2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER Owners Manual

Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
·
The red distance
warning function
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warningt
one
also sounds. You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too high a speed.
X
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Further information on DISTRONIC (Y page 175).
Further information on the distance warning function
(Y page 71). 246
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
leas
tone of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 299).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 320).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Useful information
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Stowage areas .................................. 250
Features ............................................. 264 249Stowage and features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Always faste nitems being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, durin ghard 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.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo. Do not pile luggage or
cargo higher than the seat backrests.
The cargo compartmentist he preferred place
to carry objects. Always use cargo tie-down
rings, and if so equipped, always use the cargo
net when transporting cargo.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo. The gross load limit and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle must
never be exceeded. The load limit and GVWR
are given on the vehicle identification plate
found on the B-pillar of the driver's door
(Y
page 323).
The load must also be distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. The relevant GVWR and GAWR
information can be found on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's side (Y page 323).
You will find further information in the
"Loading the vehicle" section (Y page 323).
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the gross axle weight rating of the
vehicle (including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartmenta s possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R hook in the cargo net when loading.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection. 250
Stowage areasStowage and features

Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartmen tifpossible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
If so equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo. The cargo net cannot
secure hard or heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Glove box X
To open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ;upwards
until it engages.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find an AUX IN jack or a Media
Interface installed in the glove box. AMedia
Interface is a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or USB device (see the separate COMAND
operating instructions).
1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key.
Stowage compartments under the
armrest :
Release catch
; Release catch
= Stowage well
? Coin holder Stowage areas
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The stowage compartment and the storage
tray can be opened separately.
X
To open the stowage tray: press release
button :and fold the armrest upwards.
X To open the stowage compartment:
press release button ;and fold the
armrest upwards.
i In vehicles with the Rear Seat
Entertainment System, a DVD player is
installed in the stowage compartment; see
the separate operating instructions.
i The º(Y page 274) Roadside
Assistance button and E(Ypage 274)
MB Info call are in stowage tray =under
the armrest.
Stowage compartments in the center
console Front stowage compartment
X
Briefly press trim ;in the direction of the
arrow.
Cover :swings upwards. Rear stowage compartment X
Briefly press trim ;in the direction of the
arrow.
Cover :swings upwards.
i In vehicles with the smoker's package, an
ashtray is installed instead of the rear
stowage compartment (Y page 267).
Stowage compartments above the
center air vents, 2nd row of seats Depending on the equipment in the vehicle, a
control panel may be installed instead of the
upper stowage compartment, e.g. if the
vehicle has rear-compartmen
tair
conditioning for the 2nd and 3rd rows of
seats.
Stowage compartment in the center
console, 2nd row of seats X
To open: press the release button under
the armrest and fold the armrest upwards. 252
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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
G
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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