2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER warning

Stowage compartments in the 3rd row
of seats
:
Stowage compartment
There is a stowage compartmen tinthe side
trim on both sides. In vehicles with rear-
compartment air conditioning (2nd and 3rd
row of seats), a swiveling side air vent is
installed instead of the stowage
compartment. Stowage net
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WARNING
Vehicles with Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Do not place objects with a combined weight
of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net
on the back of the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to
properly approximate the occupant weight
category. G
WARNING
Stowage nets are only intended for
transporting light loads such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Do not use stowage nets to transport heavy,
bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In an
accident, during hard braking or during a
change of direction, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.
Stowage nets cannot protect the transported
loads in the event of an accident. Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the back of the
driver's and the front-passenger seat. Installing or removing the center
console in the 2nd row of seats
Installing the center console G
WARNING
The rear center console must be properly
attached to the rear center console base
when the vehicle is in motion. The rear center
console could otherwise come loose. It could
be thrown around in the vehicle interior,
causing injury to the vehicle occupants
during:
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident You can install the center console in two
different positions. In the front position
(position 1), you can fully extend the cargo Stowage areas
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compartment (Y
page 255) withouth aving to
remove the center console.
X Positio ncenter console Babove
supporting base =.
X Mount the retainers of center console B
using anchoring points ?(position 1) or
A (position 0) of basic carrier =.
X Guide the front part of center console B
downwards in the direction of the arrow to
supporting base =.
center console Bmust rest on supporting
base =.
X Push the front part of center console B
downwards until you hear center console
B engage in securing rings :(position 1)
or ; (position 0).
i The stowage compartment and cup
holder will only be illuminated if the center
console is installed in the rear position
(position 0).
Removing the center console G
WARNING
Remove all containers that may be stored in
the cup holder in the rear center console.
Otherwise, liquids could spill on the
occupants and/or vehicle equipment .Hot
fluids spilled on the vehicle occupants may
cause serious injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle
equipment may cause damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! To avoid damage to the center console or
its components, close the stowage
compartment before removing the center
console. The center console contains a stowage
compartment (Y
page 252) and a cup holder
(Y page 265).
If you are using the fully extended cargo
compartment and want an even loading area
(Y page 255), you must remove the center
console.
X Pull release handle A.
The front part of center console :
detaches from supporting base ?.
X Lift center console :upwards in the
direction of arrow Band hold center
console :in this position.
X At the same time, reach into recess ;.
X Lift center console :by recess ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow to
release center console :from anchoring
points =.
X Remove center console :from the
vehicle.
i Remove all objects from the stowage
compartment (Y page 252) to reduce the
weight of the center console.
i Supporting base ?cannot be removed. Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
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equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
G
WARNING
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
To enlarge the cargo compartment, the rear
bench seats of the second and third rows of
seats can be folded forwards separately. You
can enlarge the cargo compartment partially
(Y page 255) or fully (Y page 255).
Partially enlarging the cargo
compartment (folding the seats in the
3rd row forward) X
Move the head restraint of the
corresponding seat down fully
(Y page 104). X
Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.
X Pull release handle :of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest =is released. X
Fold backrest =down slowly.
Seat cushion ?is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
X Fold backrest =forwards into a horizontal
position.
i Loop Acan be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
(Y page 258).
Enlarging the cargo compartment
completely (by folding the 2nd and 3rd
row of seats down) Important safety notes
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WARNING
Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as a cargo volume expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats only.
Do not fold the second-row seats and allow
third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle
occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front
of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could
slide under their seat belt in a collision. If
occupants slide under the seat belt, it would
apply force at the abdomen or neck .That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do
not fold the second-row seats and allow third-
row seat occupants to use folded second-row
seats as a table while driving. Objects placed
on folded second-row seats may come loose
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
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X
Fold backrest =dow nslowly.
Seat cushion Cis released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
i Loop Dcan be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
(Y page 258).
X After it has been moved to a vertical
position automatically, fold seat cushion
C further forwards until it reaches a
horizontal position. In doing so, make sure
that guide pin Aof seat cushion C
catches fully in recess ?of backrest B.
i The seats in the 2nd row of seats must be
in the rearmost position (Y page 106).
