2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER child seat

Cargo compartment enlargement
Full ................................................ .255
Important safety notes ..................254
Partial ............................................ 255
Cargo compartment floor .................298
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 263
Important safety information .........262
Cargo tie down rings .........................259
Car keys see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 290
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Center console 2nd row of seats ............................ 253
Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........77
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................128
Important safety notes ..................125
License plate lighting .....................130
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Overview of bul btypes .................. 126
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 127
Reversing lamps ............................ 129
Side marker lamps .........................128
Standing lamps (front) ...................128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rea rdoors ....................................... 67
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............62
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 268Cleaning
Mirro rturn signal ........................... 293
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 294
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 136
Controlling automatically ...............139
Cooling with aird ehumidification..138
Defrosting the windows .................142
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety notes ..................134
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control ..............137
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Overview of systems ......................134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 139
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 136
Setting the aird istribution.............141
Setting the airflow .........................141
Setting the airv ents...................... 144
Setting the temperature ................140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 143
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Switching residual hea ton/off ......143
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 142
Clock (on-board computer) ...............207
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 343
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Combination switch ..........................1236
Index

Instrumen
tcluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Settings ......................................... 206
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............200
Interior lighting ................................. 124
Automatic control ..........................125
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Emergency lighting ........................125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 124
Reading lamp ................................. 124J
Jack Storage location ............................ 298
Using ............................................. 336
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................304 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............91
Display message ............................ 237
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 149
Starting the engine ........................151
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Language (on-board computer) ........207
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ......228 Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package)
Basi csettings ................................ 184
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes ..................183
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 223
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
exterio rlighting delayed switch-
off .................................................. 208
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .209
Automatic headlamp mode ............121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fog lamps ...................................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ...................124
High beam flasher .......................... 123
High-beam headlamps ...................123
Ligh tswitc h................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps ....................121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 122
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................121
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........208
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......224
Loading guidelines ............................250
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 209 Index
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Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................110
Luxury head restraints .....................103 M
M+S tires ............................................ 314
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
mbrace Call priority .................................... 275
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 275
Emergency call .............................. 272
Important safety notes ..................271
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 277
MB info call button ........................274
Roadside Assistance button ..........274
Search &Send ............................... 276
Self-test ......................................... 272
System .......................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............276
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Memory card (audio) .........................204
Memory function ............................... 116
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............212
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 78
MOExtende dtires .............................. 300 Mounting wheels
Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 338
Mounting anew wheel ................... 338
Raising the vehicle .........................336
Removing awheel .......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 335
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display ........................202
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer .201
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............205
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 148 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childrenint he vehicle..................... 60
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 203
see Trip odometer
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil 12
Index

R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................209
Radiator cover ................................... 285
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 204
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 281
Reading lamp ..................................... 124
Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back ..................254
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 137
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................ .107
Setting the airv ents...................... 144
Setting the temperature ................140
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Rear seats
see Rears eat
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 189
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual). .......................114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................160
Refueling process. .........................161
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 278Reporting safety defects
....................25
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Reset button ........................................ 31
Residual heat (climate control) ........143
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rea rside windows ......................... 267
Roof carrier ........................................ 264
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 296
Roof load (maximum) ........................357
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............205 S
Safety Childrenint he vehicle..................... 60
Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatb elt......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................21014
Index

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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Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
R frontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger fron tair bags)
R side impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
R rollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released .The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door. G
WARNING
In order to reduce the potential danger of
injuries caused during the deployment of the
front air bags, the driver and front passenger
must always be correctly seated and wear
their seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure
that it is correctly positioned on your body. As the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R
sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and
in a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the backrest.
R move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You
should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
R do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag
inflates.
R adjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
R occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates .This could result in
serious or fatal injuries should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants. Occupant safety
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If you sell yourv
ehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual. G
WARNING
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children in an automobile is in a rear seat.
As ide impact air bag related injury may occur
if occupants, especially children, are not
properly seated or restraine dwhen next to a
side impact air bag which needs to deploy
rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Always sit as upright as possible and use the seat belts properly.
Make sure that children 12 years
old and under use an appropriately
sized child restraint, infant
restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
(2) Always wear seat belts properly.
If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The +SRS warning lamp
lights up.
The air bags are deployed if the air bag control
unit detects the need for deployment.O nly in
the event of such a situatio nwill the air bags
provide their supplemental protection.
If the drive rand front passenge rdo not wear
their seat belts, it is not possible for the air
bags to provide their supplemental
protection.
In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, the air bags will not deploy. The
driver and passengers will then be protected
to the extentp ossible by a properly fastened
seat belt. Aproperly fastened seat belti s alsoneeded to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
belts regardless of whether your vehicle is
equipped with air bags or not.
It is important for your safety and that of your
passengers to have deployed air bags
replaced and to have any malfunctioning air
bags repaired. This will help to make sure the
air bags continue to perform their protective
function for the vehicle occupants in the
event of a crash.
Front air bags
Driver's air bag
:deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag ;deploys in front of and above the glove
box.
The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
They are deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed. If the system detects 44
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front passenger seato
ccupant as weighing as
much as or less than a typical 12-month-old
child in a standard child restraint or if the front
passenger sea tis classified as being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 42 indicator lamp
will illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated. This indicates that the
front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 42 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated. This indicates that the
front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-
month-old child seated in astandard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or asmall adult), the
42 indicator lamp will illuminate
for approximately 6seconds when the engine
is started. Depending on occupant weight
sensor readings from the seat, it will then
remain illuminated or go out. With the
42 indicator lamp illuminated,
the front passenger front air bag is
deactivated. With the 42
indicator lamp out, the front passenger front
air bag is activated.
When the OCS senses that the front
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 42 indicator lamp
will illuminate for approximately six seconds
when the engine is started and then go out.
This indicates that the fron tpassenger front
air bag is activated.
If the 42 indicator lamp is
illuminated, the fron tpassenger fron tair bag
is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the
24 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front passenger front air bag
is activated and will be deployed
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the impact exceeds a predetermined
triggering threshold
R independently of the side impact air bags
If the front passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by
R the rate of vehicle deceleratio nas assessed
by the air bag control unit
R the front passenger's weight category as
identified by the OCS G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint system must be
properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,
the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or lower
anchors and Top Tether strap, fully in
accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriate sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Occupant safety
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