battery DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

465 Practical hints
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Problem
Possible cause / result
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k The yellow ASR / BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit while the en-
gine is running.
WARNING
G
ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may then be lower.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
WARNING
G
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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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.
\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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467 Practical hints
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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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468 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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#
The yellow ESP
® indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
WA RNING
G
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.
\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.
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.
\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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469 Practical hints
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1
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.
#

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.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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The battery is malfunctioning.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Contact a breakdown service, an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
2

The yellow brake pad wear
indicator lamp lights up after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
WA RNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their wear lim-
it.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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492 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer imme-
diately.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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493 Practical hints
Display messages
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ESP
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
unavailable
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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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495 Practical hints
Display messages
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Tire pres.
monitor
currently
unavailable
The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to moni-
tor the tire pressure due to
\4a nearby radio interference source.
\4excessive wheel sensor temperatures.
\1As soon as the causes of the malfunction
have been removed, the TPMS automati-
cally becomes active again after a few min-
utes of driving.
Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative
No wheel
sensors
There are wheels without appropriate wheel sen-
sors mounted (for example winter tires).
\1Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Wheel sens.
missing
One ore more sensors are malfunctioning (for ex-
ample battery discharged).
One or more wheels without appropriate wheel
sensors mounted (for example spare tire)
\1Have the TPMS checked by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1Have the wheel sensors installed by an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
The tire pressure for the respective tire is
shown in the multifunction display.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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497 Practical hints
Display messages
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Symbol messagesDisplay symbol
Display message
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#

Battery/
Alternator
Visit workshop
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.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Drive to the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer immediately.
2

Brake wear
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their
wear limit.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced as
soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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498 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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Brake force
distribution
WARNING
G
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.
6
Brake fluid
Visit
workshop
WARNING
G
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
Possible solution
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