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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Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
► Make sure that ...
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and ac ...
Problems with the sliding sunroof
In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
W ...