DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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Brake force
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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).
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WARNING
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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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
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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.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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ASR as well as BAS have been switched off
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.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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Please enter PIN:
You have not yet entered your details in the
telephone.
\1Enter the PIN for your SIM card.
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Seatbelt sys.
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WARNING
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The belt system has malfunctioned.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
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Coolant
Stop, turn engine
off
The coolant temperature is too high.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If the vehicle is switched off after being
subjected to extreme loads (for example driving
in mountainous terrain, trailer towing, etc.), this
message may be displayed 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
message remains displayed.
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Coolant
Check level
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is
too low. The engine could overheat and be
damaged.
\1Add coolant (\2page 329).
\1If you are having to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Low beam left
The left-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp left
The left-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Brake lamp right
The right-hand brake lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Third brake lamp
The third brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have
failed.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
High beam left
The left-hand high-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
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High beam right
The right-hand high-beam headlamp is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
License plate
lamp
A license plate lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Foglamp front
left
The left-hand front foglamp is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Foglamp front
right
The right-hand front foglamp is malfunction-
ing.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.\1
Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front left
The front left-hand standing lamp/side
marker lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Parking lamp
front right
The front right-hand standing lamp/side
marker lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Reverse lamp
A reverse lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
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Tail lamp left
The left-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Tail lamp right
The right-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Perim. lamps
A perimeter lamp is malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Additional ind.
lamps
An additional turn signal is malfunctioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Cornering lamp
left
The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Cornering lamp
right
The right-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc-
tioning.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon
as possible.
Trailer turn sig-
nal left
The left-hand turn signal on the trailer is mal-
functioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Trailer turn sig-
nal right
The right-hand turn signal on the trailer is
malfunctioning.
\1Change the bulb as soon as possible.
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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
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The authorization to drive must be checked.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Warning
Tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
Check
tire(s)
The tire pressure in one or more tires is al-
ready below the minimum value.
The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
\1Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
\1If necessary, change the wheel.
The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes of
driving if the malfunction has been corrected.
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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.
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