2008 DODGE SPRINTER Owners Manual

487 Practical hints
Display messages
5
NOThe message is displayed for 30 seconds.TPMSThe message is also displayed after
30 seconds.
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
The tire pressure monitor is not receiving sig-
nals from one or more wheels because:
\4a wheel was replaced with the spare
wheel, which is not equipped with a wheel
electronics unit
\4the maximum temperature in one of the
wheel electronics units has been exceed-
ed
\4one of the wheel electronics units is mal-
functioning
\1Have wheels with wheel electronics
units mounted at an authorized Sprint-
er Dealer.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
nf_BA.book Page 487 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

488 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
— —The message is displayed for 30 seconds.TPMSThe message is also displayed after
30 seconds.
The tire pressure monitor detects a moderate
loss of pressure in at least one of the tires, or
the difference in pressure on one axle is too
great.
\1Check the tire pressure at the earliest
opportunity and correct it if necessary.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
nf_BA.book Page 488 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

489 Practical hints
Display messages
5
The operating system shows warnings,
malfunctions or additional information in
the display.
Certain messages are accompanied by a
warning signal or a permanent tone.
High-priority messages are highlighted
in red in the display.
Please respond in accordance with the
messages and follow the additional
notes in these Operating instructions.
\4
Low-priority messages can be ac-
knowledged using the
è
, ·
,
j
or
k
buttons on the steer-
ing wheel or using the reset button
on the instrument cluster
(
\2
page 142). They are then stored
in the malfunction memory.
\4
Highest-priority messages cannot be
acknowledged and are automatically
stored in the malfunction memory.
If you select the Malfunction memory
menu in the operating system
(
\2
page 160), the acknowledged and
unacknowledged messages will appear.
Display messages on vehicles with
steering wheel buttons
Warning
G
No messages can be displayed if there is
a failure of the instrument cluster and / or
the display. You will not then be able to
see information about the vehicle status,
such as speed and outside temperature,
warning and indicator lamps, malfunction
and warning messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected.
Continued
nf_BA.book Page 489 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

490 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
The following table shows messages
which could appear in the display. The
messages are divided into two types to
make it easier for you to find the rele-
vant message:\4
Text messages are shown in alpha-
betical order from (
\2
page 491) on-
wards
\4
Symbol messages (
\2
page 497)
Warning (Continued)
G
Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer im-
mediately which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Warning
G
Always have maintenance work carried
out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. There is a risk of an accident and
injury if this work is carried out incorrect-
ly.
nf_BA.book Page 490 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

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.
nf_BA.book Page 491 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

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
nf_BA.book Page 492 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

493 Practical hints
Display messages
5
ESP
Visit workshop
WARNING
G
ESP
® has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
Cruise control is also switched off as a result.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically con-
trolled in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
unavailable
ESP
® has been deactivated due to undervoltage.
Cruise control is also switched off as a result.
The battery may not be being charged.
Vehicle stability is no longer automatically con-
trolled in good time.
Engine power output may be reduced.
\1Continue driving, but with even greater
care.
\1Have the system checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
nf_BA.book Page 493 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

494 Practical hintsDisplay messages
5
Tire pres.
Adjust pres.
The pressure is too low in one or more tires.
\1Check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required.
Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
\1Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Tire pres. displayed
after driving
several minutes
The tire inflation pressure is being checked.
\1Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Display messages
Possible cause / result
Possible solution
nf_BA.book Page 494 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM