display MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2011 MY11 Operator’s Manual

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible
(Y page 233).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Low beam right The right-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible.
(Y page 233)
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt.
right The right-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Lights on
automatic. Remove
key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
005A position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0055
Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp left The left-hand brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Third brake lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty
7
. This display message will
only appear if all LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
High beam left The left-hand high-beam is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
High beam right The right-hand high beam is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
License plate lamp A license plate lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the
vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to 0027. 0055
Foglamp front left The left-hand front fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Foglamp front
right The right-hand fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Rear foglamp The rear fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Parking lamp
front
left The front left parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. 0055
Parking lamp
front
right The front right parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Reverse lamp A backup lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Tail lamp left The left-hand tail lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Tail lamp right The right-hand tail lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals.210
TroubleshootingPractical advice

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
Marker lamp A perimeter lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Additional ind.
lamps An additional turn signal is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Indicator and warning lamps in switches and buttons
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 SolutionsOne or more indicator
lamps in the 0072
button for the seat
heating are flashing. Insufficient voltage is available because too many consumers are
switched on.
The seat heating has switched off automatically.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. reading lamps, interior
lighting.
The seat heating will automatically switch back on as soon as
there is sufficient voltage. The indicator lamp in
the switch for the
windshield heating
0087 and/or the
switch for the rear
window defroster
0073 are flashing. Insufficient voltage is available because too many consumers are
switched on.
The windshield heating and/or rear window defroster have
switched off automatically.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. reading lamps, interior
lighting.
If sufficient voltage is available again within 30 seconds, the
windshield heating and/or

rear window defroster automatically
switch on again. Otherwise, they remain switched off. 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Warning tones
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 SolutionsThe anti-theft alarm
system is suddenly
triggered. You opened
the vehicle using the key without first deactivating the
anti-theft alarm system.
X Press the 0036 or 0037 button on the remote control.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated. A warning tone sounds. A message is shown in the display.
X
Observe the information for the messages (Y page 197).
A warning tone sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake ( Y page 112).
A warning tone sounds. You have opened the driver's door and forgotten to switch off the
lights.
X Turn the light switch to 0027. A warning tone sounds.
G
Warning!
You have not fastened your seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 32).Engine
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. 212
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Practical advice

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsThe engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. There is air in the fuel system.
X
Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
X Start the engine again.
Please bear in
mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts
will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. The reserve
fuel warning lamp is lit
and the
fuel

gauge is at
0. The fuel tank has been run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
X Bleed the fuel system . The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard.
The
00BB yellow engine
diagnostic lamp and
the yellow DEF
indicator lamp 00E48
lights up. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty, an emission-relevant
malfunction has occurred or the DEF reserve has been used up.
The engine management prevents the engine from starting.
This malfunction or malfunction can damage the exhaust gas
aftertreatment.
X
Observe the messages in the display:
R
on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons (Y page 199)
R on vehicles with steering-wheel buttons (Y page 202) and
(Y page 204). The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The battery isolating switch is switched off.
X
Switch on the power supply ( Y page 88).The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The on-board voltage is too low (the battery is too weak or
discharged).
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 247).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 8
Only vehicles without steering-wheel buttons. Troubleshooting
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Driving systems
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 SolutionsOnly the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning

displays are

lit.
A warning tone also
sounds for
approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately 20
seconds.
The indicator lamp on
the 0069 switch lights
up and the red
segments in the
PARKTRONIC warning
display go out. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
When you press the
0069 switch, the red segments in the
PARKTRONIC
warning displays

light up again and the warning tone
sounds for approximately two seconds.
X Have PARKTRONIC checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialized workshop. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or iced up.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y
page 163).
X Turn the key to position 2 again in the ignition lock. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. An external radio or ultrasonic source may be causing
interference.
X
Check PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsThe PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though there
is no
obstacle present. The license plate or other parts attached near the sensors may
not be secured correctly.
X
Check the license plate and attachment parts near the sensors
for correct seating. The speed cannot be
set when cruise

control
is activated 9
. The display is showing a message of high priority and cannot
therefore show a change in speed.
X
Proceed as instructed by the message in the display.
X Deactivate cruise control White stripes appear on
the rear view camera's
monitor display or the
picture flickers. The rear view camera is exposed to very bright white light or
fluorescent light.
X
Check whether the rear view camera works at another location. The rear view camera is
functioning incorrectly
or not at all. R
The surrounding area is very dark.
R The outside temperature has changed rapidly or is very high.
R The camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
X Check the rear view camera and clean the camera lens if
necessary ( Y page 163).Auxiliary heating
G
Warning
The operating safety of the vehicle can be compromised if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. In particular, work that is carried out incorrectly on the heater jeopardizes its
operating safety. This

could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. The
safety systems may also not 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 that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In
particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
9 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.216
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Practical advice

