2008 Dodge Sprinter Owners Manual

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

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Problem It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle us- ing the remote control. The turn signals do not flash when the vehicle is locked.

Possible cause/result The doors are not closed properly.

Suggested solutions 왘 Close the doors properly and lock the

vehicle again.

The central locking system has malfunctioned. 왘 Lock the vehicle using the key

(컄 page 88).

왘 Have the central locking system

checked as soon as possible at an au- thorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

Possible cause/result The remote control batteries are weak or dis- charged.

The remote control is malfunctioning.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Point the remote control towards the driver’s door handle at close range and try again.

If this does not work: 왘 Lock or unlock the vehicle using the key

(컄 page 88).

왘 Check the batteries of the remote control (컄 page 86). Change the batteries if necessary (컄 page 540).

왘 Lock or unlock the vehicle using the key

(컄 page 88).

왘 Have the remote control checked at an

authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem The battery check lamp on the remote control does not light up briefly when a button is pressed. You have lost a remote control.

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Possible cause/result The remote control batteries are discharged. 왘 Change the batteries (컄 page 540).

Suggested solutions

왘 Have the remote control canceled at an

authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Report the loss immediately to the

vehicle insurers.

Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will be hap- py to obtain a replacement for you.

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Problem The key can no longer be turned in the ignition lock.

Possible cause/result The on-board voltage is too low.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Remove the key and re-insert it into the

ignition lock.

왘 Switch off all non-essential consumers, for example the seat heating, interior lighting, and try to turn the key again.

If this does not work: 왘 Check the starter battery and charge it

if necessary.

or 왘 The engine may be jump-started

(컄 page 581).

or 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter

Dealer.

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Driving systems

Warning

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer

Continued

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Warning (Continued)

Warning (Continued)

which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work re- quired. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

Continued

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

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Problem Only the red segments in the Parktronic* warning displays are lit. A warning tone also sounds for approximate- ly 2 seconds. Parktronic* switches off after approximately 20 seconds. The indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch comes on and the red segments in the warn- ing display go out.

Possible cause/result Parktronic* has malfunctioned and has switched off. When you press the Parktronic switch, the red segments in the Parktronic warning displays light up again and the warning tone sounds for approximately 2 seconds.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Have Parktronic* checked as soon as

possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem The Parktronic* warning displays indicate im- plausible distances. For example, all the segments may be lit even though there is no obstacle present.

The speed cannot be set with cruise control* activated1.

1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.

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Possible cause/result The Parktronic* sensors are dirty or iced up. 왘 Clean the Parktronic* sensors

Suggested solutions

(컄 page 422).

An external radio or ultrasonic source may be causing interference. The license plate or other attachment parts near the sensors may not be secured correct- ly. The display is showing a message of high prior- ity and cannot therefore show a change in speed.

왘 Switch on the ignition again. 왘 Check whether Parktronic* works at

another location.

왘 Check the number plate and attach- ment parts near the sensors to see if they are securely in place.

왘 Proceed as instructed by the message

in the display.

왘 Deactivate cruise control* if neces-

sary.

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Auxiliary heating*

Warning

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.

Continued

Warning (Continued)

Practical hints What to do if ...

Warning (Continued)

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must

Continued

be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If this work is carried out incor- rectly, the operating safety of the heater can no longer be guaranteed and there is a risk of accident and injury.

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Problem The battery check lamp on the remote control for the auxiliary heating does not light up briefly when a button is pressed. The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the engine does not start.

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Possible cause/result The remote control batteries are discharged. 왘 Change the remote control batteries

Suggested solutions

(컄 page 541).

Lack of fuel. The fuel tank is less than a quarter full. The aux- iliary heating switches off automatically. The undervoltage protection circuit integrated in the control unit switches off the auxiliary heating because the on-board voltage is less than 10 V. The fuse has blown.

왘 Refuel at the nearest refueling station. 왘 Then start the auxiliary heating repeat-

edly until the fuel lines are full.

왘 If necessary, have the alternator and

the battery checked.

왘 Replace the fuse (컄 page 589). 왘 Have the cause of the blown fuse

checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal- er.

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Problem The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the engine does not start

Possible cause/result

WARNING

Suggested solutions 왘 Have the auxiliary heating checked at

an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

The auxiliary heating has overheated about ten times in succession. The engine or heater is malfunctioning.

The heater has overheated.

The coolant level is too low.

왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant

if necessary (컄 page 329).

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Leaving the vehicle in storage

Warning

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer

Continued

Warning (Continued)

Warning (Continued)

which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

Continued

Problem You wish to leave your vehicle in storage for a long period of time (longer than six weeks).

