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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Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
secure the load using the cargo tie down rings.
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended
as an anti-slip p ...
Displaying destination information
Prerequisite: you have entered a destination
and possibly an intermediate
stop.
To activate navigation mode: press the
function button once or twice.
To show the menu: press
the COMAND ...
Side impact air bags
WARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of ...