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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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
1. To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode
2. To defrost the windshield
3. To switch the ZONE function on/off
4. Display
5. To set climate control to automatic
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DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
speedometer
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or
two segments 2 in the set speed range light
up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set fo ...
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to
before you
start your journey. Other ...