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Check DieselExhaustFluid seeOperator' sManual
In addition ,th eyellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp lights up
and awarning tone sounds.
The DE Freducin gagen tis contaminated, diluted or is no tcomplian t
wit hIS O 22241.
XHav eth eDE Ftan kcleane dand refilled at aqualified specialist
workshop as soo nas possible.
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XX starts remaining
The yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tone ssound.
Afte rth emessage appear sfor th efirst time, th eremaining DE Fsupply
will last for approximately 1200 mile s(1900 km). The engin ecan then
only be started another 16 times .
The number of remaining engin estart sxx
(16to 0)is shown in th e
message every time th eengin eis started.
The DE Freducin gagen tis contaminated, diluted or is no tcomplian t
wit hIS O 22241.
The exhaust gas aftertreatmen tis malfunctioning or an emission rel -
evan tmalfunction has occurred .This malfunction or defec tcan dam-
age th eexhaust gas aftertreatment.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Idl eMod e
The yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tone ssound.
You canno tdrive th evehicl eat aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Vehicles wit hcommercial vehicle approva l
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Check DieselExhaustFluid seeOperator' sManual
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo w1.5US gal (5. 5l).
XAd dDE Fsupply (Ypage 128).
The display message only disappear swhen th evehicl eis stationary,
at th elatest after 20 seconds as soo nas you switch on th eignition
or start th eengin eafter toppin gup.
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XX starts remaining
Three short warning tone salso sound.
Afte rth emessage appear sfor th efirst time, th eremaining DE Fsupply
will last for approximately 1200 mile s(1900 km). The engin ecan then
only be started another 16 times .
The number of remaining engin estart sxx
(16to 0)is shown in th e
message every time th eengin eis started.
XAd dat least 1. 5US gal (5.5l)of DEF (Ypage 128).
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IdleMod e
The yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tone ssound.
You canno tdrive th evehicl eat aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XAddat least 1. 5US gal (5.5l)of DEF (Ypage 128).
The display message and the yellow ;engine diagnostic indi-
cator lamp only disappear when the vehicle is stationary, at the
latest after 20 seconds as soon as you switch on the ignition or start
the engine after topping up.
Check DieselExhaust Fluid seeOperator's Manual
In addition, the yellow ;engine diagnostic indicator lamp lights up
and a warning tone sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
XHave the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible.
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XX starts remaining
The yellow ;engine diagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tones sound.
After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF supply
will last for approximately 1200 miles (1900 km). The engine can then
only be started another 16 times.
The number of remaining engine starts xx
(16to0) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam-
age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Idle Mode
The yellow ;engine diagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tones sound.
You cannot drive the vehicle at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
When switching on theignition ,som esystems carry out aself-test .Some indicator and warning
lamp smay temporarily tur non or start to flash. This is no tan indication of any problem .Only when
these indicator and warning lights tur non or start flashin gafter th eengin ehas started or during th e
journey has amalfunction occurred .
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The red distanc e
warning lamp
lights up while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .The distanc eto th evehicl ein fron tis to osmall for th espee dselected.
Increase th edistance.
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The red distanc e
warning lamp
flashes while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .Addition -
ally, an intermit -
tent warning tone
sounds.You are approachin g avehicl eahead at to ohigh aspeed.
XBe prepare dto brak eimmediately.
XPay particular attention to th etraffic situation .You may hav eto
brak eor tak eevasive action .
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The yellow Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .LaneKeepin gAssist is deactivated.
XActivat eLan eKeepin gAssist if necessar y (Ypage 146).
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The green Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .LaneKeepin gAssist is operational.
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The red Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .
Additionally, an
intermittent
warning tone
sounds.You are driving wit hth efron twhee lon alan emarking.
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The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
while th evehicl e
is in motion .GWARNING
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®or AS Ris intervening because at least on eof th ewheels has
reached it stire gri plimit.
Cruis econtrol is deactivated for th eduration of th eintervention .
XAdapt your driving style to suit th eroad and traffic conditions. Do
no tuse to omuc hthrottle.
XDrive slowly.
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The yellow ESP®
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.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.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 181).
