2007 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

your health.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precau- tions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-

ation.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

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In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition- al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Fac- tory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Fuel requirements

Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded fuel. 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.

These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular diesel fuels No. 2 or No. 1 (ASTM D975 No. 2-D or No. 1-D). To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer.

! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pam- phlet) are used to renew the coolant con- centration or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approx. -22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anti- corrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temper- ature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. There- fore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines ne- cessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the

aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anti- corrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 anticorrosion/anti- freeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model R 320 CDI R 350
R 500
R 63 AMG

Approx. freeze protection

–35°F (–37°C) 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) 5.6 US qt (5.25 l) 6.1 US qt (5.75 l)

–49°F (–45°C) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 6.1 US qt (5.8 l) 6.8 US qt (6.4 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system

Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on am- bient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

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Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

Index

ABS 100

Indicator lamp 420
Messages in the multifunction

display 435

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 203

Accessory weight 401
Accident 64
Active head restraint 83, 137, 482
Air bags 74

Children 75, 86
Front, Driver 77
Front, Passenger 77
Messages in the multifunction

display 445–448

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 88

Safety guidelines 76
Side impact 78
Window curtain 78

Air conditioning system see

Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Air distribution 223, 238
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure, Tires 401
Air pump, Electric 502
Air recirculation mode 226, 240
Air vents, Front 218, 224, 232, 238
Air vents, Rear 230, 245, 249
Air volume 224, 239
AIRMATIC* 285

Messages in the multifunction

display 470

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 472, 500
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 543, 546
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 212
Antiglare, Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors* 213

Anti-theft systems 107

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Arm rests, Second-row 141
Armrest storage compartments

Front 313
Rear* 314
Ashtrays* 319
Aspect ratio 401
ATF 370
AUDIO menu 171

CD operation 172
Radio operation 171
Satellite radio* operation 172

Audio search function 188
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 213
Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirrors* 213

Automatic central locking, Control

system 189

Air conditioning, Cooling 228, 243
Air conditioning refrigerant 540

Anti-theft alarm system 107
Immobilizer 107

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Index

Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 232

Air conditioning, Cooling 243
Air conditioning refrigerant 540
Air distribution 238
Air recirculation mode 240
Air vents, Front 232, 238
Air vents, Rear 245, 249
Air volume 239
Control panel, Front 234
Control panel, Rear 245
Deactivating system 236
Defogging 240
Defrosting 239
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL 240
Rear passenger compartment 245
Residual heat utilization (REST) 244

Automatic headlamp mode 147
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 154

Automatic locking when driving 130
Automatic shift program 206

Automatic transmission 197
Accelerator position 203
Automatic shift program 206
Emergency operation

(limp-home mode) 211

Gear ranges 205
Gear selector lever 54, 197
Gear shifting malfunctions 211
Hill start assist system 204
Kickdown 203
Kickdown, manual shift program

(R 63 AMG only) 211

Manual shift program

(R 63 AMG only) 209

Program mode selector switch 206
Shifting procedure 200
Starting the engine 54
Steering wheel gearshift control 207
Transmission fluid level 370
Transmission positions 201

Automatic transmission fluid see ATF AUX-socket 311

Backrest

Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 136
Seat, Multicontour* 136

Backup lamps

Messages in the multifunction

display 463–468

Replacing bulbs 484

Bar 401
BAS 102

Lamps in instrument cluster 420
Messages in the multifunction

display 435
Batteries, SmartKey

Check lamp 112, 116
Checking battery condition 115, 120

Battery, Vehicle 506

Charging 513
Disconnecting and connecting 508
Jump starting 514
Removing and installing 508

Bead 401

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Index

Beverage holder see Cup holder Bleeding the fuel system

(diesel engine) 505

Bolts, Spare wheel 500
Bottle opener 317
Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid 541

Checking 362
Messages in the multifunction

display 454

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction

display 463–468

Replacing bulbs 484

Brake pads 348

Messages in the multifunction

display 452

Brakes 348

High-performance brake system

(AMG vehicles only) 350

Warning lamp 421

Break-in the vehicle 346
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

California retail buyers and lessees,

Important notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid* 336
Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 538