Possible cause/result

Suggested solutions 왘 Obtain advice from an authorized

Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Disconnect the starter battery

(컄 page 573).

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Indicator and warning lamps in switches

Warning (Continued)

Warning

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer

Continued

which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work re- quired.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

Continued

Practical hints What to do if ...

Warning (Continued)

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

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Problem One or both of the indicator lamps in the switch for the seat heating flashing.

* are

Possible cause/result There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on. The seat heating has been switched off automatically.

The indicator lamps in the switches for the windshield heating P* and/or rear win- dow heating F* are flashing.

There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on. The windshield heating and/or rear window heating have switched off automatically.

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Suggested solutions 왘 Switch off all non-essential con- sumers, for example the reading lamps, interior lighting, etc. The seat heating will switch back on automatically as soon as there is sufficient voltage again.

왘 Switch off all non-essential consumers, for example the reading lamps, interior lighting, etc. If sufficient voltage is available again within 30 seconds, the windshield heating and/or rear window heating switch on again automatically, they re- main switched off.

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Problem The residual engine heat utilization function switches off too soon or cannot be switched on. The indicator lamp in the ° switch does not light up.

Possible cause/result There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Switch off all non-essential consumers, for example the reading lamps, interior lighting, etc. The residual engine heat utilization function will switch back on automati- cally as soon as there is sufficient volt- age again.

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Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster

Warning (Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Warning

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer

Continued

which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work re- quired.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose.

In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

Continued

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Problem v The yellow ASR/ESP® warning

lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.

Possible cause/result

WARNING

ESP® or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has reached its tire grip limit.

The yellow ASR/ESP® warning lamp is lit while the engine is run- ning.

WARNING

ASR is deactivated.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Adapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions. Do not use too much throttle. 왘 Drive slowly. 왘 Reactivate ASR. Exceptions .

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Problem

The yellow ESP®, ABS-, ASR/BAS indicator lamps and the red brake system indicator lamp are lit while the engine is running.

Possible cause/result

WARNING

EBV has malfunctioned. The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex- pected when you apply the brakes.

The yellow ESP®, ABS, ASR/BAS indicator lamps and the red brake system indicator lamp are lit while the engine is running.

WARNING

EBV has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be being charged. The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex- pected when you apply the brakes.

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Suggested solutions 왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem 6 The red brake system indicator

lamp is lit while the engine is run- ning. A signal also sounds.

Possible cause/result

WARNING

There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid res- ervoir.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Do not add brake fluid under any cir- cumstances. This will not solve the problem.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem 6 When towing a trailer:

The red brake system indicator lamp is lit while the engine is run- ning. A signal also sounds.

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Possible cause/result

WARNING

The trailer's brake booster is malfunctioning. The vehicle's driving and braking characteris- tics may change. There is a risk of the trailer overbraking.

Suggested solutions 왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

The yellow ASR/BAS indica- tor lamp is lit while the en- gine is running.

Possible cause/result

Suggested solutions 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

WARNING ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction. The engine power output may then be lower.

WARNING BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. The brake system continues to function with the nor- mal braking effect but with no electronic support.

ASR and BAS have been switched off due to under- voltage. The battery may not be being charged. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

care.

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

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Problem

The yellow ABS indicator lamp is lit while the engine is running.

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Possible cause/result

WARNING ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ESP®, ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a result. The brake system continues to function with the nor- mal braking effect but with no electronic support. The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if the brakes are applied with maximum force.

WARNING ABS is temporarily unavailable. Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.

Suggested solutions 왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Drive on for a distance of more than

13 mph (20 km/h). ABS is available again if the message goes out.

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Problem

Possible cause/result ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be being charged. The brake system continues to function with the nor- mal braking effect but with no electronic support. The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if the brakes are applied with maximum force.

Suggested solutions 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

Practical hints What to do if ...

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Problem

The yellow ESP® indicator lamp is lit while the engine is running.

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Possible cause/result

WARNING

ESP® has been deactivated due to a malfunction. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time. Engine power output may be reduced.

ESP® has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be being charged. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time. Engine power output may be reduced.

Suggested solutions 왘 Also observe the messages in the dis- play on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (컄 page 489).

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

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Problem

The red SRS warning lamp does not go out after ap- proximately 4 seconds after the ignition system is switched on or lights up again.

The red battery charge warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.

Possible cause/result

WARNING

Suggested solutions 왘 Drive on with even greater care to an

authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Practical hints What to do if ...

The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The air- bags or emergency tensioning retractors could be triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the event of an accident.

