headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ R320 2010 W251 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket .................................
206
3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...65
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............63
Indicator lamp ................................

300
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 275, 286
Accessory weight .............................. 248
Accidents ........................................... 113
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............152
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 209
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 53
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
see Headlamps
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
AdBlue ®
...................................... 331, 354
Capacity, AdBlue ®
tank ................. 351
Refilling ......................................... 332
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 352
Gasoline ......................................... 354
Address change ................................... 22
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 153
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 232
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 283, 298
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..209
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 307Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)
........42, 307
Messages in the multifunction
display

........................................... 277
OCS (Occupant Classification
System ............................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 352
Air distribution .......................... 168, 177
Air filter .............................................. 294
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...153
Introduction ................................... 153
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Vehicle level control ...................... 154
AIRMATIC/Compass menu ...............129
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 249
Air pump (electric) ............................ 328
Air recirculation mode ..............169, 179
Air volume ................................. 168, 178
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 270, 327
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................156
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 282, 292
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................356
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 67
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................198
Telephone tray ............................... 1984
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Armrest, rear

Storage compartment .................... 199
Ashtrays ............................................. 204
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 249
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 128
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94
Automatic central locking ..........74, 137
Automatic headlamp mode ................98
Automatic interior lighting control ..102
Automatic locking when driving ......137
Automatic shift program ..................120
Automatic transmission ................... 115
Automatic shift program ................120
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) ............................................ 121
Gear range indicator ......................120
Gear ranges ................................... 119
Gear selector lever ........................116
Hill-start assist system .................. 153
Kickdown ....................................... 119
One-touch gearshifting ..................120
Program mode indicator ................120
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............120
Shifting procedure ......................... 118
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 121
Towing a trailer .............................. 119
Transmission position indicator ..... 118
Transmission positions .................. 118
AUX socket ........................................ 198
Axle oils .............................................. 351B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system ............. 45
Self-test

........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 249
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 310Battery, Vehicle
................................. 333
Charging ........................................ 335
Jump starting ................................. 336
Messages in the multifunction
display

................................... 282, 292
Bead (tire) .......................................... 249
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 331
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 331
AdBlue ®
tank capacity ................... 351
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 285
Brakes ................................................ 253
Parking brake ........................ 114, 255
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Break-in period .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 224
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 140
Can holders see Cup holders


Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 350
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 196
Cargo volume, expanding ..............189
Cover blind .................................... 194
Fuse box ........................................ 342
Hooks ............................................ 189
Tie-down rings ............................... 188
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 194 Index
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Parking position ...............................
95
Power folding ................................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................49
First aid kit .........................................
270
Flat tire ............................................... 319
Lowering the vehicle ......................329
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................320
Spare wheel ........................... 319, 350
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 320
Floormats ........................................... 217
Fluids
AdBlue ®
......................................... 351
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 350
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Power steering fluid ....................... 351
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 351
Fog lamps ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 295, 296
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 138
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 351
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ..........42, 307
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints
Fuel ............................................. 220, 353
Additives ........................................ 354Capacity, fuel tank .........................
351
Diesel fuel
............................. 351, 353
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................253
Fuel consumption statistics ...........139
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ... 351, 353
Refueling ........................................ 220
Requirements ................................ 353
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 221
Opening manually ..........................309
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ...................................... 350
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ............................................... 331
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 351
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Refueling ........................................ 220
Fuses .................................................. 340 G
Garage door opener .................... 32, 213
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...249
Gear range ......................................... 119
Indicator ........................................ 120
Limiting .......................................... 121
Shifting into optimal ......................121
Gear selector lever ............................116
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Gearshift pattern ........................... 116
Shifting procedure ......................... 118
Transmission position indicator ..... 118
Transmission positions .................. 118
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW Index
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Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) ..............249
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............249
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 249H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....267
Hazard warning flasher ....................101
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 101
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 97
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Bi-Xenon .................................. 97, 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Cleaning system ............................ 101
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Delayed shut-off ............................ 135
Halogen ......................................... 313
High-beam flasher .........................101
High-beam headlamps ...................100
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 98
Replacing bulbs ............................. 312
Switch .............................................. 97
Headliner, cleaning and care of .......267
Head restraints .................................... 81
Adjustment ................................ 81, 83
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 53
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints, resetting ....................... 310
Heated steering wheel ........................93
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 50
Seats ............................................... 81
Vehicle level control ...................... 154
High-beam flasher ............................. 101
High-beam headlamps ..............100, 313
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Hill-start assist system ..................... 153
Hinged quarter windows .................. 107Hood ...................................................
222
Messages in the multifunction
display

........................................... 288
Hooks ................................................. 189
Horn ...................................................... 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning ..................................... 255 I
Identification labels ..........................344
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 345
Ignition ................................... 79, 80, 111
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........217
Inside door handle .............................. 74
Instrument cluster ......................28, 122
Illumination .................................... 123
Lamps ............................................ 299
Multifunction display .....................125
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 136
Emergency lighting ........................ 103
Front .............................................. 102
Front reading lamps ....................... 102
Rear ............................................... 103
Rear reading lamps ........................ 103
Interior rear view mirror .....................94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rain sensor .................................... 10410
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Jack ..................................................... 272
Jump starting ..................................... 336K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 308
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 73
Checking batteries ........................... 73
Factory setting
........................... 71, 72
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ............................................ 72, 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ............................... 108
Opening and closing the windows . 108
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing batteries ........................ 310
Restoring to factory setting ....... 71, 73
Selective setting ........................ 71, 73
Starter switch positions ................... 79
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ................... 80
Kickdown ........................................... 119
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........249 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 344
Emission control information

