2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class battery location

Switching seat heating on/off .......108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 108
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........109
Securing hooks .................................. 256
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 287
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 282
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 283
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives ..............353
Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 355
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes ..................350
Notes ............................................. 350
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 355
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........205
On-board computer .......................205
Shift ranges ....................................... 158
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Hinged side windows .......................88
Important safety information ...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Resetting ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........91
Troubleshooting ............................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .................74, 78
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Socket ................................................ 265
2nd row of seats ............................ 265
Dashboard ..................................... 265
Front-passenger footwell ...............265
Luggage compartment ...................266
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Segments ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 215
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 150
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................200
Selecting the display ...................... 206
Steering (display message) .............. 234
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................110
Adjusting (manually) ......................109
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety instructions ......... 109
Memory function (storing
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Resetting
Reset the tilt/sliding sunroof if it does not
open smoothly, or if the battery has been
disconnected or has become discharged.
! Contact a qualified specialist workshop if
the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed
fully or reset.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).XRemove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof
from the main fuse box. To find out where
the fuse is located, refer to the fuse
allocation chart in the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 294).XReinsert the fuse.XSwitch on the ignition.XRaise the tilt/sliding sunroof fully at the
rear ( Y page 92).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XMake sure that the tilt/sliding sunroof can
be opened or closed fully again using the
opening/closing process ( Y page 92).XIf the tilt/sliding sunroof can be raised fully
at the rear it is set correctly. If this is not
the case, you must repeat the previously
described steps.Operating the panorama sliding
sunroof
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To raise;To open=To close
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be moved when the roller
sunblinds are open.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPush or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i When opening the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel, you can initiate the
automatic opening process. To do so, press
the 2 switch briefly beyond the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ;. By
pressing again, the automatic opening
process can be stopped.
Automatic raising is only available if the
panorama sliding sunroof is in the closed
position.
Operating the roller sunblinds of the
panorama sliding sunroof
General notes
The roller sunblinds provide protection from
the sun. The two roller sunblinds can only be
opened and closed together when the
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panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed.GWarning!
When extending the roller sunblinds, make
sure no one is in danger of being injured by
the extending procedure. The extending of the
roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by
releasing the switch.
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPush or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i When opening the roller sunblinds, you
can initiate an automatic opening process.
To do so, press the 2 switch briefly
beyond the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow ;. By pressing again,
the automatic opening process can be
stopped.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
does not open smoothly, or if the battery has
been disconnected or discharged.
! Do not open the panorama sliding sunroof
until it has been reset properly. Otherwise,
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may lock in the open position.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel cannot be closed or adjusted,
contact a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Center.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).XRemove the fuse for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel from the fuse
box. To find out where the fuse is located,
refer to the fuse allocation chart in the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 294).XReinsert the fuse.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XClose the roller sunblinds fully
( Y page 94).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XOpen the roller sunblinds fully (Y page 94).XKeep the 2 switch pulled for an
additional second.XClose the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully ( Y page 93).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XMake sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can be opened fully
again ( Y page 93).XIf this is not the case, repeat the previously
described steps.
Problems with the sliding sunroof/
panorama sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
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XTo apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.XTo release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.XPull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharge.
XDisconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer
damage as a result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety instructions
GWarning!
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be his/her
primary focus when driving. For your safety
and the safety of others, we recommend that
you pull over to a safe location and stop
before placing or taking a telephone call.
If you choose to use the telephone 25
while
driving, please use the hands-free device and
only use the telephone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the COMAND 25
(Cockpit
Management and Data System) if road,
weather and traffic conditions permit.
Otherwise, you may not be able to observe
traffic conditions and could endanger yourself
and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
To save fuel, observe the following notes:
XKeep tires at the recommended inflation
pressures.XRemove unnecessary cargo.XRemove the roof carrier when not in use.XMaintain a low engine speed until the
engine is warm.XAvoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration.XHave all maintenance work performed at
the service intervals specified in the25 Observe all legal requirements.168Driving tipsDriving and parking
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devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 W altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
R 12 V power sockets in the footwell of the
second row of seats and in the stowage
compartment must be functioning
correctly ( Y page 265).
R the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into the 115 V power socket :.
R the on-board voltage is within a permissible
voltage range.
R the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 W.XOpen flap =.XInsert the plug of the electrical device into
the 115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If indicator lamp ; does not light up, please
read the chapter on malfunctions.
XTo turn off: disconnect the plug from the
115 V power socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.XClose flap =.
Possible causes of malfunction:
R the on-board voltage of the vehicle is not
within the permissible voltage range.
R the temperature of the DC/AC converter is
momentarily too high.
R some small electronic devices have a
constant nominal power of less than
150 W, but a very high inrush current.
These devices will not work. If you connect
such a device, the 115 V power socket :
will not supply it with power.
If indicator lamp ; still does not light up,
consult a specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
mbrace 34
Important safety guidelines
! A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use, and press the E MB info call button
to register. If you cannot carry out any of
the steps mentioned, the system may not
be activated.
If you have any questions concerning
activation, please contact one of the
following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center under
866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be sent to you by post. You can use this
password to log in to the mbrace section
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 35
.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires an available cellular
phone network, a valid SIM card and a
service subscription to a surveillance
service provider.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the corresponding cellular phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
34 The system is called TELEAID in Canada.
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