2008 DODGE SPRINTER brake

466 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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The yellow ABS indicator
lamp is lit while the engine is
running.
WA RNING
G
ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
ESP
®, ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have
also been deactivated as a result.
The brake system continues to function with the nor-
mal braking effect but with no electronic support.
The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if
the brakes are applied with maximum force.
\1Also observe the messages in the dis-
play on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (\2page 489).
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
WA RNING
G
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Drive on for a distance of more than
13 mph (20 km / h).
ABS is available again if the message
goes out.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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467 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5

ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The brake system continues to function with the nor-
mal braking effect but with no electronic support.
The wheels could therefore lock up, for example if
the brakes are applied with maximum force.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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470 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5

The battery is malfunctioning.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Contact a breakdown service, an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer.
2

The yellow brake pad wear
indicator lamp lights up after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
WA RNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their wear lim-
it.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced
as soon as possible at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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491 Practical hints
Display messages
5
Text messagesDisplay messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
ABS
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
ESP
®, ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have
also been deactivated as a result.
The brake system is still available with the full
brake boosting effect but without ABS.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
unavailable
WARNING
G
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Drive on for a distance of more than
13 mph (20 km / h).
ABS is available again if the message goes
out.
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492 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
The brake system is still available with the normal
braking effect.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer imme-
diately.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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497 Practical hints
Display messages
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Symbol messagesDisplay symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
#

Battery/
Alternator
Visit workshop
The battery is not being charged. Possible
causes:
\4malfunctioning alternator
\4torn poly-V-belt
\1Stop immediately and check the poly-V-
belt.
If it is torn:
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If it is not damaged:
\1Drive to the nearest authorized Sprinter
Dealer immediately.
2

Brake wear
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
The brake pads / linings have reached their
wear limit.
\1Have the brake pads / linings replaced as
soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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498 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
6
Brake force
distribution
WARNING
G
EBV has been deactivated due to undervolt-
age.
The battery may not be being charged.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than
expected when you apply the brakes.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
6
Brake fluid
Visit
workshop
WARNING
G
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid
reservoir.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not add brake fluid under any circum-
stances. This will not solve the problem.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. .
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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499 Practical hints
Display messages
5
6
Brake force
distribution
Visit
workshop
WARNING
G
EBV has malfunctioned.
The rear wheels could lock up sooner than
expected when you apply the brakes.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
\1Do not drive any further.
\1Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Parking brake
Release brakeA signal also
sounds.
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 191).
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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