2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER ESP

R20
Tires Alloyw
heels V1 V2
BA: 265/45 R20 108 H XL
M+Si
20 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.36 in (60 mm) #
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Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt yourd riving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never install more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 335). An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X
Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 298).
X Remove the jack from the tool holder.
X Turn retaining screw :counter-clockwise
and out of tool holder =and remove it.
i If retaining screw :does not come out
immediately, turn tool holder =slightly
counter-clockwise.
Retaining screw :can then be unscrewed
with ease.
20 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains". 342
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

X
Slide right-hand seat :of the second row
to its rearmos tposition.
X Fold floor covering =upwards.
You will see VIN ;.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 349)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 350) Engine number
:
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
; Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children. For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R Exhaust gas aftertreatmen tadditives, e.g.
DEF
R Lubricants (e.g. engin eoil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched .You should therefor eonly use
products tha thave been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zby the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. 350
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data

Purity
!
Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEFi s particularly
important with respect to avoiding
malfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g.
during repair work, it must not be returned to
the tank. The purity of the fluid can no longer
be guaranteed.
Total capacity of the DEF tank Model Total capacity
R3
50 BlueTEC 7.5 US gal
(28.2 l) Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed servic eintervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longe rreplacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
.Orvisit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Model Engine
model MB
Approval
R3
50
BlueEFFICIENCY 276 229.5
R3
50 BlueTEC 642 229.51
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
R3
50
BlueEFFICIENCY 7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
R3
50 BlueTEC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Additives
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity 354
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data