2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
R Class
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product information
10
Operator’s Manual
11
Service and warranty information
11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for [California retail buyers and lessees Imp
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of address or ownership
14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
14
Where to find it
15
Symbols used in this Operator’s Manual
16
Operating safety
17
Vehicle:Proper use of
17
Problems with your vehicle
18
Safety:Reporting safety defects
19
Reporting safety defects
19
Vehicle data recording
20
Information regarding electronic recording devices
20
At a glance
22
Cockpit
25
Instrument cluster
27
Multifunction steering wheel
31
Center console
32
Upper part
32
Lower part
33
Overhead control panel
34
Storage compartments
35
Door control panel;Door handle
37
Getting started
38
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
39
Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking
39
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking
40
Key, SmartKey:Starter switch positions
40
Adjusting
44
Seats:Adjusting
44
Steering wheel:Adjusting, Manually
47
Mirrors:Adjusting
49
Driving:Instructions
51
Seat belts:Fastening
51
Ignition
54
Parking brake
57
Driving off
57
Headlamps:Switch
59
Turn signals
60
Windshield wipers
60
Combination switch
62
Problems:While driving
63
Parking
65
Parking brake
66
Switching off headlamps
66
Ignition
67
Releasing seat belts
68
Key, SmartKey: Locking/unlocking
68
Safety and Security
70
Occupant safety
71
Air bags
73
OCS
78
Seat belts
83
Active head restraint
87
Rear head restraints
88
Children in the vehicle
88
Children in the vehicle:Blocking rear door window operation
98
Panic alarm
99
Activating
99
Deactivating
99
Driving:Safety systems
100
Driving safety systems:ABS
100
Driving safety systems:BAS
102
Driving safety systems:ESP®
102
EBP
106
Anti-theft systems
107
Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer
107
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
107
Controls in detail
110
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking
111
Key, SmartKey
111
Door:Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO* [Door:Locking/unlocking KEYLESS-GO* ]
114
Batteries, SmartKey:Checking battery condition
119
Loss of keys, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
119
Door:Opening from the inside
119
Tailgate:Opening
120
Central locking:Automatic
127
Central locking switch
127
Seats
129
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature
129
Backrest:Seat, Lumbar support [Backrest:Seat Lumbar support]
133
Multicontour seats*
133
Head restraints:Active head restraint
134
Rear seats
134
Seats:Heating*
140
Seats:Ventilation*
141
Memory function*
142
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats
143
Lighting, Exterior and interior
144
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps <$nopage>
144
Combination switch
148
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*
149
Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher [Emergency In case of:Hazard warning flasher]
151
Interior lighting
151
Door:Entry lamps
154
Cargo compartment lamp
154
Instrument cluster
155
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness
155
Trip odometer
156
Tachometer
156
Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>
156
Control system
158
Control system:Multifunction display
158
Control system:Multifunction steering wheel
159
Control system menus
161
Control system menus:Standard display
165
Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>
166
Navigation system*
168
Control system menus:AIRMATIC*/Compass
169
Control system menus:Distronic* (Canada only)
169
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory
170
Control system menus:Settings
171
Control system menus:Distance warning function*
186
Trip computer
186
Telephone*:Operation
188
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>
191
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever
191
Gear selector lever:Position
194
Automatic transmission:Transmission positions
195
Driving tips
198
Gear range:Automatic transmission
200
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program
201
Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission
202
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions
203
Good visibility
204
Headlamps:Cleaning system*
204
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>
204
Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*
205
Sun visors
206
Sunshades*:Rear door windows
208
Rear window defroster
208
Climate control
209
Climate control: Deactivating system
213
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode
213
Air distribution
214
Climate control:Air volume
215
Climate control:Defrosting
215
Air recirculation mode
217
Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]
220
Climate control:Residual heat utilization (REST)
220
Climate control:Rear passenger compartment
221
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
223
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system
227
Operating the automatic climate \x05control system in automatic mode
228
Temperature:Interior temperature, setting see Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
228
Air distribution
229
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Air volume
230
Front defroster
230
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL see Automatic climate control (3-zone)* <$nopage>
232
Air recirculation mode
232
Air conditioning, Cooling [Air conditioning cooling]
234
Using driver-side settings for all \x05temperature zones
235
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Residual heat utilization (REST)
236
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Rear passenger compartment
237
Air vents, Rear
241
Power windows:Door windows
242
Opening and closing the windows
243
Power windows:Hinged quarter windows*
244
Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows
245
Key, SmartKey:Opening the power windows (Summer opening feature)
245
Key, SmartKey:Closing the power windows (Convenience closing feature)
246
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
249
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>
249
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing
251
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
253
Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof*
253
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing
254
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing
256
Driving systems
258
Cruise control
258
Driving systems:Distronic* (Canada only)
263
Distronic* (Canada only):Distance warning function*
276
AIRMATIC*
277
Permanent four-wheel drive
282
Parktronic* (Parking assist)
282
Rear view camera*
286
Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>
289
Roof rack*
289
Vehicle loading:Loading instructions
290
Cargo tie-down rings
291
Vehicle loading:Hooks
292
Extending cargo compartment
293
Cargo compartment cover blind
300
Vehicle loading:Cargo net*
