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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
.............

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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual 1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 270
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....69
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................

1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 270
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....69
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 185A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes ....................68
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................138
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function ...............211
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
Additives (engine oil) ........................354
Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of
seats) ................................................. .106
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 183
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (display message) ..............227
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 228
AIRMATIC package ............................183
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...183
Level control .................................. 183
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 144
Rea r............................................... 144
Setting ........................................... 144Setting the center air vents
...........144
Setting the side air vents ...............144
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 267
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........288
Hiding a service message ..............288
Notes ............................................. 288
Resetting the service interval
display. .......................................... 289
Service message ............................ 288
Special service requirements ......... 289
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................72
Function .......................................... .72
Switching off the alarm ....................72
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....204
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ..............121
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............158
Changing gear. .............................. 156
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 154
Display message ............................ 234
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............160
Engaging drive position .................. 155
Engaging neutra l............................ 155
Engaging revers egear ................... 154
Engaging the par kposition ............ 154
Kickdow n....................................... 157
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ...................1604
Index

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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Cargo compartment enlargement
Full ................................................ .255
Important safety notes ..................254
Partial ............................................ 255
Cargo com

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Compass
Calling up ...................................... .280
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Convenience closing feature ..............91
Co

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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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Fue
lgauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .351
Problem (malfu

Fue
lgauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .351
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Quality (diesel). .............................. 352
Refueling ........................................ 160
Tank content/reserve fuel .............351
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................162
Opening/closing ............................ 161
Fuel filte r(display message) ............227
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 351
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 299
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 309
Dashboard fuse box .......................309
Engine emergency stop .................310
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 310
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 309
Important safety notes ..................308 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................280
Important safety notes ..................277
Opening/closing the garage door ..280
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........348
Glove box ........................................... 251
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 332 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................124
Headlamp delayed switch-off see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....288
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 356
Cleaning system (function) ............123
Cleaning system (notes) ................356
Fogging up ..................................... 124
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (electrically). ..................103
Adjusting (manually). .....................103
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Installing/removing (rear) ..............104
Luxury ............................................ 103
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Hill start assist .................................. 152
Hood Closing .......................................... .285
Display message ............................ 235
Opening ......................................... 284
Hydroplaning ..................................... 171 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONI C.................................... 246
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....285 10
Index

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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................209
Radiator cover ................................... 285
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 204
see separate operating

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Locating
astolen vehicl e............... 277
MB info call button ........................274
Roadside Assistance button ..........274
Search &Send ............................... 276
Self-test .......

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
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 213
Display message ............................ 236
Menu (on-board computer) ............212
Number from the phone book ....... .213
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/ending acall................. 213
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 203
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 203
Outside temperature ..................... .201
Setting (climate control) ................140
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........72
Immobilize r...................................... 72
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....320
Checking manually ........................319
Display message ............................ 231
Maximum ....................................... 318
Notes ............................................. 317
Recommended ............................... 316
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes ..................319
Restarting ...................................... 320
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 322
Warning message .......................... 322
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 320
Restarting ...................................... 322
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................333
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................332
Bar (definition) ............................... 331
Changing awheel .......................... 334
Characteristics .............................. 331Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms
.........................331
Directio nofrotation ...................... 334
Display message ............................ 231
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................334
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .331
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............332
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................332
Important safety notes ..................312
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......332
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........332
Labeling (overview )........................ 328
Load bearing index (definition) ......333
Load index ..................................... 330
Load index (definition) ...................333
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 332
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 333
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 333
Maximum tire load. ........................330
Maximum tire load (definition) .......333
MOExtended tires ..........................314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 333
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 333
Replacing ....................................... 334
Service life ..................................... 314
Sidewall (definition) .......................333
Speed rating (definition) ................332
Storing ........................................... 335
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 331
Temperature .................................. 327 Index
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MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
157
;
Cruise control lever 173
=
Instrument cluster 31
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 154
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
186
C
Overhead control panel

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