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Contents
Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 22
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 59
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 72
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 79
Climate control .................................... 97
Driving and parking .......................... 118
On-board computer and displays .... 161
Stowing and features ....................... 204
Transporting loads ............................ 212
Maintenance and care ...................... 218
Roadside Assistance ........................ 240
Wheels and tires ............................... 247
Technical data ................................... 275
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3
1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 55
12 V socket ........................................ 210
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Access step in the bumper
Cleaning .........................................237
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 102
Activating/deactivating the roof
ventilator ...........................................117
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes .............................143
ADAPTIVE ESP
®
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Add-on equipment ............................... 27
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Replacing bulbs (roof) ......................91
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 279
Engine oil .......................................281
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 81
ADR (working speed governor) ........154
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 45
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 201
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Adjusting for the passenger com-
partment ........................................ 106
Adjusting on the roof ..................... 106
nt sa
Importa
fety notes .................. 105
Setting the center air vents ........... 105
Setting the side air vents ...............106
Air-conditioning system
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode
Important safety notes .................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Engaging/disengaging ................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ..... 148
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Interior motion sensor ..................... 57
Armrests .............................................. 76
Ashtray ............................................... 209
ASR (acceleration skid control)
Activating/deactivating ................... 53
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Switching off the alarm .................... 56
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ...............233
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 80
Automatic locking ............................... 64
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 126
Changing gear ............................... 125
Changing gear yourself .................. 125
Driving tips .................................... 126
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Important safety notes .................. 124
Kickdown ....................................... 126
Maneuvering .................................. 126
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Index
Overview ........................................124
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 127
Selector lever ................................ 124
Selector lever positions ................. 124
Shift ranges ................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Touchshift ...................................... 125
Trailer towing ................................. 126
Transmission oil change ................ 282
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
AUX port ............................................. 211
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 111
Adjusting ....................................... 173
Conditions for switching on ........... 108
Heating time .................................. 107
Important safety notes .................. 106
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 108
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 109
Operation with the timer ................ 114
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 108
Setting the switch-on time ............. 109
see Auxiliary heating see Auxiliary warm-air heater see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 287
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 118
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Replacing ......................................... 61
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 232
Charge indicator lamp ................... 198
Charging ........................................ 232
Disconnecting and connecting ....... 229
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 231
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 227
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 231
Jump starting ................................. 242
Location ......................................... 228
Removing and installing ................. 230
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 228
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 123
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 146, 173
Notes/function .............................. 144
Trailer towing ................................. 146
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 223
Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 283
Warning lamp ................................. 195
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Brake force distribution, elec­tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 182
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 136
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 143
Applying the parking brake ............ 131
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Checking brake fluid level .............. 223
Display messages .......................... 182
EBD .................................................. 54
Important safety notes .................. 135
Maintenance .................................. 195
New brake pads/linings ................ 136
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 136
Riding tips ...................................... 135
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 242
First-aid kit .................................... 241
Jump-starting ................................. 242
Reflective safety jacket .................. 241
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning triangle ............................ 241
see Flat tire see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 79
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California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 237
Car wash ........................................ 233
Display ........................................... 237
Exterior lights ................................ 236
Interior ........................................... 237
Notes ............................................. 233
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim .................................... 238
Power washer ................................ 234
Rear view camera .......................... 236
Roof lining ...................................... 238
Seat belt ........................................ 238
Seat cover ..................................... 238
Selector lever ................................ 238
Sensors ......................................... 236
Sliding door ................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 238
Step (electrical) ............................. 237
Trim pieces .................................... 238
Washing by hand ........................... 234
Washing the engine ....................... 234
Wheels ........................................... 235
Windows ........................................ 235
Wiper blades .................................. 235
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 117
Cargo compartment floor ................... 28
Cargo tie-down points and tie downs
Important safety notes .................. 214
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 216
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 217
CD player/CD changer ...................... 168
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 35
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Central locking
Automatic locking ............................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 64
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 59
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 64
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) .............. 91
Additional turn signals ..................... 88
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ............. 90
Backup lamps .................................. 89
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 86
Brake lamps ..................................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) .............. 90
Cornering lamps .............................. 87
Courtesy lights ................................. 91
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) ...................................... 87
Display message ............................ 185
Front interior light ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps ..................... 87
Interior light ..................................... 92
