Indicator Lamp - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
6 The red warning
lamp does not
go out approx-
imately
4 seconds after
the ignition is
switched on, or
it lights up again.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning.
# The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit
after the engine
is started or
while the vehicle
is in motion.
4 The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp is
lit after the
engine is started
or while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
G
WARNING
If the restraint systems are malfunctioning, individual systems
could be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
Drive on with care.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
X
and traffic conditions.
Check the poly-V-belt.
X
If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the
X
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as
X
soon as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
The battery is faulty.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
X
and traffic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
G WARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
X
qualified specialist workshop.
The oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Check the engine for oil loss.
X
If oil loss is detected: consult a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
If no oil loss is detected: check the oil level and add engine oil
X
( page 253).
Y
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