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251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 122 Version: 2.11.8.1 122 Instrument cluster Transfer case The vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC). Both the front and rear axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. Rwarning/indicator lamps messages Rmalfunction/warning Rfailure of any systems Controls in detail ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. Such testing should be no longer than 10 seconds. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "Instrument cluster" (Y page 28). Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized MercedesBenz Center as soon as possible. : To dim instrument cluster illumination ; Reset button = To brighten instrument cluster illumination For information on changing the instrument cluster settings, e.g. the language, see (Y page 132). Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you Ropen the driver's door on the ignition button :, ; or = Rswitch Rpress G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside i Opening the driver's door or pressing button :, ; or = without switching on the ignition activates the instrument cluster illumination only for 30 seconds. temperature

Section	Page
Introduction	22
Product Information	22
Operator’s Manual	22
Notes	22
Vehicle equipment	22
Service and warranty information	22
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	23
Maintenance	23
Roadside Assistance	23
Change of address or ownership	24
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	24
Operating safety	24
Proper use of the vehicle	25
Problems with your vehicle	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	32
Center console	33
Upper part	33
Lower part	34
Overhead control panel	34
Door control panel	35
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	47
Seat belts	49
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	54
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	55
Correct driver seat adjustment	56
Children in the vehicle	57
Panic alarm	64
Driving safety systems	65
Introduction	65
ABS	65
BAS	66
EBP	66
ESP®	67
Anti-theft systems	69
Immobilizer	69
Anti-theft alarm system	69
Canceling the alarm	70
Controls in detail	72
Vehicle equipment	72
Locking and unlocking	72
Notes	72
SmartKey	72
KEYLESS-GO	73
Checking SmartKey batteries	75
Loss of the SmartKey	75
Opening the doors from the inside	76
Automatic central locking	76
Locking and unlocking from the inside	76
Tailgate	77
Power tailgate	78
Starter switch positions	81
SmartKey	81
KEYLESS-GO	82
Seats	83
Safety notes	83
Seat adjustment	84
Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats	86
Lumbar support	88
Rear seats	88
Multicontour seat	92
Seat ventilation	92
Seat heating	93
Multifunction steering wheel	93
Safety notes	93
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	94
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	94
Easy-entry/exit feature	94
Heated steering wheel	95
Mirrors	95
Notes	95
Interior rear view mirror	96
Exterior rear view mirrors	96
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	96
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	97
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors	97
Memory function	98
Notes	98
Storing positions into memory	99
Recalling positions from memory	99
Lighting	99
Notes	99
Exterior lamp switch	99
Combination switch	102
Hazard warning flasher	103
Headlamp cleaning system	103
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	103
Interior lighting in the front	104
Interior lighting in the rear	105
Wipers	105
Notes	105
Windshield wipers	106
Rear window wiper/washer	107
Problems with wipers	107
Power windows	108
Opening and closing	108
Synchronizing door windows	109
Summer opening feature	110
Convenience closing feature	110
Driving and parking	112
Safety notes	112
Starting the engine	112
Driving off	114
Problems while driving	115
Parking	116
Turning off the engine	116
Automatic transmission	117
Introduction	117
Gear selector lever	118
Shifting procedure	120
Transmission positions	120
Driving tips	121
Gear ranges	121
Automatic shift program	122
One-touch gearshifting	122
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	123
Transfer case	124
Instrument cluster	124
Introduction	124
Activating the instrument cluster	124
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	125
Resetting trip odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Control system	125
Introduction	125
Multifunction steering wheel	125
Multifunction display	127
Menus and submenus	128
Standard display menu	128
Audio/DVD menu	130
Navigation menu	131
AIRMATIC/Compass menu	131
Distronic menu	131
Vehicle status message memory menu	132
Settings menu	132
Distance warning function	140
Trip computer menu	141
Telephone menu	142
Driving systems	144
Introduction	144
Cruise control	144
Distronic	147
Hill-start assist system	155
Rear-axle level control	155
AIRMATIC	155
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)	155
Vehicle level control	156
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	158
Parktronic system	158
Rear view camera	161
Overview of climate control system functions and air vents	164
Air vents	164
Climate control	166
Control panel	166
Notes on climate control	168
Deactivating the climate control system	168
Air conditioning	169
Automatic mode	169
Setting the temperature	170
Adjusting air distribution	170
Adjusting air volume	170
Front defroster	170
Air recirculation mode	171
Residual heat and ventilation	172
Control panels	172
Notes on 3-zone automatic climate control	176
Deactivating the climate control system	177
Air conditioning	177
Automatic mode	178
Setting the temperature	178
Adjusting air distribution	179
Adjusting air volume	180
Front defroster	180
Air recirculation mode	181
Residual heat and ventilation	182
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	182
Rear window defroster	182
Power tilt/sliding sunroof	183
Opening and closing	183
Synchronizing	185
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	186
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	186
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	186
Synchronizing	188
Loading and storing	188
Loading instructions	188
Roof rack	189
Parcel nets	190
Cargo tie-down rings	190
Hooks	191
Expanding cargo volume	191
Cargo compartment cover blind	196
Cargo net	198
Front storage compartments	199
Rear storage compartments	201
Rear center console	202
Useful features	203
Cup holders	203
Sun visors	205
Rear door window sunshade	206
Ashtrays	206
Cigarette lighter	207
Power outlets	207
Tele Aid	209
Garage door opener	215
Compass	218
Floormats	219
Infrared reflecting windshield	219
Operation	222
Vehicle equipment	222
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	222
At the gas station	222
Refueling	222
Check regularly and before a long trip	224
Engine compartment	224
Hood	224
Radiator	226
Engine oil	226
Transmission fluid level	227
Coolant level	227
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	228
Brake fluid level	229
Tires and wheels	229
Safety notes	229
Important guidelines	229
Recommended tire inflation pressure	230
Checking tire inflation pressure	232
Maximum tire inflation pressure	237
Loading the vehicle	238
Maximum tire load	242
Direction of rotation	242
MOExtended system	242
Tire care and maintenance	243
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	244
Rotating tires	245
Tire labeling	246
Load identification	249
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	249
Tire ply material	250
Tire and loading terminology	250
Winter driving	253
General information	253
Winter tires	253
Snow chains	254
Winter driving instructions	254
Driving instructions	255
Drive sensibly – save fuel	255
Drinking and driving	255
Pedals	255
Power assistance	255
Brakes	255
Driving off	257
Hydroplaning	257
Standing water	258
Trailer towing	258
Driving abroad	261
Control and operation of radio transmitter	262
Emission control	262
Maintenance	262
Notes	262
Maintenance service indicator message	263
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	264
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	264
Vehicle care	264
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	264
Practical hints	272
Vehicle equipment	272
Where will I find ...?	272
First aid kit	272
Vehicle tool kit	272
Spare wheel	274
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	276
Notes	276
Text messages	277
Symbol messages	287
What to do if …	301
Lamps in instrument cluster	301
Lamp in center console	309
Unlocking/locking manually	310
Unlocking the vehicle	310
Locking the vehicle	311
Fuel filler flap	311
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	312
Replacing SmartKey batteries	312
SmartKey	313
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	314
Replacing bulbs	314
Safety notes	314
Bulbs	315
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	316
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	318
Replacing wiper blades	319
Safety notes	319
Removing wiper blades	320
Installing wiper blades	321
Flat tire	321
Safety notes	321
Preparing the vehicle	322
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	322
Mounting the spare wheel	326
MOExtended system	332
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)	333
AdBlue® (diesel engine only)	333
Refilling with AdBlue®	334
Battery	335
Safety notes	335
Charging the battery	337
Jump starting	338
Towing the vehicle	340
Safety notes	340
Installing towing eye bolt	340
Towing with all wheels on the ground	342
Stranded vehicle	342
Fuses	342
Introduction	342
Before replacing fuses	343
Fuse box in passenger compartment	343
Fuse box in engine compartment	343
Fuse box in cargo compartment	344
Emergency engine shutdown	344
Technical data	346
Vehicle equipment	346
Parts service	346
Warranty coverage	346
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	346
Identification labels	346
Vehicle specification R 350 BlueTEC (251.125)	348
Vehicle specification R 350 (251.165)	348
Rims and tires	349
Notes	349
Same size tires	351
Spare wheel	352
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	352
Capacities	352
Approved engine oils	354
Engine oil additives	354
Air conditioning refrigerant	354
Brake fluid	354
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)	355
Fuel requirements	355
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)	356
AdBlue®	356
Coolants	357
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	359

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Transfer case

The vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive

(4MATIC). Both the front and rear axles are

powered at all times when the vehicle is being

operated.

Only conduct operational or performance

tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such

tests are necessary, contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center. You could

otherwise seriously damage the brake

system or the transfer case which is not

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited

Warranty.

Because the ESP

operates

automatically, the engine and ignition must

be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch

position

or KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button in position

) when the parking

brake is being tested on a brake test

dynamometer. Such testing should be no

longer than 10 seconds.

Active braking action through the ESP

may otherwise seriously damage the brake

system which is not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Instrument cluster

Introduction

For a full view illustration of the instrument

cluster, see “Instrument cluster”

(

page 28).

Warning!

No messages will be displayed if either the

instrument cluster or the multifunction

display is inoperative.

As a result, you will not be able to see

information about your driving conditions,

such as

speed

outside temperature

warning/indicator lamps

malfunction/warning messages

failure of any systems

Driving characteristics may be impaired.

If you must continue to drive, do so with added

caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center as soon as possible.

To dim instrument cluster illumination

;

Reset button

To brighten instrument cluster

illumination

For information on changing the instrument

cluster settings, e.g. the language, see

(

page 132).

Activating the instrument cluster

The instrument cluster is activated when you

open the driver’s door

switch on the ignition

press button

;

Opening the driver’s door or pressing

button

;

without switching on

the ignition activates the instrument

cluster illumination only for 30 seconds.

122

Instrument cluster

Controls in detail

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US

d2ureepe,

Version: 2.11.8.1

2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 122