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-sli ...
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.•► Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger
side with the corresponding
button•► Engage reverse gear.
The exter ...
Changing the settings of the lockingsystem
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
► To ch ...