Card holder 32, 317
Cargo compartment

Tie-down rings 299

Cargo compartment cover blind* 306
Cargo tie-down rings 299
Carpets, Cleaning 417
Catalytic converter

(gasoline engine) 357
CD changer* 172, 311
CD player 172
Center console 31
Central locking 189
Automatic 130
Locking/unlocking from the

inside 130

Central locking switch 130

Certification label 526, 527
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 423, 424

Checking tire pressure electronically

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 388

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS), (USA only) 385

Child safety

Infant and child restraint systems 85

Children in the vehicle 84

Air bags 75, 86
Blocking rear door window

operation 97

Indicator lamp, Front passenger front

air bag 92

Infant and child restraint

systems 93, 95

LATCH-type child seat anchors 93
Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 88

Cigarette lighter* 321

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Index

Climate control 218

Air conditioning, Cooling 228
Air conditioning refrigerant 540
Air distribution 223
Air recirculation mode 226
Air vents, Front 218, 224
Air vents, Rear 230
Air volume 224
Control panel, Front 220
Control panel, Rear 230
Deactivating system 222
Defogging 225
Defrosting 224
Rear passenger compartment 229
Residual heat utilization (REST) 229

Clock 26, 181
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 401
Collapsible tire 475, 534
Collapsible wheel chock 475
Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 150
Compass 342

Control system 186

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 357

550

Control system 159

Multifunction display 159
Multifunction steering wheel 160
Resetting to factory default 176

Control system menus 162

AIRMATIC*/Compass 174
AMG Menu 168
AUDIO 171
Distance warning function* 191
Distronic* 174
Navi* 173
Settings 176
Standard display 166
TEL* 193
Trip computer 191
Vehicle status message memory 174

Control system submenus 163, 165

Comfort* 189
Instrument cluster 179
Lighting 183
Time/Date 181
Vehicle 186

Coolant 370, 539, 543

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 543

Capacities 539
Checking coolant level 370
Messages in the multifunction

display 455–457

Temperature 359

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 151

Fog lamps, Front 149
Messages in the multifunction

display 464

Replacing bulbs 484, 485

Cruise control 266
Activating 267
Messages in the multifunction

display 436
Cup holders 316

Front center console 316
Rear center console 318

Curb weight 401

Index

Date display, Setting 181
Daytime running lamp mode 148

Setting 183

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 225, 240
Defrosting, Front 224, 239
Defrosting, Rear 217
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 185
Interior lighting 186

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine

Bleeding fuel system 505
Preglow indicator lamp 29

Diesel fuel see Fuel Difficulties

While driving 63
With starting 57

Digital speedometer 159, 167
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Direction of rotation (tires) 375

Displays

Distronic* 271

Digital speedometer 159, 167
Distronic* 174, 274
Maintenance service indicator

message 407

Messages in the multifunction

display 433–471

Multifunction display 159
Outside temperature 158, 159, 167
Selecting 180
Showing malfunctions 175
Symbol messages 451
Text messages 435
Vehicle status message memory 174
Vehicle system settings,

Control system 163, 165, 176

Distance to empty (range), Trip

computer 191

Distance warning function* 191

Activating 277
Cleaning system sensor 414
Control system 276
Deactivating 280
Distance warning function* 284
Driving hints 282
Messages in the multifunction

display 437

Warning and indicator lamps 274

Door

Entry lamps 155
Locking, In an emergency 479
Locking/unlocking,

KEYLESS-GO* 116

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 112
Messages in the multifunction

display 460

Opening from the inside 122
Opening from the outside 113
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 336
Unlocking, Mechanical key 478

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Index

Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows DOT 396, 401
Drinking and driving 347
Driving 51

Abroad 356
Hydroplaning 352
In winter 354, 405
Instructions 51, 347
Problems 63
Safety systems 100
Systems 266
Through standing water 355
With Distronic* 282

Driving off 58
Driving safety systems

4-ETS 106
ABS 100
BAS 102
EBP 105
ESP® 102

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Driving systems 266
AIRMATIC* 285
Cruise control 266
Distronic* 271
Parktronic* 291
Rear view camera* 295

Driving tips 203

Kickdown 203

Easy-entry/exit feature* 132

Control system 190

EBP 105

Indicator and warning lamps 422

Electric air pump 502
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 535
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS Emergency calls

Tele Aid* 331

Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 514
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Fuses 520
Hazard warning flasher 152
Instrument cluster,

Indicator lamps 420–428

Roadside Assistance 12, 333
Towing the vehicle 517

Emergency operation

Locking/unlocking the vehicle 478
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual operation* 481

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Tailgate, Opening from the

inside 123

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) 211

Emergency tensioning device see ETD

Index

Emission control 358

Information label 527
System warranties 10
Vacuum routing diagram label 527

Engine

Belt layout 528
Break-in recommendations 346
Cleaning 412
Compartment 364
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 423
Maximum engine speed 157, 530
Number 527
Starting 54
Tachometer 29, 157
Technical data 530
Turning off 67

Engine coolant see Coolant

Engine oil 366, 540
Adding 369, 540
Additives 540
Changing 369, 540
Checking level 366
Checking level, Control system 366
Checking level, Dipstick 368
Consumption 366
Filler neck 369
Messages in the multifunction

display 366, 367, 458

Recommended engine oils and

filters 540

ESP® 102

Messages in the multifunction

display 441–442

Warning lamp 27, 425

ETD 82

Safety guidelines 76

Extending cargo compartment 301
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 212

Power folding* 214
Synchronizing 214

Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil 369
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497

Collapsible tire 475, 500, 534
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 503
Mounting the spare wheel 500
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 475, 500, 534

Floormats 343
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid 370,

538

Brake fluid 362, 538, 541
Capacities 538
Engine coolant 362, 370, 539, 543
Engine oil 366, 538, 540
Power steering fluid 538
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 372, 539

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Index

Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating

front fog lamps*

Fog lamp, Rear 150

Messages in the multifunction

display 466

Replacing bulbs 484

4-ETS 106
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 224, 239
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front

air bag 77, 88, 93, 431

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 31, 77, 88, 93, 431

Front seat head restraints see

Head restraints

Front towing eye 518
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Fuel 360, 539, 541

Additives 542
Capacities, Fuel tank 539

554

Consumption statistics 191
Filling the tank 360
Fuel filler flap and cap 360
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 360,

541, 542

Requirements, Octane rating 542

Fuel cap

Messages in the multifunction

display 460
Fuel filler flap 360

Locking/unlocking 360
Opening 360
Opening in an emergency 479

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 538
Fuses 520

Fuse box, Cargo compartment 521
Fuse box, Engine compartment 521
Fuse box, Passenger compartment 522
Fuse chart 472, 520
Fuse extractor 472, 520
Replacing 520
Spare fuses 472, 520

Garage door opener* 337
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 401
Gear range

Automatic transmission 205
Limiting 205
Shifting into optimal 208

Gear selector lever 25, 54, 197

Gearshift pattern 54, 197
Message in the display 443
Messages in the multifunction

display 443
Position 200
Shifting procedure 200
Transmission position 201

Global locking/unlocking see

Key, SmartKey Glove box 311
Good visibility 212

Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 401
GVW 402
GVWR 402

Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 417
Hazard warning flasher 152
Head restraints

Active head restraint 83, 137
Front seats 45
Rear seats 139, 140

Headlamp cleaning system* 212, 372

Reservoir capacity 539

Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed

shut-off, Exterior lamps

Index

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 147
Bi-Xenon* 485
Cleaning lenses 413
Cleaning system* 212, 372
Halogen 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-

High mounted brake lamp 485
High-performance brake system (AMG ve-

hicles only) 350

Hinged quarter windows* see Power win-

dows

Hood 364

Messages in the multifunction

display 460
Opening 364

Hooks

Loading 300

Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or Automatic cli-

mate control (3-zone)*

Hydroplaning 352

function display 463

Manual headlamp mode 147
Messages in the multifunction

display 463–468

Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Switch 59, 146

Headliner, Cleaning 417
Heated seats see Seat heating* Heated steering wheel* 326
High beam flasher 59, 150
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction

display 464
Replacing 484
Switching on 59, 150

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Index

Identification label see Labels Identification labels

Certification label 527

Ignition 40, 54, 67
Immobilizer 107
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see

Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation

pressure

Information button see Tele Aid* Infrared reflecting windshield* 344
Inside door handle 122
Instrument cluster 26, 156

Illumination brightness 157
Lamps 420
Messages in the multifunction

display 433–471

Multifunction display 159
Selecting language 179

556

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 153

Delayed switch-off 186
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 212
Auto-dimming* 213

Key, Mechanical 478
Key, SmartKey 112

Batteries 115, 483
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 115
Closing the power windows

Convenience closing feature) 256

Closing the tilt/sliding panel*

Interior storage spaces see Storage com-

(Convenience closing feature) 256

partments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers 61

Jack 472, 474
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Jump starting 514

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 256

Closing, Power tailgate* 127
Factory settings 113
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 114

Loss of 115
Messages in the multifunction

display 461–462

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 254

Opening the tilt/sliding panel*

(Summer opening feature) 254

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 254

Messages in the multifunction

display 461–462

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 254

Opening the tilt/sliding panel*

(Summer opening feature) 254

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 254

Remote control 116
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 119
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power

tailgate* 121

Kickdown 203
Kilopascal 402

Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 114
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power

tailgate* 115

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Batteries 120, 483
Battery check lamp 116
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 256

Closing the tilt/sliding panel*

(Convenience closing feature) 256

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 256

Closing/locking, Power

tailgate* 128

Factory settings 119
Important notes 117
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 116
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 119

Loss of 121

Index

Labels 526

Certification label 526
Emission control information 527
Engine number 527
Paint code 526
Vacuum line routing diagram 527
Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) 527

Lamps, exterior 485

Front 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-

function display 463

Messages in display 465
Messages in the multifunction

display 463–468

Rear 485

Lamps, Indicator and warning

ABS 27, 420
Brakes 27, 421
Center console 31, 431
CHECK ENGINE 29, 423, 424
Engine diagnostics 29, 423, 424
ESP® 27, 425

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Index

Front fog lamps* 146
Front passenger front air bag off 78,

88, 92, 93, 431

Fuel reserve 29, 430
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 420
Parktronic* 293, 294
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Rear fog lamp 146
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* 142
SRS 29, 72, 82, 430
Turn signals 27

Lamps, indicator and warning

Distance warning lamp* 275
Instrument cluster 428
Seat ventilation* 143

Language, Setting 179
LATCH-type child seat anchors see

Children in the vehicle

Leather upholstery, Cleaning and

care of 418

License plate lamps 485

Messages in the multifunction

display 465

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 416
Light sensor

Messages in the multifunction

display 463

Lighter see Cigarette lighter* Lighting

Parking lamps 146

Lighting, Exterior and interior 146
Limp-home mode 211, 423, 424
Loading see Vehicle loading Loading terminology 401
Locator lighting 149, 184
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 69

Loss of keys, Mechanical key 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 121

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 525

Low beam headlamps

Maintenance 12, 407

Calling up service indicator

display 409

Clearing service indicator

message 408

FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Maintenance System (U.S.

vehicles) 407

Resetting service indicator 409
Service indicator message 407
Service term exceeded 408

Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program

(R 63 AMG only) 209
Deactivating 211

Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see

Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 402
Maximum load rating, Tires 402
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,

Messages in the multifunction

Tires 402

display 463–468

Replacing bulbs 487
switching on 59, 146

Mechanical key 478
Memory function* 144
Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see Multifunction

Replacing bulbs 485, 493

Lubricants 538

558

display messages

Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors

Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 213
Exterior rear view mirrors 49
Interior rear view mirror 48, 212

Mobile phone see Telephone* MON 542
Multicontour seats* 136
Multifunction display 159

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system sub- menus

Selecting language 179
Standard display 163

Multifunction display

messages 433–471

ABS 435, 442
AIRMATIC* 470–471
Brake fluid 454
Brake pads 452

Coolant 455–457
Cruise control 436
Doors 460
EBP 453
Engine coolant 455–457
Engine oil 366, 367, 458
ESP® 436, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front* 464
Fog lamps, Rear 466
Front passenger front air

bag 445–448

Fuel cap 460
Gear selector lever 443
Headlamps 463–468
Hood 460
Key, SmartKey 462
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 461, 462

