User manual MERCEDES R 63 AMG MANUAL 2007

[. . . ] Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator's Manual R-Class 9/tTq 2515845281 Order No. 251 584 52 81 USA Edition A, 2007 Operator's Manual R-Class R 320 CDI R 350 R 500 R 63 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. [. . . ] When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. Increase the vehicle set speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 276). The vehicle set speed increases in increments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). i The set speed value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point. 278 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a lower speed You can reduce the set speed in two ways. Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 ( page 276). i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine's braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments G Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle set speed decreases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). i The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point. You can decrease the vehicle set speed in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. Decelerate the vehicle set speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. i The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 ( page 276). The vehicle set speed decreases in increments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). i The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point. 279 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning!Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Step on the brake pedal. or Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 ( page 276). The last set speed will be stored in memory. i The Distronic switches off automatically when you step on the brake pedal you depress the parking brake pedal In this case, the Distronic speed segments in the speedometer ( page 274) will go out. the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) the ESP is in operation the ESP is switched off with the ESP switch ( page 104) the ESP has switched off due to a malfunction ( page 441) you set the automatic transmission to N while driving The Distronic speed segments in the speedometer ( page 274) will go out and an acoustic warning will sound. G The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. i The following message appears in the multiBriefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( page 276). The last set speed or, if no speed is stored, the current set speed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. function display for approximately 5 seconds: DISTRONIC Off. The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off. 280 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1. 0 and 2. 0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the preceding vehicle. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display ( page 276). The distance setting switch for the time setting is located on the cruise control lever on the left-hand side of the steering column. Warning! G Warning! G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. [. . . ] If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 544 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. ) Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325. 0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. [. . . ]