2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER check engine

Program selector button
................157
Pulling away ................................... 151
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................151
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmissio nposition display ........155
Transmission positions ..................156
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 160 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 223
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................301
Jump starting ................................. 304
Overview ........................................ 301
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 164
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 353
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
BAS .................................................. 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 215
Driving tips .................................... 169Important safety notes
..................169
Maintenance .................................. 170
Parking brake ........................ 167, 171
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 296
Car wash ........................................ 290
Display ........................................... 294
Exterior lights ................................ 293
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 295
Interior ........................................... 294
Matte finish ................................... 291
Notes ............................................. 289
Paint .............................................. 291
Plastic trim .................................... 294
Power washer ................................ 291
Roof lining ...................................... 296
Seat bel t........................................ 295
Seat cover ..................................... 295
Sensors ......................................... 293
Steering wheel ............................... 295
Tai lpipes ....................................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 295
Washing by hand ........................... 290
Wheels ........................................... 292
Windows ........................................ 292
Wiper blades .................................. 292
Wooden trim .................................. 295
Cargo compartment cover
Extending ...................................... .262
Notes/ho wtouse......................... 260 Index
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Compass
Calling up ...................................... .280
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Convenience closing feature ..............91
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 287
Display message ............................ 224
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Important safety notes ..................355
Temperature gauge ........................ 203
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 125
Cruise control Activating ....................................... 174
Activatio ncondition s..................... 174
Cruise control lever. ......................173
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 229
Driving system ............................... 173
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Storing and maintaining current
spee d............................................. 174
Cu p holder
Center console .............................. 265
Important safety notes ..................264
second row of seats ....................... 265
Second row of seats (armrest) .......266
third row of seats ........................... 266
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date (on-board computer) ................207Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Switching on/off (switch) ..............121
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 164
Display message ............................ 227
Notes ............................................. 353
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 208
Interior lighting .............................. 209
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Diesel ................................................. .352
Diesel particle filter ..........................169
Digital speedometer Displaying ...................................... 203
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa ymessage
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 288
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .....214
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 224
General notes ................................ 214
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........214
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 237
Lights ............................................ .221
Safety systems .............................. 215
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Tires ............................................... 231
Vehicle .......................................... .234
Distance recorder ............................. 203
see Odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....246
Distance warning function Function/notes ................................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 246
DISTRONIC
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 230 Index
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EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 70
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 162
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................342
Points to remember .......................342
Storage location ............................ 342
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guidelines. ............................ 42
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 245
Display message ............................ 224
Engine number ............................... 350
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine emergency stop ....................310
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 286
Additives ........................................ 354
Checking the oil level ..................... 285
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 286
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 354
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....285
Viscosity ........................................ 354ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 69
Deactivating/activating ...................69
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ...........69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 169
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 293
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/out( automatically).......115
Folding in/out( electrically)...........115
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 115
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position ..........116 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 298
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................300
Preparing the vehicle .....................299
Floormat ............................................ .280
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 352
Calling up the range .......................212
Consumption statistics ..................211
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 212
Driving tips .................................... 168 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ...................58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Adjusting the head restraint ..........103
Cleaning the cover .........................295
Correct driver's sea tposition ........100
Entry position (3rd row of seats) ....108
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ......108
Folding downt he 2nd row of
seats .............................................. 256
Folding downt he 3rd row of seats .257
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 107
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 254
Important safety notes ..................101
Overview ........................................ 101
Resetting the 2nd row of seats ......258
Resetting the 3rd row of seats ....... 258
Seat heating problem ....................111
Seat ventilation problem ................111
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching sea theating on/off .......110
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..111
Securing hooks .................................. 260
Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 295
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......293
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 355
DEF special additive s..................... 353
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Fuel ................................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................350
Washer fluid .................................. .356
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........206
On-board computer .......................206
Setting the air distribution ...............141
Setting the airflow ............................141Short journeys (diesel particle
filter)
................................................... 169
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 128
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 292
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Hinged sid ewindows ....................... 90
Important safety information ...........89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................93
Resetting ......................................... 92
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Resetting ......................................... 95
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................80
Changing the programming .............78
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message ............................ 236
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) .................149
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................151
Snow chains
Information .................................... 315
Sockets
2nd row of seats ............................ 270
Center console .............................. 269
Front-passenger footwell ...............269
General notes ................................ 269
Luggage compartment ...................270 Index
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Lowering
........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 168
Pulling away ................................... 151
Raising ........................................... 336
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............335
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 308
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................77
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 357
Vehicle dimensions ...........................357
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............349
Vehicle level (display message) .......228
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 298
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 205
VIN ...................................................... 349W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 239
Brakes ........................................... 239
Check Engine ................................. 245
Distance warning ........................... 246
ESP ®
.............................................. 241
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 242
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt. ....................................... 238
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................247
Warranty ............................................ 348
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 236
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........338
Wheel chock ...................................... 335Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Cleaning (warning) .........................335
Emergency spare wheel .................342
Important safety notes ..................312
Interchanging/changing ................334
Mounting anew wheel ................... 338
Mounting awheel .......................... 335
Overview ........................................ 312
Removing awheel .......................... 337
Storing ........................................... 335
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 339
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Infrared reflective .......................... 281
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................288
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes ............................................. 356
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 131
Replacing the wiper blades ............131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 315
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 314
Overview ........................................ 314
Radiator cover ............................... 285
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety notes ..................131
Replacing ....................................... 131
Replacing (rea rwindow) ................ 132
Replacing (windshield). ..................131 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
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ABS 239
;
È
The lamp lights up
briefly, but has no function. =
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Brakes (USA only) 239
?
÷
ESP® 241
A
·
Distance warning 246
On vehicles without
DISTRONIC, the lamp lights
up briefly but has no
function.
B
J
Brakes (Canada only) 239
C
h
Tire pressure monitor
(USA only) 247
D
#!
Turn signals 123
E
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ESP®
OFF 241 Function Page
F
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Seat belt 238
G
%
Diesel engine:
preglow 151
H
+
SRS 244
I
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Low-beam
headlamps 121
J
;
Check Engine
(Canada only) 245
K
!
Check Engine (USA
only) 245
L
K
Low-beam
headlamps 123
M
Reserve fuel 24532
Instrument clusterAt a glance

tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will lear nthe most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R air bag system components with:
-PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i See "Children in the vehicle" for
information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children
(Y page 60). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
+ SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R The air bag control unit with crash sensors
R Emergency Tensioning Devices
R Belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the +SRS warning lamp:
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out approximately 4seconds
after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center .Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could resul tinserious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contac tan
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The + SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the +SRS warning lamp
goes out while the engine is running. Occupant safety
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systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapty
our driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain asafe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the note son tires,
recommended minimu mtire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 312).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Importan tsafety notes"
sectio n(Ypage 67). G
WARNING
If ABSi s faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 239) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 215). ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
The yellow
!ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake AssistS
ystem)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 67). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. 68
Driving safety systemsSafety