Lamps 465
Lamps, exterior 463
Low tire pressure 449
Parking brake 443, 453
Parking lamps 466

Index

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 461
SRS 444
Tele Aid* 469
Telephone* 469
Windshield washer fluid 469

Multifunction steering wheel 30, 160

Button operation 160

Navigation system* 173

See separate COMAND system operat-

ing instructions

Net, Parcel 315
Net, Partition* 308
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 197, 201

New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 149, 185
Normal occupant weight 402
Number, Vehicle Identification

(VIN) 526, 527

559

Index

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 402
Occupant safety 72

Active head restraint 83
Air bags 74
Children and air bags 75, 86
Children in the vehicle 84
Fastening the seat belts 51
Front passenger front air bag of

indicator lamp 88, 92, 93

Infant and child restraint systems 85
LATCH-type child seat anchors 93
OCS 88
OCS, Messages in the multifunction

display 445–448

Seat belts 51, 76

OCS 88

Messages in the multifunction

display 445

Self-test 93

Odometer 157, 159
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 207
Operating safety 16

560

Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 413
Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service term 408
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 358

Paintwork code 526
Paintwork, Cleaning 411
Panic alarm 99
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* 261
Cleaning 416
Convenience closing feature 256
Opening/closing 262
Roller sunblinds 261
Stopping 262
Summer opening feature 254
Synchronizing 264

Parcel nets 315
Parking 65, 351
Parking brake 57, 66

Lamps, Indicator and warning 421
Messages in the multifunction

display 453
Releasing 57

Parking lamps 485

Messages in the multifunction

display 466

Replacing bulbs 484

Parktronic* (Parking assist) 291
Cleaning system sensors 414
Minimum distance 292
Range 292
Sensor cover 414
Switching on/off 294
System malfunction 294
System sensors 291
Warning indicators 293

Partition net* 308
Parts service 524
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag of indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 356

Fuse box 522
Interior lighting 153

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 347
Phone see Telephone* Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 416

Index

Poly-V-belt drive Layout 528

Positions (Memory function*) see

Seats 145

Power assistance 348
Power outlets 322
Power seats see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 258

Convenience closing feature 256
Opening/closing 258
Opening/closing in an

emergency 481

Stopping 256
Summer opening feature 254
Synchronizing 260

Power washer 411
Power windows

Cleaning 415
Convenience closing feature 256
Door windows 251
Hinged quarter windows* 253
Opening/closing 251
Rear door windows, Blocking

operation 97

Practical hints 419
Premium unleaded gasoline 541
Problems

While driving 63
With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 402
Program mode see Automatic

transmission, Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program 206

PSI 402
Push-starting see Tow-starting

Quarter windows see Power windows

RACETIMER see Control system menus,

AMG menu

Radio

AUDIO menu, Control system 171
Selecting station 171
Selecting stations (satellite*) 172

Summer opening feature 254
Synchronizing, Door windows 254

Radio transmitters 357
Range (distance to empty) 193

Reading lamp 154, 155
Rear automatic climate control* 245
Rear center console* 323
Rear climate control 229
Rear door window sunshade* 216
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 97

Rear fog lamp see Fog lamp, Rear Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays* 319
Rear seat head restraints see Head

restraints 139

Rear towing eye 518
Rear view camera* 295

Cleaning 415
Lens, Cleaning 415

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear view mirrors, Automatic

antiglare* 213

Rear window defroster 217
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Rear windows see Power windows Recommended tire inflation

pressure 402

Recovery services, Stolen vehicle

(Tele Aid*) 337

561

Index

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 540
Refueling 360
Regular checks 362
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control

SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Replacing bulbs 484

Backup lamps 484, 485, 491
Brake lamps 484, 485, 491
Corner-illuminating front fog

lamps* 484, 485, 487, 489

Fog lamp, Rear 484, 485, 491, 492
Headlamps 484, 485, 487
License plate lamps 484, 485, 491,

