Styling

Riding lower than a crossover but looking sleeker than a minivan, the R-Class might best be described as a large wagon. It's nearly as long as Mercedes' flagship S-Class full-size sedan, but wider and taller.

The front of the R-Class has been significantly updated for 2011. It features a new grille, new headlights and new bumper styling. Taken as a whole, the changes give the R-Class a stronger, more substantial look. It's a big improvement, and it works well with the rest of the exterior design, which carries over mostly unchanged.

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    Removing the skis and folding up the skibag
    •► Loosen the two straps. •► Remove hook 1 from securing ring 2. •► Take the skis out of the skibag. •► Close the flap in the trunk. •► Smooth out the skibag and fold ...

    Adjusting the seats
    1. Head restraint height 2. Seat cushion angle 3. Seat height 4. Seat fore-and-aft adjustment 5. Backrest angle If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the front-passenger seat is moved ...

    Winter driving
    Important safety notes WARNING   If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running ...