Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 10)

Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 80
Display message ............................ 235
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drinks holder
see Cup holders
Drive program (automatic) ............... 154
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 287
Symmetrical low beam .................. 114
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 66
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ............... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 68
ESP
® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 189
Cruise control ................................ 170
Display message ............................ 229
DISTRONIC .................................... 173
Level control .................................. 181
PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear axle level control ................... 180
Rear view camera .......................... 187
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 153
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC .................................... 179
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 165
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 170
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 167
Pedals ............................................ 165
Snow chains .......................... 169, 325
Symmetrical low beam .................. 114
Towing a trailer .............................. 191
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 203
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
3rd row of seats ............................. 103
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Function/notes ............................. 108
EASY-EXIT feature
3rd row of seats ............................. 103
Crash-responsive ........................... 109
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 209
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Fuel filler flap ................................. 158
Vehicle ............................................. 81
8
Index