Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual page 9

Customer Relations Department ....... 22
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 206
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Diesel particle filter .......................... 169
Digital speedometer
Displaying ...................................... 202
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 287
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 219
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 213
Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 213
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 224
Lamps ............................................ 224
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display .................. 282
Tires ............................................... 230
Vehicle ........................................... 233
Distance recorder ............................. 202
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 70
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 210
Distance warning lamp ..................... 243
DISTRONIC ......................................... 175
Display message ............................ 229
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 181
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 81
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Display message ............................ 234
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Important safety notes .................... 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 169
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 158
Driving abroad ................................... 173
Driving on flooded roads .................. 172
Driving safety system
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 70
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ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 67
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 69
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ............... 70
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 173
DISTRONIC .................................... 175
Level control .................................. 183
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear axle level control ................... 182
Rear view camera .......................... 189
Driving tips ........................................ 157
DISTRONIC .................................... 181
Downhill gradients ......................... 170
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
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