warning light MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2011 MY11 Operator’s Manual

X
To install the air filter: insert the filter
mat.
X Put cover 0046 on. Vehicle assemblies
Check the assemblies regularly for leaks. If
fluid is being lost (e.g. there are oil stains
where the vehicle is parked), have the cause
found and rectified
immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
0040Environmental note
When used improperly, service products are
harmful to the environment.
Do not allow service products to enter the
sewage system, surface

waters, ground water
or soil. Replacing the wiper blades
G
Warning
If the windshield wipers are set to intermittent
wipe or the rain/light sensor is active, the
windshield wipers could start moving at any
time and injure you or others.
Always remove the

key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blades. G
Warning
Wiper blades are wear parts. Change the
wiper blades every six months, ideally in the
spring and fall.

Otherwise, the windshield and
rear window will not be wiped properly. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
! Do not open the hood when a wiper arm
is folded away from the windshield.
Otherwise, you could damage the hood.
Do not fold the wiper arms back onto the
windshield without wiper blades fitted as
this could scratch the windshield. !
Only touch the windshield wiper where it
connects to the wiper arm. You could
otherwise damage the

wiper blade inserts.
Removing X
Apply the parking brake.
X On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock. Front wiper arm with windshield wiper
X
Fold wiper arm 008A away from the
windshield.
X Set windshield wiper 0046 at right angles to
the wiper arm.
X Press two retaining clips 0047 together
in
the
direction of the arrow and swing windshield
wiper 0046 away from wiper arm 008A.
X Pull windshield wiper 0046 up and out of the
retainer on wiper arm 008A.
Installing X
Slide windshield wiper 0046 into the retainer
on wiper arm 008A.
X Press windshield wiper 0046 onto wiper arm
008A until you

hear retaining clips 0047 engage.
X Fold wiper arm 008A onto the windshield
again. 174
Maintenance
Operation

Warning lamp
The warning lamp is behind the cover in the
storage compartment of the driver's door. 004A
Locked
004B Unlocked X
Unlock quick-release fasteners
004B
and fold
out the cover.
X Take warning lamp 008A

out of the retainer. Warning triangle
Warning triangles at the back of the driver's seat
base
0046
Warning triangles
X Pull warning
triangles
0046 up and
out of the
holder. Wheel chock
Cargo Van/Passenger Van Wheel chock in the load/passenger compartment
X
Pull restraining cable 0046 down slightly and
then remove it from bracket 0047
.
X Remove the chock.
i When stowing
it

away, make sure that the
chock is secured in the retainer by the
restraining cable. Where will I find...?
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Practical advice Z

X
Use the pump lever to lever the spare wheel
beyond the rear
of the spare wheel bracket.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the
bracket. G
Warning
When the spare wheel is removed, the center
of gravity changes

due to the heavy weight of
the wheel. The spare wheel could slip off or
tip and cause injury to yourself or others. Pull
the spare wheel out carefully. Take care not
to trap your fingers when lifting out the spare
wheel.
Cab chassis X
Loosen fender nuts 008A manually and then
remove them.
X Loosen nuts 0047 as far as the thread end.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0088 and
unhook left-hand safety catch 0046.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it
into

sleeve on the right-hand side of
spare wheel bracket 0088.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0088 with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand safety
catch 0046.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0088 down
to the ground.
X Lift spare

wheel bracket 0088 slightly and
pull
the pump lever out of sleeve. X
Use the pump lever to lever the spare wheel
beyond the rear

of the spare wheel bracket.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the
bracket. G
Warning
When the spare wheel is removed, the center
of gravity changes

due to the heavy weight of
the wheel. The spare wheel could slip off or
tip and cause injury to yourself or others. Pull
the spare wheel out carefully. Take care not
to trap your fingers when lifting out the spare
wheel. 186
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Practical advice

