technical data MERCEDES-BENZ R500 2006 W251 Owner's Guide

528 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp washer fluid
reservoir has a capacity of approx.
8.2 US qt (7.8 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:


1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze:


1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)
Warning!
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Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

529 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 385)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Airmatic*
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level control
Air pressure
(
page 385)Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 385)
Bar
(page 386)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 386)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more
intense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service
center, which can help you with any
questions about your vehicle and
provide assistance in the event of a
breakdown.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control
vehicle functions such as door locking
or windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator / warning lamps in the
passenger compartment needed for
vehicle operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 386)

541 Index
Closing 248
Closing fully (Express-close) 250
Opening 248
Opening fully (Express-open) 250
Stopping 250
Synchronizing 251
Doors
Message in display 436
Opening from inside vehicle 121
Opening from outside 112
DOT 386, 530
Downhill driving
Cruise control 265
Drinking and driving 331
Drive sensibly-save fuel 331
Driving 50, 56
Abroad 339
In winter 337
Problems 62
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 338
Driving abroad 339
Driving off 333Driving safety systems
4-ETS 102
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 102
ESP
®
99
Driving systems 264
AIRMATIC* 269
Cruise control 264
Driving safety systems 97
Parktronic* 274
Driving tips 203
Accelerator position 203
Kickdown 203
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 132
Activating 189
EBP 102
Electrical fuses 503
Electrical system
Technical data 518
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETSEmergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 314
With Tele Aid* 313
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 207
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Locking the vehicle 460
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Remote door unlock 319
Unlocking the vehicle 459
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 340
Emission control label 511
Ending
A call (telephone*) 195
Engine
Message in the display 433
Starting 53
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 54
Technical data 513
Turning off 66
Engine cleaning 397
Engine compartment
Hood 345
Main fuse box 504

554 Index
Opening from the outside 122
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 120
Unlocking with SmartKey 114
Tar stains 396
Technical data 523
Brake fluid 523
Coolants 525
Electrical system 518
Engine 513
Engine oil 523
Engine oil additives 523
Fuel requirements 524
Gasoline additives 525
Main dimensions 519
Premium unleaded gasoline 524
Rims and tires 514
Weights 520
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 528
Tele Aid System* 533Tele Aid* 311
Call priority 318
Emergency calls 313
Information 317
Initiating an emergency call
manually 314
Messages in display 450, 451
Remote door unlock 319
Roadside assistance 315
Stolen vehicle recovery services 319
System self-check 312
Telematics* 533
Telephone* 310
Answering a call 195
Dialing a number from the phone
book 195
Ending a call 195
Loading phone book* 195
Messages in the display 451
Operating 194
Redialing 196
Temperature
Setting interior temperature 222,
236
Tires 364
Third-row sunshade* 2143-zone automatic climate control* 230
Ticket holder 300
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 281
Tightening torque 533
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 485
Tilt
Head restraint 45
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 255
Opening 255
Synchronizing 258
Time
Setting day 181
Setting hours 180
Setting minutes 180
Setting month 181
Setting year 181
TIN 387, 534
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 388
Tire and Loading Information 357
Tire and loading terminology 385
Tire care and maintenance 354
Tire Identification Number see TIN

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Titleillustrationno.P00.01-3056-31 Press time June 13, 2005 GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service wo rk or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicl e or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
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