2008 DODGE SPRINTER check engine light

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The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp flashes after
the engine is started or
while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum lev-
el. If the engine oil level falls any further, the indica-
tor lamp will light up continuously.
\1Check the engine oil level and add en-
gine oil at the nearest refueling station
(\2page 328).
\1If there is visible oil loss from the
engine, have the fault rectified immedi-
ately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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The yellow engine oil level
warning lamp lights up, the
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The yellow coolant 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.
\1Stop at the earliest opportunity.
\1Switch off the engine to cool down.
\1Check the coolant level and add coolant
as necessary (\2page 329).
\1If you are having to add coolant fre-
quently, have the cooling system
checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
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The yellow engine diagnostic
indicator lamp lights up or
flashes while the engine is
running.
The fuel tank has run dry.
The engine may be running in emergency mode.
\1Refuel at the nearest refueling station.
\1On vehicles with a diesel engine:
Bleed the fuel system (\2page 544).
\1
Start the engine three to four times after refu-
eling. Emergency mode will be canceled. You
do not need to have your vehicle checked.
There is a malfunction:
\4in the fuel injection system
\4in the ignition system
1
\4in the exhaust system.
The emission limit values may be exceeded and
the engine may be running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Have the vehicle checked immediately at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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The yellow air cleaner indica-
tor lamp
2 lights up while the
ignition is on.
The service limit for the air cleaner has been
reached. The air cleaner is dirty.
\1Have the filter cartridge replaced at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
1 Only vehicles with a gasoline engine.
2 Only vehicles with a diesel engine.
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The yellow water separator indi-
cator lamp
1 lights up while the ig-
nition is on.
The water that has collected in the water sepa-
rator has reached the maximum level.
\1Drain the water separator
(\2page 542).
\1Have the water separator drained at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
W
The yellow washer fluid level indi-
cator lamp for the windshield
washer / headlamp cleaning sys-
tem lights up after the engine is
started or while the vehicle is in
motion.
The windshield washer fluid level is too low.
\1Check the fluid level in the reservoir
and add windshield washer fluid if nec-
essary (\2page 333).
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The red seat belt telltale lights up
for approximately 6 seconds
when the ignition is switched on.
A signal also sounds.
The telltale reminds you to fasten your seat
belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt.
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