X Fold backrest =forwards into a horizontal
position.
Moving the seats back into the driving
position Important safety notes
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WARNING
Make sure
R the seats are properly locked
R the seat backrests are in an upright position
and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator :is
in hinged position and red marking ;is
barely visible, see "Loc kstatus indicators
(outboard second-row seats)".
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could mov eforward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide
under the seat belt during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck.T hat could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. !
Make absolutely sure that you reset the
seats to the driving position in the specified
order:
R reset the seats in the 3rd row of seats
R reset the outer seats in the 2nd row of
seats
R reset the center seat in the 2nd row of
seats (7-seat vehicles)
Resetting the seats in the 3rd row of seats
! Do not fold down the seat cushions before
moving the backrests into the upright
position. The seat cover could otherwise be
damaged. X
Grip loop =and pull seat backrest ;into
an upright position.
X Pull release handle ?and move
backrest ;to the desired position.
X Place seat cushion :in a vertical position.
X Fold seat cushion :towards backrest ;
until it engages audibly.
Resetting the outer seats in the 2nd row
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Extending the cargo compartment
cover
The cargo compartmen
tcover is equipped
with two extensions that are fastened
securely to the cargo compartment cover
with cords.
You must extend the cargo compartment
cover if you wish to install the cargo
compartment cover behind the 2nd row of
seats.
X Hold extension ?in front of cargo
compartment cover ;with guide pins :
pointing directly at guides =.
X Turn extension ?and cargo compartment
cover ;towards each other in the
direction of the arrow.
Guide pins :engage in guides =.If the extensions are not required, they can
be secured to the cargo compartment cover.
X
Slide guide rail :into guide ;to the stop. Cargo net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
at top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
Always use cargo net when transporting
cargo. This helps to avoid personal injury from
smaller objects being thrown around in the
occupant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver.
The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo
net is restricted because of the footwell being
taken up by the net.
It is particularly important to use a cargo net
if the vehicle is loaded with small objects
above the level of the backrests. For safety
reasons, always use a cargo net when
transporting loads.
Preparing the cargo net The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).262
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Detaching an
dstoring the cargo net X
Detach guide rod ;from bracket :
(Y page 263).
X Press the red button on the uppe rand lower
guide rods.
X Fold the cargo net and roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the cargo
net holder. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only use the roo frack when the basic carrier
bars have been completely mounted. The left
and righ troof rails are only stabilized by
means of the basic carrier bars being
mounted.
Follow the manufacturer' sinstallation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roo frack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideratio nthat when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
! Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the
vehicle.
Positio nthe load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion. Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R
raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
Attaching the roof carrier X
Fold covers :upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers :. In doing
so, observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to aheight where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty. 264
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X
Pull cover :down as far as it will go in the
direction of the arrow. X
Pull cup holder =out as far as it will go in
the direction of the arrow.
X To close the cup holder: push cup holder
= forwards into the stowage compartment
until it engages.
X Fold cover :upwards until it engages in
the first position.
X Swing cover :forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Short wheelbase vehicles with a cup holder in
the second row of seats do not have an
ashtray below the center air vents. Cup holder in front of the armrest of the
second row of seats :
Cup holders
Cup holder in the third row of seats :
Cup holders
The cup holders are located in the side trim
on the left and right-hand sides. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
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X
To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X To remove the insert: reach into the
recess on the rear of insert =.
X Lift insert =up; and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert=
into the opening from above and press
down until it engages.
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
Ashtray in the second row of seats :
Cover
; Insert
X To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X Fold cover :down in the direction of the
arrow as fa ras it will go. X
To remove the insert: press insert:in
the direction of the arrow.
X Pull insert :upwards and remove it.
X To re-install the insert: replace insert:
into the opening from above.
X Push insert :down until it engages.
X To close: pull cover ;upwards until it
engages in the first position.
X Swing cover ;forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Short wheelbase vehicles with acenter
console in the second row of seats do not
have an ashtray below the center console. Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W), as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters. 268
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