warning MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

Using the steering wheel buttons
X Use the 0080or007F button to select the
TEL
TEL menu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera- tional readiness symbol.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to switch to
the phone book.
The on-board computer reads the phone
book stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone. This may take more than a
minute.
When the message is no longer displayed,
reading has ended.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
desired name.
or X To start rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 0063 or0064 button longer than 1 sec-
ond.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the button or reach the end of the list.
Using the steering wheel buttons X To start dialing: press the0061button.
The on-board computer dials the corre-
sponding phone number.
When a connection is established, the
name of the other person and/or the call
duration appear in the display.
X To exit the phone book: press the0076
button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory. Using the steering wheel buttons
X Use the 0080or007F button to select the
TEL TEL menu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol.
X Press the 0061button.
The display shows the most recently dialed
numbers or names in the redial memory.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
desired name or number.
X To start dialing: press the0061button.
The on-board computer dials the corre-
sponding phone number.
When a connection is established, the
name of the other person and/or the call
duration appear in the display.
or X To exit the redial memory: press the
0076 button. Display messages
Notes on display messages
Important safety notes G
WARNING
No information will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the display is inopera-
tive.
As a result, you will not be able to see warning and indicator lamps or information about the
driving conditions, such as speed or outside
temperature. Driving characteristics may be
impaired. Adjust your driving style and vehiclespeed accordingly.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. G
WARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
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able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
i If you turn the key to position
2in the
ignition, a display check is performed. All
warning/indicator lamps (except the turn
signal indicator lamps) and the display are
activated. Before starting the journey,
check that the warning and indicator lamps
are operating correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons Warnings, malfunctions or additional infor-
mation may also be shown in the display. The following tables show all the display mes-
sages. A warning tone sounds with certain
display messages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons The on-board computer shows warnings, mal-
functions or additional information in the dis-
play. A warning tone sounds with certain dis- play messages. Display messages of a high
priority are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the dis-
play messages and follow the additional
notes in this Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by pressing the 0080,007F,0063or0064 but-
ton on the steering wheel or the 0045reset but-
ton.
You cannot hide display messages of the
highest priority. These messages will con-
tinue to be shown in the display until their
cause has been eliminated.
The on-board computer stores certain display messages in the message memory
(Y page 198). Message memory
The on-board computer only records and
shows malfunctions and warnings from cer-
tain systems. Therefore, make sure that your
vehicle is safe to use. You could otherwise
cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehi-
cle.
The on-board computer stores certain display messages. In the Message memory menu,
you can call up stored display messages.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0080or007F button repeatedly
until the number of stored display mes-
sages, e.g. 2 2messages
messages, appears in the dis-
play.
If no malfunctions have occurred, the No No
messages
messages message appears.
X Scroll through the stored display messages
with the 0063or0064 button.
X To exit the message memory menu:
press the 0080or007F button.
When you switch off the ignition, all display
messages are deleted from the message
memory. You can only remove the key when it
is in the basic position. 198
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
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Err flashes for 5 seconds, the
00B0indicator lamp also flashes and
then lights up constantly.
Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R There are no lane markings present.
R The camera's functionality is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or
fog.
R The camera cannot recognize the road markings:
- It is too dark.
- The lane markings are worn or are covered, for example, by
dirt or snow.
R The windshield is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 149).
X Clean the windshield (Y page 267), particularly in the camera's
field of vision.
If the 00B0 indicator lamp goes out, Lane Keeping Assist is
operational again.
If the problem persists, visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0099
dEF Chk dEF Chk In addition, the yellow
00B9Check Engine indicator lamp and the
yellow 00E2DEF indicator lamp light up and a warning tone
sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compli-
ant with ISO 2224 1.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions,
you can drive on for up to approximately 50 miles (80 km). Then a warning tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be started
another 10 times.
X Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. 200
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dEF Chk dEF Chk In addition, the yellow
00E2DEF indicator lamp lights up and a
warning tone sounds.
The DEF supply has dropped below 1.5 US gal (5.5 l).