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
6 The red warning
lamp does not go
out approx-
imately four sec-
onds after the
ignition is
switched on, or it
lights up again.The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
GWARNING
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.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the poly-V-belt.
XIf the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the near-
est qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
#The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is faulty.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not continue driving under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
#The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XHave the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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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.
XCheck the engine for oil loss.
XIf oil loss is detected: consult a qualified specialist workshop imme-
diately.
XIf no oil loss is detected: check the oil level and add engine oil
(Ypage 222).
4 The yellow warn-
ing lamp flashes
and the warning
buzzer sounds
after the engine is
started or while
the vehicle is in
motion.On vehicles with a diesel engine, the oil level display additionally
appears in the display, e.g. – 2.0 qts(Canada:– 2.0 ltr).
There is not enough or no oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the oil level with the oil dipstick (Ypage 222).
XIf the engine oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the engine oil level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
4 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp lights up and
the warning buz-
zer sounds after
starting the
engine or while
the vehicle is in
motion.The engine oil level is above the maximum level.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter.
XCheck the oil level with the oil dipstick (Ypage 222).
XIf the oil level is too high: have the engine oil extracted as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
4 On vehicles with a
diesel engine, the
yellow warning
lamp lights up
repeatedly during
the journey.There is a malfunction in the engine oil level display.
XHave the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
%The yellow cool-
ant 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.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XSwitch off the engine and let it cool down.
XAdd coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes
(Ypage 223).
XIf you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling sys-
tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.The coolant temperature is too high.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.The coolant temperature is too high.
If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads, the
coolant warning lamp may come on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is restarted. Such loads can be, for example, driving in
mountainous terrain or driving with a trailer.
XLet the engine run at idling speed for approximately one minute.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message con-
tinues to be shown.
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|The yellow
reserve fuel warn-
ing lamp is on. At
the same time,
0
appears in the
fuel tank content
display while the
engine is running,
although there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
The fuel filler cap is not closed.
XClose the fuel filler cap.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully.
XIf the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is running.You have used up all fuel in the tank.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station (Ypage 126).
XBleed the fuel system (Ypage 122).
XStart the engine three to four times in succession after refueling.
Emergency running mode will be canceled. The vehicle does not
need to be checked.
;The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is running.The injection control is malfunctioning.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
XHave the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as possible.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the Check Engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
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The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is run-
ning.The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam-
age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions, you
can drive on for up to approximately 500 mi (800 km). Then a warning
tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be started another 16
times.
XObserve the messages in the display.
XHave the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked immediately 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 work-
shop immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
% If you turn the key
to position 2in
the ignition lock,
the yellow pre-
glow indicator
lamp remains lit
for approximately
one minute. Or
the yellow pre-
glow indicator
lamp lights up for
approximately
one minute while
the engine is run-
ning.At extremely low temperatures, the engine may not start.
There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
XHave any malfunction rectified at a qualified specialist workshop.
È The yellow air fil-
ter indicator lamp
is lit while the
engine is running.The service limit for the air filter has been reached. The air filter is dirty.
XHave the air filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
hThe yellow tire
pressure monitor
warning lamp
comes on.GWARNING
The tire pressure monitor indicates a rapid or severe loss of pressure
in at least one tire.
XStop the vehicle without making any extreme steering maneuvers or
braking suddenly. Pay attention to the traffic conditions while doing
so.
XCheck the tires and correct the tire pressure. If a tire continues to
lose pressure, it must be replaced. Replace damaged tires imme-
diately.
The warning light will go out after the flat tire has been rectified and
you have been driving for a few minutes.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 193).
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US vehicles only:
The yellow tire
pressure monitor
warning lamp
flashes for
60 seconds and
then remains lit.The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
XHave the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
:
The yellow water
separator indica-
tor lamp is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The water that has collected in the water separator of the fuel filter has
reached the maximum level.
XDrain the water separator (Ypage 225).
m
The yellow water
separator indica-
tor lamp is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The fuel filter is dirty.
XHave the fuel filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
¦The yellow
washer fluid level
indicator lamp for
the windshield
washer/head-
lamp cleaning
system is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The water level is too low.
