2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER wheelbase

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On vehicles with a long wheelbase, the
center console for the 2nd row of seats can
remain in place if it has been installed in the
forward position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
The stowage compartment and cup holder
will only be illuminated if the center console
is installed in the rear position (position 0)
(Y page 253).
i The center console in the 2nd row of seats
can remain installed if it is installed in the
front position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
X Remove the head restraint of the seat
concerned (Y page 104). X
Lay the head restraints on the seat cushion
of the corresponding seat.
X Relieve the pressure on backrest :and
pull release lever ;upwards in the
direction of the arrow beyond the pressure
point to the stop.
Backrest :and the seat are unlocked.
X Fold backrest :forwards until it is resting
horizontally on seat cushion. X
Now push backrest :down further
towards the floor until seat cushion ;
engages.
Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
X Push down the respective head restraints
in the 3rd row as far as they will go
(Y page 104). X
Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.
X Pull release handle :of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest =is released. Stowage areas
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X
Pull cover :down as far as it will go in the
direction of the arrow. X
Pull cup holder =out as far as it will go in
the direction of the arrow.
X To close the cup holder: push cup holder
= forwards into the stowage compartment
until it engages.
X Fold cover :upwards until it engages in
the first position.
X Swing cover :forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Short wheelbase vehicles with a cup holder in
the second row of seats do not have an
ashtray below the center air vents. Cup holder in front of the armrest of the
second row of seats :
Cup holders
Cup holder in the third row of seats :
Cup holders
The cup holders are located in the side trim
on the left and right-hand sides. Sun visors
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WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare can endanger you and others. 266
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X
To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X To remove the insert: reach into the
recess on the rear of insert =.
X Lift insert =up; and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert=
into the opening from above and press
down until it engages.
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
Ashtray in the second row of seats :
Cover
; Insert
X To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X Fold cover :down in the direction of the
arrow as fa ras it will go. X
To remove the insert: press insert:in
the direction of the arrow.
X Pull insert :upwards and remove it.
X To re-install the insert: replace insert:
into the opening from above.
X Push insert :down until it engages.
X To close: pull cover ;upwards until it
engages in the first position.
X Swing cover ;forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Short wheelbase vehicles with acenter
console in the second row of seats do not
have an ashtray below the center console. Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W), as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters. 268
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Vehicle data
General notes
Please note thatf or the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-Tires
- Load
- Condition of the suspension
- Optional equipment
R the vehicle length specified includes the
front license plate adapter. Dimensions and weights
Model :
Opening
height ;
Max.
Headroom All models
80.5 in -
80.6 in
(2044 mm) -
(2047 mm) 74.7 in -
74.8 in
(1898 mm) -
(1901 mm) All models
Vehicle length
203.3 in (5163 mm)
Wheelbase
126.6 in (3215 mm)
Turning radius
41.3 ft (12.60 m) All models
Ground clearance
5.2 in (131 mm)
Maximum roof
load
220 lb (100 kg)
R3
50
BlueEFFICIENCY Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
86.0 in (2183 mm)
Vehicle height
65.5 in (1663 mm)
R3
50 BlueTEC Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
85.9 in (2182 mm)
Vehicle height
65.6 in (1666 mm) Vehicle data
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