emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER 2013 Owners Manual

Program selector button
................157
Pulling away ................................... 151
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................151
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmissio nposition display ........155
Transmission positions ..................156
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 160 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 223
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................301
Jump starting ................................. 304
Overview ........................................ 301
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................211
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 164
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 353
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
BAS .................................................. 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 215
Driving tips .................................... 169Important safety notes
..................169
Maintenance .................................. 170
Parking brake ........................ 167, 171
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 296
Car wash ........................................ 290
Display ........................................... 294
Exterior lights ................................ 293
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 295
Interior ........................................... 294
Matte finish ................................... 291
Notes ............................................. 289
Paint .............................................. 291
Plastic trim .................................... 294
Power washer ................................ 291
Roof lining ...................................... 296
Seat bel t........................................ 295
Seat cover ..................................... 295
Sensors ......................................... 293
Steering wheel ............................... 295
Tai lpipes ....................................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 295
Washing by hand ........................... 290
Wheels ........................................... 292
Windows ........................................ 292
Wiper blades .................................. 292
Wooden trim .................................. 295
Cargo compartment cover
Extending ...................................... .262
Notes/ho wtouse......................... 260 Index
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Displays in the multifunction
displa
y........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 181
Important safety notes ..................175
Notes/function .............................. 175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 235
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from inside) ......................83
Overview .......................................... 82
Drinking and driving .........................169
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program (automatic) ...............158
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................289
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................171
Driving safety system Distance warning function ...............71
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...69
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
Electronic brake force distribution ...70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 183
AIRMATIC package ........................183Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONI C.................................... 175
Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package) .......................183
PARKTRONI C................................. 186
Rea rview camera .......................... 189
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................157
Brakes ........................................... 169
Break-in period .............................. 148
DISTRONI C.................................... 181
Downhill gradient ........................... 169
Drinking and driving .......................169
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................ .172
Driving on flooded road s................ 171
Driving on wet road s...................... 171
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 169
Fuel ................................................ 168
General .......................................... 168
Hydroplaning ................................. 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads. .................................. 170
New brake pads/linings ................170
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low beam. .................120
Towing atrailer .............................. 193
Wet road surface ........................... 170
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....204
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....205 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................210
Function/notes ............................. 113
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 2108
Index

EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 70
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 162
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................342
Points to remember .......................342
Storage location ............................ 342
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guidelines. ............................ 42
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 245
Display message ............................ 224
Engine number ............................... 350
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine emergency stop ....................310
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 286
Additives ........................................ 354
Checking the oil level ..................... 285
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 286
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 354
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....285
Viscosity ........................................ 354ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 69
Deactivating/activating ...................69
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ...........69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 169
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 293
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/out( automatically).......115
Folding in/out( electrically)...........115
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 115
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position ..........116 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 298
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................300
Preparing the vehicle .....................299
Floormat ............................................ .280
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 352
Calling up the range .......................212
Consumption statistics ..................211
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 212
Driving tips .................................... 168 Index
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Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 342
Stowing .......................................... 344
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat beltr etractor.................. 62
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 203
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 201
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 206
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Starting (engine) ................................ 150
Steering (display message) ..............236
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................112
Adjusting (manually). .....................112
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 201
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Important safety notes ..................112
Paddle shifters ............................... 157
Steering wheel heating ..................112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........157
Stowage areas ................................... 250
Stowage compartments 3rd row of seats ............................ .253
Armrest (under) ............................. 251
Center air vents (2nd row of
seats) ............................................ .252 Center console
.............................. 252
Center console (2nd row of seats) .252
Cuph olders ................................... 264
Glove box ...................................... .251
Important safety information .........251
Stowage net ................................... 253
Stowage net ....................................... 253
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 266
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............72 T
Tachometer ........................................ 201
Tailgate Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes ....................85
Limiting the opening angle ...............88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) .......85
Opening dimensions ......................357
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 223
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 350
Emergency spare wheel .................346
Information .................................... 348
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 357
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 275
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 275
Emergency call .............................. 272
Important safety notes ..................27116
Index

TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition
)..................................... 333
Tire bead( definition) ...................... 333
Tire pressure (definition) ................333
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 332
Tire size (data) ............................... 339
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 328
Tire tread ....................................... 313
Tire tread (definition) .....................333
Total load limit (definition) .............334
Traction ......................................... 327
Traction (definition) .......................334
Trea dwear ..................................... 327
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 332
Unladen weight (definition) ............333
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............334
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 332
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........306
Installing the towing eye ................307
Removing the towing eye. ..............307
Towing atrailer
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 294
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 194
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 196
Driving tips .................................... 193
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 70
Important safety notes ..................193
Lights displaym essage.................. 221
Power supply ................................. 197
Shift range ..................................... 157
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......307
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............308
Important safety notes ..................306
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights
...................................... 196
Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
PARKTRONI C................................. 188
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbarn oseweights ..................... 196
Transfer case ..................................... 160
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................308
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .295
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 203
Resetting (on-board computer) ......212
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................128
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 123
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 334
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........267
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 234
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 206
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 323
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77 18
Index

Lowering
........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 168
Pulling away ................................... 151
Raising ........................................... 336
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............335
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 308
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................77
Vehicle data ................................... 357
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 357
Vehicle dimensions ...........................357
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............349
Vehicle level (display message) .......228
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 298
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 205
VIN ...................................................... 349W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 239
Brakes ........................................... 239
Check Engine ................................. 245
Distance warning ........................... 246
ESP ®
.............................................. 241
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 242
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt. ....................................... 238
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................247
Warranty ............................................ 348
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 236
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........338
Wheel chock ...................................... 335Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Cleaning (warning) .........................335
Emergency spare wheel .................342
Important safety notes ..................312
Interchanging/changing ................334
Mounting anew wheel ................... 338
Mounting awheel .......................... 335
Overview ........................................ 312
Removing awheel .......................... 337
Storing ........................................... 335
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 339
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Infrared reflective .......................... 281
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................288
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes ............................................. 356
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 131
Replacing the wiper blades ............131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 315
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 314
Overview ........................................ 314
Radiator cover ............................... 285
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety notes ..................131
Replacing ....................................... 131
Replacing (rea rwindow) ................ 132
Replacing (windshield). ..................131 Index
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X
Leave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 124).
i In order to signal a change of direction
when towing the vehicle with the hazard
warning lamps switched on, use the
combination switch as usual. In this case,
only the turn signals for the desired
direction flash.W hen you reset the
combination switch, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again. Transporting the vehicle
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle. Information on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on a transporter or trailer. In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position
P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Y page 304).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Recovering
avehicle that has become
stuck
! Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straigh tline when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or
muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the
utmost care, especially so if the vehicle is
laden.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a
trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible,
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck. Tow-starting (emergency starting)
! Vehicles with an automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. You could
otherwise damage the automatic
transmission.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 304). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and that have the
correct fuse rating for the systems 308
FusesBreakdown assistance

X
Insert plug 3into the socket in the
footwell of the second row of seats
(Y page 270).
Only operate the tire inflatio ncompressor
using the socket in the footwell of the
second row of seats (Y page 270), even if
the ignition is turned off.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 149).
X Press on/offs witch;on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge ?.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/offs witch2on the
electric air pump to 0.
The tire inflatio ncompressor is switched
off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock.
X Version 1: if the tire pressure is higher than
specified, open the pressure release screw
on pressure gauge 4until the correct tire
pressure is set.
X Version 2: if the tire pressure is higher than
specified, press pressure release button
6 until the correct tire pressure is set.
X Unscrew union nut Aon the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the valve cap ontot he collapsible
spare wheel valve again.
X Version 1:s tow plug=and the ai rhose
behind flap :. X
Version 2:s tow plug=and the ai rhose
in the lower section of the compressor
housing.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle. Stowing the emergency sparew
heel
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle whe nitis dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. It will not otherwise
fit into the spare wheel well.M ercedes-Benz
recommends that you have this work
performed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on. 344
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires