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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is active, the ABS is not available.
2 Have the brake system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
3 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
See page 239 for notes on the antilock brake system
(ABS).
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ABS NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
1
1
ABS SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP!
2
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
3
2
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BRAKE ASSIST
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is active, the BAS is not available.
A malfunction has been detected in the system. The
brake system functions in the usual manner, but
without brake assist system (BAS), see page 237.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
BAS NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
1
1
BRAKE ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE! 2
BRAKE ASSIST VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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279 Malfunction and warning messages
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is selected, the ESP is not available,
see page 243.
2 Transfer case differential lock is active, the ESP is not available,
see page 243.
3 The enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and the torque
reduction feature are unavailable.
4 This message may be displayed if the power supply was
interrupted (battery disconnected or empty). Synchronize ESP, see
page 244
5 The system is temporarily unavailable. The reason could be that
the self-diagnosis has not been completed. The display will clear
itself after driving a short distance at more than 12 mph (2o km/h).
6 The system is unavailable due to low voltage, e.g. battery not being
charged.
7 A malfunction has been detected in the system. In case of ESP
malfunction the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster
illuminates and the ESP switch in the center console does not
function. If in addition the ABS is malfunctioning, only partial
engine output will be available.
8 The display or the system is malfunctioning. Line 1 Line 2 C*
ESP NOT ACTIVE LOCK SELECTED
1
1
ESP NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
2
1
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. NOT AVAILABLE!
3, 4, 5, 6
2
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. VISIT WORKSHOP!
3, 7
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
8
2
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369 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AA few words about differentials and
differential locks ....................................................... 251
ABS (Antilock brake system) .......................................239
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 240
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 363
Airbags .............................................................................. 66
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 223, 306, 362, 366
Antiglare night position ................................................. 79
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 275
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................239
LOW RANGE – ABS .................................................. 240
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 42
Aquaplaning ...................................................................220
Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 168
Rear passenger compartment ................................. 169
Audio systems .................................................................. 96
CD Player ...................................................................... 97
Radio ............................................................................. 96Automatic central locking .............................................. 41
Automatic climate control
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 150
Automatic transmission ............................................... 207
Emergency Operation ............................................... 214
Fluid level .................................................................. 305
Selector lever position .............................................. 210
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 327
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 63
BAS (Brake assist system) ........................................... 237
Battery ............................................................................. 319
Battery recycling ...................................................... 320
Block heater ................................................................... 225
Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 237
Brake fluid ..............................................................217, 363
Capacity ..................................................................... 362
Brakes .................................................... 215, 217, 362, 363
Brush guard .................................................................... 182
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371 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 190
Combination switch ...................................................... 134
Consumer information .................................................. 367
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 190
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................306
Checking .................................................................... 306
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 123
Coolants ........................................................................... 365
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 365
Cover blind, cargo area ................................................. 180
Cover, spare wheel ......................................................... 312
Cruise control .................................................................234
Cup holder
In passenger footwell ............................................... 167
Next to the armrest ................................................... 166
Rear passenger footwell ........................................... 167
DDeep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 224
Differential locks ............................................................253
Differential locks, disengage ........................................256
Differential locks, engage ............................................. 254Door control panel ........................................................... 22
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 157
Doors ..................................................................................34
Drinking and driving ..................................................... 216
Drive sensibly - save fuel .............................................. 216
Driving instructions ...................................................... 216
Driving off ....................................................................... 218
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................44
Electrical outlet ..............................................................301
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) ................................... 242
Electronic key ................................................................... 27
Electronic main key
Changing batteries .................................................. 343
Synchronizing remote control ............................... 345
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................. 243
Control switch .......................................................... 245
Synchronizing .......................................................... 244
Electronic traction system (4-ETS) .............................. 241
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 192
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................65
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 41
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