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Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ...Opening and closing...Synchronizing...Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* ...Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel...Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel...Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Distronic*...Distance warning function*...AIRMATIC* ...Parktronic* (Parking assist) ...Rear view camera*... 258 258 260 261 261 262 264 266 266 271 284 285 291 295 Loading...Roof rack*...Loading instructions...Cargo tie-down rings ...Hooks...Expanding cargo compartment ...Cargo compartment cover blind*. Partition net* ...Useful features ...Storage compartments ...Parcel nets ...Cup holders...Ashtrays* ...Cigarette lighter* ...Power outlets ...Rear center console* ...Heated steering wheel* ...Telephone* ...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener* ...Compass ...Floormats...Infrared reflecting windshield*... 297 297 298 299 300 301 306 308 311 311 315 316 319 321 322 323 326 327 330 337 342 343 344 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)... 345 346 347 347 347 347 348 348 351 351 352 352 353 353 354 355 356 356 357 357

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for [California retail buyers and lessees Imp	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Where to find it	15
Symbols used in this Operator’s Manual	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Proper use of	17
Problems:With the vehicle	18
Safety:Reporting safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	25
Instrument cluster	27
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console	32
Upper part	32
Lower part	33
Overhead control panel	34
Storage compartments	35
Door control panel;Door handle	37
Getting started	38
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	39
Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking	39
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	40
Key, SmartKey:Starter switch positions	40
Adjusting	44
Seats:Adjusting	44
Steering wheel:Adjusting, Manually	47
Mirrors:Adjusting	49
Driving:Instructions	52
Seat belts:Fastening	52
Ignition	55
Parking brake	58
Driving off	59
Headlamps:Switch	60
Turn signals	61
Windshield wipers	61
Combination switch	63
Problems:While driving	64
Parking	66
Parking brake	67
Switching off headlamps	67
Ignition	68
Releasing seat belts	69
Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking	69
Safety and Security	72
Occupant safety	73
Air bags	75
Seat belts	80
Active head restraint	84
Rear head restraints	85
Children in the vehicle	85
Children in the vehicle:Blocking rear door window operation	98
Panic alarm	100
Activating	100
Deactivating	100
Driving:Safety systems	101
Driving safety systems:ABS	101
Driving safety systems:BAS	103
Driving safety systems:ESP®	103
EBP	106
Driving safety systems:4-ETS	107
Anti-theft systems	108
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer	108
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	108
Controls in detail	112
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	113
Key, SmartKey	113
Door:Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO* [Door:Locking/unlocking KEYLESS-GO* ]	117
Door:Opening from the inside	123
Tailgate:Opening	124
Tailgate:Closing	126
Central locking:Automatic	131
Central locking switch	131
Seats	133
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature	133
Backrest:Seat, Lumbar support [Backrest:Seat Lumbar support]	137
Multicontour seats*	137
Head restraints:Active head restraint	138
Rear seats	138
Seats:Heating*	143
Seats:Ventilation*	144
Memory function*	145
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats	146
Lighting, Exterior and interior	147
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps <$nopage>	147
Combination switch	151
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	152
Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher [Emergency In case of:Hazard warning flasher]	153
Interior lighting	154
Door:Entry lamps	156
Cargo compartment lamp	156
Instrument cluster	157
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	158
Trip odometer	158
Tachometer	158
Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>	159
Control system	160
Control system:Multifunction display	160
Control system:Multifunction steering wheel	161
Control system menus	163
Control system menus:Standard display	167
Control system menus:AMG Menu	169
Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>	172
Navigation system*	174
Control system menus:AIRMATIC*/Compass	175
Control system menus:Distronic*	175
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	175
Control system menus:Settings	177
Control system menus:Distance warning function*	192
Trip computer	192
Telephone*:Operation	194
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>	198
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever	198
Gear selector lever:Position	201
Automatic transmission:Transmission positions	202
Driving tips	204
Gear range:Automatic transmission	206
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program	207
Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission	208
Automatic transmission:Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)	210
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	212
Good visibility	213
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	213
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	213
Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*	215
Sun visors	216
Sunshades*:Rear door windows	217
Rear window defroster	218
Climate control	219
Climate control: Deactivating system	223
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	223
Air distribution	224
Climate control:Air volume	225
Climate control:Defrosting	225
Air recirculation mode	227
Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]	229
Climate control:Residual heat utilization (REST)	230
Climate control:Rear passenger compartment	230
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*	233
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system	237
Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode	238
Temperature:Interior temperature, setting see Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*	238
Air distribution	239
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Air volume	240
Front defroster	240
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see Automatic climate control (3-zone)* <$nopage>	241
Air recirculation mode	241
Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]	244
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	245
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Residual heat utilization (REST)	245
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Rear passenger compartment	246
Air vents, Rear	250
Power windows:Door windows	252
Opening and closing the windows	252
Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows	255
Key, SmartKey:Opening the power windows (Summer opening feature)	255
Key, SmartKey:Closing the power windows (Convenience closing feature)	257
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	259
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>	259
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	261
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*	262
Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof*	262
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing	263
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing	265
Driving systems	267
Cruise control	267
Driving systems:Distronic*	272
Distronic:Distance warning function	285
AIRMATIC*	286
Parktronic* (Parking assist)	292
Rear view camera*	296
Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>	298
Roof rack*	298
Vehicle loading:Loading instructions	299
Cargo tie-down rings	300
Vehicle loading:Hooks	301
Extending cargo compartment	302
Cargo compartment cover blind*	307
Vehicle loading:Partition net*	309
Useful features	312
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments <$nopage>	312
Parcel nets	316
Cup holders	317
Ashtrays*	320
Lighter see Cigarette lighter* <$nopage>	322
Power outlets	323
Rear center console*	324
Heated steering wheel*	327
Telephone*	328
Tele Aid*	331
Garage door opener*	338
Compass	343
Floormats	344
Infrared reflecting windshield*	345
Operation	346
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	347
Driving:Instructions	348
Drive sensibly – save fuel	348
Drinking and driving	348
Pedals	348
Power assistance	349
Brakes	349
Driving off	352
Parking	352
Tires:Driving instructions	353
Hydroplaning	353
Tires:Traction	354
Tires:Speed rating	354
Winter driving instructions	355
Standing water, Driving through	356
Passenger compartment	357
Driving:Abroad	357
Control and operation of radio transmitters	358
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)	358
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)	359
Emission control	359
Coolant:Temperature	360
At the gas station	361
Fuel	361
Regular checks	363
Hood	365
Engine oil:Checking level	367
Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid	371
Coolant	371
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	373
Tires	374
Tires:Important guidelines	374
Tires:Care and maintenance	375
Direction of rotation (tires)	376
Tires:Loading the vehicle	377
Tire inflation pressure:Recommended tire inflation pressure	381
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	383
Tire labeling	392
Load identification	396
DOT	397
Maximum tire load	398
Maximum tire pressure	399
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	399
Tire ply material	401
Tires:Terminology	402
Tires:Rotating	405
Driving:In winter	406
Winter driving:Tires	406
Snow chains	407
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)	408
Maintenance:Service indicator message	408
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display	410
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	410
Vehicle:Care	411
Washing the vehicle	411
Practical hints	420
What to do if …	421
Instrument cluster:Lamps	421
Front passenger front air bag	432
Displays:Messages in the multifunction display <$startrange>	434
Where will I find ...?	473
Emergency, In case of:First aid kit [Emergency In case of:First aid kit]	473
Jack	473
Spare wheel	476
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	479
Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key [Door:Unlocking Mechanical key]	479
Door:Locking, In an emergency [Door:Locking In an emergency]	480
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	480
Emergency operation:Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual operation*	482
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency	482
Active head restraint	483
Key, SmartKey:Batteries	484
Standing lamps:Replacing bulbs	485
Bulbs	485
Replacing bulbs:Headlamps	488
Replacing bulbs:Brake lamps	492
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	495
Front wiper blades	495
Rear wiper blade	496
Flat tire	498
Spare wheel:Mounting	499
Diesel engine:Bleeding fuel system	506
Battery, Vehicle [Battery Vehicle]	507
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting [Battery Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting]	509
Battery, Vehicle:Charging [Battery Vehicle:Charging]	514
Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting [Emergency In case of:Battery Jump starting]	515
Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle [Emergency In case of:Towing the vehicle]	518
Towing eye bolts	519
Stranded vehicle	520
Fuses	521
Fuses:Fuse box, Engine compartment	522
Fuses:Fuse box, Cargo compartment	522
Fuses:Fuse box, Passenger compartment	523
Technical data	524
Parts service	525
Warranty coverage	526
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	526
Identification label see Labels <$nopage>	527
Engine:Belt layout	529
R320CDI	529
R350	529
R500	529
R63AMG	530
Engine:Technical data	531
Tires:Sizes	533
Same size tires	534
Spare wheel	535
Electrical system, Technical data [Electrical system Technical data]	536
Technical data:Dimensions, Vehicle	537
Weights, Vehicle	538
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	539
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants	539
Engine oil	541
Engine oil:Additives	541
Air conditioning refrigerant	541
Brake fluid	542
Premium unleaded gasoline	542
Technical data:Gasoline additives	543
Technical data:Fuel requirements	543
Coolant	544
Windshield washer system	547

