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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Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus
to drive over the top of the hil ...
Cleaning the plastic trim
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays
or cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning agents containing solvents cause
the surface to become ...
Service menu
In the Serv. menu you can:
• call up display messages
• restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only)
• check the tire pressure electronically
• call up the service due date ...
