Owner's Manual
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Contents Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AMG menu ...AUDIO menu ...Navi* menu...AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ...Distronic* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...Settings menu...Distance warning function* ...Trip computer menu...... 173 174 174 174 176 191 191 193 197 197 200 201 203 205 206 Steering wheel gearshift control ...207 Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)...209 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...211 Good visibility ...212 Headlamp cleaning system* ...212 Rear view mirrors...212 Power folding exterior rear...
Contents Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AMG menu ...AUDIO menu ...Navi* menu...AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ...Distronic* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...Settings menu...Distance warning function* ...Trip computer menu...... 173 174 174 174 176 191 191 193 197 197 200 201 203 205 206 Steering wheel gearshift control ...207 Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)...209 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...211 Good visibility ...212 Headlamp cleaning system* ...212 Rear view mirrors...212 Power folding exterior rear...
Owner's Manual
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... Technical data ...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...R 320 CDI ...R 350 ...R 500 ...R 63 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions ...Weights... 523 524 525 525 526 528 528 528 528...
... Technical data ...Parts service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...R 320 CDI ...R 350 ...R 500 ...R 63 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions ...Weights... 523 524 525 525 526 528 528 528 528...
Owner's Manual
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... in direction of the steering wheel. Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the steering column. ! R 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20°C), the engine's maximum speed is located on headlamps, see "Driving instructions" ( page 347). Avoid driving your vehicle...
... in direction of the steering wheel. Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the steering column. ! R 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20°C), the engine's maximum speed is located on headlamps, see "Driving instructions" ( page 347). Avoid driving your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Calling up digital Overall analysis speedometer or outside temperature Calling up maintenance Lap analysis service indicator Checking engine oil level 1 AMG vehicles only. i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are in... detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Standard display ( page 166) Menu 2 AMG 1 Menu 3 Audio ( page 171) Selecting radio station Menu 4 Navi* ( page 173) Route guidance instructions, current direction traveled Menu 5 Airmatic...
...Calling up digital Overall analysis speedometer or outside temperature Calling up maintenance Lap analysis service indicator Checking engine oil level 1 AMG vehicles only. i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are in... detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Standard display ( page 166) Menu 2 AMG 1 Menu 3 Audio ( page 171) Selecting radio station Menu 4 Navi* ( page 173) Route guidance instructions, current direction traveled Menu 5 Airmatic...
Owner's Manual
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... reaches the overspeed range in red. In addition, you see UP next to gear indicator 1 as the engine oil temperature. The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as a reminder to select the following functions in... AMG vehicles. Press button j repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. i This function is only available in the AMG menu: Function Vehicle supply voltage RACETIMER Overall analysis Lap analysis Page 168 169 170 171 Vehicle supply voltage...
... reaches the overspeed range in red. In addition, you see UP next to gear indicator 1 as the engine oil temperature. The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as a reminder to select the following functions in... AMG vehicles. Press button j repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. i This function is only available in the AMG menu: Function Vehicle supply voltage RACETIMER Overall analysis Lap analysis Page 168 169 170 171 Vehicle supply voltage...
Owner's Manual
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...-GO*, turn off the engine and do not open the driver's door, the RACETIMER stops timing. i While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you see the AMG menu. The timer stops. Controls in position 2 ( page 39). Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons æ...
...-GO*, turn off the engine and do not open the driver's door, the RACETIMER stops timing. i While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you see the AMG menu. The timer stops. Controls in position 2 ( page 39). Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons æ...
Owner's Manual
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Press button ç. The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap. Press button j repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. Deleting all laps Overall analysis i You can save up . Press button æ while the timer is running. The timer starts. Controls in detail Control ...
Press button ç. The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap. Press button j repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. Deleting all laps Overall analysis i You can save up . Press button æ while the timer is running. The timer starts. Controls in detail Control ...
Owner's Manual
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Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Press button j repeatedly until you see other lap ...
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Press button j repeatedly until you see other lap ...
Owner's Manual
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... D selected, you want to select neutral position N with gear ranges ( page 205) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 206) or (M/C/S) (R 63 AMG only) ( page 209) the position of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off and the transmission set to neutral position N ( page 201...), e.g. Allow engine to warm up under low load use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons ( page 207) to influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on parking brake pedal ( page 66). Avoid spinning of the accelerator pedal ( page 203) the...
... D selected, you want to select neutral position N with gear ranges ( page 205) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 206) or (M/C/S) (R 63 AMG only) ( page 209) the position of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off and the transmission set to neutral position N ( page 201...), e.g. Allow engine to warm up under low load use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons ( page 207) to influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on parking brake pedal ( page 66). Avoid spinning of the accelerator pedal ( page 203) the...
Owner's Manual
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... characteristics for which you may not be prepared. The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current program mode Program mode selector switch (R 63 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 209) For standard driving For sporty driving ! Never change of the center console...
... characteristics for which you may not be prepared. The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current program mode Program mode selector switch (R 63 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 209) For standard driving For sporty driving ! Never change of the center console...
Owner's Manual
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... occur later. i R 63 AMG: For information on icy roads. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is equipped with the steering wheel gearshift control buttons when the transmission in position P, N or R. If your vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Left ...operates at lower rpms and the wheels are improved on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)" ( page 209). ! Select S for gentler starts. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is selected...
... occur later. i R 63 AMG: For information on icy roads. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is equipped with the steering wheel gearshift control buttons when the transmission in position P, N or R. If your vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Left ...operates at lower rpms and the wheels are improved on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only)" ( page 209). ! Select S for gentler starts. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is selected...