WARNING

The battery is not being charged. Possible causes: 앫 malfunctioning alternator 앫 torn poly-V-belt

왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-

belt. If it is torn: 왘 Do not drive any further. Consult the nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer.

If it is not damaged: 왘 Have your vehicle checked at an au-

thorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

Possible cause/result The battery is malfunctioning.

The yellow brake pad wear indicator lamp lights up after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in mo- tion.

WARNING

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear lim- it.

Suggested solutions 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Contact a breakdown service, an autho-

rized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

The yellow engine oil level warning lamp flashes after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in mo- tion.

Possible cause/result The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum lev- el. If the engine oil level falls any further, the indica- tor lamp will light up continuously.

Suggested solutions 왘 Check the engine oil level and add en- gine oil at the nearest refueling station (컄 page 328).

왘 If there is visible oil loss from the

engine, have the fault rectified immedi- ately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Practical hints What to do if ...

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Problem

The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up, the - 2.0 l engine oil level mes- sage appears in the display and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion.

Possible cause/result There is insufficient or no oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine damage.

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Suggested solutions 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

왘 Switch off the engine. 왘 Check the engine oil level using the dip-

stick (컄 page 328).

왘 If the oil level is correct, have the mal- function rectified immediately at an au- thorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 If there is insufficient or no oil in the en- gine, have the vehicle towed to an au- thorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up, the HI engine oil level message appears in the display and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in mo- tion.

The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up re- peatedly while the vehicle is in motion.

Possible cause/result The engine oil level has exceeded the maximum lev- el.

The engine oil level indicator is malfunctioning.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Check the engine oil level and have any excess oil siphoned off at the nearest refueling station (컄 page 328).

The engine or the catalytic converter could be damaged. 왘 If the oil level is correct, have the mal- function rectified as soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the vehicle checked immediately

at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

The yellow coolant level warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.

Possible cause/result The coolant level is too low. Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low. The engine could overheat and be damaged.

Suggested solutions 왘 Stop at the earliest opportunity. 왘 Switch off the engine to cool down. 왘 Check the coolant level and add coolant

as necessary (컄 page 329).

왘 If you are having to add coolant fre-

quently, have the cooling system checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal- er.

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Problem

•

The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the en- gine is running.

Possible cause/result The coolant temperature is too high.

The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.

The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If the vehicle is switched off after being sub- jected to extreme loads (for example driving in mountainous terrain, trailer towing, etc.), the coolant warning lamp may light up when the ignition is switched on or the engine is restarted. Run the engine for approximately 1 minute at idling speed. Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the coolant warning lamp remains lit. 왘 Refuel at the nearest refueling station

(컄 page 316).

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Possible cause/result The fuel filler cap is not closed.

There is a malfunction in the preglow system.

Suggested solutions 왘 Close the fuel filler cap. A clicking

sound indicates that the fuel filler cap is closed.

왘 If the malfunction continues to be indi- cated, have it rectified immediately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Problem

The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the gauge for the fuel tank shows zero although there is still fuel in the tank.

The yellow preglow indicator lamp lights up while the en- gine is running.

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Problem ±

The yellow engine diagnostic indicator lamp lights up or flashes while the engine is running.

Possible cause/result The fuel tank has run dry. The engine may be running in emergency mode.

There is a malfunction: 앫 in the fuel injection system 앫 in the ignition system1
앫 in the exhaust system. The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode. Engine power output may be reduced. The service limit for the air cleaner has been reached. The air cleaner is dirty.

‰

The yellow air cleaner indica- tor lamp2 lights up while the ignition is on.

1 Only vehicles with a gasoline engine. 2 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.

Practical hints What to do if ...

Suggested solutions 왘 Refuel at the nearest refueling station. 왘 On vehicles with a diesel engine: 왘 Start the engine three to four times after refu- eling. Emergency mode will be canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked.

Bleed the fuel system (컄 page 544).

왘 Have the vehicle checked immediately at

an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the filter cartridge replaced at an au-

thorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Problem

USA only: Combination low tire pressure/ TPMS malfunction telltale for TPMS lights up continuously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for TPMS lights up continuously.

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Possible cause/result

WARNING

The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.

Suggested solutions 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa- tion around you.

왘 Read and observe messages in the mul-

tifunction display.

If the tire inflation pressure in the respec- tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale goes out after a few min- utes of driving.

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There is a malfunction in the TPMS.

USA only: Combination low tire pressure/ TPMS malfunction telltale for TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated.

Practical hints What to do if ... 왘 Read and observe messages in the mul-

tifunction display.

