2012 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER wheel

Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) .......82
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
R 350 ............................................. 361
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 360
Tires/wheels ................................. 347
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 273
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 273
Emergency call .............................. 270
Important safety notes ..................269
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................272
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Search & Send ............................... 274
Self-test ......................................... 270
System .......................................... 270
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............274
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 211
Display message ............................ 235
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Number from the phone book ........ 212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending a call .................212
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 202
Outside temperature ...................... 198
Setting (climate control) ................137
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time (on-board computer) ................ 206
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 299Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....331
Checking manually ........................329
Display message ............................ 231
Maximum ....................................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................302
Pressure loss warning ....................329
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................302
Recommended ............................... 325
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 331
Restarting ...................................... 333
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................345
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................343
Bar (definition) ............................... 343
Characteristics .............................. 343
Checking ........................................ 323
Definition of terms .........................343
Direction of rotation ......................346
Display message ............................ 231
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................346
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 342
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............343
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 344
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 344
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 344
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................344
Important safety notes ..................322
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......343
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........344
Labeling (overview) ........................339
Load bearing index (definition) ......345
Load index ..................................... 342
Load index (definition) ...................344
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 344Index17

Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 345
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 344
Maximum tire load .........................337
Maximum tire load (definition) .......344
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 345
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 345
Replacing ....................................... 346
Service life ..................................... 323
Sidewall (definition) .......................345
Speed index (definition) .................344
Storing ........................................... 347
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 343
Temperature .................................. 339
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 345
Tire bead (definition) ......................345
Tire pressure (definition) ................345
Tire pressures (recommended) ......343
Tire size (data) ............................... 347
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................340
Tire tread ....................................... 323
Tire tread (definition) .....................345
Total load limit (definition) .............346
Traction ......................................... 338
Traction (definition) .......................345
Tread wear ..................................... 338
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................343
Unladen weight (definition) ............344
Wear indicator (definition) .............346
Wheel rim (definition) ....................344
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........315
Installing the towing eye ................315
Removing the towing eye ...............316Towing a trailer
Coupling up a trailer ......................192
Decoupling a trailer .......................193
Driving tips .................................... 191
Important safety notes ..................191
Lights display message ..................222
Power supply ................................. 194
Shift range ..................................... 153
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......316
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............317
Important safety notes ..................315
Trailer
Towing ........................................... 192
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 194
Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
ESP ®
................................................ 67
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................194
Towing a trailer .............................. 192
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 316
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 293
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 202
Resetting (on-board computer) ......211
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................122
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 117
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 345
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate 18Index

U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 265
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 234
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................205
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 333
Locking (in an emergency) ...............81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 309
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 305
Reporting problems .........................24
Towing away .................................. 315
Transporting .................................. 316
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................73
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle dimensions
see Technical data
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 353
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 229
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Vehicle weights see Technical data
Video (DVD) ........................................ 204
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 204
VIN ...................................................... 353
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 240
Brakes ........................................... 239
Check Engine ................................. 244
Cruise control ................................ 171
Distance warning ........................... 245
ESP ®
.............................................. 241
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 242
Fuel tank ........................................ 244
LIM (DISTRONIC) ........................... 175
Overview .......................................... 30
Reserve fuel ................................... 244
Seat belt ........................................ 238
SRS ................................................ 243
Tire pressure monitor ....................245
Warranty ............................................ 352
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 236
see Windshield washer system
Weight
see Technical data
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 309
Wheel chock ...................................... 304
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................346
Changing a wheel .......................... 303
Checking ........................................ 323
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Important safety notes ..................322
Mounting a wheel .......................... 307
Removing a wheel ..........................306
Storing ........................................... 347
Tightening torque ........................... 309
Wheel size/tire size .......................347
Window curtain air bag ....................... 43
Windows Cleaning ......................................... 291
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 138
Infrared reflective .......................... 279
Windshield washer system .............. 285
Notes ............................................. 360
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Rear window wiper ........................125Index19

Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(in the USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Truck" found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Operating safety
Safety notes
GWARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Introduction23Z

Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster ..............................29
Multifunction steering wheel .............31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ......................34
Door control panel .............................. 3527At a glance

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
153
;Cruise control lever171=Instrument cluster29?HornADIRECT SELECT lever150BPARKTRONIC warning
display
184
COverhead control panel34DClimate control systems130EIgnition lock145Start/Stop button145FunctionPageFAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
107
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
107
Steering wheel heating108HParking brake164IOn-board diagnostics
socketJOpens the hood282KReleases the parking brake164LLight switch114MCombination switch11728CockpitAt a glance

Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display200;COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions=~Rejects or ends a call211Exits phone book/redial
memory6Makes or accepts a callSwitches to the redial
memoryWXSelects submenus in the
Settings menu
205
Changes valuesAdjusts the volumeFunctionPage?Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions?VUSelects a menu: scrolls
back and forth
201
ASwitches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions&*Scrolls back and forth
within a menu
201
Multifunction steering wheel31At a glance

The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the + SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running .GWARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the + SRS warning lamp:
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
GWARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE ®
has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the:
- padded steering wheel boss
- front-passenger air bag cover
- outer side of front seat bolsters
- outer side of the seat bolsters of the rear
bench seat backrest
- roof lining trim
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around inOccupant safety39SafetyZ