Emergency Running Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
? The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
7 The yellow
| reserve fuel warn-
ing lamp is on. At
the same time,
appears in the
fuel tank content
display while the
engine is running,
although there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
; The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is running.
; The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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.
Run the engine for approximately 1 minute at idling speed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message con-
X
tinues to be shown.
The fuel filler cap is not closed.
Close the fuel filler cap.
X
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully.
0
If the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified imme-
X
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
You have used up all fuel in the tank.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
Refuel at the nearest gas station (
X
Bleed the fuel system (
X
Start the engine three to four times in succession after refueling.
X
Emergency running mode will be canceled. The vehicle does not
need to be checked.
The injection control is malfunctioning.
The engine is running in emergency mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop as soon
X
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.
page 127).
Y
page 123).
Y