Owner's Manual
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...switched off with the manual program mode M selected, the transmission will not be stored. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only) In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is not limited. Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S... see "Automatic shift program" ( page 206) and "Steering wheel gearshift control" ( page 207). 209 You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating manual shift program...
...switched off with the manual program mode M selected, the transmission will not be stored. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program (R 63 AMG only) In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is not limited. Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S... see "Automatic shift program" ( page 206) and "Steering wheel gearshift control" ( page 207). 209 You can change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not place full load on the engine until the M for an extended period when driving off . Activating manual shift program...
Owner's Manual
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...or stop, the transmission shifts down to the next higher gear. Shift up to prevent the engine from which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The fuel supply will otherwise be damaged which you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving ... the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer ( page 157). Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting If you have selected the AMG menu in the control system ( page 168) and you are driving in the manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises...
...or stop, the transmission shifts down to the next higher gear. Shift up to prevent the engine from which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The fuel supply will otherwise be damaged which you can drive at the maximum engine speed for each gear without overrevving ... the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer ( page 157). Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting If you have selected the AMG menu in the control system ( page 168) and you are driving in the manual program mode M, upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises...
Owner's Manual
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... attention on the distance warning function, as this will not appear. G If the distance warning lamp l in the control system ( page 191). ! G R 63 AMG only: When you turn off the engine, the vehicle may be lowered ( page 288). When parking, make sure that nobody is deactivated the : symbol will... result in the vicinity of the vehicle. R 63 AMG only: When you turn off the engine, the vehicle may be lowered ( page 288). Warning! However, do not drive by relying on the part ...
... attention on the distance warning function, as this will not appear. G If the distance warning lamp l in the control system ( page 191). ! G R 63 AMG only: When you turn off the engine, the vehicle may be lowered ( page 288). When parking, make sure that nobody is deactivated the : symbol will... result in the vicinity of the vehicle. R 63 AMG only: When you turn off the engine, the vehicle may be lowered ( page 288). Warning! However, do not drive by relying on the part ...
Owner's Manual
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... and will continue after changing the vehicle level. Before jacking up the vehicle with all doors and the tailgate closed again. ! G Basic settings (except R 63 AMG) Adapt your speed and driving to the vehicle underbody. i The activation threshold is standing still. Please also note the information in detail Driving systems Warning...
... and will continue after changing the vehicle level. Before jacking up the vehicle with all doors and the tailgate closed again. ! G Basic settings (except R 63 AMG) Adapt your speed and driving to the vehicle underbody. i The activation threshold is standing still. Please also note the information in detail Driving systems Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... (- 7 mm) ADS COMF + 1.69 in (+ 43 mm) + 0.20 in (22 mm) after the engine is turned off . Controls in detail Driving systems Basic settings (R 63 AMG only) There are two settings from which to choose: Raised level, for driving on rough roads Highway level, for longer than 20 seconds i The third...
... (- 7 mm) ADS COMF + 1.69 in (+ 43 mm) + 0.20 in (22 mm) after the engine is turned off . Controls in detail Driving systems Basic settings (R 63 AMG only) There are two settings from which to choose: Raised level, for driving on rough roads Highway level, for longer than 20 seconds i The third...
Owner's Manual
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... and engine speeds to a lower gear using the gear selector lever. Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4500 rpm in each gear). Avoid accelerating by shifting to...
... and engine speeds to a lower gear using the gear selector lever. Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at moderate speeds (for AMG vehicles: During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4500 rpm in each gear). Avoid accelerating by shifting to...
Owner's Manual
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... brake. temperature and humidity As with any other road users when you engage the parking brake. 350 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (R 63 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you operate the vehicle. Especially for high demand braking will cause correspondingly high...
... brake. temperature and humidity As with any other road users when you engage the parking brake. 350 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (R 63 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under which you operate the vehicle. Especially for high demand braking will cause correspondingly high...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). R 63 AMG with increased top speed* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). On slippery road surfaces... instructions The most important rule for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 405). Try to position N. R 350, R 500 (with Sport Package*) R 350, R 500 (with AMG rims*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this...
... vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). R 63 AMG with increased top speed* Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). On slippery road surfaces... instructions The most important rule for winter tires, see "Winter tires" ( page 405). Try to position N. R 350, R 500 (with Sport Package*) R 350, R 500 (with AMG rims*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W"-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this...
Owner's Manual
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... before driving through standing water, the maximum water depth is 12 in snow, make sure that snow is 9 in mind that purpose. i R 63 AMG with AIRMATIC*: If you have selected the highway level ( page 289) with the ADS in SPORT mode ( page 286) before driving through standing water,... ice-warning device and is 7.5 in unconsciousness and death. Standing water To prevent water from around the vehicle with AIRMATIC* (except R 63 AMG): If you must drive through standing water, the maximum water depth is therefore unsuitable for that the maximum depth of ice. G The outside ...
... before driving through standing water, the maximum water depth is 12 in snow, make sure that snow is 9 in mind that purpose. i R 63 AMG with AIRMATIC*: If you have selected the highway level ( page 289) with the ADS in SPORT mode ( page 286) before driving through standing water,... ice-warning device and is 7.5 in unconsciousness and death. Standing water To prevent water from around the vehicle with AIRMATIC* (except R 63 AMG): If you must drive through standing water, the maximum water depth is therefore unsuitable for that the maximum depth of ice. G The outside ...