Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual page 125

Problems with the engine
Problem
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard. The reserve fuel
warning lamp is lit and
the fuel gage is at 0.
The vehicle cannot be
driven at a speed
exceeding 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The yellow ; Check
Engine lamp and the yel-
low å DEF indicator
2
lamp light up.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor cannot
be heard.
Only vehicles without steering-wheel buttons.
2
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There is air in the fuel system.
Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before attempting
X
to start the engine again.
Start the engine again.
X
Please bear in mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts will
drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel tank has been run dry.
Refuel the vehicle.
X
If you drive until the fuel tank is completely empty, air may get into the
fuel system. If the engine does not start after refueling, bleed the fuel
system as follows:
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition for approximately
X
10 seconds.
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
X
If the engine does not start:
Wait approximately 2 minutes.
X
Restart the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
X
If the engine still fails to start, do not continue trying to start it.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The exhaust gas aftertreatment system is defective or an emissions-
relevant malfunction has occurred.
This malfunction or defect can damage the exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment.
Observe the messages in the display:
X
on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons (
R
on vehicles with steering wheel buttons (
R
The battery isolating switch is switched off.
Switch on the power supply (
X
page 178)
Y
page 187).
Y
page 118).
Y
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