2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER tow

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On vehicles with a long wheelbase, the
center console for the 2nd row of seats can
remain in place if it has been installed in the
forward position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
The stowage compartment and cup holder
will only be illuminated if the center console
is installed in the rear position (position 0)
(Y page 253).
i The center console in the 2nd row of seats
can remain installed if it is installed in the
front position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
X Remove the head restraint of the seat
concerned (Y page 104). X
Lay the head restraints on the seat cushion
of the corresponding seat.
X Relieve the pressure on backrest :and
pull release lever ;upwards in the
direction of the arrow beyond the pressure
point to the stop.
Backrest :and the seat are unlocked.
X Fold backrest :forwards until it is resting
horizontally on seat cushion. X
Now push backrest :down further
towards the floor until seat cushion ;
engages.
Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
X Push down the respective head restraints
in the 3rd row as far as they will go
(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. Stowage areas
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X
Fold backrest =dow nslowly.
Seat cushion Cis released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
i Loop Dcan 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).
X After it has been moved to a vertical
position automatically, fold seat cushion
C further forwards until it reaches a
horizontal position. In doing so, make sure
that guide pin Aof seat cushion C
catches fully in recess ?of backrest B.
i The seats in the 2nd row of seats must be
in the rearmost position (Y page 106).
X Fold backrest =forwards into a horizontal
position.
Moving the seats back into the driving
position Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Make sure
R the seats are properly locked
R the seat backrests are in an upright position
and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator :is
in hinged position and red marking ;is
barely visible, see "Loc kstatus indicators
(outboard second-row seats)".
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could mov eforward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide
under the seat belt during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck.T hat could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. !
Make absolutely sure that you reset the
seats to the driving position in the specified
order:
R reset the seats in the 3rd row of seats
R reset the outer seats in the 2nd row of
seats
R reset the center seat in the 2nd row of
seats (7-seat vehicles)
Resetting the seats in the 3rd row of seats
! Do not fold down the seat cushions before
moving the backrests into the upright
position. The seat cover could otherwise be
damaged. X
Grip loop =and pull seat backrest ;into
an upright position.
X Pull release handle ?and move
backrest ;to the desired position.
X Place seat cushion :in a vertical position.
X Fold seat cushion :towards backrest ;
until it engages audibly.
Resetting the outer seats in the 2nd row
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X
Pull release lever ;upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold
backrest :upwards by about 45˚.
X Inser tthe head restraint (Y page 104).
X Pull release lever ;to the pressure point
and adjust backrest :to the desired
position.
X Check that the seat is correctly engaged.
X Set the seat head restraint to the desired
position (Y page 104).
Lock verification indicator for the outer
seats in the 2nd row of seats Seat unlocked
When the seat is unlocked, lock status
indicator
:is folded out and indicator
area ;is clearly visible.
X When the seat is unlocked, fold the
backrest back until you hear the seat
engage. Seat locked When the seat is locked, lock status
indicator
:is folded in and indicator
area ;is barely visible.
Resetting the center seat in the 2nd row
of seats Armrest position
X
Pull release loop :of seat ;in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat ;further down until the back
of the seat engages in the armrest position.
X Pull release loop :of the backrest in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
X Fold the backrest backwards until you hear
it engage. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection. Stowage areas
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Footwell of the second row of seats
There is one cargo tie-down ring
:in the
footwell behind the driver’s seat and one in
the footwell behind the front-passenger seat.
Footwell of the third row of seats Two cargo tie down rings
:are located in
the footwell for the 3r drow of seats.
Cargo compartment There are four cargo tie down rings
:in the
cargo compartment. Securing hooks
There is a mounting hook
:on each of the
side panels in the cargo compartment.
Only secure lightweight luggage items on the
mounting hooks to a maximum of 9 lbs
(4 kg). Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes !
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover may be
installed behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover Cargo compartment cover installed behind the
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X
To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cove rback by grab handle :and clip it
into retainers ;on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from left-hand and right-hand
retainers ;.
X Guide cargo compartment cover forwards
by grab handle :until it is completely
rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover !
You must no tinstall the extensions if you
wish to install the cargo compartment
cove rbehind the 3rd row of seats. The
cargo compartment cover and side panels
in the cargo compartment could otherwise
be damaged. Cargo compartment cover installed behind the
second row of seats
X
To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover ;is rolled up.
X Press button :.
X Move cargo compartment cover ;to the
left.
X Remove cargo compartment cover ;.
X To install: extend cargo compartment
cover ;if you wish to install cargo
compartment cover ;behind the 2nd row
of seats (Y page 262).
X If installed, remove the protective caps
from the side panels of the 3rd row of seats if you wish to install cargo compartment
cover
;behind the 2nd row of seats. Protective cap in the right-hand side trim on the
third row of seats
X
Push in the bottom of the protective cap as
indicated by the arrow.
The protective cap folds out at the top.
X Pull the top of the protective cap from the
side trim in the direction of the arrow.
i Stow the protective caps in a safe place.
X With the handle pointing to the rear and
button :facing upwards, insert cargo
compartment cover ;into the recess of
the side panel on the left-hand side.
X Guide cargo compartment cover ;in front
of the recess on the right.
X Press button :and insert the right-hand
side section into the recess of the side
panel.
X Ensure that the cargo compartment cover
has engaged properly. Stowage areas
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Extending the cargo compartment
cover
The cargo compartmen
tcover is equipped
with two extensions that are fastened
securely to the cargo compartment cover
with cords.
You must extend the cargo compartment
cover if you wish to install the cargo
compartment cover behind the 2nd row of
seats.
X Hold extension ?in front of cargo
compartment cover ;with guide pins :
pointing directly at guides =.
X Turn extension ?and cargo compartment
cover ;towards each other in the
direction of the arrow.
Guide pins :engage in guides =.If the extensions are not required, they can
be secured to the cargo compartment cover.
X
Slide guide rail :into guide ;to the stop. Cargo net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
at top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
Always use cargo net when transporting
cargo. This helps to avoid personal injury from
smaller objects being thrown around in the
occupant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver.
The cargo net cannot prevent the movement
of large, heavier objects into the passenger
compartment in an accident. Such items must
be properly secured using the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment floor.
Passenger use of seats behind installed cargo
net is restricted because of the footwell being
taken up by the net.
It is particularly important to use a cargo net
if the vehicle is loaded with small objects
above the level of the backrests. For safety
reasons, always use a cargo net when
transporting loads.
Preparing the cargo net The cargo net can be used in two different
positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar).262
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X
Undo the two Velcro fasteners of the
safety-net stowage.
X Unroll and unfold the cargo net.
The upper and lower guide rods must
engage audibly.
R The brackets behind B-pillar :are
required for the complete cargo
compartment enlargement (Y page 255).
The corresponding cargo tie down rings
to tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the 2nd row of seats (Y page 259).
R The brackets behind C-pillar ;are
required for the partial cargo compartment
enlargement (Y page 255).
The corresponding cargo tie down rings
to tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the 3rd row of seats (Y page 259).
Attaching the cargo net Cargo net installed behind the C-pillar
X
Insert guide rod ;into retainer :in the
direction of the arrow.
X Slide guide rod ;forwards into
retainer :in the direction of the arrow. Tightening the cargo net Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
X
Insert belt hook :into cargo tie-down
ring ;in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull tensioning strap =by the loose end in
the direction of the arrow until the cargo
net is tight.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the cargo net and retighten it if
necessary.
Releasing the cargo net Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
X
Pull belt adjuster :upwards in the
direction of the arrow to reduce the tension
on the tensioning strap.
X Unhook belt hook ;from cargo tie-down
ring =. 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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