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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DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
speedometer
When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS,
triangle 2 shows the stored speed.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
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Programming the integrated garage door opener on the rear-view mirror
Programming
WARNING
Only press the transmitter button on the
integrated garage door opener if there are no
persons or objects present within the sweep
of the garage door. People could otherw ...
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
1 To set the temperature, left
2 To set climate control to automatic
3 To defrost the windshield
4 To increase the airflow
5 To direct the airflow through the defroster vents
6 To activate/deac ...