2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER light

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dEF ChkIn addition,th eyellow åDEFindicator lamp lights up in th einstru-
men tcluste rand awarning tone sounds.
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo w1.5US gal (5.5l).
XAdd DEF supply (Ypage 126).
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.
StArtS RExxIn addition, the yellow åDEF indicator lamp lights up and a warning
tone sequence sounds.
The DEF supply has dropped below the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark.
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
(16to1) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started.
XAdd at least 1.5 US gal (5.5 l) of DEF (Ypage 126).
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
three short warning tones sound.
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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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 126).
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.
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In addition,th eyellow ;CheckEngin eindicator lamp and th eyel-
low å DEFindicator lamp ligh tup in th einstrumen tcluste rand a
warning tone sounds.
You canno tdrive th evehicl eat aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Errflashes for 5seconds, in addition th eà indicator lamp flashes in
th einstrumen tcluste rand then lights up yellow continuously.
Lan eKeepin gAssis tis deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
RThere are no lan emarking spresent.
RThe camera' sfunctionalit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or
fog .
RThe camera canno trecogniz eth eroa dmarkings:
-It is to odark .
-The lan emarking sare wor nor are covered, for example, by dir tor
snow.
RThe windshield is dirty in th ecamera' sfield of vision .
XStop thevehicl epayin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XClean th ewindshield (Ypage 231), particularly in th ecamera' s
field of vision .
If th eà indicator lamp goe sout ,Lan eKeepin gAssis tis opera-
tional again .
If th eproblem persists ,visit aqualified specialist workshop .
Errflashes for5seconds ,th e_ indicator lamp also flashes and then
goe sout .
Highbea mAssis tis deactivated and temporarily no toperational or
Highbea mAssis tis malfunctioning .
Possibl ecauses are:
RThe camera' sfunctionalit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or
fog .
RThe windshield is dirty in th ecamera' sfield of vision .
XStop thevehicl epayin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XClean th ewindshield (Ypage 231), particularly in th ecamera' s
field of vision .
If th e_ indicator lamp goe sout ,Highbea mAssis tis operational
again .
If th eproblem persists ,visit aqualified specialist workshop .
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Blind_Errflashes for5seconds ,th eyellow indicator lamp sflas hin th eexterio r
mirror sand then ligh tup constantly.
Blind Spot Assis tis faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Errflashes for5seconds ,th eÄ indicator lamp also flashes and then
lights up constantly.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is malfunctioning .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
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Lights
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b
Low beam left
The left-hand low beam is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps:replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 88).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 88).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Cornering lt. left
The left-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
b
Cornering lt. right
The right-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
b
Lights on auto‐matic. Remove key
The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
à position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
b
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 89) or rear
(Ypage 90) indicator lamp.
b
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 89) or rear
(Ypage 90) indicator lamp.
b
Brake lamp left
The left brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Brake lamp right
The right brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Third brake lamp
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty3. This display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
XConsult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible.
b
High beam left
The left high-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 88).
3Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not befeatured for any lamps other than the turn
signals.
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b
Highbea mright
The right high beam headlamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Licenseplate lam p
Alicense plat elamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 91).
b
Switch off lights
You haveforgotte nto switch off th elights when leaving th evehicle.
XTurn th eligh tswitch to $.
b
Foglampfront lef t
The left-han dfron tfog lamp is faulty.3
XHav eth ebulb replace das soo nas possibl eat aqualified specialist
workshop .
b
Foglampfront right
The right-hand fron tfog lamp is fault y3.
XHaveth ebulb replace das soo nas possibl eat aqualified specialist
workshop .
b
Rearfoglam p
The rear fog lamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Parkinglam pfrontlef t
The fron tlef tparking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Parkinglam pfrontright
The fron tright parking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 88).
b
Reverselam p
Abackup lamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Taillam plef t
The left-han dtai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Taillam pright
The right-hand tai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Marker lam p
Aperimete rlamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 92).
3Dependin gon th eequipment, th ebulb-failure indicato rmay no tbe featured for any lamp sother than th etur n
signals.
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Highbeam AssistinoperativeHighbeamAssis tis faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
HighbeamAssisttem‐porarily unavaila‐ble
Highbea mAssis tis deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
RThe camera' sfunctionalit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or
fog .
RThe windshield is dirty in th ecamera' sfield of vision .
XStop thevehicl epayin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XClean th ewindshield (Ypage 231), particularly in th ecamera' s
field of vision .
