Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 144

Automatic transmission
142
Problem
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can-
not be heard.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can-
not be heard.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
may roll only briefly in the neutral position
N. Prolonged rolling of the wheels, e.g.
when being towed, will result in transmis-
sion damage.
Be sure to observe the instructions in the
i
"Tow-starting and towing away" section
( page 277).
Y
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low. The battery is too weak or dis-
charged.
Jump-start the vehicle (
X
If the engine cannot be jump-started, the starter motor is faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The battery is discharged or faulty.
Check the battery for damage.
X
Charge the battery (
X
Y
Selector lever
j
k
i
h
The display in the instrument cluster shows
the present selector lever position or the cur-
rent shift range:
on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
(
Y
on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
(
Y
page 276).
Y
page 263).
Park position with parking lock
Reverse gear
Neutral
Drive
page 187)
page 182)