Safety

A variety of safety features are standard, including:

Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags

    See also:

    Stability pact: the well-proven suspension of the R-Class
    The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has a dynamically active and comfortable suspension with high safety reserves as standard. All model variants have steel springs, and in the 5+2-seater variants and the t ...

    Adding engine oil
    WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot engine parts. Environmental note When adding oil ...

    Storing the ball coupling
    WARNING Do not carry the ball coupling in the vehicle interior if it is not secured. Otherwise, you and others could be injured by the ball coupling being thrown around if you: brake shar ...