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

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
? The red coolant
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
? The red coolant
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
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The yellow
|
reserve fuel
warning lamp is
on. At the same
time, 0 0 , appears
in the fuel tank
content display
while the engine
is running,
although there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
; The yellow
engine diagnos-
tic indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is run-
ning.
; The yellow
engine diagnos-
tic indicator
lamp is lit up or
flashes while the
engine is run-
ning.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The coolant temperature is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
X
and traffic conditions.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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
X
continues 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.
If the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified
X
immediately 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
X
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
workshop immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
page 148).
Y
page 143).
Y
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Z