302
Useful features
305
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments <$nopage>
305
Parcel nets
308
Cup holders
309
Ashtrays
312
Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>
314
Power outlets
315
Rear center console*
316
Heated steering wheel*
319
Telephone*
320
Tele Aid*
323
Garage door opener
330
Compass
335
Floormats
336
Infrared reflecting windshield*
337
Operation
338
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
339
Driving:Instructions
340
Drive sensibly – save fuel
340
Drinking and driving
340
Pedals
340
Power assistance
341
Brakes
341
Driving off
343
Parking
344
Tires:Driving instructions
344
Hydroplaning
345
Tires:Traction
345
Tires:Speed rating
346
Winter driving instructions
347
Standing water, Driving through
348
Passenger compartment
348
Driving:Abroad
349
Control and operation of radio transmitters
349
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
350
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)
350
Emission control
351
Coolant:Temperature
351
At the gas station
353
Fuel
353
Regular checks
355
Hood
357
Engine oil:Checking level
359
Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid
361
Coolant
361
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling
363
Tires
364
Tires:Important guidelines
364
Tires:Care and maintenance
365
Direction of rotation (tires)
366
Tires:Loading the vehicle
367
Tire inflation pressure:Recommended tire inflation pressure
372
Tire inflation pressure:Checking
374
Tire labeling
385
Load identification
389
DOT
389
Maximum tire load
391
Maximum tire pressure
391
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
392
Tire ply material
394
Tires:Terminology
394
Tires:Rotating
397
Driving:In winter
399
Winter driving:Tires
399
Snow chains
400
Maintenance
401
Maintenance:Service indicator message
401
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display
403
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator
403
Vehicle:Care
404
Washing the vehicle
404
Practical hints
414
What to do if …
415
Instrument cluster:Lamps
415
Front passenger front air bag
426
Displays:Messages in the multifunction display <$startrange>
428
Where will I find ...?
468
Emergency, In case of:First aid kit [Emergency In case of:First aid kit]
468
Jack
468
Spare wheel
472
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency
475
Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key [Door:Unlocking Mechanical key]
475
Door:Locking, In an emergency [Door:Locking In an emergency]
476
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency
476
Active head restraint
478
Vehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment Package*
478
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment Package*
479
Key, SmartKey:Batteries
480
Standing lamps:Replacing bulbs
481
Bulbs
481
Replacing bulbs:Headlamps
484
Replacing bulbs:Brake lamps
488
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades
490
Front wiper blades
490
Rear wiper blade
491
Flat tire
493
Spare wheel:Mounting
494
Diesel engine:Bleeding fuel system
503
Battery, Vehicle [Battery Vehicle]
504
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting [Battery Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting]
506
Battery, Vehicle:Charging [Battery Vehicle:Charging]
511
Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting [Emergency In case of:Battery Jump starting]
512
Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle [Emergency In case of:Towing the vehicle]
514
Towing eye bolts
516
Stranded vehicle
518
Fuses
519
Fuses:Fuse box, Engine compartment
520
Fuses:Fuse box, Cargo compartment
520
Fuses:Fuse box, Passenger compartment
521
Technical data
522
Parts service
523
Warranty coverage
524
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
524
Identification label see Labels <$nopage>
525
Engine:Belt layout
527
R\x11320\x11CDI 4MATIC
527
R\x11350, R\x11350 4MATIC, R\x11550 4MATIC
527
Engine:Technical data
528
Tires:Sizes
530
Same size tires
531
Spare wheel
533
Electrical system, Technical data [Electrical system Technical data]
534
Technical data:Dimensions, Vehicle
535
Weights, Vehicle
536
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
537
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
537
Engine oil
539
Engine oil:Additives
539
Air conditioning refrigerant
539
Brake fluid
540
Premium unleaded gasoline
540
Technical data:Fuel requirements
541
Technical data:Gasoline additives
541
Coolant
542
Windshield washer system
545
Index
546
2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class Overview
Introduction
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class stands out as a luxury sport utility vehicle that seamlessly blends comfort and functionality. With its unique combination of sleek design and spacious interior, the R-Class caters to families and adventurous individuals alike. Engineered to deliver a smooth ride with a focus on safety and advanced technology, the 2008 model firmly establishes itself in the luxury segment of the automotive market.
Powertrains
The 2008 R-Class is available with a choice of two powerful engine options. The base model features a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that produces 221 horsepower and impressive torque, ensuring adequate power for everyday driving and long-distance travel. For those seeking a sportier performance, the R350 variant offers a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine generating 268 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a smooth-shifting 7-speed automatic transmission, providing an effortless driving experience while ensuring optimal fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2008 R-Class is offered in several trims, including the R350 and the more luxurious R500. The R350 delivers a well-rounded blend of comfort and technology, featuring adaptive suspension, panoramic sunroof, and high-quality leather upholstery. The R500 elevates luxury with its robust engine, additional premium features, and a more advanced sound system, catering to drivers who desire both performance and essential comfort.
Features
This model boasts an array of features, such as dual-zone climate control, a power liftgate, and a state-of-the-art multimedia system with Bluetooth connectivity. Safety is paramount, with features like stability control, multiple airbags, and an available rearview camera, ensuring peace of mind on every journey. Spacious seating for up to seven passengers makes the R-Class a versatile choice for family outings or group adventures.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class provides comprehensive guidance on the vehicle's features, maintenance, and operations. It serves as an indispensable resource, detailing everything from routine servicing schedules to troubleshooting common issues, ensuring that owners can maximize their driving experience with confidence and ease.
User manual download
The Mercedes-Benz R Class owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2008 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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