2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER ignition

Opening/closing
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X
To open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate :until the tailgate is closed.
i If the tailgate touches an objec twhile
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens. Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from
the inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 357). Opening
You can unlock and open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle.
X
Press handle :in the direction of
arrow ;as far as it will go and hold it there.
X From this position, pull handle :in the
direction of arrow =as far as it will go and
hold it there.
X Swing the tailgate upwards.
i Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate:
If you do not open the tailgate after
unlocking, it will lock again automatically
after a few seconds. Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate
in the top half of its opening range.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.88
Cargo compartmentOpening/closing

=
Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction .You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 67).Opening and closing the hinged side
windows
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a risk of somebody becoming trapped,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
Opening/closing The hinged side windows are operated
electrically from the from the driver's seat. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or 2in the ignition lock.
X To open fully: press switch:and release.
X To close fully: pull switch:and release.
X To stop the closing procedure: press
switch :again.
Both hinged side windows open fully.
i If the hinged side windows are blocked
when closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the hinged side windows
open again fully. Convenience opening
General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the hinged side windows
R open the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the
roller sunblinds
R switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle. 90
Side windowsOpening/closing

G
WARNING
The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the
event of an accident, the glass may shatter.
This may result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly,
as entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
To reduce or eliminate these noises:
R change the position of the sliding sunroof
R open a side window
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel to the comfort setting
Yourv ehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to both types of sliding
sunroof. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 2switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 2switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
When opening and raising the roof,
automatic operation is only available if the
sliding sunroof is in the closed position.
The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding sunroof .You can open
or close the sun protection cover manually
when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
i You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function is available for up to five
minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened. 94
Sliding sunroofOpening/closing

Resetting
!
If the sliding sunroof still canno tbe
opened or closed fully after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly, or if the battery has been
disconnected or has become discharged.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn it to position 0(KEYLESS-GO).
X Remove the fuse for the sliding sunroof
from the fuse box. To find out where the
fuse is located, refer to the fuse allocation
chart in the vehicle tool kit (Y page 298).
X Reinsert the fuse.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 94).
X Keep the 2switch pressed for another
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully opened and closed again (Y page 94).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open (Y
page 96).
X To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 2switch in the
corresponding direction.
X To open automatically (comfort
setting): press the 2switch briefly
beyond the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow ;.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel initially stops at the comfor tsetting.
There is the least possible resonance noise
in the comfort setting.
X To fully open the sunroof ,press the 2
switch again in the direction of arrow ;.
i The automatic opening feature is
available only when the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
By pressing the 2switch again, the
automatic opening process can be stopped
at any time. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with powe
rtilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When extending the roller sunblinds, make
sure no one is in danger of being injured by
the extending procedure. The extending of the
roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by
releasing the switch.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed. Sliding sunroof
95Opening/closing Z

Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 2switch in the
corresponding direction.
i When opening the roller sunblinds, you
can initiate an automatic opening process.
To do so, press the 2switch briefly
beyond the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow ;.Operate the switch
again to stop the automatic opening
process.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds !
If the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot
be fully opened or closed after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 2switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =until the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 2switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 2switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 2switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 95) and the
roller sunblinds (Y page 96) can be fully
opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. 96
Sliding sunroofOpening/closing

settings using the memory function
(Y
page 116). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could otherwise become
trapped when adjusting the seat. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is
supported at eye level by the central area of
the head restraint. If your head is not
supported correctly by the head restraint, you
could suffer a severe neck injury in the event
of an accident. Never drive if the head
restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. G
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. G
WARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.T he
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Seats
101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Adjust the head restraint so tha
titis as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The rear-compartment head restraints
can be removed (Y page 104).
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R Cargo compartment enlargement
(folding down the 2nd and 3rd row of
seats) (Y page 254) Adjusting the seats electrically
:
Head restraint height 2
; Seat cushion angle
= Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A Backrest angle
i Vehicles without Memory function:t he
seats can be adjusted within three minutes
of a front door being opened.
The time period starts over again if, within
these three minutes, you:
R open or close a front door
R insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
or remove it from the ignition lock
R switch the ignition on or off
If the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock, the seats can be adjusted at
any time.
i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-
SAFE ®
has been triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an
unfavorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 116).
2 For vehicles with memory function only. 102
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the multicontour seat
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1in the ignition lock.
X Use switch ?to move the thigh cushion
into the desired position.
X Press the WorX buttonto adjust the
contour of the backrest to suit your back.
X Press 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.
X Use button :to adjust the side bolsters
for optimum lateral support.
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately five
minutes. 110
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors