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Operator’s Manual
R-Class
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Order No. 6515 1803 13 Part No. 251 584 13 81 USA Edition B, 2006
Operator’s Manual R-Class
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R 350 R 500
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Our company and staff congratulate you Please read this manual carefully, on the purchase of your new then return it to your vehicle where it Mercedes-Benz. will be handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon- Please follow the recommendations stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are de- name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- sire to own an automobile that will be as tion of your Mercedes-Ben
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Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 35 Product information................................ 9 Cockpit................................................. 22 Unlocking ............................................. 36 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Instrument cluster................................ 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36 Se
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Contents Corner-illuminating front fog Safety and Security .......................... 69 Controls in detail............................. 109 lamps* ......................................... 152 Occupant safety................................... 70 Locking and unlocking....................... 110 Hazard warning flasher ................ 153 Air bags .......................................... 71 SmartKey ..................................... 110 Interior lighting ............................ 154 S
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Contents Automatic transmission..................... 197 Setting the temperature................ 222 Power windows .................................. 248 Gear selector lever....................... 197 Adjusting air distribution............... 222 Opening and closing ..................... 248 Shifting procedure ....................... 199 Adjusting air volume ..................... 222 Synchronizing the door windows .. 251 Transmission positions................. 200 Front defroster................
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Contents Loading.............................................. 279 At the gas station .............................. 342 Operation ......................................... 329 Roof rack*.................................... 279 Refueling...................................... 342 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 330 Loading instructions..................... 280 Check regularly and before a Driving instructions............................ 331 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 281 l
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Contents Uniform Tire Quality Grading Replacing wiper blades ...................... 475 Practical hints .................................. 403 Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 383 Front wiper blades........................ 475 What to do if … ................................... 404 Tire ply material ........................... 385 Rear wiper blade........................... 476 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 404 Tire and loading terminology........ 385 Flat tire....................
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 521 Technical data.................................. 507 Technical terms............................... 529 Capacities .................................... 521 Parts service ...................................... 508 Engine oils.................................... 523 Warranty coverage............................. 509 Engine oil additives ...................... 523 Index................................................. 535 Loss of Service and
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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories held responsible for them, even if in indi- approved by us are available at your We recommend using Genuine vidual cases an official approval or authori- authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
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Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding The Service and Warranty Information read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes Booklet contains detailed information with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warranties covering your
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than Under California law you may be entitled to fect or malfunction
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance reasonably accessible roadside location as necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory-trained technical determined by our authorized technician be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to and tow service provi
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Introduction Operator’s Manual Change of address or ownership Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- found in the Service and Warranty Informa- eign countries, please be aware that: tion Booklet, or simply call the service facilities or replacement parts Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance may not be readily available, Center (in the USA) at unleaded gasolin
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Introduction Where to find it Where to find it Controls in detail Technical data This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- vide comprehensive support information about the equipment installed on your ve- cle can be found in this section. for you, the vehicle operator. Each section hicle. This section expands on the “Getting has its own reference color. started” section and also describes techni- Indexes cal i
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Introduction Symbols This symbol points to instructions for Symbols Warning! G you to follow. Trademarks: A number of these symbols appearing ® ® Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ESP and PRE-SAFE are registered in succession indicates a multiple-step ards that may endanger your health or life, trademarks of DaimlerChrysler. procedure. or the health or life of others. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark Page This symbol tells you where to of Prince, a Johnson Controls
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Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody are familiar with the following information components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic c
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Introduction Problems with your vehicle Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of t
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Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Merced
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Introduction Vehicle data recording Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may acc
