322 Practical hints
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ì FUNCTION
NOT AVAILABLE!This display appears if button t or 
s on the multifunction steering wheel 
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped 
with a telephone.
Ê TRUNK OPEN!This message will appear whenever the 
tailgate is open.Close the tailgate.
G VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:The instrument cluster display is malfunc-
tioning.
Some systems themselves may also have 
failed.Continue driving with added caution.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center as soon as 
possible.
± VISIT WORKSHOP!
DISPLAY MALFUNCTION:Certain electronic systems are unable to 
relay information to the control system. 
The following systems may have failed:
Coolant temperature display
Tachometer
Cruise control display
Have the electronic systems checked 
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.
W WASHER FLUID
CHECK LEVEL!The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 
of total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 382). 
410 Index
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 90
Towing eye, front 361
Towing eye, rear 361
Towing the vehicle 358
Stranded vehicle 361
Towing the vehicle - various problem 
scenarios 360
Traction 275
Transfer case 157, 388
Gear range 157
Messages in the multifunction 
display 158
Switching 157
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 161
Transmission gear selector lever 329
Unlocking manually 329
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 275
Tread depth 254
Tread depth (tires) 278
Treadwear indicators 276
Trip computer 145
Trip odometer
Resetting 121Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336
Turn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 285
Front bulbs 336
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 336
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
Standards 276
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 136
Setting time units 136Unlocking 34, 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 327
Fuel filler flap 239
Global 94
In an emergency 327
Selective settings 94
Tailgate in an emergency 327
Transmission gear selector lever 
manually 329
Vehicle in an emergency 209
With the SmartKey 34
Uphill driving
Cruise control 182
Upshifting 155
Useful features 194
Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Electrical outlet 200
Floormats 201
Storage compartments 194
Tele Aid 202
Telephone* 201