Interior lighting ................................ 92
License plate lamp ........................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) .... 90
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 86
Overview of lamp types (rear bulbs, Cargo Van/Passenger
Van) ................................................. 89
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) ......................... 90
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Perimeter lamp .......................... 90, 91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 89
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab) ............ 90
Rear interior light ............................. 92
Standing lamps (rear, Chassis
Cab) ................................................. 90
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 89
Tail lamps ........................................ 89
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab) .................. 90
Turn signals
urn signals (rear, Chassis Cab) ....... 90
T
(front) ........................... 88
Turn signals (rear) ............................ 89
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 203
see Replacing bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Checklist
Before driving off-road ................... 138
Child
Restraint system .............................. 48
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 49
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 51
Rear door ......................................... 52
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 48
Chock ................................................. 132
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 236
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 237
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 101
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Auxiliary heating ............................ 106
Checking/cleaning the air filter (rear-compartment air condition-
ing) ................................................ 225
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 102
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Heating ............................................ 98
Heating in the rear compartment ... 100
Important safety notes .................... 97
Operating the cargo compartment
air vents ......................................... 117
Overview of systems ........................ 97
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 104
Problems with the windshield
heating .......................................... 104
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 101
Rear-compartment heating ............ 100
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Reheat function (air dehumidifica-
tion) ...............................................103
Setting the air distribution ............. 102
Setting the air vents ......................105
Setting the airflow ......................... 102
Setting the temperature ................ 102
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 104
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 104
Switching windshield heating on/
off ..................................................104
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 143
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Combination switch ............................ 81
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 211
PND fittings ................................... 211
Ports .............................................. 211
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 174
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 36
Center console ................................ 35
Climate control ................................ 35
Driver's door ....................................37
Left and right side of the steering
wheel ............................................... 37
Conversions/equipment .................... 27
Coolant (engine)
Adding ........................................... 223
Checking the level .........................222
Display message ............................ 188
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 167
Filling capacity ............................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 222
Cooling
see Climate
control
Index
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ornering lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Cornering light function
Function/notes ................................ 82
Courtesy lights
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 55
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 141
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Cruise control lever ....................... 140
Deactivating ................................... 141
Display message ............................ 190
Driving system ............................... 140
Function/notes .............................140
Important safety notes .................. 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Resuming the stored speed ........... 141
Setting a speed .............................. 141
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 141
Cup holder ......................................... 208
Center console .............................. 208
Cup holder
see Cup holders
Cup holders ........................................ 208
Curtains (cleaning instructions) ...... 239
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Activating/deactivating (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 171
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) .............................................. 87
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 79
Switching on/off (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 164
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Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity .................26
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid )
Refilling .......................................... 129
Delayed switch-off ............................ 172
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 278
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp .................. 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Level indicator ............................... 162
Notes ............................................. 279
Storage .......................................... 280
Tank content .................................. 280
Diesel particle filter
Display message ............................ 187
Indicator lamp ................................ 201
Short-distance driving .................... 134
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Display
Display messages .......................... 176
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 167
Outside temperature display (vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 163
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Standard display (vehicles
t steering wheel buttons) ........... 163
ou
with-
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with steering wheel buttons)
Service interval display .................. 226
Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons)
Service interval display .................. 226
Display messages
Calling up the message memory .... 176
Driving systems ............................. 190
Engine ............................................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 176
Lights ............................................. 185
Safety systems .............................. 181
SmartKey ....................................... 193
Tires ............................................... 191
Vehicle ........................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 167
see Odometer see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 143
Function/notes ............................. 142
Warning lamp ................................. 143
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 59
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 193
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Drinking and driving ......................... 133
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driver's/front-passenger door
Unlocking ......................................... 65
Driving abroad ................................... 134
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 136
Driving on rough terrain
Checklist before driving off-road .... 138
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 55
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 143
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 53
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............. 142
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 54
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 54
Important safety information ........... 52
Overview .......................................... 52
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 144
Cruise control ................................ 140
Display message ............................ 190
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 146
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 126
Brakes ........................................... 135
Break-in period .............................. 118
Downhill gradient ........................... 135
Drinking and driving ....................... 133
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................. 137
Driving on flooded roads ................ 136
Driving on wet roads ...................... 136
Exhaust check ............................... 134
Fuel ................................................ 133
General .......................................... 133