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout. Overloading
the tires can also result
in handling or steering problems, or brake
failure.
Check the tire pressure at least once a month.
Only check and correct tire pressures when
the tires are cold. Checking the tire pressure manually
In order to determine and adjust the tire
pressures, proceed as follows:
X Remove the valve cap of the tire you wish
to check.
X Press the
tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
X Read the tire pressure and compare it with
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard12


or on the tire
pressure plate on the B-pillar on the driver's
side of the vehicle.
X If necessary, increase the tire pressure to
the recommended value.
X If the tire pressure is too high, release air
by pressing down

the metal pin in the valve
using the tip of a pen, for example. Then,
check the tire pressure again using the tire
pressure gauge.
X Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
X Repeat the steps for the other tires. Tire pressure monitor
Important safety notes If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the
vehicle's wheels have sensors installed that
monitor the
tire

pressures in all four tires. The
tire pressure monitor warns you when the pressure drops in one or more of the tires. The
tire pressure monitor only functions if the
correct wheel electronics units are installed
in all wheels.
The tire pressure monitor has a yellow
0077
warning lamp in the instrument cluster for
indicating pressure loss/malfunctions (USA)
or pressure loss

(Canada). Depending on how
the warning lamp flashes or lights up, an
underinflated tire or a malfunction in the tire
pressure monitor is displayed:
R if the 0077 warning lamp is lit continuously,
the tire pressure on one or more tires is
significantly too low. The tire pressure
monitor is not malfunctioning.
R USA only: if the 0077 warning lamp flashes
for 60 seconds and then remains lit
constantly, the tire pressure monitor is
malfunctioning. G
Warning
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked at least once a month
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door B-
pillar or the

tire inflation pressure label on the
inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
or the tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
12 Only for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 lbs(4536 kg).258
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Wheels and tires

Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire
tread
life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
USA only:
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the tire pressure monitoring system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is lit, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
i USA only:
If the tire pressure monitor is
malfunctioning, it may take more than
10 minutes for the 0077 tire pressure
warning lamp to inform you of the
malfunction by flashing for 60 seconds and
then remaining lit.
When the malfunction has been rectified,
the tire pressure warning lamp goes out
after driving for a few minutes. Information on tire pressures is displayed in
the on-board computer. After a few minutes
of driving, the current tire pressure of each
tire is shown in the on-board computer
i
The tire pressure values indicated by the
on-board computer may differ from those
measured at a gas station with a pressure
gauge. The tire
pressures shown by the on-
board computer refer to those measured at
sea level. At high altitudes, the tire pressure
values indicated by a pressure gauge are
higher than those shown by the on-board
computer. In this case, do not reduce the
tire pressures.
i If radio transmitting equipment (e.g.
wireless headphones, two-way radios) is
operated inside the vehicle or in the vicinity
of the vehicle, this can interfere with the
operation of the tire pressure monitor.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Unauthorized modifications to the device
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
Rules from Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized modifications to the device
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. Tire pressure
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Wheels and tires Z

Calling up tire pressure using the on-
board computer
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the standard display ( Y page 77) is
shown.
X Press the
0029 or 002D button repeatedly
until the current tire pressure for the
individual tires is displayed. If the vehicle has been parked for more than
20 minutes
or

you have not then driven faster
than 18 mph (30 km/h), you will see the
following message:
tire press. displayed after driving
for several minutes
i The tire pressure values indicated by the
on-board computer may differ from those
measured at a gas station using a pressure
gauge. The on-board computer will
generally give you a more exact value.
Tire pressure loss warning system Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The 0077 tire pressure warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on if the pressure
of one or more tires drops significantly.
i
USA only:
If the 0077 tire pressure warning lamp
flashes for just 60 seconds and then is lit
permanently, the tire pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (Y page 196). If a malfunction of the tire pressure monitor
is recognized, the 0077 tire pressure
warning lamp
shows

this at the latest after
ten minutes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
A message is displayed and the 0077 tire
pressure warning lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on if the pressure of one or
more tires drops significantly.
The tire pressure is shown in two red
rectangles. The pressure of the tire
concerned is shown in one of the rectangles
(Y page 199). A warning tone also sounds.
i USA only:
If the 0077 tire pressure warning lamp
flashes for just 60 seconds and then is lit
permanently, the tire pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (Y page 196).
If a malfunction of the tire pressure monitor
is recognized, the 0077 tire pressure
warning lamp shows this at the latest after
ten minutes.
Reactivating the tire pressure monitor In most cases, the tire pressure monitor
detects the new reference values
automatically, e.g. after you have:
R
changed the tire pressure
R changed wheels or tires
R installed new wheels or tires
If you wish to define new reference values
manually:
X Refer to the table on the tire data labels
(Y page 256) to make sure that the
pressure of all four tires is set correctly.
Observe the notes on tire pressures in the
"Tires and wheels" section ( Y page 280).260
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Wheels and tires