2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER climate control

control panel:
turn the SmartKey in the
ignition loc kto position 2.
X Turn control N5
/R 6
clockwise or
counter-clockwise (Y page 136).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings 3-zone automatic climate control: the air
distribution can be set individually for the
driver's and front-passenger sides
7
.
Front control panel
Z Directs air through the defroster vents
M Directs air through the defroster vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
c Directs the airflow through the
footwell and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell and side air vents
\ Directs air through the center and side
air vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
Rear control panel
M Directs the airflow through the rear-
compartment air vents
O Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
i Using the rear control panel, you can also
activate both air distribution positions
simultaneously. In order to do this, press
both air distribution buttons. The air is then
routed through all rear air vents. Adjusting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the Z,M,¯,c,O,
\ orP button. Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase: press theKbutton.
X To reduce: press theIbutton.
Vehicles with Voice Control System: when the
Voice Control System is switched on, the
airflow is restricted to 50%. When command
input is complete, the airflow is adjusted back
to the previous setting.
i You can use automatic climate control to
set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately. Activating/deactivating the MONO
function
The MONO function is only available with 3-
zone automatic climate control. 8
You can use the MONO function to adopt the
settings configured for temperature, air
distribution and airflow on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment.
X Press the ºbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ºbutton lights
up or goes out.
5 USA only
6 Canada only
7 Canada only.
8 Canada only Operating the climate control systems
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Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost thei nside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" functio nas soon
as the windshield is clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow (depending on the outside
temperature)
R high temperature (depending on the
outside temperature)
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. The cooling with air
dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn control :orB clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 135) (dual-zone
automatic climate control), (Y page 136)
(3-zone automatic climate control).
or
X Press the KorI button. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the Ácooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (Y page 142).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Press the P/\ 9
or O/c 9
air
distribution button.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Cleara ll windows of ice or snow before setting
off .O therwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
The rea rwindow defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear .Otherwise,
the rea rwindow defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switc hoff.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the ªbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ªbutton lights
up or goes out.
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Problems with the rear window
defroster
If the indicator lamp in the
ªrear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is too low or the roof is open. The rear
window defroster has deactivated
prematurely or cannot be activated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
G
WARNING
At low outside temperatures, only switch over
to air-recirculation mode for brief periods.
Otherwise, the windows could fog up, thus
impairing visibility and endangering yourself
and others. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions and thereby
cause an accident.
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are enteringt he vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is the
same for all control panels.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press thedbutton.
The indicator lamp in the dbutton lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures. When air-
recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
d button is not lit. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press thedbutton.
The indicator lamp in the dbutton goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode is not deactivated
automatically at outside temperatures
above 26 †. Outside air is added after
about 30 minutes. 10
Air-recirculation mode is not deactivated
automatically at outside temperatures
above 79 ‡(26 †). Outside airi s added
after about 30 minutes. 11 Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the temperature that has
been set.
X To activate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton lights
up.
i The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i If you activate the residual heat function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
X To deactivate: press theÁbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ábutton goes
out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops
R if the coolant temperature is too low
10 Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control.
11 Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control. Operating the climate control systems
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Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
vents. If necessary, direct the airflow away to
a different area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air intake grill on the hood free of
blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
R never cover the air vents or air intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position. Setting the center air vents
:
Center air vent, left
; Center air vent, right
= Center vent thumbwheel, right
? Center vent thumbwheel, left
X To open/close: turn thumbwheels =
and ?up or down. Setting the side air vents X
To open/close: turn thumbwheel =up or
down.
i Side window defroster vent :is never
completely shut, even if side air vent ;is
shut. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment :
Rear control panel, only with automatic
climate control
; Rear-compartment air vent, right
= Rear-compartment air vent, left
When the climate control panel is switched
on/off, the air supply through the rear-
compartmen tair vents is also switched on/
off.
These rear-compartmen tside air vents are
only available if your vehicle has 3-zone
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Setting the rear-compartment side air
vents
2nd row of seats
:
B-pillar air vent
; Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel ;to the
left or right.
3rd row of seats B-pillar air vent
:
Defroster vent
; B-pillar air vent
= Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel =up or
down. Setting the air vents
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quality grading markings on the sidewall of
the tire.
Where applicable, the tire grading
information can be found on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and maximum
tire width.
Example:
R
Treadwear grade: 200
R Traction grade: AA
R Temperature grade: A
All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
i The actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government test trackas
a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depar
tsignificantly from
the norm, due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate conditions.
Traction G
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
! Avoid wheelspin .This can lead to damage
to the drive train.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified governmentt
est surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. Atire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road
surfaces.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a minimum
tread depth of ãin(4 mm) on all four winter
tires. Observe the legally required minimum
tire tread depth (Y page 313). Winter tires can
reduce the braking distance on snow-covered
surfaces in comparison with summer tires.
The braking distance is still much further than
on surfaces that are not icy or covered with
snow. Take appropriate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S
tires) (Y page 314).
Temperature G
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
The temperature grades are A(the highest),
B, and C. These represent the tire's
resistance to the generatio nofheat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade Ccorresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A All about wheels and tires
327Wheels and tires Z

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
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