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221 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic stability program (ESP)/Electronic 
traction system (4-ETS+) — warning lamp
The yellow warning lamp in the 
speedometer dial comes on with the key in 
steering lock position 2. It should go out 
with engine running.
See page 203 for 4-ETS+ and page 205 for ESP if the 
warning lamp lights up or flashes when the vehicle is 
moving.
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP 
is combined with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS / ESP malfunction indicator 
lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in 
steering lock position 2. It should go out with the engine 
running.
If the BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp remains 
illuminated with the engine running, see page 199 for 
BAS and page 205 for ESP.4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp
The yellow ETS malfunction indicator lamp 
in the instrument cluster comes on with the 
key in steering lock position 2. It should go 
out with the engine running.
If the ETS malfunction indicator lamp remains 
illuminated with the engine running a malfunction has 
been detected, see page 203 for 4-ETS+.
LOW RANGE indicator lamp
The yellow LOW RANGE indicator lamp in 
the instrument cluster comes on with the 
key in steering lock position 2. With the 
LOW RANGE mode deactivated it should go out with the 
engine running.
With the LOW RANGE mode activated the LOW RANGE 
indicator lamp is illuminated continuously.
If the indicator lamp blinks fast, one or more switching 
conditions were not observed, or the LOW RANGE mode 
is defective, see page 209 for LOW RANGE mode.
BAS
ESP
ETSLOW
RANGE 
     
        
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225 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake pad wear indicator lamp
With the key in steering lock position 2, the 
indicator lamp comes on and goes out when 
the engine is running.
If the indicator lamp lights up during braking, this 
indicates that the brake pads are worn down.
Have the brake system checked at your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.FSS indicator
FSS indicator (Service A), see page 87.
FSS indicator (Service B), see page 87.
The symbols appear in the main odometer display field 
prior to the next suggested service. Depending on 
operating conditions throughout the year, the next 
service is calculated and displayed in days or distance 
remaining. See page 87 for notes on the flexible service 
system (FSS). 
     
        
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254 Jump starting
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that 
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the 
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not 
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories, 
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to 
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the 
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged 
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal 
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps 
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the 
grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged 
battery and the final connection to the negative (–) 
terminal of the discharged battery.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery 
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not 
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that move 
when the engine is started. Allow the discharged 
battery to charge for a few minutes. Start engine of 
the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables 
by exactly reversing the above installation 
sequence, starting with the last connection made 
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it 
does not touch any other metal while the other end 
is still attached.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful 
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic 
converter. 
     
        
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305 Index
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Headlamp cleaning system  ............................................ 94
Headlights ......................................................................... 90
Heated seats  ..................................................................... 44
Hood ................................................................................. 231
Hooks ............................................................................... 133
IIdentification labels .......................................................285
Illuminated vanity mirrors ............................................113
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 78
Infant and child restraint system
Installation ................................................................... 67
Infant and child restraint systems  ................................ 65
Inflating the space-saver tire  .......................................249
Information call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 148
Instrument cluster  ........................................................... 76
Activating display  ....................................................... 80
Display illumination ................................................... 80
Indicator lamps  ........................................................... 78
Malfunction and indicator lamps  ........................... 218
Instrument lamps  ............................................................ 80Instruments and controls  ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes  ............................................................. 114
Interior lighting  .............................................................. 110
JJump starting  ................................................................. 253KKeys, vehicle  .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 260
Adjusting headlamp aim  ......................................... 268
Auxiliary fog lamp  ............................................. 92, 264
Fog lamps  .....................................................................93
Headlamp assembly ......................................... 261, 262
Headlamps .................................90, 261, 262, 268, 280
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 267
License plate lamps  ................................................. 267
Low and high beam ............................................90, 263