Tires and wheels
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!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can
damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
!
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
washer fluid level sensor could be
damaged.
1
Cap
2
Washer fluid reservoir
Fluid for the washer system, rear window
washer system and the headlamp cleaning
system is supplied from the washer fluid
reservoir.
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the washer fluid in a suitable
container.
X
Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab
of cap
1
upwards.
X
Refill the washer fluid reservoir with MB
Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB
SummerFit” and water (or commercially
available premixed washer solvent/
antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures) (
Y
page 407).
X
Closing washer fluid reservoir: Press cap
1
onto filler hole until it engages.
For more information, see “Washer system
and headlamp cleaning
system” (
Y
page 401).
Tires and wheels
Safety notes
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for information on tested and recommended
rims and tires for summer and winter
operation. They can also offer advice
concerning tire service and purchase.
G
Warning!
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part. For further
information contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. If incorrectly sized
rims and tires are mounted, the wheel
brakes or suspension components can be
damaged. Also, the correct operating
clearance of the wheels and the tires may
no longer be correct.
G
Warning!
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is worn to minimum tread depth,
or if the tires have sustained damage,
replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for
the particular rim type. Failure to do so can
Operation
Summary of Contents for 2009 R-Class
Page 1: ...R Class Operator s Manual ...
Page 28: ...Exterior view 26 Exterior view At a glance ...
Page 30: ...Cockpit 28 Cockpit At a glance ...
Page 32: ...Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance ...
Page 34: ...Instrument cluster 32 At a glance ...
Page 36: ...Storage compartments 34 Storage compartments At a glance ...
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Page 149: ...Control system 147 Menus and submenus Controls in detail Z ...
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Page 401: ...Weights 399 Weights Model All models Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Technical data Z ...
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