2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER wiper fluid

Program selector button
................157
Pulling away ................................... 151
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................151
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmissio nposition display ........155
Transmission positions ..................156
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 160 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 223
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................301
Jump starting ................................. 304
Overview ........................................ 301
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 164
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 353
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
BAS .................................................. 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 215
Driving tips .................................... 169Important safety notes
..................169
Maintenance .................................. 170
Parking brake ........................ 167, 171
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 296
Car wash ........................................ 290
Display ........................................... 294
Exterior lights ................................ 293
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 295
Interior ........................................... 294
Matte finish ................................... 291
Notes ............................................. 289
Paint .............................................. 291
Plastic trim .................................... 294
Power washer ................................ 291
Roof lining ...................................... 296
Seat bel t........................................ 295
Seat cover ..................................... 295
Sensors ......................................... 293
Steering wheel ............................... 295
Tai lpipes ....................................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 295
Washing by hand ........................... 290
Wheels ........................................... 292
Windows ........................................ 292
Wiper blades .................................. 292
Wooden trim .................................. 295
Cargo compartment cover
Extending ...................................... .262
Notes/ho wtouse......................... 260 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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X
Turn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.
X Pull the light switch out to the stop.
The yellow Rindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow Rindicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Headlam pcleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Y
page 130) while the
lights are on and the engine is running. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning syste mis reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Combination switch
Turn signals :
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
High-beam headlamps X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =. Exterior lighting
123Lights and windshield wipers Z

License plate lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Unscrew screws :.
X Remove the license plate lamp.
X Replace the bulb.
X Inser tthe license plate lamp.
X Replace and tighten screws :.Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
G
WARNING
The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Cleant
he windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/ îTo wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Äposition, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently. 130
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Rear window wiper switch
2 ô To wipe with washer fluid
3 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
4 0To switch off intermittent wiping
5 ô To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 149).
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrumen tcluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the windshield
wipers and remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock before changing the wiper blades
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that
the on-board electronics are in state 0).
Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched
on suddenly and cause injury.
! Neve ropen the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window. Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at
aqualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the
windshield. X
Press both release clips ;.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
X Remove wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow A. Windshiel
dwipers
131Lights and windshield wipers Z