oil dipstick MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2010 MY10 Operator’s Manual

Doorway lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Driver's door and co-driver's door
.....56
Driving abroad ................................... 138
Driving off-road ................................. 138
Driving on rough terrain see Driving off-road ....................... 138
Driving safety system
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 48
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 48
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 50
Important safety information ........... 47
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 47
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............48
Overview .......................................... 47
Driving system .................................. 117
Malfunctions .................................. 215
Rear view camera .......................... 122
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 118
PARKTRONIC ................................. 119
Driving tips ........................................ 138
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 110
Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine ................. 111
Towing a trailer .............................. 150E
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Function/notes ................................ 48
Indicator lamps

.............................. 187
Electrical/electronic devices
Communications equipment ..........133
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting .................................... 277
Electrical closing assist ......................57
Electrical heater booster system ....... 98
Electrical system ................................. 88
Electronic Brake force see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
e mark
................................................ 277
Emergency equipment ...................... 182
Emergency exit window .....................45
Emergency tensioning device Function ........................................... 35
Safety guidelines

............................. 37
Engine
Check engine indicator lamp ......... 194
Electronics ..................................... 276
Maximum speeds ........................... 280
Wash .............................................. 165
Engine oil ........................................... 156
Adding ........................................... 173
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 172
Consumption ................................. 141
Display message ............................ 207
Mixing ............................................ 157
Oil change ...................................... 156
SAE classification .......................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Engine oil filler neck .........................169
Error memory see Message memory (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 78
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 50
Exhaust gas aftertreatment .............116
DEF capacities ............................... 287
DEF level indicator .........................116
DEF reducing agent ............... 116, 155
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 155
Display message ...........199, 202, 204
Indicator lamp ................................ 190
Malfunction ........... 195, 199, 202, 204
Refilling DEF .................................. 143
Exterior lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................89
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 82 Index
7

Have the system checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind
you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Windshield washer system/
headlamp cleaning system
Add windshield washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. G
Warning
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable.
Fire, naked flames

and smoking are therefore
prohibited when you are handling windshield
washer concentrate.
! Only use washer fluid concentrate which
is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid concentrate could damage the
plastic lenses of the headlamps.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the ambient
temperature. If the temperature is above
freezing, use Summerwash to prevent
smearing. If there is a risk of frost, use
Winterwash to prevent the water from
freezing on the windshield.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approximately 6.3 US qt (6.0 l). X
Mix the washer fluid to the appropriate
mixing ratio in a container beforehand.
X Remove washer fluid reservoir cap 0046.X
Add washer fluid.
X Replace cap 0046. Engine oil level
You will find information about engine oil
consumption in the "Driving tips" section
(Y page 141).
Check the engine oil level on a regular basis,
e.g. weekly or each time you refuel.
Checking the engine oil level in the
display Depending on the vehicle's equipment, in
vehicles with a diesel engine, the engine oil
level is shown in the display.
Only check the engine oil level when the
engine is at operating temperature.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait for five minutes.
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The display is activated.
i If at extremely low temperatures no
engine oil level is displayed after five
minutes, repeat the engine oil level check
after a further five minutes.
If an oil level reading is still not displayed,
check the engine

oil level with the dipstick.
Have the oil level display checked at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
X Press the 007B menu button on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
display shows the 00B1 symbol.
The --:-- display flashes

while the oil level
is being measured. Maintenance
171
Operation Z

The following messages may be displayed:
00B1
OK X
Do not add oil. – 1.0 qts X
Add the amount of oil
shown (Y page 173).
X Check the engine oil
level again after a few
minutes. – 1.5 qts
– 2.0 qts
HI X
Have excess oil
removed. The oil
level is
too high. Measurement units in the display:
R
qts USA only
R ltr Canada only
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
X Press the 00A4 button on the instrument
cluster (Y page 70).
The following message is displayed for the
duration of the measurement process:
00B4Engine oil
level