If th emalfunction has been rectified, th eHighbeam Assist
available againmessage appears.
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Check DieselExhaustFluid SeeOperator' sManual
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo w1.5US gal (5. 5l).
XAd dDE Fsupply (Ypage 126).
The display message only disappear swhen th evehicl eis stationary,
at th elatest after 20 seconds, as soo nas you switch on th eignition
or start th eengin eafter refueling.
å
XX starts remaining
Three short warning tone salso sound.
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 0)is shown in th e
message every time th eengin eis started.
XAd dat least 1. 5US gal (5.5l)of DEF (Ypage 126).
å
Idle Mode
The yellow ;Check Engine indicator lamp also lights up and three
short warning tones sound.
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 126).
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.
Check DieselExhaust Fluid SeeOperator's Manual
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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å
XX starts remaining
The yellow; CheckEngin eindicator lamp also lights up and three
short warning tone ssound.
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 0)is shown in th e
message every time th eengin eis started.
The DE Freducin gagen tis contaminated, diluted or is no tcomplian t
wit hIS O 22241.
The exhaust gas aftertreatmen tis malfunctioning or an emission rel -
evan tmalfunction has occurred .This malfunction or defec tcan dam-
age th eexhaust gas aftertreatment.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
å
Idl eMod e
The yello w; CheckEngin eindicator lamp also lights up and three
short warning tone ssound.
The vehicl ecanno tbe driven at aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Coolan tStop, tur nengine off
The coolanttemperature is to ohigh .
If th evehicl eis stoppe dafter bein gsubjecte dto extreme loads ,th e
coolan twarning lamp may come on when th eignition is switched on
or th eengin eis restarted. Suc hloads can be, for example, drivin gin
mountainous terrain or drivin gwit h a trailer .
XRun th eengin efor approximately 1minute at idlin gspeed.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop if th edisplay message con-
tinue sto be shown.
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Check coolan tlevel
The coolan tlevel is to olow.
Never run th eengin eif th ecoolan tlevel is to olow. The engin ecould
overheat and be damaged.
XStop th evehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XSwitc hoff th eengin eand let it cool down .
XAddcoolan tand be sur eto observ eth ewarning note s
(Ypage 280).
XIf you need to add coolan tfrequently, hav eth eengin ecoolin gsys-
te m checke dat aqualified specialist workshop .
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Reservefue lDriveto agas statio n
The fuel level has fallen int oth ereserv erange.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station (Ypage 124).
:
WaterinfuelVisitworkshop
The water that has collecte din th ewater separator has reached th e
maximum level.
XDrain th ewater separator (Ypage 220).
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LaneKeep. AssistTemporarilyUnavailable
and th eà indicator lamp lights up yellow.
Lan eKeepin gAssis tis deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
RThere are no lan emarking spresent.
RThe camera' sfunctionalit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or
fog .
RThe camera canno trecogniz eth eroa dmarkings:
-It is to odark .
-The lan emarking sare wor nor are covered, for example, by dir tor
snow.
RThe windshield is dirty in th ecamera' sfield of vision .
XStop thevehicl epayin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eto preven tit from rollin gaway (Ypage 127).
XClean th ewindshield (Ypage 231), particularly in th ecamera' s
field of vision .
If th eà indicator lamp goe sout ,Lan eKeepin gAssis tis opera-
tional again .
LaneKeep. AssistInoperativeLan eKeepin gAssis tis faulty.
XHav eLan eKeepin gAssis tchecke dat aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Blind Spo tAssistInoperativeBlind Spot Assis tis faulty.
XHav eBlind Spot Assis tchecke dat aqualified specialist workshop .
Collision Preven‐tionAssist Inoper ‐ative
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is faulty.
XHaveCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST checke dat aqualified spe -
cialist workshop .
Recognition by th eradar sensor system can be impaire din th ecas eof:
Rdir ton th esensor sor anythin gelse covering th esensor s
Rsnow or heav yrain
Rinterferenc efrom other radar source s
Rthere are strongradar reflections, for exampl ein parking garages
Ranarrow vehicl etraveling in front, e.g. amotorbik e
Ravehicl etraveling in fron ton adifferen tlin e
XClean th eradar sensor system area .
Intervention Cross‐windAssistThe d indicator lamp also flashes in th einstrumen tcluster.
Crosswin dAssis thas intervened perceptibly.
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