After the message appears for the first time, and under normal
driving conditions, the remaining DEF supply will last for approx-
imately 1000 miles (1600 km).
After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark is reached. A warning tone sequence sounds and the engine can then only be started
another 16 times.
X Add DEF (Y page 147).
The 00E2 DEF indicator lamp disappears after no more than
20 seconds after the vehicle has stopped or you have switched
on the ignition or started the engine after refueling. 0099
StArtS RExx StArtS RExx In addition, the yellow
00E2DEF indicator lamp lights up and a
warning tone sequence sounds.
After the message appears for the first time, the engine can only be started another 10 times.
The number of remaining engine starts XX
XX (1010 to0 0) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started. When the number of
remaining engine starts is 0 0the engine management prevents the
vehicle being driven at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h). The
Idle Mode
Idle Mode message appears in the multifunction display. The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compli-
ant with ISO 22241.
X Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission
relevant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can
damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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StArtS RExx StArtS RExx In addition, the yellow
00E2DEF indicator lamp lights up and a
warning tone sequence sounds.
The DEF supply has dropped below the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve
mark.
After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF
supply will last for approximately 1000 miles (1600 km). The
engine can then only be started another 16 times.
The number of remaining engine starts XX XX(1616 to1
1) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started.
X Add at least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 147).
The 00E2 DEF indicator lamp disappears after no more than
20 seconds after the vehicle has stopped or you have switched
on the ignition or started the engine after refueling. 0099
StArtS IdLE StArtS IdLE If the message
StArtS IdLE
StArtS IdLEis displayed, you cannot drive the
vehicle at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
X Add at least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 147).
The 00E2 DEF indicator lamp disappears after no more than
20 second safter the vehicle has stopped or you have switched
on the ignition or started the engine after refueling. Err
Err flashes for 5 seconds, the
00CEindicator lamp also flashes and
then goes out.
Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily not operational or
Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
Possible causes are:
R The camera's functionality is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or
fog.
R The windshield is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 149).
X Clean the windshield (Y page 267), particularly in the camera's
field of vision.
If the 00CE indicator lamp goes out, Highbeam Assist is opera-
tional again.
If the problem persists, visit a qualified specialist workshop. 202
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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. 204
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Display messages
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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
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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 254).
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. 206
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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 150).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. 0075
Restraint system Restraint system
Visit workshop Visit workshop The restraint system is faulty.
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
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Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Exhaust Filter:
Exhaust Filter:
Drive at high Drive at high
engine speed. See engine speed. See
Oper. Manual Oper. Manual The automatic regeneration of the diesel particle filter is not suf-
ficient or has malfunctioned.
X Drive at an engine speed of above 2000 rpm until the display
message disappears.
If the display message does not go out after approximately
20 minutes, have the malfunction rectified immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. Check Diesel Check Diesel
Exhaust Fluid See Exhaust Fluid See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply has dropped below
1.5 US gal (5.5 l).
After the message appears for the first time, and under normal
driving conditions, the remaining DEF supply will last for approx-
imately 1000 miles (1600 km).
After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark is reached. A warning
tone sequence sounds and the engine can then only be started
another 16 times.
X Add DEF supply (Y page 147).
After topping up, the system check takes approximately
20 seconds. The display message then disappears. Check Diesel Check Diesel
Exhaust Fluid See Exhaust Fluid See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual If the yellow
00B9Check Engine indicator lamp lights up as well,
the DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or not compliant
with ISO 22241.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions,
you can drive on for up to approximately 50 miles (80 km). Then a
warning tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be started
another 10 times.
Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. 00E2
XX XX
starts
starts remaining
remaining The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply has dropped below the
0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark.
After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF
supply will last for approximately 1000 miles (1600 km). The
engine can then only be started another 16 times.
The number of remaining engine starts
XX
XX (1616 to0 0) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started.
X Add at least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 147).
The display message disappears no more than 20 seconds after
the vehicle has stopped or you have switched on the ignition or started the engine after refueling. Display messages
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