Measuring in
progress
The following messages may be displayed: 00B1
Engine oil
level OK X
Do not add oil. Engine oil
Add 1.0
quart X
Add the amount of oil
shown (Y page 173).
X Check the engine oil
level again after a few
minutes. Engine oil
Add 1.5
quarts
Engine oil
Add 2.0
quarts Engine oil
level
Reduce oil
level X
Have excess oil
removed. The oil

level is
too high. Eng. oil
lev. Turn
ignition
on for
level X
Turn the key to position
2 in the ignition lock. Observe
wait.
period X
Repeat the
measurement after
about five minutes

if the
engine is at normal
operating temperature.
X Repeat the
measurement after
about 30 minutes if the
engine is not at normal
operating temperature. Engine oil
level Not
when eng.
running X
Switch off the engine
and wait for
approximately five
minutes, if the engine is
at normal operating
temperature, before
performing the
measurement. Measurement units in the display:
R
quart(s) USA only
R liter(s) Canada only
Checking the engine oil level using the
dipstick Vehicles with a red oil dipstick: only check the
oil level when the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait for five minutes.172
Maintenance
Operation

Vehicles with a yellow oil dipstick: only check
the oil level when the engine is cold.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface. X
Pull out oil dipstick 0046.
X Wipe oil dipstick 0046 using a lint-free cloth.
X Reinsert oil dipstick 0046 into the dipstick
tube to the stop and remove it again.
X Check the oil level on oil dipstick 0046.
The oil level must be between MIN mark
008A and MAX mark 0047.
The difference in quantity between
marks 0047 and 008A is approximately
2 US quarts (2 l).
X Add engine oil if necessary.
Adding engine oil You will find information about approved
engine oils in the "Service products" section
(Y page 156).
X
Unscrew cap 0088 of the filler neck and
remove it.
! The alternator
is
located below the engine
oil filler neck. If engine oil spills onto the
alternator, there is a danger of alternator
damage. Be very careful when adding
engine oil.
X Add the amount of oil required.
! Do not add
too much oil. If the oil level is
above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to engine damage or catalytic converter
damage. Have excess oil siphoned off.
0040Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
X Place cap 0088 on the
filler neck and tighten. Air filter for the rear-compartment air
conditioning
An increased amount of sand or dust may
collect in the

air filter when you drive on dusty
or sandy roads. Air filter in the roof in the rear compartment
!
If the air filter is visibly dirty, it must be
cleaned or replaced.

The dirt can otherwise
damage the air-conditioning system. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
For this reason, check the air filter regularly
for visible dirt.
X To remove the air filter: carefully prize
cover 0046 out of recesses 0047 and remove.
X Remove the filter mat.
X To clean the filter mat:
wash the
filter mat
with clear water.
X Leave the filter mat to dry.
i The filter mat
must not be cleaned or dried
in a machine. Maintenance
173
Operation Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00B4
The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
lights up after
the engine is
started or while
the vehicle is in
motion. The oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
X
Check the engine oil level and top up at the nearest gas station
(Y page 171).
X If there is visible oil loss from the engine, have the malfunction
rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 00B4
The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
flashes, the
-2.0 qts
(Canada: –2.0
ltr) engine oil
level message,
for example,
appears in the
display and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the
engine is started
or while the
vehicle is in
motion. There is not enough or no oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the oil level using the oil dipstick ( Y page 172).
If the engine oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the engine oil level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a
qualified specialist workshop. 00B4
The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
lights up, the HI
engine oil level
message, for
example,
appears in the
display and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the
engine is
started
or while the
vehicle is in
motion. The engine oil level is above the maximum level.
X
Check the oil level. If the oil level is too high, have engine oil
siphoned off at the nearest gas station (Y page 173).
You could otherwise damage the engine or the catalytic
converter.
If the oil

level is correct, have the malfunction rectified as soon
as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. 192
Troubleshooting
Practical advice

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00BE
Check coolant
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.
X
Add coolant, observing the warning notes while doing so
(Y page 169).
X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop if the
coolant needs topping up more often than usual.003E
Hood open You are already driving at walking pace, even though the hood is
not closed.
X
Close the hood. 00B4
Engine oil
Add

1.0
quart(Canada: 1.0
liter) The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level the next time you refuel ( Y page 171), and
top up the oil. 00B4
Engine oil level
Not when eng.
running You want to check the oil level even though the engine is running.
X
Switch off the engine.
X Check the oil level (Y page 171). 00B4
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging
the engine or catalytic converter.
X
Siphon off excess oil until the oil is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 00B4
Engine oil level
Stop, turn engine
off There is not enough oil, or no oil in the engine. There is a danger
of engine damage.
X
Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X Check the oil level with the oil dipstick ( Y page 172).
If the oil level is OK: have the malfunction repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the oil

level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop. 00B4
Oil sensor Visit
workshop The measuring system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the measuring system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 006D
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X
Enter the PIN for the SIM card. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z