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425 Operation
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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\1
Clean the display surface with a
commercially-available microfiber
cloth and cleaner for TFT/LCD dis-
plays.
\1
After drying, wipe the display surface
with a dry microfiber cloth using only
slight pressure.
Seat beltsRemove stains or dirt immediately to
prevent damage or the build-up of resi-
dues.
!
CAUTION
D o n o t u s e d r y , c o a r s e o r h a r d c l o t h s ,
abrasive material, solvent or solvent-
based cleaning agent. Do not scrub
or use high pressure.
You will otherwise damage the
pressure- and scratch-sensitive dis-
play surface.
!
CAUTION
Clean the seat belts with a mild wash-
ing solution. Do not dry the seat belts
in direct sunlight or at temperatures
above 176 °F (80 °C).
!
Do not bleach or dye the seat
belts. This could impair the function
of the seat belts.
After driving off-road or on
construction sitesWarning
G
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and op-
erating safety.In particular, the following dangers
can arise:Stone chippingsStones trapped between the tires can be
thrown out while the vehicle is in motion
and injure other road users or damage their
vehicles (in particular the windshield).
Continued
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What to do if .............. 430
Display messages........... 484
Where will I find...?........... 513
Changing bulbs........... 525
Changing the batteries........... 539
Fuel system........... 542
Replacing the wiper blades........... 545
Flat tire........... 547
Battery........... 573
Jump-starting........... 581
Towing........... 585
Fuses........... 589
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The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly trig-
gered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theŒ button.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 484).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake (\2page 191).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
G
You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt .
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Only the red segments in the Parktronic*
warning displays are lit.
A warning tone also sounds for approximate-
ly 2 seconds.
Parktronic* switches off after approximately
20 seconds.
The indicator lamp on the Parktronic switch
comes on and the red segments in the warn-
ing display go out.
Parktronic* has malfunctioned and has
switched off.
When you press the Parktronic switch, the red
segments in the Parktronic warning displays
light up again and the warning tone sounds for
approximately 2 seconds.
\1Have Parktronic* checked as soon as
possible at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
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The Parktronic* warning displays indicate im-
plausible distances.
For example, all the segments may be lit even
though there is no obstacle present.
The Parktronic* sensors are dirty or iced up.
\1Clean the Parktronic* sensors
(\2page 422).
\1Switch on the ignition again.
An external radio or ultrasonic source may be
causing interference.
\1Check whether Parktronic* works at
another location.
The license plate or other attachment parts
near the sensors may not be secured correct-
ly.
\1Check the number plate and attach-
ment parts near the sensors to see if
they are securely in place.
The speed cannot be set with cruise control*
activated
1.
The display is showing a message of high prior-
ity and cannot therefore show a change in
speed.
\1Proceed as instructed by the message
in the display.
\1Deactivate cruise control* if neces-
sary.
1 Only on vehicles with steering wheel buttons.Problem
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:
The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up, the
-
2.0 l
engine oil level mes-
sage appears in the display
and the warning buzzer
sounds after the engine is
started or while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
\1Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level using the dip-
stick (\2page 328).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified immediately at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the en-
gine, have the vehicle towed to an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
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:
The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up, the HI
engine oil level message
appears in the display and
the warning buzzer sounds
after the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
The engine oil level has exceeded the maximum lev-
el.
\1Check the engine oil level and have any
excess oil siphoned off at the nearest
refueling station (\2page 328).
The engine or the catalytic converter could
be damaged.
\1If the oil level is correct, have the mal-
function rectified as soon as possible at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
:
The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up re-
peatedly while the vehicle is
in motion.
The engine oil level indicator is malfunctioning.
\1Have the vehicle checked immediately
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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X
USA only:
Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale for
TPMS lights up continuously.
Canada only:
Low tire pressure telltale for
TPMS lights up continuously.
WARNING
G
The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least
one tire.
\1Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa-
tion around you.
\1Read and observe messages in the mul-
tifunction display.
If the tire inflation pressure in the respec-
tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the
combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale goes out after a few min-
utes of driving.
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