Hydroplaning ................................. 136
Icy road surfaces ........................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 118
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 136
New brake disks ............................ 136
New brake pads/linings ................ 136
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Overrun cut-off .............................. 133
Snow chains .................................. 249
Speed limitation ............................. 134
Towing a trailer .............................. 155
Transport by rail ............................. 135
Wet road surface ........................... 136
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 149
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri­bution)
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 54
Indicator lamps .............................. 195
Electrical closing assist ...................... 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Display message ............................ 192
Emergency release .......................... 67
Function ........................................... 67
Important safety notes .................... 66
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Manual retraction ............................ 67
Obstacle detection ........................... 67
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 118
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
®
see ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency exit .................................... 55
Emergency exit window ..................... 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 154
Changing the power output ............. 26
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 200
Cleaning instructions ..................... 234
Engine number ............................... 277
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 155
Irregular running ............................ 123
Jump-starting ................................. 242
Operating safety .............................. 26
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting problems .......................... 123
Switching off .................................. 132
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 246
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 275
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 222
Additives ........................................ 281
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Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 221
Display message ............................ 190
Filling capacity ...............................282
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 282
Mixing ............................................ 281
Notes about oil grades ................... 280
Oil change ...................................... 282
Oil level (note) ............................... 220
Viscosity ........................................ 281
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 154
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 242
®
ESP
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety information ........... 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Exhaust check ................................... 134
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 162
DEF reducing agent ....................... 279
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Indicator lamp ....................... 197, 201
Malfunction ....................................188
Refilling DEF .................................. 129
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Eye
glasse
s compartment ................. 205
F
Fire extinguisher ............................... 242
First-aid kit ......................................... 241
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 267
General notes ................................ 266
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 74
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 275
Two-way radio ................................ 275
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 279
Consumption information .............. 279
Consumption statistics .................. 174
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 278
Display message ............................ 189
Driving tips ....................................133
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Quality (diesel) ............................... 278
Refueling ........................................ 127
Showing the range (on-board computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 174
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 278
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 224
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Fuel gauge ......................................... 162
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 189
Fuses .................................................. 246
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Gasoline
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 134
Genuine parts ...................................... 28
Glove box ........................................... 204
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 264
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 82
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................76
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 76
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 224
Cleaning system (function) .............. 82
Fogging up ....................................... 83
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 238
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 83
Switching Highbeam Assist on/
off .................................................. 171
Hood
Closing ........................................... 219
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 218
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Opening ......................................... 218
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Hydroplaning ..................................... 136
Immobilizer .......................................... 56
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 28
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 269
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ....................................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 162
Outside temperature display .......... 162
Overview .......................................... 32
Speedometer ................................. 162
Tachometer ................................... 162
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 162
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 84
Front ................................................ 84
Motion detectors ............................. 85
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 92
Overview .......................................... 84
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 84
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 57
Deactivating ..................................... 58
Function ........................................... 57
Switching off .................................... 57
J
Jack
Jacking points ................................ 268
Preparation .................................... 268
Storage location ............................ 240
Using ............................................. 268
Jump-starting ..................................... 242
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 119
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Key positions .....................................119
Kickdown ...........................................126
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Function/notes .............................146
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 49
License plate lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Light sensor ......................................... 80
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps (on-board com­puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 171
Activating/deactivating surround lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 80
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 79
Cornering light function ................... 82
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Fog lamps ........................................ 80
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 82
Headlamp range .............................. 81
High beam flasher ............................ 81
High-beam headlamps ..................... 81
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Important safety notes .................... 79
Light switch ..................................... 79
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 79
Parking lamps .................................. 79
Rear fog lamp .................................. 80
Setting the exterior lighting delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 172
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 79
Turn signals ..................................... 81
see Changing a bulb see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 22
Load distribution ............................... 214
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 216
Loading
Loading rails
Loads
Locator lighting
Locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 64
Locking centrally
LOW RANGE ....................................... 148
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 148
Low-beam headlamps
Lumbar support ................................... 73
guide
Important safety notes .................. 212
