168 STARTING AND OPERATING
If the indicator lamp k remains on or lights up
when the engine is running, the acceleration skid
control (ASR) or the brake assist system (BAS)
1
is
malfunctioning.
Then the ASR will be switched off automatically.
NOTE: If the ABS is malfunctioning or the voltage in
the vehicle’s electrical system drops below 10 volts, the
indicator lamp k will also light up in the instrument
cluster and the ASR and the BAS
1
will be deactivated.
The indicator lamp will go out as soon as the voltage
reaches this level again or the ABS is operational again
– the ASR and the BAS
1
are then reactivated.
If a malfunction is present in the acceleration skid
control (ASR), the engine’s power output may be
reduced.
1
Vehicle type 2500 only
WARNING!
If the indicator lamp k remains on, the acceler-
ation skid control (ASR) or the brake assist system
(BAS)
1
is malfunctioning.
Your vehicle’s handling characteristics can
change. Drive with extra caution.
Have the malfunction traced and repaired as soon
as possible by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.