cooling MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Operator’s Manual

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

No. Consumer Fuse
rating 22 Brake system (ABS) 5 A
23 Starter motor 20 A
24 Engine components 10 A
25 12 V socket in the center
console 25 A
Fuse block F55/1
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 1 Left door control unit 25 A
2 Diagnostics socket 10 A
3 Brake system (valves) 25 A
4 Brake system (delivery
pump) 40 A
5 Terminal 87 (5) engine 7.5/10 A
6 Terminal 87 (6) engine 7.5/10 A
7 Headlamp cleaning
system 30 A
8 Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA) 15 A
9 Additional turn signal
module 10 A
Fuse block F55/2
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 10 Radio 15 A
11 Mobile phone 7.5 A
12 Blower, front/auxiliary
heating blower setting 1 30 A
13 Auxiliary heating digital
timer, radio receiver/
basic wiring DIN-
slot 7.5 A No. Consumer Fuse
rating 14 Seat heating 30 A
15 Unassigned —
16 Heating, rear-
compartment heating/
front-compartment air
conditioning/CD player 10 A
17 Motion detector/
convenience lighting 10 A
18 Rear-compartment air-
conditioning system 7.5 A
Prefuse box in the battery compartment in the
driver's footwell F59
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 1 Preglow relay/
secondary air pump 80/40 A
2 Air-conditioning system
cooling fan, cab 60/40 A
3 Signal acquisition and
actuation module
(SAM)/fuse-relay box
(SRB) 80 A
4 Auxiliary battery/
retarder 150 A242
Electrical systemPractical advice

Capacities
Engine with oil
filter Fuel tank DEF tank Cooling
system Windshield/
headlamp
cleaning
system
Engine oil ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF)
19 Coolant
20 Washer fluid
with windshield
washer
concentrate
13.21 US qt
(12.5 l) 25.0 US gal
(100 l)
21 3.2 US gal
(12.0 l)/
4.9 US gal
(18.5 l)/
5.8 US gal
(22.0 l)
22 10.75 US qt
(10.0 l) Approx. 6.3 US qt
(6.0 l) 19
DEF according to ISO 22241 . Observe MB Specifications for Service Products,

Sheet No. 352.0.
20 When the coolant is being renewed, the coolant must contain 50 % by volume of anticorrosion/antifreeze
agent. This is equivalent to antifreeze protection down to –34.6 ‡ (–37 †). Do not exceed a ratio of
55 % by volume (antifreeze protection down to approximately –49.0 ‡ (–45 †). Heat dissipation is otherwise
insufficient. Observe the MB Specifications for Service Products, Sheet No. 310.1.
21 Including a reserve of 5.3 US gal (20 l).
22 Chassis Cab only. Capacities
287
Technical data Z