왘 Have the TPMS checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

After the malfunction has been remedied, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.

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Warning!

Warning (Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires).

Continued

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illumi- nates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under- inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as pos- sible, and inflate them to the proper pres- sure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to over- heat and can lead to tire failure.

Continued

Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the ve- hicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi- tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor- rect tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumi- nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell- tale.

Continued

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Warning (Continued)

Warning (Continued)

USA only: Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu- minated, the system may not be able to de- tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

Continued

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vari- ety of reasons, including the installation of incompatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al- ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Practical hints What to do if ...

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The yellow water separator indi- cator lamp1 lights up while the ig- nition is on.

The yellow washer fluid level indi- cator lamp for the windshield washer/headlamp cleaning sys- tem lights up after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion.

The red seat belt telltale lights up for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition is switched on. A signal also sounds.

Problem

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Possible cause/result The water that has collected in the water sepa- rator has reached the maximum level.

Suggested solutions 왘 Drain the water separator

(컄 page 542).

The windshield washer fluid level is too low.

왘 Have the water separator drained at an

authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Check the fluid level in the reservoir

and add windshield washer fluid if nec- essary (컄 page 333).

The telltale reminds you to fasten your seat belt.

왘 Fasten your seat belt.

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The yellow bulb indicator lamp lights up while the ignition is on.

One of the bulbs of the exterior lighting or on the trailer is malfunctioning.

The yellow “door open” indicator lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.

You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the doors or the hood are closed.

1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.

Practical hints What to do if ... 왘 Have the malfunction rectified as soon

as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Close the doors or the hood.

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Practical hints Display messages

All warning/indicator lamps (except the turn signal indicator lamps) and the display are activated when the ig- nition is switched on. Please check that they are working properly before commencing a jour- ney.

Display messages on vehicles without steering wheel buttons

Warnings, malfunctions or additional in- formation may also be shown in the dis- play. The following table shows messages which could appear in the dis- play. Certain messages are accompanied by a warning signal or a permanent tone.

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Warning

No messages can be displayed if there is a failure of the instrument cluster and/or the display. You will not then be able to see information about the vehicle status, such as speed and outside temperature, warning and indicator lamps, malfunction and warning messages or the failure of systems. Handling characteristics may be affected.

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Warning (Continued)

Warning

Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer im- mediately which has the necessary spe- cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work re- quired.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrect- ly.

Practical hints Display messages

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Practical hints Display messages

Display messages

Possible cause/result There is insufficient or no oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine damage.

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Possible solution 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe

to do so.

왘 Switch off the engine. 왘 Check the engine oil level using the

dipstick (컄 page 326).

왘 If the oil level is correct, have the mal- function rectified immediately at an au- thorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 If there is insufficient or no oil in the engine, have the vehicle towed to an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Display messages NO The message is displayed for 30 seconds. TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds.

Possible cause/result The TPMS is malfunctioning.

The tire pressure monitor is not receiving sig- nals from one or more wheels because: 앫 a wheel was replaced with the spare

wheel, which is not equipped with a wheel electronics unit 앫 the maximum temperature in one of the wheel electronics units has been exceed- ed 앫 one of the wheel electronics units is mal-

functioning

Practical hints Display messages

Possible solution 왘 Have the TPMS checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble.

왘 Have wheels with wheel electronics

units mounted at an authorized Sprint- er Dealer.

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Possible cause/result The tire pressure monitor detects a moderate loss of pressure in at least one of the tires, or the difference in pressure on one axle is too great.

Possible solution 왘 Check the tire pressure at the earliest opportunity and correct it if necessary.

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Practical hints Display messages

Display messages — — The message is displayed for 30 seconds. TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds.

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Display messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons

The operating system shows warnings, malfunctions or additional information in the display. Certain messages are accompanied by a warning signal or a permanent tone. High-priority messages are highlighted in red in the display. Please respond in accordance with the messages and follow the additional notes in these Operating instructions.

앫 Low-priority messages can be ac-

knowledged using the è, ·, j or k buttons on the steer- ing wheel or using the reset button on the instrument cluster (컄 page 142). They are then stored in the malfunction memory.

앫 Highest-priority messages cannot be acknowledged and are automatically stored in the malfunction memory. If you select the Malfunction memory menu in the operating system (컄 page 160), the acknowledged and unacknowledged messages will appear.

Practical hints Display messages

Warning

No messages can be displayed if there is a failure of the instrument cluster and/or the display. You will not then be able to see information about the vehicle status, such as speed and outside temperature, warning and indicator lamps, malfunction and warning messages or the failure of systems. Handling characteristics may be affected.

