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Practical hints
2 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp flashes, the
- 2.0 qts
(Canada:
- 2.0 ltr
)
engine oil level
message appears in
the display and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the en-
gine is started or
while the vehicle is
in motion.
There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.
There is a risk of engine damage.
E Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
E Check the engine oil level using the dipstick
(
e page 160).
If the oil level is correct: have the malfunction recti-
fied immediately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If there is insufficient or no oil in the engine: have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
2 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp lights up, the
HI
engine oil level
message appears in
the display and the
warning buzzer
sounds after the en-
gine is started or
while the vehicle is
in motion.
The engine oil level has exceeded the maximum level.
E Check the engine oil level and have any excess oil si-
phoned off at the nearest refueling station
(
e page 160).
The engine or the catalytic converter could be dam-
aged.
If the oil level is correct, have the malfunction rectified
as soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
2 The yellow engine
oil level warning
lamp lights up re-
peatedly while the
vehicle is in motion.
The engine oil level indicator is malfunctioning.
E Have the vehicle checked immediately at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
% The yellow coolant
level warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low.
The engine could overheat and be damaged.
E Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
E Switch off the engine to cool down.
E Check the coolant level and add coolant as necessary
(e page 160).
E If you are having to add coolant frequently, have the
cooling system checked at an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
Problem Possible cause/consequences and E Solutions