2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER snow chains

Displays in the multifunction
displa
y........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 181
Important safety notes ..................175
Notes/function .............................. 175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 235
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from inside) ......................83
Overview .......................................... 82
Drinking and driving .........................169
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program (automatic) ...............158
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................289
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................171
Driving safety system Distance warning function ...............71
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...69
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
Electronic brake force distribution ...70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 183
AIRMATIC package ........................183Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONI C.................................... 175
Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package) .......................183
PARKTRONI C................................. 186
Rea rview camera .......................... 189
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................157
Brakes ........................................... 169
Break-in period .............................. 148
DISTRONI C.................................... 181
Downhill gradient ........................... 169
Drinking and driving .......................169
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................ .172
Driving on flooded road s................ 171
Driving on wet road s...................... 171
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 169
Fuel ................................................ 168
General .......................................... 168
Hydroplaning ................................. 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads. .................................. 170
New brake pads/linings ................170
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low beam. .................120
Towing atrailer .............................. 193
Wet road surface ........................... 170
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....204
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....205 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................210
Function/notes ............................. 113
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 2108
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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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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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

X
To switch off: press button:.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switc hon:press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
R engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effec tfor better
traction.
ESP ®
trailer stabilization G
WARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from
swerving. Trailers with a high center of gravity
can tip over before ESP
®
can detect this.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP ®
assists you and can
detect if the vehicle/trailer combination
begins to lurch. ESP ®
slows the vehicle down
by braking and limiting the engine output until
the vehicle/trailer combination has
stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active above speeds of
about 40 mph (65 km/h).
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP ®
is
deactivated because of a malfunction. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 67). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 239) as well as
display messages (Y page 217).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. 70
Driving safety systemsSafety

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

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
! When testing the parking brake, operate
the vehicle only briefly (for a maximum of
ten seconds) on a brake test dynamometer.
When doing this, turn the SmartKey to
position 0or 1in the ignition. Failure to do
this can cause damage to the drive train or
the brake system.
! A function or performance test should
only be carried out on atwo-axle
dynamometer. Before you operate the
vehicle on such a dynamometer, please
consult a qualified workshop .You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP ®
and
4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficien tgrip.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver. G
WARNING
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering .Otherwise, they could be
injured. PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasoni
csensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the fron tbumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper. :
Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side
Range of the sensors General notes
!
When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does no tdetec tsuch objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damag ethe vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction. 186
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Always observe the maximu
mpermissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
Once the winter tires are mounted:
X Check the tire pressures (Y page 319).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor
(Y page 320).
X Vehicles for Canada: restart the tire
pressure loss warning system
(Y page 320).
X Vehicles for the USA: restart the tire
pressure monitor (Y page 320).
For more information on driving with the
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 342).Snow chains
G
WARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R never install snow chains to the front
wheels
R always install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
! You must drive at raised vehicle level
(height 1) if snow chains have been
installed. The vehicle may otherwise be
damaged.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
! Vehicles with the Adaptive Damping
System (ADS): do not drive in ADS SPORT
mode if snow chains have been mounted.
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
that have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
R
Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as
possible when you come to aroad that is
not snow-covered.
R Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate
regulations if you wish to mount snow
chains.
R Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (Y page 339).
i You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when
pulling away with snow chains installed
(Y page 69). This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner,
achieving an increased driving force
(cutting action).
For more information on driving with an
emergency spare wheel, see (Y page 342). Winter operation
315Wheels and tires Z