2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER warning light

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The activation condition sfo rcruise contro lhav eno tbee nmet .
You can only activat ecruise contro lfrom speeds of 20 mph
(30 km/h).
or
Cruise contro lhas bee ndeactivated due to amalfunction .
XHavecruise contro lchecke dat aqualified specialis tworkshop .
NO TPMSTheNOmessag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis also
displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monito rhas malfunctioned.
XHav eth etire pressure monito rand th ewheels checke dat aquali-
fie dspecialis tworkshop .
NO TPMSTheNOmessag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis also
displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monito ris no treceivin gsignal sfrom on eor more
wheels because :
Rawhee lhas bee nreplaced wit hth espar ewhee lwithout whee l
electronics.
Rth emaximum temperature on on eof th ewhee lelectronic sunits has
bee nexceeded.
Rth ewhee lelectronic sare malfunctioning.
XHav ewheels wit hsuitable whee lelectronic sunits installed at a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
— —TPMSThe — —messag eis displaye dfo r30 seconds. The TPMSmessag eis
also displaye dafter 30 seconds.
The pressure is insufficien tin on eor more tires ,or th epressures of th e
individual tires diffe rsignificantly.
XChec kth etire pressure and correc tit if necessary (Ypage 253).
dEF ChkIn addition,th eyello wå DEFindicator lamp lights up in th einstru-
men tcluster and awarnin gtone sounds.
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo w1.5US gal (5.5l).
XAdd DEF supply (Ypage 129).
The å DEF indicator lamp only disappears when the vehicle is
stationary, at the latest after 20 secondsa s soon as you switch on
the ignition or start the engine after refueling.
In addition, the yellow ;Check Engine indicator lamp and the yel-
low å DEF indicator lamp light up in the instrument cluster and a
warning tone sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
XHave the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible.
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StArtS RExxIn addition,th eyellow åDEFindicator lamp lights up and awarning
tone sequence sounds.
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo wthe0. 8US gal (3. 0l) reserv emark.
Afte rth emessage appear sfor th efirst time, th eremaining DE Fsupply
will last for approximately 1200 mile s(1900 km). The engin ecan then
only be started another 16 times .
The number of remaining engin estart sXX
(16to 1)is shown in th e
message every time th eengin eis started.
XAd dat least 1. 5US gal (5. 5l) of DE F (Ypage 129).
The å DEFindicator lamp disappear safter no mor ethan
20 seconds after th evehicl ehas stoppe dor you hav eswitched on
th eignition or started th eengin eafter refueling.
In addition ,th eyellow ;CheckEngin eindicator lamp and th eyel-
low å DEFindicator lamp ligh tup in th einstrumen tcluste rand
three short warning tone ssound.
The DE Freducin gagen tis contaminated, diluted or is no tcomplian t
wit hIS O 2224 1.
The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam- age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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StArtS IdLE
In addition, the yellow åDEF indicator lamp and the ;Check
Engine indicator lamp light up in the instrument cluster and three
warning tones sound.
If the StArtS
IdLEmessage is displayed, you cannot drive the vehicle
at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
XAdd at least 1.5 US gal (5.5 l) of DEF (Ypage 129).
The å DEF indicator lamp disappears after no more than
20 seconds after the vehicle has stopped or you have switched on the ignition or started the engine after refueling.
In addition, the yellow ;Check Engine indicator lamp and the yel-
low å DEF indicator lamp light up in the instrument cluster and a
warning tone sounds.
You cannot drive the vehicle at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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IdleMod e
The yello w; CheckEngin eindicator lamp also lights up and three
short warning tone ssound.
You canno tdrive th evehicl eat aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XAddat least 1. 5US gal (5.5l)of DEF (Ypage 129).
The display message and the yellow ;Check Engine indicator
lamp only disappear when the vehicle is stationary, at the latest
after 20 seconds as soon as you switch on the ignition or start the
engine after refueling.
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In addition, the yellow ;DEF indicator lamp lights up and a warning
tone sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
XHave the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible.
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XX starts remaining
The yellow ;Check Engine indicator lamp also lights up and three
short warning tones sound.
After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF supply
will last for approximately 1200 miles (1900 km). The engine can then only be started another 16 times.
The number of remaining engine starts xx
(16to 0) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam-
age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Idle Mode
The yellow ;DEF indicator lamp also lights up and three short
warning tones sound.
The vehicle cannot be driven at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Coolant Stop, turnengine off
The coolant temperature is too high.
If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads, the
coolant warning lamp may come on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is restarted. Such loads can be, for example, driving in
mountainous terrain or driving with a trailer.
XRun the engine for approximately 1 minute at idling speed.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message con-
tinues to be shown.
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Please enter PIN:
You haveno tyet entered your PIN in th emobile phone .
XEnterth ePIN for th eSI M card.
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Doors ope n
You are already drivin gat walking pace, eve nthough no tall th edoor s
are closed .
XCloseth edoors.
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Washer fluid Checklevel
The washer flui dlevel is to olow.
XAd dwasher flui d (Ypage 224).
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The ke yis no longer working .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
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Whenswitching on th eignition ,som esystems carry out aself-test .Some indicator and warning
lamp smay temporarily tur non or start to flash. This is no tan indication of any problem .Only when
these indicator and warning lights tur non or start flashin gafter th eengin ehas started or during th e
journey has amalfunction occurred .
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The red distanc e
warning lamp
lights up while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .The distanc eto th evehicl ein fron tis to osmall for th espeed selected.
Increase th edistance.
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The red distanc e
warning lamp
flashes while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .Addition -
ally, an intermit -
tent warning tone
sounds.You are approachin g avehicl eahead at to ohigh aspeed.
XBe prepare dto brak eimmediately.
XPay particular attention to th etraffic situation .You may hav eto
brak eor tak eevasive action .
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The yello wLan e
Keepin gAssis t
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving.Lan eKeepin gAssis tis deactivated.
XActivat eLan eKeepin gAssis tif necessar y (Ypage 147).
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Ã
The green Lane
Keeping Assist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving.Lane Keeping Assist is operational.
ÃThe red Lane
Keeping Assist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving.
Additionally, an
intermittent
warning tone
sounds.You are driving with the front wheel on a lane marking.
dThe yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
while the vehicle
is in motion.GWARNING
ESP
®or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has
reached its tire grip limit.
Cruise control is deactivated for the duration of the intervention.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions. Do
not use too much throttle.
XDrive slowly.
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
The all-wheel drive is activated/deactivated. When changing gear,
ASR and ESP®are deactivated.
After changing gear, ASR and ESP®are automatically reactivated.
Engage/disengage the all-wheel drive (
Ypage 148).
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
slowly while the
vehicle is in
motion.
In vehicles with all-wheel drive the brake system is overheated.
GWARNING
The performance of 4ETS is reduced. The braking power output may
be lower.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully and adapt your driving style to suit the road and
traffic conditions.
XWhen the message is no longer displayed, 4ETS and normal braking
power are available again.
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
ASR is deactivated.
GWARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XActivate ASR again. Exceptions (Ypage 53).
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The red warning
lamp does not go
out approx-
imately 4 seconds
after the ignition
is switched on, or
it lights up again.The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
GWARNING
If the restraint systems are malfunctioning, individual systems could
be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the event
of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the poly-V-belt.
XIf the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the near-
est qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
#The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is faulty.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not continue driving under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
#The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XHave the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
4 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
XCheck the engine for oil loss.
XIf oil loss is detected: consult a qualified specialist workshop imme-
diately.
XIf no oil loss is detected: check the oil level and add engine oil
(Ypage 221).
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The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp flashes and
the warning buz-
zer sounds after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.On vehicles with a diesel engine, the oil level display additionally
appears in the display, e.g. – 2.0 qts(Canada:– 2.0 ltr).
There is not enough or no oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the oil level with the oil dipstick (Ypage 221).
XIf the engine oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the engine oil level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
4 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp lights up and
the warning buz-
zer sounds after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The engine oil level is above the maximum level.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter.
XCheck the oil level with the oil dipstick (Ypage 221).
XIf the oil level is too high: have the engine oil extracted as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
4 On vehicles with a
diesel engine, the
yellow engine oil
level warning
lamp lights up
repeatedly during
the journey.There is a malfunction in the engine oil level display.
XHave the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
%The yellow cool-
ant 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.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XSwitch off the engine and let it cool down.
XAdd coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes
(Ypage 222).
XIf you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling sys-
tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
?The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.The coolant temperature is too high.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.The coolant temperature is too high.
If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads, the
coolant warning lamp may come on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is restarted. Such loads can be, for example, driving in
mountainous terrain or driving with a trailer.
XRun the engine for approximately 1 minute at idling speed.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message con-
tinues to be shown.
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|The yellow
reserve fuel warn-
ing lamp is on. At
the same time,
0
appears in the
fuel tank content
display while the
engine is running,
although there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
The fuel filler cap is not closed.
XClose the fuel filler cap.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully.
XIf the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
;
The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is running.You have used up all fuel in the tank.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station (Ypage 127).
XBleed the fuel system (Ypage 123).
XStart the engine three to four times in succession after refueling.
Emergency running mode will be canceled. The vehicle does not
need to be checked.
;The yellow Check
Engine 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.
XHave the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop as soon
as possible.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine indi- cator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
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