check engine light DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

21 At a glance
Instrument cluster
1
Function
Page
1
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles without steering
wheel buttons
142
2
Instrument cluster on ve-
hicles with steering wheel
buttons*
142
3
On vehicles without
steering wheel but-
tons:\4
Changes the
standard display
\4
Selects menus
148
4
On vehicles with
steering wheel but-
tons*:
Checks the engine
oil level
157
5
Reset button
142
6
Speedometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
7
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
Function
Page
Function
Page
8
Display on vehicles with-
out steering wheel but-
tons
148
9
Display on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons*
157
a
Tachometer with:
145
Indicator and warning
lamps
22
b
Instrument lighting
brighter /
dimmer
144
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155 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Function
Page
1
Operation
menu
157
Standard display with
trip meter and odometer
157
Displaying coolant tem-
perature
157
Calling up the service
due date
411
Tire pressure monitor
367
Checking the engine oil
level (only on vehicles
with a diesel engine)
326
2
Audio*
menu
158
Selecting a radio station
158
Operating the CD play-
er/CD changer
158
Function
Page
3
Malfunction memory

menu
160
Display malfunctions
4
Settings
menu
161
Resetting settings
162
Function
Page
Instrument cluster sub-
menu
165
Clock/Date submenu
168
Lighting submenu
170
Vehicle submenu
174
Auxiliary heating*
submenu
241
Convenience* submenu
175
Function
Page
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312 OperationDriving tips
4
You will find information about the
speed limit for your tires under “Tires
and wheels” in this section
(\2
page 383).
Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when re-
fueling:
\4
the vehicle lighting
\4
the condition of the tires
(\2
page 346) and the tire pressures
(
\2
page 361)
\4
the engine oil level (
\2
page 322)
\4
the brake fluid level (
\2
page 331)
\4
the fluid level in the windshield wash-
er system / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem reservoir (
\2
page 333)
\4
the contamination level of the rear
air-conditioning air cleaner
(\2
page 414)
Your vehicle is equipped with monolith-
ic-type catalytic converters, an impor-
tant element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial
control of the pollutants in the exhaust
emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.
Warning
G
Exceeding the permissible maximum
speed can cause tire damage, which
could lead to loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
As the driver, you must find out about the
maximum speed of the vehicle and the re-
sulting permissible maximum speed of
the tires (tire and tire pressure).
Never exceed the speed limit for your
tires under any circumstances
(\2page 383).
Regular checks
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)
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321 Operation
Engine compartment
4
\1
Lift the hood gently.
\1
Push back support strut
3

(
\2
page 319).
\1
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 05. ft (30 cm).
The hood engages audibly.
\1
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it
is not properly engaged. Open it
again and allow it to drop from a
slightly greater height.
Warning
G
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do no continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage
after an accident, for example.
The hood could otherwise come loose
while the vehicle is in motion and endan-
ger you and/or others.
!
CAUTION
When you press the support strut
back, make sure that you do not
press it against the detent position
and cause it to bend.
!
CAUTION
Do not use your hands to push the
hood down. Doing so could damage
it.
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337 Operation
Battery
4
The batteries must always be sufficiently
charged so that they achieve their in-
tended service life.
Have the battery charge status checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle
mainly for short trips or if you leave it
parked up for a long period.
If you intend to leave your vehicle
parked up for a long period, seek advice
from an authorized Sprinter Dealer and
switch off the electrical system at the
battery isolating switch (
\2
page 338).You will find further information in the
“Practical hints” section (
\2
page 573).
!
CAUTION
Switch off the engine and wait for
approximately 20 seconds before you
loosen or disconnect the terminal
clamps. You could otherwise damage
electrical system components.Care of batteries!
CAUTION
Dirty terminal clamps and battery
surfaces cause leakage current, lead-
ing to battery discharge. Always keep
the terminal clamps and battery sur-
faces clean and dry. Lightly grease
the terminal clamps, particularly the
undersides, with acid-proof grease.
!
CAUTION
Cleaning agents containing fuel can
corrode the battery casing. Only
clean with commercially available
cleaning agents and clean the bat-
tery casing with the cell caps
screwed in.
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449 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
The key can no longer be turned in the ignition
lock.
The on-board voltage is too low.
\1Remove the key and re-insert it into the
ignition lock.
\1Switch off all non-essential consumers,
for example the seat heating, interior
lighting, and try to turn the key again.
If this does not work:
\1Check the starter battery and charge it
if necessary.
or
\1The engine may be jump-started
(\2page 581).
or
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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454 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The battery check lamp on the remote control
for the auxiliary heating does not light up
briefly when a button is pressed.
The remote control batteries are discharged.
\1Change the remote control batteries
(\2page 541).
The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the
engine does not start.
Lack of fuel.
The fuel tank is less than a quarter full. The aux-
iliary heating switches off automatically.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling station.
\1Then start the auxiliary heating repeat-
edly until the fuel lines are full.
The undervoltage protection circuit integrated
in the control unit switches off the auxiliary
heating because the on-board voltage is less
than 10 V.
\1If necessary, have the alternator and
the battery checked.
The fuse has blown.
\1Replace the fuse (\2page 589).
\1Have the cause of the blown fuse
checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
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What to do if ...
5
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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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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