Mercedes Rclass 2012 Owner's Manual

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2012 R-Class

125! years of innovation

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In 1886, Carl Benz was awarded the patent for inventing the first car,

while just 60 miles away, Gottlieb Daimler developed his own version.

Between them they also invented the motorcycle and truck, and won

the first auto race. For 125 years, a passion for innovation has driven

Mercedes -Benz to continually reinvent the automobile — and redefine

the standard for all passenger vehicles. It’s a legacy of firsts that

includes the independent suspension in 1931, the crumple zone and

fuel injection in the 1950s, side curtain air bags and the Electronic

Stability Program in the 1990s, and more recently, PRE- SAFE.® Today,

the Three -Pointed Star remains far more than a shining symbol of

Mercedes-Benz innovation. It’s a guiding beacon for all automobiles.

not just out of the ordinary. far ahead of it.

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It began, as every new Mercedes -Benz does, with both a century-deep legacy and blue -sky thinking. And

like no other automobile, the steadfast loyalty to its inherited values is precisely what set it free to become

something so refreshingly, rewardingly and resoundingly new. Like the finest Mercedes -Benz sedans,

it delivers first - class luxury to all aboard — only this time, for six or even seven passengers. Like its SUV

brethren, it is versatile, surefooted and a safety leader — though with a sleek, almost coupelike profile.

And in true testament to the Star in its grille, it takes to the road with confidence, composure, and equal

consideration for the desires of drivers and the demands of modern life. Beyond the SUV, more progressive

than a crossover, the 2012 R- Class is engineered to travel the road ahead like nothing ever before.

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R 350 4mati c shown with A rctic White paint, and optional Panorama roof, PARKTRONIC, and Lighting, Premium 2 and Spor t Appear ance Packages.

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accelerates progress.

Response with responsibility. Long a guiding philosophy for Mercedes- Benz,

the 2012 R- Class propels it into a new era. A choice of two engines — an

all- new 302- hp gasoline V- 6 or an advanced BlueTEC clean diesel V-6 — deliver

acceleration, efficiency and ultralow emissions that are each compelling on an

individual basis, and astounding as a full set of benefits. Even more inspiring

is how the R- Class conducts its horsepower and torque into an orchestra of

harmonious performance. As the weather, the road and even your driving style

change, a paddle- shifted 7-speed automatic transmission and 4matic™ all- wheel

drive adapt seamlessly. Standard 19" — or optional 20" — wheels team with a

self-leveling rear air suspension to move with graceful agility and quiet comfort.

So when the R - Class clings to the road like no three-row vehicle before it, it’s

simply adhering to a legacy of driving progress — like every Mercedes - Benz.

Connectivity. In any season, standard 4matic all-wheel drive
unites control with confidence. Its 4- wheel Electronic Traction
System (4- ETS) continually redistributes torque to the wheels —
or a single wheel — with the best grip.1 With a permanent 45:55
front/rear torque split, handling is nimble on dry roads, too.

Tenacity. Boldly styled, aggressively sized 19" alloy wheels and
tires deliver gripping peformance on any road and eye- catching
panache any time. To embrace even more of its performance
potential, the gasoline -powered R 350 4matic offers 20" AMG
5-spoke wheels and tires in the Sport Appearance Package.

R 350 BlueTEC shown with optional Iridium Sil ver metallic paint, Panor ama ro of,
and Lighting and Prem ium 1 Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

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R 350 4m atic. An all -new 302-hp V -6 accelerates more eagerly yet
delivers higher fuel economy. Its advanced rapid-multispark ignition
and high-pressure Direct Injection fine- tune its performance every few
milliseconds. The R 350 4matic’s 7- speed automatic transmission has
been reengineered for quicker, smoother shifts and elevated efficiency.

R 350 BlueTEC. With a massive 400 -lb -ft of torque, the clean - diesel
R- Class makes light work of passing and merging. 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.3 Its advanced BlueTEC technology converts
nitrogen oxide emissions into pure, earth-friendly nitrogen and oxygen.

pioneering insight. protective instinct.

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For more than 60 years, Mercedes -Benz has been paving the way in safety innovation, and creating a roadmap every automaker

follows. Since the 1951 patent for the crumple zone, countless breakthroughs like the Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic

Stability Program (ESP®) and emergency-sensing Brake Assist have become the standard for all cars. And with side curtain air bags

and the 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4- ETS), Mercedes -Benz made history for SUVs and crossovers, too. True to its heritage,

the 2012 R-Class is engineered with visionary safety advances. Some enhance your view of what’s around you. Others improve your

outlook, responding to help make an accident less likely, or even less severe — thanks to the exclusive PRE - SAFE® system that can

help prepare for a collision before it occurs. Once again, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t just show you the future. It helps you be ready for it.

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Bi -Xenon headlamps. With the optional Lighting
Package, Bi-Xenon headlamps pierce the night with
light that’s closer in perception to natural daylight
than halogen headlamps. The package also includes
headlamp washers that help to keep the lamps
cleaner with a high- pressure spray of fluid.

LED lighting. Brilliant white LED Daytime Running
Lamps and LED taillamps help make your presence
and your actions more immediately apparent to
other drivers on the road. For the brake lamps, the
light- emitting diodes illuminate more rapidly than
conventional bulbs — a benefit that may offer added
reaction time to a driver behind your R- Class.

Blind Spot Assist. This optional system can alert the
driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent lane.4
When sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle to
either side, a red icon illuminates in the appropriate
side mirror. Should you activate your turn signal for a
lane change while the system is sensing a vehicle in
your blind spot, a warning tone will also sound.

prepare.

PRE-SAFE. A Mercedes-Benz first, PRE -SAFE can
detect instability during certain vehicle maneuvers
that suggest a collision or rollover is imminent.
It can then tighten the front seat belts, and even
close the windows and sunroof, all in an effort
to better prepare the occupants in the precious
moments before an accident happens.

Emergency sensing. Two safety systems originally
pioneered by Mercedes-Benz help you avoid potential
collisions. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
monitors the vehicle’s response to driving inputs
such as steering and braking, and responds 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
the driver steps on the brake pedal — potentially
shortening your overall stopping distance.

Towing. Every R- Class can tow up to 3,500 lbs with
the optional trailer hitch.7 Standard Trailer Stability
Assist integrates with the sensors for ESP to detect
trailer oscillation when towing. If it senses the onset
of sway, it applies the front brakes of the R-Class to
help bring both the vehicle and trailer under control.

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Eight standard air bags. Within the high- strength
steel -reinforced uni -body structure of the R -Class,
eight air bags offer 12 total ways of protection, the
most of any crossover. In addition to dual -stage front
air bags and four side-impact air bags, side curtain
air bags are provided for all three seating rows.

Advanced restraints. A 3- point seat belt and an
adjustable head restraint are provided at every
seating position. Outboard seat belts in the first
two seating rows are equipped with Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt-force limiters.
And in a rear impact, NECK- PRO active front head
restraints help to prevent whiplash- type injuries.

Post- collision response. In the event that an air bag
or a seat - belt ETD deploys, the optional Mercedes­Benz mbrace® system includes Automatic Collision
Notification, which initiates a call to our 24 -hour
emergency response center — even if you cannot.9
In addition, the R- Class can automatically shut off its
engine and fuel supply, turn on the hazard flashers
and some of the interior lights, partially open the
windows to help ventilate the cabin, and unlock the
doors in an effort to assist rescuers.

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