What to do if ...?
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Practical hints
Text messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
¯
XX starts
remaining
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not
compliant with ISO 22241.
E Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible.
The exhaust gas aftertreatment system is defective or an
emissions-relevant malfunction has occurred. This mal-
function or fault can damage the exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment.
E Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer immediately.
In addition, the å yellow DEF indicator lamp lights up
and a warning tone sequence sounds.
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply has dropped below
the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark range.
After the message appears for the first time, the remain-
ing DEF supply will last for approximately 1,200 miles
(1,900 km). The engine can then only be started another
20 times.
The number of remaining engine starts
xx
(
20
to
0
) is
shown in the message every time the engine is started.
Once the number
0
is shown, the ; yellow engine diag-
nostic indicator lamp lights up and the engine can no long-
er be started.
E Top up with at least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF
(
e page 155).
After topping up, the system check takes approxi-
mately 20 seconds. The å DEF indicator lamp then
goes out.
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ABS unavailable
G Warning
ABS is temporarily unavailable.
Self diagnosis may not have been completed yet.
The brake system is still available with the normal braking
effect.
E Drive on for a distance of more than 13 mph
(20 km/h).
ABS is available again if the message goes out.
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