2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER seats

Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position. Calling up a stored parking position
setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9mph
(15 km/h)
R if you press button :for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side Memory function
Storing settings
G
WARNING
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary. You could
otherwise be distracted from the traffic
conditions by the seat moving of its own
accord, and as a result cause an accident.
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three
differen tpeople. 116
Memory functionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R
position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R driver's side: steering wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides X
Adjust the seat (Y page 102).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 112) and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 114).
X Press the Mmemory button and then press
one of the storage position buttons 1,2or
3 within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
preset position. Atone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up
astore dsetting
X Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3until the seat,
steering wheel and exterio rmirrors are in
the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
buttons. Memory function
117Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats)
:
Switches the reading lamp on/off Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats)
:
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; p To switch the right-han dreading
lamp on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to preven
tthe vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To activate/deactivate: press the|
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 209).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the cbutton.
X To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the vbutton.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the pbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change the Xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified workshop. Replacing bulbs
125Lights and windshield wipers Z

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
145Climate control Z

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
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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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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
fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so 254
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