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471 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
:
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.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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472 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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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
Suggested solutions
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473 Practical hints
What to do if ...
5
:
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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486 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
N
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
dipstick (\2page 326).
\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
engine, have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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508 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
N
Engine oil level
Stop, turn engine
off
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 dipstick
(\2page 326).
\1If the oil level is correct, have the malfunc-
tion rectified immediately at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\1If there is insufficient or no oil in the engine,
have the vehicle towed to an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
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509 Practical hints
Display messages
5
N
Engine oil level
Check
oil level
The engine oil level has dropped to a critical
level.
\1Check the engine oil level (\2page 323)
and add oil as necessary.
\1Have the engine checked for possible leaks
if you are having to add engine oil more fre-
quently than normal.
Engine oil
Add
1.0 quart(Canada:
liter
)
The engine oil level is too low.
\1Check the engine oil level (\2page 326) the
next time you refuel and add oil if neces-
sary.
Display symbol
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510 Practical hintsDisplay messages
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N
Engine oil level
Reduce
oil level
You have added too much engine oil. There
is a risk of damage to the engine or the cat-
alytic converter.
\1Check the engine oil level and have any ex-
cess oil siphoned off at the nearest refuel-
ing station (\2page 328).
The engine or the catalytic converter could be
damaged.
\1If the oil level is correct, have the malfunc-
tion rectified as soon as possible at an au-
thorized Sprinter Dealer.
Oil sensor
Visit
workshop
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
\1Have the measuring system checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Engine oil level
Not when eng.
running
You are attempting to check the engine oil
level even though the engine is running.
\1Switch off the engine.
\1Check the engine oil level (\2page 322).
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604 *Technical dataService products and capacities
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\3 Service products and capacitiesService products are:\4
fuels
\4
lubricants (e.g. engine oils, transmis-
sion oils, hydraulic fluids, greases)
\4
antifreeze additives, coolant
\4
brake fluid
Service products are tested for suitabili-
ty in our assemblies. Approved service
products meet the highest quality stan-
dards and are listed in the
Mercedes-
Benz Specifications for Service Pro-
ducts
. For this reason, only use service
products that have been approved for
your vehicle. This is an important condi-
tion for warranty claims to be upheld. In-formation about approved service
products is available from all authorized
Sprinter Dealers.
You will find details about windshield
washer fluid in the “Operation” section
(
\2
page 333).
It is neither necessary nor permissible to
mix special additives with approved ser-
vice products (except for approved fuel
additives). Therefore, special additives
must not be mixed with fuels or lubri-
cants. The properties of the service
products could be adversely affected by
special additives and result in damage to
the assemblies.The vehicle operator is responsible at all
times for any use of special additives.
The use of special additives may result in
a limitation or an invalidation of your
warranty entitlement.
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