Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B9
The yellow
Check Engine
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. 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. 0028
If you turn the
key to position 2
in the ignition
lock, the yellow
preglow indica-
tor lamp
remains lit for
approximately
1 minute. Or the
yellow preglow
indicator lamp
lights up for
approximately
1 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 work-
shop. 009F
The yellow air fil-
ter 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. Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
225On-board computer and displays Z
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0077
The yellow tire
pressure moni-
tor warning lamp
comes on. G
WARNING
The tire pressure monitor indicates a rapid or severe loss of pres- sure in at least one tire.
X Stop the vehicle without making any extreme steering maneu-
vers or braking suddenly. Pay attention to the traffic conditions
while doing so.
X Check the tires and correct the 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 mes-
sages in the display (Y page 197).0077
US vehicles
only:
The yellow tire
pressure moni-
tor 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. 00B8
The yellow water
separator indi-
cator lamp is lit
when the igni-
tion 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 255).00B1
The yellow
washer fluid
level indicator
lamp for the
windshield
washer/head-
lamp 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 255).226
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0076
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up contin-
uously or
flashes. A warn-
ing tone may
also sound. The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
X Fasten seat belt (Y page 45). 0049
When the key is
turned to posi-
tion2in the igni-
tion 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 99).003E
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. 003E
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 sufficient free 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 74). Before stepping out, remind
the passengers that the step is missing. Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
227On-board computer and displays Z
You and others can suffer health-related dam-
age through electromagnetic radiation. By
using an exterior antenna, a possible health
risk caused by electromagnetic fields, as dis-cussed in scientific circles, is taken into
account. Only have the exterior antenna
installed by a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend the use of an approved exte-
rior antenna for operating the mobile phone.
Only in this way can optimal mobile phone
reception quality in the vehicle be ensured
and mutual interference between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones minimized.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi- vidual country. Mobile phone pre-installation
The mobile phone pre-installation includes a
hands-free system integrated into the vehi-
cle. The microphone for the hands-free sys-
tem is installed in the overhead control panel or in the overhead stowage compartment
together with the front interior light.
In order to use the hands-free system, you will
need a special bracket. The Sprinter acces-
sories include brackets for various mobile
phone models.
i Mobile phone brackets which are availa-
ble from various manufacturers on the
open market are not compatible with the
Sprinter telephone system. You can recog- nize suitable holders for your mobile phoneby the imprinted star and the B6 spare part
number on the back of the bracket.
Detailed instructions for use can be found in
the operating instructions for the mobile
phone bracket and in the separate operating
instructions for the mobile phone pre-instal-
lation.
i The mobile phone battery is charged
depending on the condition of charge and
the position of the key in the ignition lock.
The mobile phone display indicates the
charging process. Additional communications equip-
ment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communication
equipment.
Please remember, a navigation system does
not supply information on the load-bearing
capacity of bridges or the overhead clearance
of underpasses. The driver remains responsi- ble for safety at all times.
You and others can suffer health-related dam-
age through electromagnetic radiation. By
using an exterior antenna, a possible health
risk caused by electromagnetic fields, as dis- cussed in scientific circles, is taken into
account. Only have the exterior antenna
installed by a qualified specialist workshop.
You will find information on installing electri-
cal or electronic equipment in the “Vehicle
electronics” section (Y page 316). Installation for PND mobile navigation
devices
You can secure a personal navigation device
(Personal Navigation Device PND) using a
commercially available adapter. Additional communications equipment
237Stowing and features Z
Hood release lever in the driver's footwell
Observe the safety notes when you open the
hood.
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
X Switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Pull release handle 0043on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap and push lever 0044on the
hood catch up. X
Swing the hood upwards until support strut
0087 engages and the hood is supported.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it could tip forward
during rapid deceleration of the vehicle and
hit persons or objects within its path. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, always make sure that the hood is closed and locked completely before driving
off.
If the hood is not locked and you are already
driving at walking pace:
R the yellow 003Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes on for vehicles
without steering-wheel buttons.
R the 003E Hood open
Hood open display appears for
vehicles with steering-wheel buttons.
! When you press the support strut back,
make sure that you do not press it against
the detent position and cause it to bend.
! Do not use your hands to push the hood
down. You could damage it otherwise.
X Lift the hood slightly.
X Press support strut 0087towards the back.
X Lower the hood and allow it to fall with
momentum from a height of approximately
1 ft (30 cm).
The hood locks audibly.
X Check that the hood is correctly locked.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. If the hood is not cor-
rectly engaged, open the hood again. Let
the hood fall with a little more momentum. Engine compartment
249Maintenance and care Z
Overview of the engine compartment
Example: engine
0043
Coolant expansion tank cap
(Ypage 253)
0044 DEF filler neck cap 4
(Y page 148)
0087 Engine oil filler neck cap (Y page 250)
0085 Brake fluid expansion tank cap
(Ypage 254)
0083 Washer fluid reservoir cap (Y page 255)
Regularly check the fluid level and the assem- bly for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, e.g. oil
flecks on the vehicle parking space, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Engine oil
General notes !
Engine oil gets dirty in the course of oper-
ation and its quality and volume are gradu- ally diminished. Regularly check the oil
level, and top up or have it replaced as nee-
ded.
Observe the information on engine oils and oil
consumption in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 322).
You can check the oil level in the engine:
R on the display of the on-board computer
R with the oil dipstick Checking the oil level shown in the dis-
play If at extremely low temperatures no engine oil
level is displayed after 5 minutes, repeat the
engine oil level check after another
5 minutes.
If an oil level reading is still not displayed,
check the engine oil level with the dipstick
(Y page 251). Have the engine oil level
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait 5 minutes.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The display is activated.
X Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: press the 0079menu button on the
instrument cluster (Y page 34) repeatedly
until the display shows the 00AFsymbol.
The --:--
--:-- display message appears in the
display while the engine oil level measure-
ment is running.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
press the 0098service button on the instru-
ment cluster (Y page 34).
The 00B2 Engine Engine oil
oillevel
level Measuring
Measuring
in progress
in progress display message appears in
the display while the engine oil level meas-
urement is in progress.
Display message for vehicles without
steering-wheel buttons: the display may
show the following messages after the engine oil level measurement. 00AF Action
OK OK X
Do not add oil. 4
For Cargo Van/Passenger Van only 250
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– 1.0 qts
– 1.0 qts X
Add the amount of oil
shown (Y page 252).
X Check the engine oil level
again after a few minutes. – 1.5 qts – 1.5 qts
– 2.0 qts
– 2.0 qts
HI
HI The oil level is too high.
X Have excess oil removed. Measurement units in the display:
R qts
qts USA only
R ltr
ltr Canada only
Display message for vehicles with steer-
ing-wheel buttons: the display may show
the following messages after the engine oil
level measurement. 00AF Action
Engine
Engine
oil level oil level
OK OK X
Do not add oil. Engine
Engine
oil Add oil Add
1.0 quart 1.0 quart X
Add the amount of oil
shown (Y page 252).
X Check the engine oil level
again after a few minutes. Engine Engine
oil Add oil Add
1.5 1.5
quarts
quarts Engine
Engine
oil Add oil Add
2.0 2.0
quarts
quarts Engine
Engine
oil level oil level
Reduce Reduce
oil level oil level The oil level is too high.
X Have excess oil removed. Eng. oil
Eng. oil
lev. Turn lev. Turn
ignition ignition
on for on for
level level X
Turn the key to position 2
in the ignition lock. Observe
Observe
wait. wait.
period period X
Repeat the engine oil
measurement after about
5 minutes if the engine is
at normal operating tem-
perature.
X Repeat the engine oil
measurement after about
30 minutes if the engine is
not at normal operating
temperature. Engine Engine
oil level oil level
Not when Not when
eng. run‐ eng. run‐
ning ning X
Switch off the engine
when it is at normal oper-
ating temperature and
wait approximately
5 minutes before measur- ing the engine oil level. Measurement units in the display:
R qts qts USA only
R ltr
ltr Canada only
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick Example: 4-cylinder diesel engine Engine compartment
251Maintenance and care Z
Example: 6-cylinder diesel engine
For vehicles with a red oil dipstick, only checkthe oil level when the engine is at normal
operating temperature:
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait 5 minutes.
For vehicles with a yellow oil dipstick, only
check the oil level when the engine is cold.
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
X Open the hood (Y page 248).
X Pull out oil dipstick 0043.
X Wipe oil dipstick 0043using a lint-free cloth.
X Insert oil dipstick 0043back into the guide
tube as far as it will go and remove it again.
If the level is between minimum mark 0087
and maximum mark 0044, the oil level is cor-
rect.
X If the oil level has dropped to or below min-
imum mark 0087, open cap 0085and add
engine oil (Y page 252).
The difference in quantity between
marks 0044and 0087is approximately
2 US quarts (2 liters).
X Insert the oil dipstick into the guide tube as
far as it will go.
X Close the hood (Y page 249). OM651 4-cylinder diesel engine:
At outside temperatures between 32 ‡
(–0 †) and 86 ‡ (30 †), the oil level can be
checked when the engine is cold.
Measuring the engine oil when the engine is
cold is less precise than measuring when the
engine is at normal operating temperature.
When the appropriate warning is shown in the
display
X Add engine oil (Y page 252)
or X Have engine oil siphoned off.
Add engine oil G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
! The alternator is located below the engine
oil filler neck. If engine oil spills onto the
alternator, there is a danger of alternator
damage. Be very careful when adding
engine oil. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
X Open the hood (Y page 248).
X Unscrew and remove cap 0085.
X Add engine oil. 252
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