Mercedes Rclass 2011 Owner's Manual

2011 R-Class

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Introducing the redesigned 2011 R-Class.

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Cruise in first-class comfort.

Drive in a class of one.

What drives us to create a vehicle that delivers a great leap of innovation in the gentle lap of luxury?

Ever since inventing the first car 125 years ago, Mercedes-Benz has been inspired to move people in

ways they’ve never imagined. It was this pioneering spirit that asked, “Can up to seven adults travel in

first-class comfort, with class-leading performance and best-in-class safety? ” The answer is the unique,

unexpected and user- friendly R- Class — a vehicle reimagined for 2011 to once again exceed the needs

and desires of its driver and passengers, and redesigned to express its enthusiasm for the road in bold

new style. Of course, leading a category in which no other vehicle truly compares might sound like an

easy challenge to achieve. But remember, between the gleaming Star adorning its new front end and

its glowing LED taillamps is the innovation, engineering and performance leadership that make every

Mercedes -Benz like no other vehicle. Wherever you travel in the R- Class, you’ll be ahead of the ordinary.

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R 350 shown on covers with optional Iridium Silver metallic paint, KEYLESS -GO, Panorama sunroof and PARKTRONIC.

R 350 shown above with Black paint and optional PARKTRONIC, and Lighting and Sport Appearance Packages.

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R 350 shown with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint, Panorama sunroof, PARKTRONIC, and Lighting and Premium 1 Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

A front-row view of a first-rate performance.

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The orchestration of elegance and excitement. No matter how many driving innovations you’ll find in the R-Class, it’s how they work in concert that sets the stage

for an enjoyable performance. Smooth, strong and efficient V-6 engines — including a 50- state BlueTEC clean diesel — bring their power to life through a paddle -shifted

7-speed automatic transmission and 4matic™ all-wheel drive,1 for seamless response to changes in the weather, the road or your driving style. Standard 19" or optional

20" wheels and tires team with a self-leveling rear air suspension, to maneuver with graceful agility unexpected in such a spacious three- row vehicle. Enveloped in a

dramatically redesigned, highly rigid and wind-honed body, the R-Class brings crisp handling, quiet comfort, reassuring safety and sporty elegance into perfect harmony.

Director. Automatic light-sensing headlamps and new LED

taillamps add dramatic style to the redesigned R-Class. With
the optional Lighting Package, brilliant Bi-Xenon headlamps
feature Active Curve Illumination, to direct more light into
dark corners. The package also adds a headlamp washing
system and bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps.

Producer. Both the 268 -hp gasoline V-6 of the R 350 and

the clean- diesel R 350 BlueTEC produce high torque with
ultra-low emissions. With an estimated 24 highway mpg,2 the
R 350 BlueTEC can go up to 500 miles on a tank of fuel, even
B5 Biodiesel. BlueTEC technology converts nitrogen oxide
emissions into pure, earth -friendly nitrogen and oxygen.

Performer. Boldly styled, aggressively sized 19" alloy

wheels and tires deliver commanding performance on
the road and confident showmanship even standing still.
For a more exclusive engagement, 20" AMG 5-spoke
wheels and tires (shown) highlight the Sport Appearance
Package — an option for the gasoline -powered R 350.

When seconds count, it pays to be first.

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The history, and future, of safety. Since patenting the crumple zone 60 years ago to introducing the Electronic Stability

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Program (ESP

any vehicle today and you’ll see countless safety features that were innovated years ago under the Three-Pointed Star. The

2011 R-Class, meanwhile, peers ahead once again with PRE-SAFE,® yet another Mercedes -Benz first that can actually detect

and prepare for a collision before it happens. The R-Class does more than show you the future. It helps you be ready for it.

) in the 1990s, Mercedes -Benz has a second-to-none heritage of advancing automotive safety. Look at most

PRE- SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the industry-exclusive

PRE-SAFE system can detect vehicle instability which suggests that
a collision or rollover is imminent. PRE-SAFE can then tighten the
front seat belts, and even close the windows and sunroof, all in an
effort to better prepare the occupants before an accident occurs.3

Standard 12-way air bag protection. Within the high -strength

steel-reinforced uni-body structure of the R-Class, eight air bags offer
a total of 12 ways of occupant protection. In addition to dual-stage
front air bags, there are also four side-impact air bags, as well as
side curtain air bags for the outboard occupants in all three rows.4

Advanced restraints. The R- Class provides a 3-point seat belt

and adjustable head restraint at every seating position. Outboard
seat belts in the first two seating rows are equipped with Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt-force limiters. In a rear impact,
NECK-PRO active front head restraints help to prevent whiplash.

Post- collision response. If an air bag or seat-belt ETD deploys,

the optional Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ system can initiate a call
to our 24 -hour emergency response center — even if you can’t.5
In addition, the standard POST-SAFE system automatically shuts
off the engine and fuel supply, turns on some cabin lights and
the hazard flashers, and unlocks the doors to assist rescuers.

Accident avoidance. Two systems first introduced by Mercedes-

Benz help you avoid potential collisions. ESP, our Electronic Stability
Program, monitors how the vehicle responds to your steering and

braking, and takes action to help keep it on course during evasive
maneuvers.1 Brake Assist can apply full braking pressure if it detects
an emergency braking situation — based on how quickly you step on

the brake pedal — potentially shortening your stopping distance.

More stable towing. When towing,

Assist integrates with the sensors for ESP to help detect the onset
of trailer sway. If it senses oscillation, it strategically applies the

front brakes of the R-Class to help bring it all under control.

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standard Trailer Stability

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Tire safety. An advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System can

show the inflation pressure of all four mounted tires in the in- dash
multifunction display. R 350 BlueTEC models feature run-flat tires

that can travel up to 50 miles at up to 50 mph after a puncture.

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Blind Spot Assist. When traveling at speeds above 20 mph, this

new R- Class option can alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in

the next lane.9 When sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle to
either side, an indicator illuminates in the appropriate side mirror.
Should you activate your turn signal while the system is sensing an
adjacent vehicle, an audible warning will also sound.