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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    Compass
    Calling up the compass ► Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the Offroad menu appears in the multifunction display. The compass shows which direction t ...

    Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
    You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks. Only open the ...

    Turn signals
    1. High-beam headlamps 2. Right turn signal 3. High-beam flasher 4. Left turn signal •► To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the ...