What to do if ...?
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Practical hints
? The red coolant
warning lamp lights
up while the engine
is running.
The coolant temperature is too high.
E Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
E Do not drive any further.
If the vehicle is switched off after being subjected to ex-
treme loads (for example driving in mountainous terrain,
trailer towing, etc.), the coolant warning lamp may light up
when the ignition is switched on or the engine is restarted.
E Run the engine for approximately 1 minute at idling
speed.
E Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if the coolant
warning lamp remains lit.
7 The yellow reserve
fuel warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running
and the gauge for
the fuel tank shows
0 although there is
still fuel in the tank.
The fuel filler cap is not closed.
E Close the fuel filler cap.
A clicking sound indicates that the fuel filler cap is
closed.
E If the malfunction continues to be indicated, have it
rectified immediately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
7 The yellow reserve
fuel warning lamp
lights up while the
vehicle is in motion.
The fuel level has fallen into the reserve mark range.
E Refuel at the nearest gas station (e page 154).
% The yellow pre-glow
indicator lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There is a malfunction in the pre-glow system.
E Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
; The yellow engine
diagnostic indicator
lamp lights up or
flashes while the
engine is running.
The fuel tank has run dry. The engine may be running in
emergency mode.
E Refuel at the nearest gas station (e page 154).
E Bleed the fuel system (e page 265).
E Start the engine three to four times after refueling.
Emergency mode will be canceled. You do not need to
have your vehicle checked.
Problem Possible cause/consequences and E Solutions