oil level DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G User Guide

326 OperationEngine compartment
4
Checking the engine oil level with the
dipstickWhen the oil is being checked, the vehi-
cle must\4
be at normal operating temperature
\4
be standing level
\4
have been standing with the engine
switched off for at least five minutes
Observe
wait. pe-
riod
\1
Carry out another
measurement after
approximately 5 min-
utes when the en-
gine is at normal
operating tempera-
ture.
\1
Carry out another
measurement after
approximately
30 minutes when the
engine has cooled
down.
N
Engine oil
level Not
when eng.
running
\1
Switch off the engine
and wait for approxi-
mately 5 minutes if
the engine is at nor-
mal operating tem-
perature.
iEngine oil level display:\4
quart(s)
in USA only
\4
liter(s)
in Canada only
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328 OperationEngine compartment
4
3
Engine oil dipstick
\1
Check the engine oil level.
The oil level is correct if the oil is be-
tween the lower
min
and upper
max

marks on the dipstick.
\1
Add engine oil if necessary
(\2
page 328).
Adding engine oilFor specifications of engine oils see
"Service products and capacities"
(\2
page 604).
\1
Unscrew the cap on engine oil filler
neck
1
.
Make sure that you only fill the en-
gine oil as far as the upper
max

mark.
\1
Unscrew the cap on filler neck
1
. N18.00-2041-31
!
CAUTION
Have any excess engine oil drained
or siphoned off at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Otherwise, the en-
gine or catalytic converter could be
damaged.
The alternator is underneath the en-
gine oil filler neck. For this reason,
add the engine oil carefully. There is
a risk of damage to the alternator
from engine oil dripping down.
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329 Operation
Engine compartment
4
The expansion tank is in the engine com-
partment. Only add coolant with the ve-
hicle standing on a level surface and
with the engine switched off. The cool-
ant temperature must have dropped be-
low 122 °F (50 °C).
1Coolant tank cap
2Brake fluid reservoir cap
3Windshield washer reservoir cap
Environmental note
H
Wh en addi n g o i l, ta ke c ar e n ot t o s pi ll a n y.
No engine oil must be allowed to enter
sewage systems, surface water, ground
water or soil.
You would otherwise be damaging the en-
vironment.
Dispose of engine oil in an environmental-
ly responsible manner. Comply with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Coolant
N20.30-2063-31
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411 Operation
Maintenance and servicing
4
ASSYST, the A
ctive S
ervice Syst
em, in-
forms you when the next service is due.
A service that is due is displayed about a
month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad-
vance. A message is then displayed
while the vehicle is in motion or the igni-
tion is switched on.
Active Service System (ASSYST)*
!
CAUTION
Periods when the battery is discon-
nected will not be recorded by AS-
SYST. To make sure that you have
the vehicle serviced at the correct
time, you should therefore subtract
periods when the battery is discon-
nected from the days shown.
The service indicator does not pro-
vide information about the engine oil
level. The service indicator should
not, therefore, be confused with
theP
engine oil level display.
iThe service due date is displayed in
days or miles (kilometers), depend-
ing on the total distance driven.
The time between the individual ser-
vice due dates depends on your style
of driving. You can increase this by:\4
driving with care and at a moder-
ate engine speed
\4
avoiding short journeys where
the engine does not reach the op-
erating temperature
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471 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
:

The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp flashes after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
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.
\1Check the engine oil level and add en-
gine oil at the nearest refueling station
(\2page 328).
\1If there is visible oil loss from the
engine, have the fault rectified immedi-
ately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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472 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
:

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.
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the dip-
stick (\2page 328).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified immediately at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the en-
gine, have the vehicle towed to an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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473 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
:

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 engine oil level has exceeded the maximum lev-
el.
\1Check the engine oil level and have any
excess oil siphoned off at the nearest
refueling station (\2page 328).
The engine or the catalytic converter could
be damaged.
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified as soon as possible at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
:

The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up re-
peatedly while the vehicle is
in motion.
The engine oil level indicator is malfunctioning.
\1Have the vehicle checked immediately
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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486 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the
dipstick (\2page 326).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified immediately at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the
engine, have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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508 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
N
Engine oil level
Stop, turn engine
off
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the dipstick
(\2page 326).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the malfunc-
tion rectified immediately at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the engine,
have the vehicle towed to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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509 Practical hints
Display messages
5
N
Engine oil level
Check
oil level
The engine oil level has dropped to a critical
level.
\1Check the engine oil level (\2page 323)
and add oil as necessary.
\1Have the engine checked for possible leaks
if you are having to add engine oil more fre-
quently than normal.
Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart(Canada:
liter
)
The engine oil level is too low.
\1Check the engine oil level (\2page 326) the
next time you refuel and add oil if neces-
sary.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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