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462 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS-, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
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EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-
pected when you apply the brakes.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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The yellow ESP
®, ABS, ASR/BAS
indicator lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp are lit while
the engine is running.
WAR NING
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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.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1S t o p y o u r v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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466 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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The yellow ABS indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
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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.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Drive on for a distance of more than
13 mph (20 km / h).
ABS is available again if the message
goes out.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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496 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Slid. sunroof
open
You have the removed the key from the ignition
lock and the sliding sunroof is still open.
\1If necessary, close the sliding sunroof us-
ing the switch in the overhead control pan-
el (\2page 245).
Cruise cont.
Visit workshop
Cruise control is malfunctioning.
\1Have cruise control checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop
WARNING
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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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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498 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Brake force
distribution
WARNING
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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.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Brake fluid
Visit
workshop
WARNING
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There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid
reservoir.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not add brake fluid under any circum-
stances. This will not solve the problem.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. .
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
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499 Practical hints
Display messages
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Brake force
distribution
Visit
workshop
WARNING
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EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than
expected when you apply the brakes.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Parking brake
Release brakeA signal also
sounds.
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 191).
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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506 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Trailer tail lamp
A trailer tail lamp or license plate lamp is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Switch off lights
You have forgotten to switch off the lights
when leaving the vehicle.
\1Switch off the lights.
Lights on auto-
matic.
Remove key
Automatic headlamp mode is active
(\2page 132). The key is in the ignition lock
and the driver’s door is open.
\1Remove the key.
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Replace key
Visit
workshop
The authorization to drive must be checked.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
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513 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
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The warning triangles are behind the
driver's seat.1Warning triangles\1
Remove warning triangles
1
from
the brackets upward.The road hazard lamp is located in the
storage compartment in the driver’s
door.
1Locked
2Unlocked
\1
Turn the two quick-release locks
counter-clockwise to unlock
2
and
fold out the cover
3Road hazard lamp
Warning triangle*
N72.10-2148-31
Road hazard lamp*
iCheck the function of the road haz-
ard lamp regularly, and replace the
batteries or the bulb if necessary.
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514 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
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The fire extinguisher is secured to the
front of the passenger’s seat base. 1Fire extinguisher
2Tabs
\1
Pull tabs
2
upward.
\1
Take fire extinguisher
1
out of the
bracket.The first-aid kit is located in the storage
compartment in the passenger’s door.
1Locked
2UnlockedTurn the two quick-release locks clock-
wise to unlock
2
and fold out the cover.
Fire extinguisher*
iRead the instructions on the fire ex-
tinguisher carefully and familiarize
yourself with its operation.
First-aid kit*
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516 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
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1Quick-release lock
2Unlocked\1To unlock:
turn quick-release lock
1
counterclockwise or clockwise.
\1
Remove the cover.
\1To lock:
press quick-release lock
1

down until it engages.
3Tensioning lever
4Jack
5Vehicle tool kit\1
Remove the vehicle tool kit.
\1
Pull tensioning lever
3
upward and
unhook the retaining strap of
jack
4
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Warning (Continued)
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Do not crawl under the vehicle if it is only
supported by the jack.Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when raising the vehicle.Do not start the engine while the vehicle
is raised.Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground
does not exceed 30 mm.If work is to be carried out under the
vehicle, the vehicle must be placed on
stands.
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