battery MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

tion consists of the towing vehicle including
the driver, passengers and load, as well as
the loaded trailer.
R Check the maximum permissible gross axle
weight rating of the front and rear axles
(GAWR), the gross trailer weight (GTW), the
gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
and the noseweight of the trailer drawbar
(TWR). Trailer power supply
! Incorrect wiring of the connector plug
could, under certain circumstances, cause
malfunctions in the vehicle's other elec-
tronic systems. We therefore recommend
having the connector plug wired at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! You can connect accessories with a max-
imum power consumption of 240 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
Your vehicle may be equipped with various
electrical installations for trailer towing.
Depending on your trailer, you may need an
adapter to connect the electrical system of
the trailer with that of the vehicle.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped
at the factory with a permanent power supply.
The permanent power supply is on the trailer
socket pin assignment 4.
Note that the permanent power supply of the
trailer is not switched off when the on-board
voltage is low. This can completely discharge
the starter battery of your vehicle.
The turn signals on the trailer are only guar-
anteed to function when incandescent bulbs
are used.
Further information on the electrical equip-
ment currently installed on your vehicle and
on installing trailer electrics can be obtained
at any qualified specialist workshop. Towing a trailer
179Driving and parking Z

Display messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions ABS
ABS
Visit workshop Visit workshop
ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ESP
®
, ASR and
BAS, as well as cruise control, have also been deactivated as a
result.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ABS ABS
Unavailable Unavailable ABS is temporarily unavailable or is deactivated due to undervolt-
age. ESP
®
, ASR and BAS, as well as cruise control, are also
unavailable as a result.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive for a short distance at a speed of more than 13 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 206
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D
Visit workshop Visit workshop ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may be reduced.
G WARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 003D
Visit workshop Visit workshop BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situa-
tions.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 003D
Unavailable Unavailable ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situa-
tions. The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0026
Brake wear Visit Brake wear Visit
workshop workshop 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. Display
messages
207On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0065
Brake fluid Visit Brake fluid Visit
workshop workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
(Y page 256).
If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark:
X Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake fluid is above the MIN mark:
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0065
Brake Brake
force
forcedistri‐
distri‐
bution
bution EBD has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could lock when you apply the brakes. The braking
distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
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
Brake Brake
force
forcedistri‐
distri‐
bution Visit work‐
bution Visit work‐
shop shop EBD has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could lock when you apply the brakes. The braking
distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
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. 208
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions ESP
ESP
Visit workshop Visit workshop
ESP
®
has been deactivated due to a malfunction. As a result,
cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ESP ESP
Unavailable Unavailable
ESP
®
has been deactivated due to undervoltage. As a result, cruise
control has also been deactivated.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. 0066
Parking brake Parking brake
Release brake Release brake Additionally, a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake (Y page 152).0076
Seatbelt sys. Seatbelt sys.
Visit workshop Visit workshop The belt system has malfunctioned.
G WARNING
In the event of an accident or a rapid deceleration, the seat belts
either cannot protect you as intended.
There is a risk of injury.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. SRS SRS
Restraint system Restraint system
Visit workshop Visit workshop The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
G WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning, individual systems could
be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the
event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display
messages
209On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Check tire(s)
Check tire(s)
0054 The pressure of one or more tires has dropped significantly. If the
tire pressure monitor has detected the affected wheel, the wheel
position is also displayed.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the tires.
X Repair or change the wheel if necessary (Y page 307).
X Check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary
(Y page 293).
The display message disappears automatically after driving for
a few minutes with the corrected tire pressure. Warning Warning
Tire
Tiredefect
defect
0054 One or more tires is losing air rapidly. If the tire pressure monitor
has detected the affected wheel, the wheel position is also dis-
played.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers, paying attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Repair or change the wheel (Y page 307).Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 003D
Battery/Alterna‐ Battery/Alterna‐
tor Visit workshop tor Visit workshop 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.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible by a qualified specialist workshop. 00E6
Electrical Step Electrical Step The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not
at all.
X
Make sure there is sufficient free space for the electrical step.
X Open or close the sliding door again.
X If the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push
the step in manually (Y page 74). Before stepping out, remind
the passengers that the step is missing. Display
messages
219On-board computer and displays Z

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0072
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. 0072
The yellow ASR/
ESP®
warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. ASR is deactivated.
G WARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Activate ASR again. Exceptions (Y page 60).0089
0025003D0065
The yellow ESP ®
, ABS
and ASR/BAS indicator
lamps and the red
brake system indicator
lamp are lit while the
engine is running. EBD is malfunctioning or deactivated due to undervoltage or mal-
function.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply
the brakes. The braking distance can increase in emergency brak-
ing situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the mes-
sages in the display (Y page 199).
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. Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
221On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D
The yellow ASR/
BAS indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situa-
tions.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 003D
The yellow ASR/
BAS indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situa-
tions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
223On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0025
The yellow ABS
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction or is temporarily unavail-
able. ESP
®
, ASR and BAS, as well as cruise control, are also
unavailable as a result.
Self-diagnosis may not be complete, or the battery may not be
charging.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock, e.g. if the
brakes are applied with maximum force.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situa-
tions.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive a short distance at a speed above 13 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
indicator lamp goes out.
If the indicator lamp does not go out:
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 00E2
The yellow DEF
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. 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. 0089
The yellow ESP ®
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. ESP
®
is deactivated due to undervoltage or a malfunction. As a
result, cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the mes-
sages in the display (Y page 199).
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 224
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
The red warning
lamp does not
go out approx-
imately
4 seconds after
the ignition is
switched on, or
it lights up again. The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
G WARNING
If the restraint systems are malfunctioning, individual systems
could be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 003D
The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. 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.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible by a qualified specialist workshop. 003D
The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. 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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0026
The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit
after the engine
is started or
while the vehicle
is in motion. The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
G WARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp is
lit after the
engine is started
or while the vehi-
cle is in motion. The oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
X
Check the engine for oil loss.
X If oil loss is detected: consult a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
X If no oil loss is detected: check the oil level and add engine oil
(Y page 253). Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
225On-board computer and displays Z