warning DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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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.
WARNING
G
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.
\1Drive on with even greater care to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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The red battery charge
warning lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
WARNING
G
The battery is not being charged. Possible causes:
\4malfunctioning alternator
\4torn poly-V-belt
\1Stop immediately and check the poly-V-
belt.
If it is torn:
\1Do not drive any further. Consult
the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Have your vehicle checked at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
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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.
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The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up, the
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The yellow coolant level
warning lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low.
The engine could overheat and be damaged.
\1Stop at the earliest opportunity.
\1Switch off the engine to cool down.
\1Check the coolant level and add coolant
as necessary (\2page 329).
\1If you are having to add coolant fre-
quently, have the cooling system
checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
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The red coolant warning
lamp lights up while the en-
gine is running.
The coolant temperature is too high.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult 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.
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The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up while
the vehicle is in motion.
The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling station
(\2page 316).
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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 fuel filler cap is not closed.
\1Close the fuel filler cap. A clicking
sound indicates that the fuel filler cap is
closed.
\1If the malfunction continues to be indi-
cated, have it rectified immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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The yellow preglow indicator
lamp lights up while the en-
gine is running.
There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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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.
WARNING
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The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least
one tire.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa-
tion around you.
\1Read 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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Warning!
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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
Warning (Continued)
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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
Warning (Continued)
G
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)
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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
Warning (Continued)
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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.
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