R350 Bluetec in the Market
One look at Mercedes' 2010 sales numbers is all you need to understand the R-Class' niche status. In a year when the automaker's midsize M-Class and full-size GL-Class SUVs sold around 30,000 and 20,000 copies, respectively, approximately 3,000 R-Class models left the lot. It's a stark example of the SUV's staying power in the U.S. market.
That said, if you're considering a luxury SUV but might be willing to step outside the SUV box, you'll probably find more to like in the R-Class than you think. It's an eminently sensible SUV alternative — especially if you never venture off-road.
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Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
The indicator lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated. The person on the front-passenger seat:
has the weight of a typical adult
has been determined by the system not to be a child. ...
Tire ply composition and material
used
Describes the number of plies or the number
of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire
tread and sidewall. These are made of steel,
nylon, polyester and other materials. ...
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only
the bulbs listed (). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed
at a qualified specialist workshop.
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