Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 Automobile User Manual


 
Contents
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*................ 248
Opening and closing..................... 248
Synchronizing............................... 250
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel*.............................. 252
Roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 252
Opening and closing the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 253
Synchronizing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel. 255
Driving systems ................................. 257
Cruise control............................... 257
Distronic* (Canada only).............. 262
Distance warning function*
(Canada only)............................... 275
AIRMATIC*................................... 276
Permanent four-wheel drive
(4MATIC)*.................................... 281
Parktronic* (Parking assist) ......... 281
Rear view camera*....................... 285
Loading.............................................. 288
Roof rack*.................................... 288
Loading instructions..................... 289
Cargo tie-down rings.................... 290
Hooks........................................... 291
Expanding cargo compartment .... 292
Cargo compartment cover blind... 299
Cargo net*................................... 301
Useful features .................................. 304
Storage compartments ................ 304
Parcel nets................................... 307
Cup holders.................................. 308
Ashtrays....................................... 311
Cigarette lighter........................... 313
Power outlets............................... 314
Rear center console*................... 315
Heated steering wheel* ............... 318
Telephone* .................................. 319
Tele Aid*...................................... 322
Garage door opener ..................... 329
Compass...................................... 334
Floormats..................................... 335
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 336
Operation......................................... 337
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 338
Driving instructions ........................... 339
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 339
Drinking and driving..................... 339
Pedals.......................................... 339
Power assistance......................... 340
Brakes.......................................... 340
Driving off.................................... 342
Parking......................................... 343
Tires............................................. 343
Hydroplaning................................ 344
Tire traction ................................. 344
Tire speed rating.......................... 345
Winter driving instructions........... 346
Standing water............................. 347
Passenger compartment.............. 347
Driving abroad ............................. 348
Control and operation of radio
transmitters................................. 348
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine).......................... 349