2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER warning

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0018
The yellow
engine
diagnostic
indicator lamp is
lit up or flashes
while the engine
is running. The injection control is malfunctioning.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
X
Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Observe the legal requirements. 0018
The yellow
check engine
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is
running. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission
relevant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can
damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions,
you can drive on for up to approximately 500 mi (800 km). Then
a warning tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be
started another 16 times.
X
Observe the messages in the display.
X Have the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Observe the legal requirements. 000D
If you turn the
key to
position 2in the
ignition lock, the
yellow preglow
indicator lamp
remains lit for
approximately
one minute. Or
the yellow
preglow
indicator lamp
lights up for
approximately
one minute while
the engine is
running. At extremely low temperatures, the engine may not start.
There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
X
Have any malfunction rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop. Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0013
The yellow air
filter indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. The service limit for the air filter has been reached. The air filter
is dirty.
X
Have the air filter element replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. 000A
The yellow tire
pressure
monitor warning
lamp comes on. G
WARNING
The tire pressure monitor indicates a rapid or severe loss of
pressure in at least one tire.
X Stop the vehicle without making any extreme steering
maneuvers or braking suddenly. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions while doing so.
X Check the tires and correctt he tire pressure. If a tire continues
to lose pressure, it must be replaced. Replace damaged tires
immediately.
The warning light will go out after the flat tire has been rectified
and you have been driving for a few minutes.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the
messages in the display (Y page 192).000A
US vehicles
only:
The yellow tire
pressure
monitor warning
lamp flashes for
60 seconds and
then remains lit. The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. 000E
The yellow water
separator
indicator lamp is
lit when the
ignition is
switched on. The water that has collected in the water separator of the fuel filter
has reached the maximum level.
X
Drain the water separator (Y page 247).218
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000F
The yellow
washer fluid
level indicator
lamp for the
windshield
washer/
headlamp
cleaning system
is lit after the
engine is started
or while the
vehicle is in
motion. The water level is too low.
X
Add washer fluid (Y page 246). 0014
If you turn the
key in the
ignition lock to
position 2, the
red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for
approximately
6s econds. The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
X
Fasten seat belt (Y page 48). 0002
When the key is
turned to
position 2in the
ignition lock, the
yellow bulb
warning lamp
lights up. One of the exterior lighting bulbs is faulty, with the exception of
the perimeter lamps and the trailer lighting.
i
Depending on the equipment, the bulb failure indicator can fail
for all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
X Replace the faulty bulb as soon as possible (Y page 96).0004
The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit while
driving. The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
X
Close the doors or hood. 0004
The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit. The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not
at all.
X Make sure there is sufficien tfree space for the electrical step.
X Open or close the sliding door again.
X If the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push
the step in manually (Y page 72). Before stepping out, remind
the passengers that the step is missing. Indicator and warnin
glamps in the instrument cluster
219On-board computer and displays Z

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific variations
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of the described
functions. This also applies to systems and
functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 26). Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
In addition, observe the information in the
"Loading guidelines" section (Y page 232). Glove box
Glove box (example: glove box with a lockable lid)
0008
Locked
0009 Unlocked
0026 Glove box handle
You can lock and unlock the glove box using
the mechanical or folding key.
X To open: unlock the glove box lid if
necessary.
X Pull glove box handle 0026in the direction of
the arrow. 0025
Card holder
0023 Pen holder
X To close: fold the glove box up and press
it until it engages. 222
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Eyeglasses compartment in the
overhea
dcontrol panel X
To open: briefly press cover 0005.
The eyeglasses compartmen tfolds out.
X To close: press the eyeglasses
compartment into the overhead control
panel until it engages. Dashboard stowage compartment
G
WARNING
Objects protruding from the stowage
compartment above the co-driver front air bag
could obstruct or even prevent deployment of
the co-driver front air bag. The co-driver front
air bag may then fail to provide the intended
protection. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Do not place any protruding objects in the
stowage compartment above the co-driver
front air bag.
! The right and left storage spaces may be
loaded with a maximum of 11 lb (5 kg) each. Stowage space (example: co-driver's side)
Stowage compartment in the center
console
Stowage compartment on the dashboard above
the center console (example with lid)
The stowage compartments on and in the
center console can be used to store small,
light objects.
X To open: pull release handle 0006.
Lid 0005swings up.
X To close: close lid0005and engage it.
The lid of the stowage compartment must
remain closed while the vehicle is in motion
to ensure that stowed objects are
contained safely.
The stowage compartments on and in the
center console can be used to store small,
light objects. Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
223Stowing and features Z

