Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 225

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
4 The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
flashes and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the
engine is started
or while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
4 The yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
lights up and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the
engine is started
or while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
4 On vehicles with
a diesel engine,
the yellow
engine oil level
warning lamp
lights up repeat-
edly during the
journey.
% The yellow cool-
ant level warning
lamp lights up
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
X
and 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
X
qualified 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
X
as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the oil level is correct: have the malfunction rectified as soon
X
as 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
X
and traffic conditions.
Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
X
Add coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes
X
( page 253).
Y
If you need to add coolant frequently, have the engine cooling
X
system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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(Canada:
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page 251).
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ltr).
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