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Practical hints Display messages

Warning (Continued)

Warning

Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer im- mediately which has the necessary spe- cialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.

The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrect- ly.

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The following table shows messages which could appear in the display. The messages are divided into two types to make it easier for you to find the rele- vant message: 앫 Text messages are shown in alpha- betical order from (컄 page 491) on- wards

앫 Symbol messages (컄 page 497)

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Practical hints Display messages

Text messages

Display messages ABS

Visit workshop

unavailable

Possible cause/result

WARNING ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ESP®, ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a result. The brake system is still available with the full brake boosting effect but without ABS.

WARNING ABS is temporarily unavailable. Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

왘 Drive on for a distance of more than

13 mph (20 km/h). ABS is available again if the message goes out.

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Practical hints Display messages Display messages

Possible cause/result ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be being charged. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.

492

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

왘 Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer imme-

care.

diately.

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Display messages ESP

Visit workshop

unavailable

Possible cause/result

WARNING ESP® has been deactivated due to a malfunction. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically con- trolled in good time. Engine power output may be reduced. ESP® has been deactivated due to undervoltage. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. The battery may not be being charged. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically con- trolled in good time. Engine power output may be reduced.

Practical hints Display messages

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

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Possible cause/result The pressure is too low in one or more tires.

Possible solution 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure

The TPMS is malfunctioning.

as required.

왘 Have the TPMS checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer.

The tire inflation pressure is being checked.

왘 Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.

Practical hints Display messages Display messages

Tire pres. Adjust pres. Tire pres. monitor inoperative Tire pres. displayed after driving several minutes

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Display messages

Tire pres. monitor currently unavailable

Tire pres. monitor inoperative No wheel sensors Wheel sens. missing

Possible cause/result The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to moni- tor the tire pressure due to 앫 a nearby radio interference source. 앫 excessive wheel sensor temperatures. There are wheels without appropriate wheel sen- sors mounted (for example winter tires).

One ore more sensors are malfunctioning (for ex- ample battery discharged). One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted (for example spare tire)

Practical hints Display messages

Possible solution 왘 As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed, the TPMS automati- cally becomes active again after a few min- utes of driving.

왘 Have the TPMS checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-

thorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the TPMS checked by an authorized

Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-

thorized Sprinter Dealer.

The tire pressure for the respective tire is shown in the multifunction display.

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Possible cause/result You have the removed the key from the ignition lock and the sliding sunroof is still open.

Cruise control is malfunctioning.

WARNING

The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The airbags or emergency tensioning retractors could be triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the event of an accident.

Possible solution 왘 If necessary, close the sliding sunroof us- ing the switch in the overhead control pan- el (컄 page 245).

왘 Have cruise control checked at an autho-

rized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon

as possible.

Practical hints Display messages Display messages

Slid. sunroof open

Cruise cont. Visit workshop Restraint system Visit workshop

SRS

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Symbol messages

Display symbol Display message

Battery/ Alternator Visit workshop

Possible cause/result The battery is not being charged. Possible causes: 앫 malfunctioning alternator 앫 torn poly-V-belt

Brake wear Visit workshop

WARNING

The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.

Practical hints Display messages

Possible solution 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-

belt. If it is torn: 왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If it is not damaged: 왘 Drive to the nearest authorized Sprinter

Dealer immediately.

왘 Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

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Practical hints Display messages

Display symbol Display message 6 Brake force distribution

Possible cause/result

WARNING

EBV has been deactivated due to undervolt- age. The battery may not be being charged. The rear wheels could lock up sooner than expected when you apply the brakes.

WARNING

There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.

6 Brake fluid

Visit workshop

498

Possible solution 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

왘 Do not add brake fluid under any circum- stances. This will not solve the problem.

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. .

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Practical hints Display messages

Possible cause/result

WARNING

Possible solution 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

EBV has malfunctioned. The rear wheels could lock up sooner than expected when you apply the brakes. You are driving with the handbrake applied. 왘 Release the handbrake (컄 page 191).

왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Display symbol Display message 6 Brake force distribution Visit workshop

7 Parking brake Release brake A signal also sounds.

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Practical hints Display messages

Display symbol Display message k Visit

workshop

Possible cause/result

WARNING

Possible solution 왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. The engine power output may then be lower.

WARNING

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

왘 Continue driving, but with even greater

care.

왘 Have the system checked at an authorized

Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.

BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. The brake system continues to function with the normal braking effect but with no elec- tronic support.

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Display symbol Display message k unavailable

Possible cause/result