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Contents

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

................

258

Opening and closing

.....................

258

Synchronizing

...............................

260

Panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel*

..............................

261

Roller sunblinds for the

panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel

...........................

261

Opening and closing the

panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel

...........................

262

Synchronizing the panorama

roof with power tilt/sliding

panel

............................................

264

Driving systems

.................................

266

Cruise control

...............................

266

Distronic*

.....................................

271

Distance warning function*

..........

284

AIRMATIC*

...................................

285

Parktronic* (Parking assist)

.........

291

Rear view camera*

.......................

295

..............................................

297

Roof rack*

....................................

297

Loading instructions

.....................

298

Cargo tie-down rings

....................

299

Hooks

...........................................

300

Expanding cargo compartment

....

301

Cargo compartment cover blind*. 306

Partition net*

...............................

308

Useful features

..................................

311

Storage compartments

................

311

Parcel nets

...................................

315

Cup holders

..................................

316

Ashtrays*

.....................................

319

Cigarette lighter*

.........................

321

Power outlets

...............................

322

Rear center console*

...................

323

Heated steering wheel*

...............

326

Telephone*

..................................

327

Tele Aid*

......................................

330

Garage door opener*

...................

337

Compass

......................................

342

Floormats

.....................................

343

Infrared reflecting windshield*

.....

344

Operation

.........................................

345

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

........

346

Driving instructions

...........................

347

Drive sensibly – save fuel

.............

347

Drinking and driving

.....................

347

Pedals

..........................................

347

Power assistance

.........................

348

Brakes

..........................................

348

Driving off

....................................

351

Parking

.........................................

351

Tires

.............................................

352

Hydroplaning

................................

352

Tire traction

.................................

353

Tire speed rating

..........................

353

Winter driving instructions

...........

354

Standing water

.............................

355

Passenger compartment

..............

356

Driving abroad

.............................

356

Control and operation of radio

transmitters

.................................

357

Catalytic converter

(gasoline engine)

..........................

357