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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2-zone automatic climate control
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
•► To increase/reduce: press button 9 or
12 u ...
Low-beam headlamps
To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
Turn the light switch to .
The indicator lamp on the light
switch
lights up. ...
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine ...