2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER seats

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening/closing
................................. 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....99 Lights and windshield wipers
..........119 Climate control
................................. 133 Driving and parking
..........................147 On-board computer and displays
....199 Stowage and features
......................249 Maintenance and care
......................283 Breakdown assistance
.....................297 Wheels and tires
............................... 311 Technical data
................................... 347 Contents
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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

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
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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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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

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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Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 342
Stowing .......................................... 344
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat beltr etractor.................. 62
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 203
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 201
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 206
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Starting (engine) ................................ 150
Steering (display message) ..............236
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................112
Adjusting (manually). .....................112
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 201
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Important safety notes ..................112
Paddle shifters ............................... 157
Steering wheel heating ..................112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........157
Stowage areas ................................... 250
Stowage compartments 3rd row of seats ............................ .253
Armrest (under) ............................. 251
Center air vents (2nd row of
seats) ............................................ .252 Center console
.............................. 252
Center console (2nd row of seats) .252
Cuph olders ................................... 264
Glove box ...................................... .251
Important safety information .........251
Stowage net ................................... 253
Stowage net ....................................... 253
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 266
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............72 T
Tachometer ........................................ 201
Tailgate Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes ....................85
Limiting the opening angle ...............88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) .......85
Opening dimensions ......................357
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 223
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 350
Emergency spare wheel .................346
Information .................................... 348
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 357
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 275
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 275
Emergency call .............................. 272
Important safety notes ..................27116
Index

high vehicle deceleration in
alongitudinal
direction, the front air bags are deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. In the first deployment stage,
the front air bag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front air bag is fully deployed if a second
deployment threshold is exceeded within a
few milliseconds.
The deployment of front-passenger front air
bag ;is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) (Y page 46).
The lighter the passenger side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
(predicted at the start of the impact) for
second-stage inflation of the front-passenger
front air bag. In the second stage, the front
air bags are inflated with the maximum
amount of propellant gas available.
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt.
Front-passenger front air bag ;will only
deploy if:
R the system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, has detected that the
front-passenger seat is occupied.
R the 42 indicator lamp on the
center console is not lit (Y page 46).
R the air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity.
Side impact air bags G
WARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the side impact air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
G
WARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Fronts
ide impac tair bags :and side impact
air bags in the 2nd row of seats ;inflate next
to the outer seat cushion.
When deployed, the side impac tair bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impac toccurs .However, they
do not protect the:
R head
R neck
R arms
The side impact air bags are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in aside impact Occupant safety
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