncreases the airflowRSets the temperatureSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).SSets the rear-compartment
climate control to automaticTDirects the airflow through the
rear air ventsUDirects the airflow through the
footwell ventsVSwitches rear-compartment
climate control on/offWReduces the airflowOperating climate control systems
Switching climate control on/off
Important information
GWarning!
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Activate climate control primarily using
the à button ( Y page 140).
Activating/deactivating the front
climate control using the front control
panelXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XTo activate: press the à button.
The indicator lamp in the à button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XPress the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.XTo deactivate: press the ^ button.
The indicator lamp in the ^ button lights
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