2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER tailgate

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
G
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
accident and be thrown around the vehicle Stowage areas
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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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i
The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
i You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS
Package and cannot be purchased
separately.
i You can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
curren tposition and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the
current route section.
Search &Send "Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search
&Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacemen
tSmartKey is not available.T he
vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance center.
The vehicle can be opened remotely up to four
days after the ignition was last switched off.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-BenzC ustomer
Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372
)or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
X Pull on the tailgate handle for at least
20 seconds until the indicator lamp in the
SOS button (Y page 272) flashes.
The Connecting Call message appears
on the multifunction display.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
The SOS button flashes and the Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display to confirm that the
command for vehicle remote opening has
been received.
If the tailgate handle is pulled for longer
than 20 seconds before authorization has
been received, you must wait for
15 minutes. Only then can you pull the
tailgate handle once again. 276
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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).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
Example: vehicles with BlueTEC
The first-aid kit can be found under the cargo
compartment floor in the vehicle tool kit
stowage tray. Depending on the vehicle's
equipment, the location of the first-aid kit
may differ slightly from that shown in the
example illustration.
X
Open the tailgate.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 298).
X Remove first-aid kit :.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor.
i
Apart from certain country-specific
variations, vehicles are not equipped with
a tire-change tool kit. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the
vehicle. For more information on which
tools are required to perfor mawheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Necessary wheel-changing tools can
include, for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Lug wrench
R Ratchet wrench
R Alignment bolt
Lifting up the cargo compartment floor X
Press release handle ;in the direction of
the arrow.
X Lift cargo compartment floor :up by
release handle ;.298
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

X
Open the hood.
X Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X To open: open clamp :.
X Fold up cover ;and remove it.
X To close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover ;.
X Insert cover ;at the front of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover ;and close clamps :.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the cargo compartment
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the tailgate. X
To open: open the trunk floor and secure
it (Y page 298).
X Fold cover :to the left in the direction of
the arrow. Engine emergency off
If the engine cannot be switched off as
described, observe the following procedure:
X Take the fuse allocation chart out of the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 298).
X Search for fuse 120 in the fuse allocation
chart.
X Open the fuse box in the engine
compartment (Y page 309).
X Remove fuse 120. 310
FusesBreakdown assistance

Securing the vehicle on level ground
X
On level ground: place chocks or other
suitable items under the front and rearof
the wheel tha tis diagonally opposite the
wheel you wish to change. Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
X
On light downhill gradients: place
chocks or other suitable items in front of
the wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the
jack must be positioned vertically, directly
under the jacking point of the vehicle.
! The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking points.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged. The following must be observed when raising
the vehicle:
R
to raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-
specific jack that has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.Ifu sed
incorrectly, the jack could tip over with the
vehicle raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for
performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never
disengage the parking brake while the
vehicle is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay.O therwise, the
jac kw ill not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R the maximum clearance between the
underside of the tire and the ground must
be 1.2 in (3 cm).
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. 336
Changing
awheelWheels and tires

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Guides
; Collapsible spare wheel
In the spare wheel well, there are two
guides :to keep the collapsible spare wheel
in place.
X Lay collapsible spare wheel ;in the
emergency spare wheel well.
i Make sure that collapsible spare
wheel ;is positioned on guides :
precisely.
X Lay the tool holde rincollapsible spare
wheel ;so that the tire inflation
compressor is pointing towards the tailgate
(Y page 298).
X Turn tool holder approximately 180° so
that the tire inflation compressor points
forwards.
The tool holder should now be positioned
as stated in the instructions regarding the
installation position. X
Turn the retainer screw on the collapsible
spare wheel clockwise into the tool holder
as far as it will go.
X Stow the jack in the vehicle tool kit. Emergency spare wheel
345Wheels and tires Z