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 216
Maximum tensile strength ............. 285
Securing ........................................ 214
Transporting .................................. 212
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
see Central locking
see Central locking
Display message ............................ 185
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 79
lines
M
M+S tires ............................................ 249
Maintenance ...................................... 225
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 134
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Menu (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................. 167
Operation ....................................... 166
Settings .........................................168
Telephone ...................................... 175
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................176
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 78
Rear-view mirror .............................. 78
Mobile navigation devices ................ 211
Mobile phone ..................................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 210
Pre-installation ............................... 210
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................271
Mounting a new wheel ................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 267
Raising the vehicle ......................... 268
Removing a wheel .......................... 269
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 273
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 267
N
Navigation
Fittings for PND mobile navigation
devices .......................................... 211
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 118
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 52
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................167
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 139
Important safety notes .................. 137
Rules for driving off-road ...............139
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Checking the oil level ..................... 220
Display message ............................ 176
Lighting submenu .......................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
Audio menu ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 164
Menu overview .............................. 166
Operating ....................................... 164
Operation menu .............................166
Settings menu ............................... 168
Standard display ............................ 167
Telephone menu ............................ 175
Trip computer menu ...................... 174
On-board computer (vehicles with­out steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 176
General notes ................................ 163
Setting the clock ............................ 164
Standard display ............................ 163
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 22
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Operating safety and vehicle approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 27
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 26
Correct use ...................................... 24
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Equipment and conversions .............
Imp
ortant safety notes .................... 25
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 27
27
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Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 25
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 26
Registering your vehicle ................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Outside temperature display ........... 162
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Overrevving range .............................162
Overrun cutoff ................................... 133
P
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Paper holder ...................................... 207
Parking ............................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Parking brake ................................ 131
Wheel chock .................................. 132
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 184
Notes/function .............................. 131
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes .............................151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Range of the sensors ..................... 151
Roll-back warning .......................... 153
Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display ............................. 152
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes .................... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Passenger compartment air-condi­tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 52
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power assistance for the steering
Display message ............................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Power supply
Battery isolating switch ................. 118
Switching off .................................. 119
Switching on .................................. 119
Power take-off
Engine speed setting ..................... 154
Power washers .................................. 234
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 120
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 120
Protection of the
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away ...................................... 121
environment
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
Radiator cover ..................................... 28
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis­sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
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Rain and light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 173
Windshield wiper .............................. 93
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 174
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 75
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 207
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 101
Setting the air vents ...................... 106
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Opening/closing from inside ........... 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 216
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 154
Switching on .................................. 154
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Rear window wiper ............................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear-compartment air-condition­ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 78
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 129
Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 129
Refrigerant ......................................... 284
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 128
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 127
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 128
see Fuel
Releasing
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 127
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 110
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 111
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 110
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 110
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 86
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 111
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 202
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp (function) .......... 39, 198
Reverse warning feature .................. 122
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 286
Notes ............................................. 216
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 286
the parki
ng lock man-
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Operating safety .............................. 25
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 238
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Correct usage .................................. 41
Display message ............................ 184
Fastening .........................................42
Important safety guidelines .............40
Introduction .....................................40
Releasing ......................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating ......................................... 76
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 73
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 73
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Armrest ............................................ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 238
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Folding seat ..................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear bench seat ............................... 75
Seat heating .................................... 76
Setting the driver's seat ................... 73
Swivel seat ....................................... 73
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 74
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 214
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 236
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 226
Exceeding a service due date ........ 226
Notes ............................................. 226
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 226
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Engine oil ....................................... 280
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Power steering fluid ....................... 283
