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ESP
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
NOT AVAILABLE
The ESP is deactivated because of a
malfunction or interrupted power
supply. The ABS might not be opera-
tional.
The system must be resynchronized.
With vehicle stationary and the
engine running, turn the steer-
ing wheel completely to the
left and then to the right to
synchronize the ESP.
If the ESP message does not go
out:
Continue driving with added
caution.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2
The ESP is temporarily unavailable.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed.
The display will clear itself after
driving a short distance at more
than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The charging voltage has fallen be-
low 10 volts and the ESP has
switched off.
When the voltage is above this
value again, the ESP is opera-
tional again.
If necessary, have the genera-
tor and battery checked.
2
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ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The ESP is switched off due to a mal-
function or an interruption in the
power supply.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP avail-
able.
If in addition the ABS is malfunction-
ing, only partial engine output will be
available.
Continue driving with added
caution.
Have the system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as
possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of accident.
2
ì
FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!
This display appears if button
ì
or
í
on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.
3
Y
HOOD OPEN!
You are driving with the hood open.
Close the hood (
page 217).
2
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I
AUTOM. LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY!
You have forgotten to remove the
key.
Remove the key from the
starter switch.
1
REPLACE KEY
VISIT WORKSHOP!
No additional code available for
SmartKey.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
2
.
3RD BRAKE LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
The high mounted brake lamp is mal-
functioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes
have stopped working.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, LH
CHECK LAMP!
The left turn signal in the side mirror
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as
soon as possible.
2
ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, RH
CHECK LAMP!
The right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all light emitting
diodes have stopped working.
Have the LEDs replaced as
soon as possible.
2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY!
You have left the key in the starter
switch.
Remove key from the starter
switch.
1
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BRAKE LAMP
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Brake lamp illumination is delayed or
lamp is permanently on.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
BRAKE LAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The display for the lamps or the sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
FRONT FOGLAMP, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
HIGH BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right high beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
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.
LAMP SENSOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.
In the control system, set lamp
operation to manual
(page 124).
Switch on headlamps using
the exterior lamp switch
(page 100).
2
LEFT FRT. PARK LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left parking lamps are malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LICENSE PLATE, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left licence plate lamp is mal-
functioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LICENSE PLATE, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right licence plate lamp is mal-
functioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
LIGHTS
SWITCH OFF LAMPS!
The display appears if the driver’s
door is opened with the engine shut
off and no key in the starter switch.
Insert key in the starter switch.
Switch off lights (
page 100).
1
LOW BEAM, L
CHECK LAMP!
The left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
LOW BEAM, R
CHECK LAMP!
The right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.
2
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REAR FOGLAMP
CHECK LAMP!
The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
REAR FOGLAMP
TURN OFF
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
A lamp is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb is being used.
Turn the rear fog lamp off.
2
REVERSE LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
The backup lamp is malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
RIGHT FRT. PARK LAMP
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right parking lamps are malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, LF
CHECK LAMP!
The left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
SIDE MARKER LAMP, RF
CHECK LAMP!
The right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, L
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TAIL LIGHT, R
CHECK LAMP!
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right tail lamp is malfunctioning.
A backup bulb is being used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
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TURN SIGNAL F, L
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left front turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL F, R
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is be-
ing used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL R, L
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The left rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. A backup bulb is being
used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
TURN SIGNAL R, R
CHECK LAMP
SUBSTITUTE LAMP ON!
The right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A backup bulb is be-
ing used.
Replace the bulb as soon as
possible.
2
!
(Canada
only)
;
(USA only)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE!
You are driving with the parking
brake set.
Release the parking brake
(page 44).
1
A
RESERVE FUEL
VISIT FILLING STATION!
The fuel level has dropped below the
reserve mark.
Refuel at the next gas station
(page 214).
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1
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The system is malfunctioning. The
airbags or emergency tensioning de-
vice (ETDs) could deploy unexpect-
edly or fail to activate in an accident.
Drive with added caution to
the nearest authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
1
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SERVICE
The system is malfunctioning. The
airbags or emergency tensioning de-
vice (ETDs) could deploy unexpect-
edly or fail to activate in an accident.
Drive with added caution to
the nearest authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Light Truck Cen-
ter.
2
Warning!
G
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi-
cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center immediately to have the
system checked.
Otherwise the SRS may not be activated
when needed in an accident, which could re-
sult in serious or fatal injury, or it might de-
ploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which
could also result in injury.
