2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI display symbol

467 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Switch off lightsYou have removed the SmartKey
from the starter switch and
opened the driver’s door or
removed the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.Turn the exterior lamp switch toM
(
page 146).
Switch off lights
or remove keyYou have opened the driver’s
door while the exterior lamp
switch is in position U and
the SmartKey is still in the
starter switch.
The parking lamps are still on.Turn the exterior lamp switch toM
(
page 146).
or
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Tail lamp
LeftThe left tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. A substitute bulb is being
used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).
Tail lamp
RightThe right tail lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A substitute bulb is
being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).

468 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Turn signal
Rear LeftThe left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).
Turn signal
Rear RightThe right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).
Turn signal
Front LeftThe left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).
Turn signal
Front RightThe right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 484).
Turn signal
Left mirrorThe turn signal in the left exteri-
or rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes
have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
Right mirrorThe turn signal in the right exte-
rior rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes
have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

469 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
L Tele Aid
inoperativeOne or more main functions of the
Tele Aid* system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid* system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Tele Aid
batteryThe emergency power battery for the
Tele Aid* system is malfunctioning. If the
vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or
drained, Tele Aid* will not be operational.Have the Tele Aid* system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
tFunction
unavailableThis display appears if buttont or
son the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
WTop up
washer fluidThe fluid level has dropped to
about1/3of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (page 372).

470 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
n*STOP
car too lowThe AIRMATIC* is inoperative.Avoid large steering angles.
Otherwise a fender or tire could
be damaged.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
MalfunctionThe AIRMATIC* is malfunctioning.Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h) depending on the set
vehicle level.
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
MalfunctionThe AIRMATIC* is functional only to a
limited extent.Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h) depending on the set
vehicle level.
Have the vehicle checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

471 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
n*Vehicle rising
wait brieflyThe vehicle level is too low.Do not drive off.
The vehicle level control* has not yet
adjusted the vehicle level to the nec-
essary height required for driving.
Wait until the message disappears
from the multifunction display.
You may then drive off.
Compressor
cooling downLevel control was activated too long/too
frequently.Let the compressor cool until the
message disappears.
The selected level will be set once the
compressor has cooled down.
Level selection
not permittedYou are driving too fast for the desired
level selection.Reduce vehicle speed.
Set the next higher level
(
page 287).
!When the message Compressor cooling
down
appears in the multifunction display, driv-
ing is still possible.Keep in mind that the ride height of the vehicle is
not yet reached and you could therefore damage
the underbody of the vehicle.
The selected level will be set once the compres-
sor has cooled down.

551 Index
D
Date display, Setting 181
Daytime running lamp mode 148
Setting 183
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 225, 240
Defrosting, Front 224, 239
Defrosting, Rear 217
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 185
Interior lighting 186
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Bleeding fuel system 505
Preglow indicator lamp 29
Diesel fuel see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving 63
With starting 57
Digital speedometer 159, 167
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Direction of rotation (tires) 375Displays
Digital speedometer 159, 167
Distronic* 174, 274
Maintenance service indicator
message 407
Messages in the multifunction
display 433–471
Multifunction display 159
Outside temperature 158, 159, 167
Selecting 180
Showing malfunctions 175
Symbol messages 451
Text messages 435
Vehicle status message memory 174
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 163, 165, 176
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 191
Distance warning function* 191Distronic* 271
Activating 277
Cleaning system sensor 414
Control system 276
Deactivating 280
Distance warning function* 284
Driving hints 282
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Warning and indicator lamps 274
Door
Entry lamps 155
Locking, In an emergency 479
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 112
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Opening from the inside 122
Opening from the outside 113
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 336
Unlocking, Mechanical key 478

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