XAdd washer fluid (Ypage 225).
7The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up continu-
ously or flashes. A
warning tone may
also sound.The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
XFasten seat belt (Ypage 44).
bWhen the key is
turned to position
2in the ignition
lock, the yellow
bulb warning
lamp lights up.One of the exterior lighting bulbs is faulty, with the exception of the
perimeter lamps and the trailer lighting.
iDepending on the equipment, the bulb failure indicator can fail for
all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
XReplace the faulty bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 89).
1 The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit while
driving.The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
XClose the doors or hood.
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Ashtray
Asht ray in the center console
Ashtray in th ecenter console
XPull ashtray compartmen t: out by
recess ;.
XTo open :fol dcover =upwards.
XTo remove th einsert: hold theashtray by
th erecesses on th elef tand right and pull th e
insert out to empty it .
XTo replace theinsert: press it down int oth e
holder as shown.
Mak esur ethat th einsert is inserted correctly.
Otherwise you will no tbe able to close ashtray
compartmen t:.
Asht rays in the passenger compa rt-
ment
Ashtrays on th elef tand right in th eside trim panels
XTo open :fol dout th eashtray.
XTo remove th einsert: press retaining cli p:
down and remove th eashtray from th etrim.
XTo replace th einsert: insert th eashtray
down int oth etrim and close it .
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch th ehot
heating elemen tor th esocke tof th ecigarette
lighter.
In addition ,flammabl ematerials can ignit eif:
Rth ehot cigarette lighte rfalls
Ra child hold sth ehot cigarette lighte rto
objects ,for exampl e
There is aris kof fir eand injury.
Always hold th ecigarette lighte rby th eknob.
Always mak esur ethat th ecigarette lighte ris
out of reac hof children .Never leav echildren
unsupervised in th evehicle.
XTo use th ecigarette lighter :tur nth eke yto
position 1in th eignition lock.
XPress in cigarette lighte r:.
The cigarette lighte rwill pop out automati-
call ywhen th eheating elemen tis red-hot .
XPull thecigarette lighte rout of th esocke tby
it s handle.
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12-V socket
Socket on the lower section of the center console
:
12-V socket (25 A)
The 12-V sockets for accessories are:
Ron the lower section of the center console
(12 V, 25 A)
Ron the inside of the driver's seat frame (12V,
15 A)
Rin the respective corner trim next to the rear
doors in the passenger compartment (12 V,
15 A)
Rin the cargo compartment next to the left rear
door (12 V, 15 A)
You can use the 12-V sockets (15 A) for acces-
sories with a maximum power consumption of
180 W. You can connect accessories with a
maximum power consumption of 300 W to the
12-V socket (25 A) on the lower section of the
center console.
iThe sockets are supplied with power even
when the key is removed from the ignition
lock. If accessories, e.g. a coolbox, remain
connected while the engine is not running, the
battery will discharge.
Mobile phone
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating mobile phones.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is cov-
ering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second.
You and others can suffer health-related dam-
age through electromagnetic radiation. By using
an exterior antenna, a possible health risk
caused by electromagnetic fields, as discussed
in scientific circles, is taken into account. Only
have the exterior antenna installed by a qualified
specialist workshop.
We recommend the use of an approved exterior
antenna for operating the mobile phone. Only in
this way can optimal mobile phone reception
quality in the vehicle be ensured and mutual
interference between the vehicle electronics
and mobile phones minimized.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
Mobile phone pre-installation
The mobile phone pre-installation includes a
hands-free system integrated into the vehicle.
The microphone for the hands-free system is
installed in the overhead control panel or in the
overhead stowage compartment together with
the front interior light.
In order to use the hands-free system, you will
need a special bracket. Accessories for the
Sprinter include mobile phone brackets for var-
ious phone models.
iMobile phone brackets which are available
from various manufacturers on the open mar- ket are not compatible with the Sprinter tele-
phone system. You can recognize suitable
holders for your mobile phone by the imprin-
ted star and the B6 spare part number on the
back of the bracket.
Detailed instructions for use can be found in the
operating instructions for the mobile phone
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