spare tire location MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2011 W251 Owner's Manual

Flat tireChanging a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 301
MOExtended run-flat system .........307
Preparing the vehicle .....................296
Raising the vehicle .........................303
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
Floormat ............................................. 276
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Fuel Additives ........................................ 353
Notes ............................................. 352
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 352
Refueling ........................................ 160
Specifications ................................ 352
Troubleshooting ............................. 164
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........211
Notes ............................................. 168
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 227
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................162
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 227
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................316
Engine emergency stop .................317
Fuse allocation chart .....................315
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 316
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 316
Notes ............................................. 315
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................275
Notes ............................................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door ..275
Programming the remote control ...273
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 288
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 348
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 288
Glove box ........................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 341
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 119
Adding washer fluid .......................281
Notes ............................................. 357
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Misting up ...................................... 120
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ......................101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 119
Hill start assist .................................. 152
Hood Closing ........................................... 279
Opening ......................................... 278
Hydroplaning ..................................... 171
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Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 239
Brakes ........................................... 236
DISTRONIC .................................... 243
Engine diagnostics .........................242
ESP ®
.............................................. 240
Fuel tank ........................................ 242
Reserve fuel ................................... 242
Seat belt ........................................ 237
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XPress and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Representative is initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : flashes while the call is active.
The Connecting Call message appears in
the multifunction display and COMAND is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Response
Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
R vehicle model
R vehicle color
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. You can switch to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND during the call. Spoken
commands are not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative and the vehicle occupants.
XDescribe the type of assistance needed.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative either sends a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or organizes for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You may
be charged for services such as repair work
and/or towing. Further details are available
in your mbrace manual.
i If the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button : flashes continuously
and no voice connection to the Response
Center has been established, then the
mbrace system has failed to initiate a
roadside assistance call (e.g. the
corresponding mobile phone network is not
available). The Call Failed message
appears in the multifunction display.XTo end a call: press the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
i Sign and Drive services 37
: you are not
charged for services such as jump-starting,
providing a few gallons of fuel for a fuel tank
that has been run dry or changing a flat tire
with the vehicle's own spare tire.
MB Info call button
XThe stowage compartment under the
armrest ( Y page 248).37
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Vehicle tool kit
Notes
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor.
i Vehicles are not equipped with the tools
needed to change a wheel when they leave
the factory, e.g. jack or lug wrench. Some
tools for changing a wheel are specific to
the vehicle. To obtain tools approved for
your vehicle, visit a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Folding the cargo compartment floor up
XPress release handle ; in the direction of
the arrow.XLift cargo compartment floor : up by
release handle ;.XFold out hook = on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor.XAttach hook = to upper seal ? in the
cargo compartment.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
XLift the cargo compartment floor up
( Y page 294).:Lug wrench;Towing eye=Alignment bolt?JackAFolding wheel chockBFuse allocation chartCRatchet ring spanner
Vehicles with collapsible spare wheel
XLift the cargo compartment floor up
( Y page 294).294Where will I find...?Roadside Assistance
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