493

Low beam headlamps 484, 485, 487
Parking lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,

491, 492

Side marker lamps, Front 484, 491
Side marker lamps, Rear 484, 485,

491, 492

Standing lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,

491, 492

562

Tail lamps 484, 485, 491
Turn signal lamps 484, 485, 487,

Safety

489, 491

Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In instrument cluster 156
Reset tool

Active head restraints,

Depository 482

Residual heat utilization 245
Restraint system

See Children in the vehicle See SRS

Restraint system see Infant and child re-

straint systems

Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 197, 201

Rims 403, 532
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid* Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof* 261
RON 542
Roof rack* 297
Rubber parts, Cleaning 416
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 383

Driving safety systems 100
Occupant safety 72
Reporting safety defects 18

Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 172
Seat belt force limiter 82
Seat belt height adjustment 53
Seat belts 79

Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 417
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Proper use of 53, 81
Safety guidelines 76
Telltale 29, 79, 426

Seat heating* see Seats 143
Seat ventilation* see Seats Seating capacity 377

Index

Seats 132

Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 132
Heating* 142
Memory function* 144
Multicontour seat* 136
Ventilation* 143
Securing cargo 299
Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

Lamps in the instrument cluster 420
OCS 93
Tele Aid* 331

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator 409

Service life

Tires 374
Vehicle battery 506

Service, Parts 524
Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS PLUS

(Canada vehicles) or Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Settings

AIRMATIC* 285
Clock 181
Comfort functions* 189
Control system menus 162, 164
Control system submenus 163, 165,

177

Date 181, 182
Distance warning function* 191
Factory, SmartKey 113
Factory, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 119

Individual, Vehicle 176
Instrument cluster 179
Language, multifunction display 180
Lighting 183
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 176
Selective, SmartKey 114
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 119

Time 181
Vehicle level control* 286
Shift program mode, Automatic

transmission 206

Shifting, Automatic transmission 197
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction

display 466

Replacing bulbs 484, 485

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 403
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116

Snow chains 406
Snow tires see Winter tires Spare fuses 472
Spare wheel 475, 534

Inflating 501
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 472, 500

Speed settings

Cruise control 270
Distronic* 277

Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation

563

Index

SRS 81

Indicator lamp 430
Messages in the multifunction

display 444

Standing lamps

Replacing bulbs 484, 485

Standing water, Driving through 355
Starter switch 24, 39

Positions 39

Starting difficulties, Engine 57
Starting, Engine 54
Steering column 46, 47
Steering wheel

Adjusting, Electrically* 47
Adjusting, Manually 46
Buttons 160
Cleaning 417
Heating* 326

Steering wheel gearshift control

Automatic transmission 207

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 337

Storage compartments 34, 311

Armrest, Front 313
Armrest, Rear* 314
Cup holders 316
Door pockets 34
Front center console 312
Glove box 311
Parcel nets 315
Second-row seats, In front of 314
Third-row 315
Storing tires 375
Stranded vehicle 519
Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 215
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof* 258

Sunshades*

Rear door windows 216

Symbols used in this Operator’s

Manual 15

Tachometer 29, 157

Overspeed range 157

Tail lamps 491

Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction

display 463–468

Replacing bulbs 485

Tailgate

Closing 125
Closing from the inside

electrically* 125

Closing from the outside (vehicles

without KEYLESS-GO*) 127

Opening 123
Opening from the inside,

Electrically* 124

Opening from the inside,

Manually 123

Opening from the outside 123
Unlocking and opening with

KEYLESS-GO* 121

Unlocking with SmartKey 115

Tar stains 411

564

Index

Technical data 540

Messages in the multifunction

Temperature

Air conditioning refrigerant 539
Brake fluid 539, 541
Coolant 539, 543
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Electrical system 535
Engine 530
Engine oil 538, 540
Engine oil additives 540
Fuel requirements 542
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 538
Gasoline additives 542
Premium unleaded gasoline 541
Rims 532
Tires 532
Weights 537
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 539, 546

Tele Aid* 330

Call priority 336
Emergency calls 331
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 334
Initiating an emergency call

manually 332

display 469

Remote door unlock 336
Roadside Assistance 333
SOS button 332
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 337

