2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER AUX

Do not allow water to penetrate into the
passenge
rcompartmen torengine
compartment. If you must drive through
standing water, bear in mind that:
R the maximu mpermissible still water depth
is 10 in (25 cm)
R you should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
i Vehicles with AIRMATIC package: if
you have adjusted the vehicle height to a
raised level before driving through standing
water, the maximum permissible water
depth is 12 in (30 cm). Winter driving
General notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engineort he auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
i Vehicles with adiesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective cover. The measuring function of the
onboard diagnosis syste
mmay otherwise
provide inaccurate values .Some of these
values are required by law and must
therefore always be accurate.
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y
page 314).
Slippery road surfaces G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position N.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 315).
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control. 172
Driving tipsDriving and parking

X
Press the VorU button on the
steering wheel to select the standard
display.
X Press the &or* button to select
digital speedometer or the outside
temperature.
i Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this
function is not available. Audio menu
Selecting aradio station :
Waveband
; Station frequency with memory position
i Station ;is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with
station ;if this has bee nstored.
X Switch on COMAND and select Radio; see
the separate operating instructions.
X Press the VorU button on the
steering wheel to select the Audiomenu.
X To select astore dstation: briefly press
the & or* button.
X To select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the &or
* button.
If no statio nlist is received:
X To select astation using the station
search: press and briefly hold the &or
* button.
i For informatio nonswitching waveband
and storing stations; see the separate
operating instructions. i
SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
For more informatio nonsatellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
Operating audio player or audio media Display CD/DV
Dchanger (example)
: Current CD in the CD/DVD changer
; Current title
Audio data from various audiod evices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on COMAND and activate audio
CD/DVD mode or MP3 mode; see the
separate operating instructions.
X Press the VorU button on the
steering wheel to select the Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the &or* button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and briefly hold the
& or* button.
The curren ttrack will not be displayed in
audio AUX mode ( Auxiliary audio mode:
external audio source connected). 204
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
h
Tire Pressure
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
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 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
Please
correct the
tire pressures The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 320).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Shift to P or N to
start engine. You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position Pbefore
you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).234
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

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
251Stowage and features Z