Coolant - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
4 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp flashes and
the warning buz-
zer sounds after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.
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.
4 On vehicles with a
diesel engine, the
yellow engine oil
level warning
lamp lights up
repeatedly during
the journey.
% The yellow cool-
ant level warning
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running.
? The red coolant
warning lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
On vehicles with a diesel engine, the oil level display additionally
appears in the display, e.g.
There is not enough or no oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine damage.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
X
traffic conditions.
Check the oil level with the oil dipstick (
X
If the engine oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified
X
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the engine oil level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
The engine oil level is above the maximum level.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter.
Check the oil level with the oil dipstick (
X
If the oil level is too high: have the engine oil extracted as soon as
X
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified as soon as
X
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
There is a malfunction in the engine oil level display.
Have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist
X
workshop.
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low. The engine could
overheat and be damaged.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
X
traffic conditions.
Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
X
Add coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes
X
( page 222).
Y
If you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling sys-
X
tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The coolant temperature is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
X
traffic conditions.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
– 2.0 qts (Canada: – 2.0
page 221).
Y
page 221).
Y
199
ltr).
Z