System self-check 331

Telephone cradle

Changing 329
Telephone* 327

Answering/ending a call 194, 195
Changing mobile phone cradle 329
Dialing a number from the phone

book 195

Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 328
Installing a different mobile phone

cradle 329

Messages in the multifunction

display 469
Operation 193
Phone book* 195
Redialing 196
Removing from cradle 329

Coolant 166
Display mode, Status indicator 180
Interior temperature, setting see

Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Outside temperature 167
Sensor, Interior temperature 235
Sensor, Outside temperature 158

Tether attachment points

Children in the vehicle 84

3-zone automatic climate control* 232
Ticket holder 317
Tie-down rings 299
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel*

Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof* Time 181
TIN 396, 403
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 377
Terminology 401

Tire Identification Number see TIN

565

Index

Tire inflation pressure

Important notes, Tire inflation

TPMS malfunction telltale (USA

Checking 382
Checking manually 383
Checking tire pressure electronically, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 388

Checking tire pressure electronically,

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 385
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 380

Tires 373, 532

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 388

Air pressure 401
Care and maintenance 374
Cleaning 375
Collapsible tire, Spare wheel 534
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 375
Driving instructions 352
Hydroplaning 352
Important guidelines 373

566

pressure 381

Inflation pressure 380, 382
Inspection 374
Load rating 392, 393, 403
Loading terminology 401
Loading the vehicle 376
Low tire pressure telltale 27, 428
Ply composition and material

used 403

Retreads 373
Rims and tires 532
Rotating 404
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 383
Service life 374
Sizes 532
Snow chains 406
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 534
Speed rating 353, 393, 403
Storing 375
Temperature 381, 400
Terminology 401
TIN 396, 403
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)*, (USA only) 385

only) 428

Traction 353, 399, 403
Tread depth 375, 405
Treadwear indicators 375
Vehicle maximum load on 403
Wear pattern 404
Winter tires 405

Tongue Weight Rating see TWR Tools 472
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 84

Towing eye bolts 518
Towing the vehicle 517
Tow-starting 514, 517
TPMS (USA only) 385
Traction 403

4-ETS, Driving safety systems 100,

106

Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 356
Tread 403
Tread depth 375
Treadwear indicators 403
Trip computer 191
Trip odometer 157

Index

Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction

display 468

Replacing bulbs 484

Turn signals 60

Additional in mirrors 485
Bulbs 485
Cleaning lenses 413
Indicator lamps 26

Turning off the engine 67
TWR 403

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 403

Units, Settings

Speedometer 179

Unlocking the vehicle see Key Upholstery

Cleaning and care of 417

Useful features 311

Vacuum line routing diagram label 527
Vehicle

Battery 506
Break-in period 346
Care 410
Control systems, Settings menu 176
Dimensions 536
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking in an

Vehicle loading 297

Cargo compartment cover

blind* 306

Cargo tie-down rings 299
Hooks 300
Loading instructions 298
Loading terminology 401
Parcel nets 315
Partition net* 308
Roof rack* 297

emergency 478

Modifications and alterations,

Operation safety 16

Proper use of 16
Towing 517
Washing 412
Weights 537
Vehicle care 410
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 473, 474
Vehicle lighting 363

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 403
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen

(Tele Aid*) 337

Vehicle status message memory

menu 174

Vehicle tool kit 472
Vehicle washing 412
VIN 527

567

Winter driving

Snow chains 406
Tires 405

Winter driving instructions 354
Winter tires 405
Wiping and washing simultaneously 63
Wood trims, cleaning 418

Index

Warning indicators

Parktronic* 293

Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Distance warning function* 284
Distronic* 275
Exterior lamps 68
Parking brake 58
Parktronic system* 293
Seat belt telltale 82, 426, 427

Warranty coverage 10, 525
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 372
Washing the vehicle 410
Wear pattern, Tires 404
Weights, Vehicle 537
Wheel

Bolts 500
Change 497
Removing 500
Spare 534
Tightening torque 504

Wheels

Sizes 532

Wheels, Tires and 373
Window curtain air bags 78
Windows see Power windows Windshield