......... 345 Tire and Loading Information
placard

........................................... 236
Tire inflation pressure ....................230
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 97
Front .............................................. 313
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Rear ............................................... 313
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 300
Brakes ..................................... 28, 301
Distance warning
lamp ........................ 28, 147, 152, 304
Engine malfunction .................. 29, 305
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 307
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 305
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster ...................28, 299
Low-beam headlamps ................ 29, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................. 28, 306
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 302
SRS .................................... 29, 36, 303
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................133
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 296
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............267
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 102
Limp-home mode .............................. 121
Load index (tires) ......................245, 249 Index
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Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 135
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 309
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Loss of
Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 344
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 97
Switching on .................................... 98
Lubricants .......................................... 350
Lumbar support ................................... 86M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................262
Service indicator message ............. 261
Service term exceeded ..................261
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 98
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....250
Maximum load rating (tires) .............249
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 250
Mechanical key .................................. 308
Media interface ................................. 198
Memory function ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 94
Interior rear view mirror ................... 94
Memory function .............................. 96
Vanity mirror .................................. 203MOExtended system .........................
330
MOExtended tires ..................... 330, 347
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........353
Motor Octane Number see MON


Multicontour seat ................................ 90
Multifunction display ........................ 125
Symbol messages .......................... 285
Text messages ............................... 275
Vehicle status messages ............... 274
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 275, 286
Active headlamps .......................... 295
Advanced TPMS ..................... 283, 298
Air bags ......................................... 277
Air filter .......................................... 294
AIRMATIC ...................................... 287
Alternator .............................. 282, 292
Automatic
transmission .................................. 282
Battery ................................... 282, 292
Brake fluid ..................................... 286
Brake pads ..................................... 285
Coolant .......................................... 290
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 297
Cruise control ................................ 280
Distronic ........................................ 280
Doors ............................................. 289
EBP ................................................ 286
Engine oil ....................................... 293
ESP ®
...................................... 275, 286
Fog lamps .............................. 295, 296
Front passenger front air bag ........277
Gas cap .......................................... 294
High-beam lamps ........................... 296
Hood .............................................. 288
License plate lamps ....................... 296
Light sensor ................................... 296
Low-beam lamps ............................ 296
Parking brake ................................ 286
Parking lamps ................................ 296
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 276
Reserve fuel ................................... 293
Reverse lamp ................................. 295
Side marker lamps .........................295
SmartKey ....................................... 28912
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Snow chains
...................................... 252
Snow tires see Winter tires

Spare wheel ....................................... 347
Mounting ....................................... 324
Storage location ............................ 272
Speedometer ............................... 28, 146
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 143
Distronic ........................................ 149
Resume function ................... 144, 150
SRS
Indicator lamp ................... 29, 36, 303
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Standing water, driving through ......256
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................... 80
SmartKey ......................................... 79
Starting difficulties (engine) ............111
Starting the engine ........................... 110
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....121
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...212
Storage compartments .....................197
Storing tires ....................................... 242
Stranded vehicle ............................... 340
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear door window ..........................204
Sun visors .......................................... 203
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer ..................................

29, 123
Overspeed range ........................... 123
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 75
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288Opening ...........................................
75
Power tailgate
.................................. 76
Tail lamps ........................................... 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 297
Tar stains ........................................... 263
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 350
Coolant .......................................... 355
Engine oil additives ........................352
Engine oils ..................................... 352
Fuel requirements .......................... 353
Gasoline additives .......................... 354
Identification labels .......................344
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........353
Rims and tires ................................ 347
Spare wheel ................................... 350
Vehicle specification R 350 ........... 346
Vehicle specification
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 351, 357
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 207
Emergency calls ............................. 209
Information button .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Roadside Assistance button .......... 210
Search & Send ............................... 212
SOS button .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 212
System self-test ............................. 20816
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Parking brake ................................
286
Parktronic system ..........................159
Seat belt telltale ............................ 302
Warranty coverage ............................
344
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 357
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Mixing ratio .................................... 357
Refilling .......................................... 226
Washing the vehicle .......................... 262
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................243
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 319
Removing ....................................... 327
Spare ............................................. 319
Tightening torque ........................... 330
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 347
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 227
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................266
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 266
Infrared reflecting ..........................217
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Wipers ........................................... 104
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 317
Winter cover .............................. 224, 251
Winter driving Instructions .................................... 252
Radiator cover ............................... 251
Snow chains .................................. 252
Tires ............................................... 251
Winter tires ................................ 251, 347
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 268 Index
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Exterior view
i
This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page
:
Rear lamps 312
;
Fuel filler flap 220
=
Exterior rear view mirrors 94
?
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 181
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
184
A
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 105
Cleaning 266
B
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 70
Locking and unlocking
manually
308
C
Wipers 103
Wiper blades, replacing 317 Function Page
Wiper blades, cleaning 266
D
Hood 222
E
Front lamps 312
F
Headlamp cleaning system 101
G
Front towing eye 338
H
Tires and wheels 227
Rims and tires 347
I
Rear towing eye 338
J
Rear window wiper/washer 105
Wiper blade, replacing 317
Wiper blade, cleaning 266
K
Tailgate 75
Power tailgate 76
L
Rear window defroster 18026
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Function Page
D
Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 125
Main odometer 125
E
Tachometer with:
7 Seat belt telltale 51,
302 % Preglow indicator
lamp, diesel engine only
111
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
36,
303 L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
98
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
305
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
305
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
100
F
Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp
305 Function Page
8 Fuel filler flap
indicator: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear right-
hand side.
G
Multifunction display with:
Outside temperature
indicator or digital
speedometer (depending
on selected setting in the
control system)
127
Transmission position
indicator
118
Gear range indicator 120
Automatic transmission
program mode indicator
120
Distance warning function
indicator 138,
152 Rear window wiper
indicator
105Instrument cluster
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