2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MY18 Operator’s Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Brake fluid Visitworkshop
There is insufficientbrak efluid in th efluid reservoir .
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
XStop th evehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XChec kth ebrak efluid level in th ebrak efluid reservoir
(Ypage 224).
If th ebrak eflui dis belo wtheMIN mark:
XDo no tcontinu edrivin gunder any circumstances.
XDo no tadd brak efluid .This does no tsolv eth eproblem .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
If th ebrak eflui dis abov eth eMIN mark:
XDrive on wit hcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Brake force distri ‐bution
EBDhas been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNIN G
The rear wheels could loc kwhen you apply th ebrakes. The braking
distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XStop thevehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
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Brake force distri‐bution Visit work‐shop
EBDhas been deactivated due to amalfunction .
GWARNING
The rear wheels could loc kwhen you apply th ebrakes. The braking
distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XStop thevehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
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ESP
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ESP®has been deactivated due to amalfunction .As aresult ,cruise
control has also been deactivated.
Engin epowe routput may be reduced.
GWARNIN G
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
ESP
Unavailable
ES P®has been deactivated due to undervoltage. As aresult ,cruise
control has also been deactivated.
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNIN G
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XConsult aqualified specialized workshop as soo nas possible.
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Parkin gbrakeReleas ebrake
Additionally, awarning tone sounds.
You are drivin gwit hth eparking brak eapplied.
XReleas eth eparking brak e (Ypage 130).
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Seatbeltsys.Visitworkshop
The belt system has malfunctioned.
GWARNIN G
In th eevent of an acciden tor arapi ddeceleration ,th eseat belt seither
canno tprotect you as intended.
There is aris kof injury.
XConsult aqualified specialized workshop as soo nas possible.
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Restraint systemVisit workshop
The restrain tsystem is faulty.
GWARNIN G
If th erestrain tsystem is malfunctioning ,individual systems could be
triggered inadvertentl yor might no tbe triggered at all in th eevent of
an accident.
There is an increased ris kof injury and accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Low beam left
The left-hand low beam is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps:replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 90).
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 90).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Cornering lt. left
The left-hand cornering light is faulty.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Cornering lt. right
The right-hand cornering light is faulty.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
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 91) or rear
(Ypage 92) indicator lamp.
b
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 91) or rear
(Ypage 92) turn signal lamp.
b
Brake lamp left
The left brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 92).
b
Brake lamp right
The right brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 92).
b
Third brake lamp
The additional 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-hand high-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
3Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not befeatured for any lamps other than the turn
signals.
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Highbea mright
The right-hand high beam headlamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 90).
b
Licenseplate lam p
Alicense plat elamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 93).
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 92).
b
Parkinglam pfrontlef t
The left-han dfron tparking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 91).
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Parkinglam pfrontright
The right-hand fron tparking lamp/standin glamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 91).
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Reverselam p
Abackup lamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 92).
b
Taillam plef t
The left-han dtai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 92).
b
Taillam pright
The right-hand tai llamp is faulty.3
XReplac eth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 92).
b
Marker lam p
Aperimete rlamp is fault y3.
XReplaceth ebulb as soo nas possibl e (Ypage 94).
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 129).
XClean th ewindshield (Ypage 236), particularly in th ecamera' s
field of vision .
If th emalfunction has been rectified, th emessage Highbeam
Assist Available Againappears.
Engine
Diesel Exhaust Flui d(DEF)
Vehicles wit hpassenger vehicle approva l
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 128).
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 toppin gup.
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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 128).
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Idle Mode
The yellow ;engine diagnostic 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 128).
The display message and the yellow ;engine diagnostic indi-
cator 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 topping up.
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Check DieselExhaustFluid seeOperator' sManual
In addition ,th eyellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp lights up
and awarning tone sounds.
The DE Freducin gagen tis contaminated, diluted or is no tcomplian t
wit hIS O 22241.
XHav eth eDE Ftan kcleane dand refilled at aqualified specialist
workshop as soo nas possible.
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XX starts remaining
The yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator 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 yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator lamp also lights up and
three short warning tone ssound.
You canno tdrive th evehicl eat aspeed exceedin g 5mph (8 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
Vehicles wit hcommercial vehicle approva l
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 128).
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 toppin gup.
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 128).
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IdleMod e
The yellow ;enginediagnostic indicator 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 128).
The display message and the yellow ;engine diagnostic indi-
cator 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 topping up.
Check DieselExhaust Fluid seeOperator's Manual
In addition, the yellow ;engine diagnostic 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 ;engine diagnostic 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
(16to0) 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 ;engine diagnostic 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).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Engine
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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.
XLet the engine run at idling speed for approximately one minute.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message con-
tinues to be shown.
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Coolant Check level
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 285).
XIf you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling sys-
tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Reserve fuel Driveto a filling stat.
The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station (Ypage 126).
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WaterinfuelVisitworkshop
The water that has collected in the water separator has reached the
maximum level.
XDrain the water separator (Ypage 225).
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Fuel filter Visitworkshop
The fuel filter is dirty.
XHave the fuel filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
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Engine oil Add 1.0quart(Canada: 1.0liter)
The oil level is too low.
XCheck the oil level the next time you refuel (Ypage 221), and add
oil.
4
Engine oil levelNot when eng. run‐ning
You want to check the engine oil level even though the engine is still
running.
XSwitch off the engine.
XCheck the oil level (Ypage 221).
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