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.

adheres to principle.

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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.

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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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