415 Practical hints
What to do if …
Text messages
Display messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
ABSABS, ESP Inoperative
See Operator’s ManualThe ABS and the ESP® have been 
switched off due to a malfunction.
The BAS is also switched off.
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 an accident.
ABS, ESP Unavailable
See Operator’s ManualThe ABS and the ESP® have been 
switched off because of insufficient 
power supply. The charging voltage 
has fallen below 10 volts.
The BAS is also switched off.
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 system checked at an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon 
as possible. 
429 Practical hints
What to do if …
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!(Canada only)
Release
Parking BrakeYou are driving with the parking 
brake set.Release the parking brake (page 57).
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EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative
See Operator’s ManualThe EBP, the ABS, and the ESP® 
have switched off due to a mal-
function. The BAS is also 
switched off.
The brake system is still func-
tional but without the EBP, the 
ABS, and the ESP
® available.
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 an accident.