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Practical hints
What to do if ...
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Problem Possible cause/result Suggested solutions
± The yellow engine diagnostic in-
dicator lamp lights up or flashes
while the engine is running.
The fuel tank has run dry.
The engine may be running in emergency
mode.
Refuel at the nearest refueling sta-
tion.
On vehicles with a diesel engine:
Bleed the fuel system ( page 318).
Start the engine three to four times af-
ter refueling. Emergency mode will be
canceled. You do not need to have
your vehicle checked.
There is a malfunction:
in the fuel injection system
in the ignition system
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in the exhaust system.
The emission limit values may be exceeded
and the engine may be running in emergency
mode.
Engine power output may be reduced.
Have the vehicle checked immediate-
ly at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
1 Only vehicles with a gasoline engine.