2012 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class lumbar support

B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 224
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Basic settings see Settings
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 76
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 312
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes ..................310
Jump starting ................................. 313
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................210
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 189
Trailer towing ................................. 191
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 161
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 357
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 217
Notes ............................................. 359
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................359
Display message ............................ 214
Driving tips .................................... 166
Important safety notes ..................166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ........................ 164, 168
Warning lamp ................................. 239Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Display ........................................... 292
Exterior lights ................................ 291
Gear or selector lever ....................293
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 287
Paint .............................................. 290
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 292
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 293
Seat cover ..................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 293
Tail pipes ....................................... 292
Trim pieces .................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 291
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment cover
Extending ....................................... 260
Notes/how to use .........................258
Cargo compartment enlargement
Full ................................................. 253
Important safety notes ..................253
Partial ............................................ 253
Index5

Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Luggage net ....................................... 251
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 105
Luxury head restraints ....................... 99
M
M+S tires ................................... 169, 324
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 24
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 290
mbrace 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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) ......................... 203
Memory function ............................... 112
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 309
MP3 Operating ....................................... 203
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 105
Multifunction display ........................ 200
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 199
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............204
On-board computer .......................204
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........50
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........50
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 144
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 48
Operation ......................................... 44
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................56
System overview .............................. 38
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 356
Odometer ........................................... 202
see Trip odometer
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 183
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............210
AIRMATIC/compass menu ............204
Audio menu ................................... 203
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SeatFolding down the 2nd row of
seats .............................................. 254
Important safety notes ....................97
Resetting the 2nd row of seats ......256
Resetting the 3rd row of seats ....... 256
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................54
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................209
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (second and third rows) . 101
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 105
Adjusting the head restraint ............99
Cleaning the cover .........................293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding down the 3rd row of seats . 255
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 253
Multicontour seat .......................... 105
Seat heating problem ....................106
Seat ventilation problem ................107
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 112
Switching seat heating on/off .......106
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 106
Securing hooks .................................. 258
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........287
Hiding service messages ...............287
Notes ............................................. 287
Service messages ..........................287
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 359
Capacities ...................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 359
DEF special additives .....................357
Engine oil ....................................... 358
Fuel ................................................ 356
Important safety notes ..................354
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 359
Washer fluid ................................... 360
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........205
On-board computer .......................205
Setting the air distribution ............... 138
Setting the airflow ............................ 138
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 123
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Hinged side windows .......................87
Important safety information ...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 90
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................76
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................76
Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........87
Display message ............................ 236Index15

Seat unlocked
When the seat is unlocked, lock verification
indicator : is folded out and indicator
area ; is clearly visible.
XTo lock the seat: fold back the backrest
until you hear it engage.
Seat locked
When the seat is locked, lock verification
indicator : is folded in and indicator
area ; is barely visible.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XUse switch : to move the thigh cushion
into the desired position.XPress the W or X button to adjust the
contour of the backrest to suit your back.XPress button ? to move the point of
greatest backrest curvature downwards to
the lumbar region and press button = to
move it upwards to the upper back region.XUse button ; to adjust the side bolsters
for optimum lateral support.
Adjusting the four-way lumbar
support
You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
:To raise the backrest contour;To soften the backrest contour=To lower the backrest contour?To harden the backrest contourSeats105Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