Troubleshooting
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardized if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a
result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. We recommend visiting an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0067
The yellow
ASR/
ESP ®
warning
lamp flashes
while the vehicle
is in motion. G
Warning!
ESP ®
or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has
reached its tire grip limit.
Cruise control is deactivated for the duration of the intervention.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions.
Do not use too much throttle.
X Drive slowly. 0067
The yellow ASR/
ESP ®
warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. G
Warning!
ASR is deactivated.
X Activate ASR again. Exceptions ( Y page 49).
009E 0031 003D 0065
The yellow ESP ®
, ABS
and ASR/BAS warning
lamps, and the red
brake system warning
lamp light up while the
engine is running. G
Warning!
EBD has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels

could lock sooner than expected when you apply
the brakes.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197).
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions009E 0031 003D 0065
The yellow ESP
®
, ABS
and ASR/BAS warning
lamps, and the red
brake system warning
lamp light up while the
engine is running. G
Warning!
EBD has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
It is possible that the battery is not being charged.
The rear wheels
could lock sooner than expected when you apply
the brakes.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197).
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0065
The red brake
system indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds. G
Warning!
There is insufficient brake fluid in the supply reservoir.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197).
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the brake fluid level in the supply reservoir
(

Y page 170).
X If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark: do not drive on!
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0065
When towing a
trailer: The red
brake system
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is
running.
A warning tone
also sounds. G
Warning!
The brake force booster in the trailer is faulty.
The driving and braking characteristics of your vehicle could
change. There is

a risk of the trailer overbraking and of you losing
control over the truck/trailer combination.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197).
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.188
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0031
The yellow ABS
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is
running. G
Warning!
ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage. It is possible that
the battery is not being charged.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support. The wheels could therefore lock, e.g. if the
brakes are applied with maximum force.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 00E4
The yellow DEF
indicator lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or the current
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply is limiting the vehicle range.
X
Observe the messages in the display ( Y page 199).009E
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is
running. G
Warning!
ESP ®
has been deactivated due to a malfunction. This also
deactivates cruise control.
The vehicle's stability is no longer automatically regulated at an
early stage. Engine power output may be reduced.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197).
X Drive on with care.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 009E
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is
running. G
Warning!
ESP ®
has been deactivated due to undervoltage. This also
deactivates cruise control.
It is possible that the battery is not being charged.
The vehicle's stability is no longer automatically regulated at an
early stage. Engine power output may be reduced.
X Drive on with care.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.190
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions008A
The red SRS
indicator lamp
does not go out
approximately
four seconds
after switching
on the ignition,
or lights up
again. G
Warning!
The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The air bags or belt
tensioners could be triggered unintentionally or might not be
triggered at all in the event of an accident.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 003F
The red battery
charge indicator
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. G
Warning!
The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is torn: do not drive on. Consult the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
If it is not damaged: have the vehicle checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. 003F
The red battery
charge indicator
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. G
Warning!
The battery is faulty.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Contact a breakdown service, e.g. an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. 0026
The yellow brake
pad wear
indicator lamp
lights up after
the engine is
started or while
the vehicle is in
motion. G
Warning!
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. Troubleshooting
191Practical advice 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
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00B4
The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
lights up
repeatedly while
the vehicle is in
motion. There is a malfunction in the engine oil level display.
X
Have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0041
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.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
X Add coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes
(Y page 169).
X If you need to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 00AE
The red coolant
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The coolant temperature is too high.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 00AE
The red coolant
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The coolant temperature is too high.
If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads
(e.g. driving in mountainous terrain, trailer towing), the coolant
warning lamp may
light up when the ignition is switched on or the
engine is restarted.
X Run the engine for approximately one minute at idling speed.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop if the coolant warning
lamp remains lit. 00B7
0080
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
driving. The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station ( Y page 142). Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00B7
0080
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running and the
display for the
tank content
shows 0, even
though there is
still fuel in the
tank. The fuel filler cap is not closed.
X
Close the fuel filler cap.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully.
X If the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 0028
The yellow
preglow
indicator lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 00BB
The yellow
check engine
indicator lamp
lights up or
flashes while the
engine is
running. You have used up all fuel in the tank.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station ( Y page 142).
X Bleed the fuel system .
X Start the engine three to four times in succession after refueling.
Emergency running mode
will be canceled. The vehicle does not
need to be checked. 00BB
The yellow
check engine
indicator lamp
lights up or
flashes while the
engine is
running. The injection system is malfunctioning.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Observe legal requirements. 194
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