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ABSinoperative
See Operator’s ManualThe ABS has detected a malfunction
and has switched off.
The ESP
® and the BAS are also
deactivated.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS avail-
able.
Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.
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.
unavailable
See Operator’s ManualThe ABS was deactivated because of
insufficient power supply. The charg-
ing voltage has fallen below 10 volts.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ABS
available.When the voltage is above this value again, the
ABS is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does not disappear:
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
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ABSunavailable
See Operator’s ManualIf the yellow ESP® warning
lampv flashes while driving and
this message appears, the electron-
ic traction system has switched off
to prevent overheating of the drive
wheel brakes.As soon as the brakes have cooled off,
the electronic traction system switches
on again.
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears and the ESP
® warning
lampv goes out.
The self-diagnosis has not yet been
completed yet.The display will clear after driving a
short distance at a vehicle speed of
above 12 mph (20 km/h).
Cruise control and
SPEEDTRONICinoperativeThe cruise control is malfunctioning.Have cruise control checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Cruise control--- mphYou have attempted to set a speed
while driving below 20 mph
(30 km/h).Accelerate to a speed exceeding
20 mph (30 km/h) and set the
speed (
page 257).
The ESP® is switched off.Switch on the ESP® (page 105).
The automatic transmission is set to
positionP, R, orN.Set the automatic transmission to
positionD (
page 194).
The vehicle is secured with the
parking brake.Release the parking brake
(
page 60).
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DISTRONIC--- mphYou have attempted to set a speed
while driving below 20 mph
(30 km/h).Accelerate to a speed exceeding 20 mph
(30 km/h) and set the speed (
page 262).
The ESP® is switched off.Switch on the ESP® (page 108).
The automatic transmission is set to
positionP, R, orN.Set the automatic transmission to
positionD (
page 194).
The vehicle is secured with the
parking brake.Release the parking brake (page 60).
inoperativeThe Distronic* or the Distronic*
display are malfunctioning.Have the system checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
OverrideYou have accelerated. The
Distronic* has switched off.Stop accelerating.
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Depress brake
to shift out of
ParkYou have tried to shift the automatic
transmission into positionD,R orN
using the gear selector lever without
depressing the brake pedal.Depress the brake pedal.
Door Open
Vehicle not in ParkYou have opened the driver’s door
and the transmission is still in
positionD,R orN.Before you leave the vehicle, make sure
that the automatic transmission is set to
positionP and that the parking brake is
engaged.
Drive to workshop
without
shifting gearsThe automatic transmission cannot
be shifted out of the set position be-
cause of a malfunction.If the automatic transmission is set to
positionD:
Without changing the automatic transmis-
sion from positionD, drive to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to
positionN,R orP:
Do not drive.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
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ESPinoperative
See Operator’s ManualIn addition, the yellow ESP® warning
lampv comes on.
The ESP
® has detected a malfunc-
tion and switched off.
The ABS may still be operational.
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 an accident.
In addition, the yellow ESP® warning
lampv comes on.
The ESP
® or the ESP® display is
malfunctioning.
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 an accident.
In addition, the yellow ESP® warning
lampv comes on.
The ESP
® is deactivated because of
a malfunction or interrupted power
supply.
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.
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SRSRestraint sys. malfunction
Visit workshopThe system is malfunctioning.Drive with added caution to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
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 result in serious or fatal injury,
or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnec-
essarily which could also result in injury.
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Monitor the 59indicator lamp on the center console (page 85) and
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 26) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,
the 59indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and
remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 81) has deactivated the air
bag.
the message Front passenger airbag enabled See Operator’s Manual or the
message
Front passenger airbag disabled See Operator’s Manual should not
appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait at
least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to
make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again.
Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
page 81),
the59indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
If the 59indicator lamp
remains out even after performing the above
corrective steps, do not have any children
12 years old and under and other smallindividuals use the front passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.
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Monitor the 59indicator lamp on the center console (page 85) and
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster (
page 26) for the following:
With the seat unoccupied and the ignition turned on,
the 59indicator lamp on the center console should illuminate and
remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS (
page 81) has deactivated the air
bag.
the message Front passenger airbag enabled See Operator’s Manual or the
message
Front passenger airbag disabled See Operator’s Manual should not
appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied. Wait at
least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to
make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display.
If above conditions are met, you can occupy the front passenger seat again.
Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS (
page 81),
the59indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.
If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
If the 59indicator lamp
remains illuminated with an adult occupant
on the front passenger seat even after per-
forming the above corrective steps, do nothave any passenger use the front passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.