Stowage space above the headliner
! The entire stowage space may be loaded
with a maximum of 66 lb (30 kg).
Do not place high, bulky loads in the
stowage space. You could otherwise
damage the headliner in the event of sharp
braking. On vehicles with a partition, stowage
space
0005can only be loaded from the cargo
compartment. Stowage space above the windshield
! The right and left stowage spaces may be
loaded with a maximum of 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
each. Stowage compartmen
t(example: driver's side)
0005 Stowage compartment Stowage compartment under the twin
co-driver's seat
Twin co-driver's seat (example: Cargo Van)
You can stow various articles in the stowage
compartment under the twin co-driver's seat.
X
To fold a seat cushion forwards: lift the
seat cushion out of fron tanchorage 0005.
X Pull the sea tcushio nforwards slightly and
out of rear anchorage 0006.
X Fold the rear edge of the seat cushion up.
X To fold the seat cushion back: fold down
the seat cushion by the rear edge.
X Slide the seat cushion under the seat
backrest into rear anchorage 0006.
X Push down on the seat cushion at the front
until it engages in front anchorage 0005. Stowage compartment under the rear
bench seat
G
WARNING
Always secure the folded-up seat cushion
with the retainer loop. The seat cushion could
otherwise drop down unexpectedly and
thereby cause injury to yourself or others. G
WARNING
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
! The retainer loop is neither a grab handle
for people to use nor a securing point for
loads. It may tear if used incorrectly. 224
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For vehicles with a crewcab, you can use the
stowage compartment under the rear bench
sea tto safely store tools and other small
items.
X To fold up the rear bench seat: lift seat
cushion 0005out of the front anchorage and
fold it upwards in the direction of the arrow. Retainer loops
0006are secured to the outer
head restraints. X
Attach retainer loop 0006to hook 0026
underneath folded-up seat cushion 0005.
X To fold down the seat cushion: hold seat
cushion 0005and detach retainer loop 0006
from hook 0026.
X Fold down seat cushion 0005.
The seat cushion engages automatically. Paper holder
X
To open: press the top of paper
holder 0005. Folding table in the twin co-driver's
seat
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. Folding table in the twin co-driver's seat
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X
To fold down the folding table: pull
folding table 0005forward by the tab.
X Fold folding table 0005down in the direction
of the arrow and onto the sea tcushion.
i The folding table is equipped with a pen
holder and cup holder. Cup holder
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The cup holder canno thold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle
occupants may come into contact with the
liquid and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You
may be distracted from the traffic conditions
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for
containers of the right size. Always close the
container, particularly if the liquid is hot.
! Do not use the cup holder recesses as
ashtrays. This could damage the cup
holders. Cup holders in the dashboard
Cup holder in dashboard stowage compartment
(example: right-hand side of vehicle)
0005
Cup holder
i If your vehicle is equipped with a twin co-
driver's seat, you will find further cup
holders in the folding table. Cup holders in the center console
Cup holders in the center console
X
To open: pull out ashtray
compartment 0005by the recess.
Clamping arm 0006of the cup holder opens
out fully.
i Vehicles with the non-smoking package
have an additional cup holder instead of the
ashtray.
X Place the beverage container into the cup
holder and push clamping arm 0006against
the container.
X To close: push ashtray compartment 0005
into the center console until it engages. 226
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