2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI heating

436 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
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 display disap-
pears 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
SPEEDTRONIC

inoperativeThe 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 266).
The ESP® is switched off.Switch on the ESP® (page 105).
The automatic transmission is set to
position P, R, or N.Set the automatic transmission to
positionD (
page 197).
The vehicle is secured with the
parking brake.Release the parking brake (page 57).

442 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ESPunavailable
See Operator’s ManualThe ESP® was deactivated because
of insufficient power supply. The
charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts.
The brake system is still functioning
normally but without the ESP
®
available.
When the voltage is above this value again, the
ESP® is operational again and the message in
the multifunction display should disappear.
If the message in the multifunction display
does disappear:
Have the generator (alternator) and the
battery checked.
If 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 display disap-
pears and the ESP
® warning lampv goes
out.
The self-diagnosis has not been
completed yet.The display will clear after driving a short
distance at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).

555 Index
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 401
GVW 402
GVWR 402
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 417
Hazard warning flasher 152
Head restraints
Active head restraint 83, 137
Front seats 45
Rear seats 139, 140
Headlamp cleaning system* 212, 372
Reservoir capacity 539
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 147
Bi-Xenon* 485
Cleaning lenses 413
Cleaning system* 212, 372
Halogen 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 463
Manual headlamp mode 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Switch 59, 146
Headliner, Cleaning 417
Heated seats see Seat heating*
Heated steering wheel* 326
High beam flasher 59, 150
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 464
Replacing 484
Switching on 59, 150High mounted brake lamp 485
High-performance brake system (AMG ve-
hicles only) 350
Hinged quarter windows* see Power win-
dows
Hood 364
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Opening 364
Hooks
Loading 300
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or Automatic cli-
mate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 352

558 Index
Front fog lamps* 146
Front passenger front air bag off 78,
88, 92, 93, 431
Fuel reserve 29, 430
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 420
Parktronic* 293, 294
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Rear fog lamp 146
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* 142
SRS 29, 72, 82, 430
Turn signals 27
Lamps, indicator and warning
Distance warning lamp* 275
Instrument cluster 428
Seat ventilation* 143
Language, Setting 179
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 418
License plate lamps 485
Messages in the multifunction
display 465
Replacing bulbs 485, 493Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 416
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 463
Lighter see Cigarette lighter*
Lighting
Parking lamps 146
Lighting, Exterior and interior 146
Limp-home mode 211, 423, 424
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 401
Locator lighting 149, 184
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 69
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 525
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 487
switching on 59, 146
Lubricants 538M
Maintenance 12, 407
Calling up service indicator
display 409
Clearing service indicator
message 408
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 407
Resetting service indicator 409
Service indicator message 407
Service term exceeded 408
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only) 209
Deactivating 211
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 402
Maximum load rating, Tires 402
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 402
Mechanical key 478
Memory function* 144
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction

562 Index
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 540
Refueling 360
Regular checks 362
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Replacing bulbs 484
Backup lamps 484, 485, 491
Brake lamps 484, 485, 491
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 484, 485, 487, 489
Fog lamp, Rear 484, 485, 491, 492
Headlamps 484, 485, 487
License plate lamps 484, 485, 491,
493
Low beam headlamps 484, 485, 487
Parking lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,
491, 492
Side marker lamps, Front 484, 491
Side marker lamps, Rear 484, 485,
491, 492
Standing lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,
491, 492Tail lamps 484, 485, 491
Turn signal lamps 484, 485, 487,
489, 491
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In instrument cluster 156
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 482
Residual heat utilization 245
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 197, 201
Rims 403, 532
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid*
Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof* 261
RON 542
Roof rack* 297
Rubber parts, Cleaning 416
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 383S
Safety
Driving safety systems 100
Occupant safety 72
Reporting safety defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 172
Seat belt force limiter 82
Seat belt height adjustment 53
Seat belts 79
Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 417
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Proper use of 53, 81
Safety guidelines 76
Telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* see Seats 143
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 377

563 Index
Seats 132
Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 132
Heating* 142
Memory function* 144
Multicontour seat* 136
Ventilation* 143
Securing cargo 299
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 420
OCS 93
Tele Aid* 331
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator 409
Service life
Tires 374
Vehicle battery 506
Service, Parts 524
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles) or
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)Settings
AIRMATIC* 285
Clock 181
Comfort functions* 189
Control system menus 162, 164
Control system submenus 163, 165,
177
Date 181, 182
Distance warning function* 191
Factory, SmartKey 113
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Individual, Vehicle 176
Instrument cluster 179
Language, multifunction display 180
Lighting 183
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 176
Selective, SmartKey 114
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Time 181
Vehicle level control* 286
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 206Shifting, Automatic transmission 197
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 403
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116
Snow chains 406
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 472
Spare wheel 475, 534
Inflating 501
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 472, 500
Speed settings
Cruise control 270
Distronic* 277
Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation

564 Index
SRS 81
Indicator lamp 430
Messages in the multifunction
display 444
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Standing water, Driving through 355
Starter switch 24, 39
Positions 39
Starting difficulties, Engine 57
Starting, Engine 54
Steering column 46, 47
Steering wheel
Adjusting, Electrically* 47
Adjusting, Manually 46
Buttons 160
Cleaning 417
Heating* 326
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 207
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 337Storage compartments 34, 311
Armrest, Front 313
Armrest, Rear* 314
Cup holders 316
Door pockets 34
Front center console 312
Glove box 311
Parcel nets 315
Second-row seats, In front of 314
Third-row 315
Storing tires 375
Stranded vehicle 519
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 215
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof* 258
Sunshades*
Rear door windows 216
Symbols used in this Operator’s
Manual 15T
Tachometer 29, 157
Overspeed range 157
Tail lamps 491
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 485
Tailgate
Closing 125
Closing from the inside
electrically* 125
Closing from the outside (vehicles
without KEYLESS-GO*) 127
Opening 123
Opening from the inside,
Electrically* 124
Opening from the inside,
Manually 123
Opening from the outside 123
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Unlocking with SmartKey 115
Tar stains 411