steering wheel MERCEDES-BENZ R350 2010 W251 Owner's Manual

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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Cargo net ...........................................
196
Cargo tie-down rings .........................188
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 267
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 137
KEYLESS-GO
.................................... 71
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 74
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch .....74
Certification label .............................. 344
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 45
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 61
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type ....60
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 45
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 62
Safety notes ..................................... 55
Tether anchorage points .................. 57
Top tether ........................................ 57
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 268
Cigarette lighter ................................ 205
Climate control system ....................162
3-zone automatic climate control ..170
Air conditioning .....................167, 175
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Air distribution ....................... 168, 177
Air recirculation mode ........... 169, 179
Air volume ............................. 168, 178
Automatic mode .................... 167, 176
Climate control .............................. 164
Deactivating system ..............166, 175
Front defroster ...................... 168, 178
Residual heat and
ventilation .............................. 170, 180
Temperature .......................... 168, 176Clock
............................................ 28, 133
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............249
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ..........350
Collapsible wheel chock ...................272
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions

Combination switch ..........................100
Comfort submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 137
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 138
Seat belt adjustment feature ......... 138
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 216
Control system .................................. 123
Multifunction display .....................125
Multifunction steering wheel ......... 123
Resetting to factory settings .......... 131
Control system menus ...................... 126
AIRMATIC/Compass ...................... 129
Audio/DVD .................................... 128
Distronic ........................................ 129
Navigation ..................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Standard display ............................ 126
Telephone ...................................... 140
Trip computer ................................ 139
Vehicle status message memory ...130
Control system submenus
Comfort ......................................... 137
Instrument cluster .........................132
Lighting .......................................... 134
Time/Date ..................................... 133
Vehicle ........................................... 137
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 356
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 225
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................. 101
Cruise control .................................... 142
Activating ....................................... 143
Canceling ....................................... 1436
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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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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
..........289
SRS ................................................ 287
Tailgate
.......................................... 288
Tail lamps ...................................... 297
Tele Aid .......................................... 287
Tire inflation pressure ............283, 298
Tire pressure monitor .................... 283
Tires ...................................... 283, 298
Trailer brake lamps ........................297
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 297
Trailer turn signal lamps ................297
Turn signals ................................... 298
Washer fluid ................................... 290
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 91
Buttons .......................................... 123
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........92, 137
Gearshift control ............................ 121
Heating ............................................ 93
Memory function .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 30N
Navigation menu ............................... 129
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 53
Resetting ....................................... 310
Nets, parcel ....................................... 188
Night security illumination .............. 135
Normal occupant weight .................. 250
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 345O
Occupant Classification System see

OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 250
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 45
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................55Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
....60
Fastening the seat belts ...................
49
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 307
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
Introduction ..................................... 36
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 52
Seat belts .................................. 39, 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 125
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................120
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......265
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................264
Paintwork code ................................. 345
Panic alarm .......................................... 62
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 184
Cleaning .........................................

266
Operation ....................................... 184
Roller sunblinds ............................. 184
Synchronizing ................................ 186
Parcel nets ......................................... 188
Parking ............................................... 114
Parktronic system ..........................156
Parking brake ............................ 114, 255
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 95
Transmission position .................... 118 Index
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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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Exterior view
....................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ..............................28
Multifunction steering wheel .............30
Center console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ......................32
Door control panel .............................. 33 25At a glance
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 142
Distronic 145
;
Instrument cluster 28,
122 =
Multifunction steering
wheel 30,
123 ?
Horn
A
Steering wheel gearshift
control
121
B
Gear selector lever 116
C
Front Parktronic warning
indicators
158
D
Overhead control panel 32
E
Glove box lid release, glove
box lock
198
F
Glove box 197
G
Center console 31
H
Power outlet
205 Function Page
I
Starter switch 79
J
Steering wheel adjustment,
manual
91
K
Steering wheel adjustment,
electrical
91
Heated steering wheel 93
L
On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
M
Hood lock release 222
N
Parking brake release 114
O
Parking brake pedal 114
P
Door control panel 33
Q
Exterior lamp switch 97
R
Combination switch:
Turn signals 100
Wipers 103
High beam 100Cockpit
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 125
;
Press button 6:
to answer a call 140
to dial
4 140
to redial
4 140
Press button ~:
to end a call 140
to reject an incoming call 140
Press button
W or X: to select submenus in the
Settings menu
131
to set values
to set the volume
Press button ? to turn
the Voice Control System
on 5
, see separate operating
instructions. Function Page
=
Press button V or U
to select next/previous
menu. 123
Press button & or *
briefly: to move within a menu
to select previous or next
track, scene or stored
station within Audio/DVD
menu
128
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Telephone
menu
140
Press and hold button
& or *:
to select previous or next
track with quick search or
to select previous or next
station in station list or
wave band within
Audio/
DVD menu 128
to start the quick search in
the phone book within
Telephone
menu 140
Press button A to turn
the Voice Control System
off 5
, see separate operating
instructions. 4
Function only available in telephone menu.
5 Vehicles without Voice Control System: Button without function. 30
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G
Warning!
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp
+:
R does not come on at all
R does not go out after 4 seconds after the
engine was started
R comes on while driving
For
your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury. The SRS
might also deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in injury
as well.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
USA only: Call our Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details. Air bags
G
Warning!
Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
R frontal impacts (front air bags)
R side impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
R rollovers (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities. Deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust, however, is neither harmful
to

your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some
temporary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh
air by opening a window or door. G
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury when the front air
bags
inflate, it is very important for the driver
and front passenger to always be in a properly
seated position and to wear their respective
seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver’s seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver’s chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If Occupant safety
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