2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER warning 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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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
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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).
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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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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.
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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).
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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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Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
When switching on theignition ,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 .
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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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 espee dselected.
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 yellow Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .LaneKeepin gAssist is deactivated.
XActivat eLan eKeepin gAssist if necessar y (Ypage 144).
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The green Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .LaneKeepin gAssist is operational.
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The red Lan e
Keepin gAssist
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving .
Additionally, an
intermittent
warning tone
sounds.You are driving wit hth efron twhee lon alan emarking.
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The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
while th evehicl e
is in motion .GWARNING
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®or AS Ris intervening because at least on eof th ewheels has
reached it stire gri plimit.
Cruis econtrol is deactivated for th eduration of th eintervention .
XAdapt your driving style to suit th eroad and traffic conditions. Do
no tuse to omuc hthrottle.
XDrive slowly.
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The yellow ESP®
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.ESP®is deactivated due to undervoltage or a malfunction. As a result,
cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 173).
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
6 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.
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The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp lights up
after the engine is
started 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 217).
4 The yellow warn-
ing lamp flashes
and the warning
buzzer sounds
after the engine is
started 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 217).
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 217).
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 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 218).
XIf you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling sys-
tem checked at 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.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?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 124).
XBleed the fuel system (Ypage 120).
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
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
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