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
Transmission oi
asher fluid ................................... 284
W
l ............................. 282
Setting the air distribution ............... 102
Setting the airflow ............................ 102
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 171
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 164
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 168
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 168
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 134
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Hinged side windows ....................... 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Overview .......................................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
Resetting ......................................... 71
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Closing assist ................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Opening/closing .............................. 65
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 66
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 66
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 61
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 173
Checking the battery ....................... 61
Display message ............................ 193
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Loss ................................................. 63
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 63
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 119
Snow chains ...................................... 249
Sockets .............................................. 210
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 272
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Removing/mounting ...................... 273
Special seat belt retractor .................. 48
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................170
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........170
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................89
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................90
Start-off assist
Display message ............................182
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 35
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 24
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com­partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............205
Glove box ....................................... 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Paper holder .................................. 207
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 205
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 206
Stowage space under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 207
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 206
Summer tires ..................................... 249
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 56
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 172
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 162
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 90
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Cargo tie-down points .................... 285
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 285
Loading rails .................................. 285
Roof carrier .................................... 286
Tires/wheels ......................... 257, 272
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 286
Vehicle data ................................... 285
Telephone .................................. 210, 211
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 175
Display messages .......................... 193
Numbers from the phone book ...... 175
Operating ....................................... 175
Redialing ........................................ 176
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 175
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 162
Setting (climate control) ................ 102
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Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Theft deterrent systems
Immobilizer ...................................... 56
Tow-away alarm ............................... 57
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 271
Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 164
Timer
Activating ....................................... 115
Auxiliary heating ............................ 114
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 116
Setting the preselection time
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 115
Setting weekday, time and oper­ating duration (auxiliary heating) ... 115 Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) ..... 115
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 253
Checking manually ........................ 253
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Maximum ....................................... 252
Notes ............................................. 251
Recommended ............................... 250
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 170
Tire label ........................................ 251
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 255 Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 254
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 253
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Restarting ...................................... 255
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Tire pressure table ............................ 257
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 265
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 264
Bar (definition) ............................... 264
Chang
ing a w
heel .......................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 264
Checking ........................................ 248
Curb weight (definition) ................. 265
Definition of terms ......................... 264
Direction of rotation ...................... 267
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 266
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 264
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 263
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 264
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 264
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 264
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 265
Important safety notes .................. 247
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 264
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 265
Labeling (overview) ........................ 261
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 266
Load index ..................................... 263
Load index (definition) ................... 265
M+S tires ....................................... 249
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 265
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 265
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 265
Maximum tire load ......................... 263
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 265
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 265
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 265
Replacing ....................................... 266
Service life ..................................... 248
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Sidewall (definition) ....................... 265
Snow chains .................................. 249
Speed rating (definition) ................ 264
Storing ........................................... 267
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 264
Summer tires ................................. 249
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 265
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 265
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 265
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 264
Tire size (data) ....................... 257, 272
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 261
Tire tread ....................................... 248
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 265
Total load limit (definition) ............. 266
Traction (definition) ....................... 266
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 264
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 266
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 264
Top Tether ............................................ 50
Touchshift (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 125
Tow-away alarm
Arming/deactivating ........................ 57
Deactivating ..................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 246
Important safety notes .................. 243
Towing
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 245
Installing/removing the towing
eye ................................................. 244
With a raised front or rear axle ...... 245
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 287
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 237
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 157
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 159
Driving tips .................................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Notes on retrofitting ...................... 286
Trailer loads ................................... 287
Tow
ing aw
ay
Important safety guidelines ........... 243
In the event of malfunctions .......... 244
With both axles on the ground ....... 245
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ... 195
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 159
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 159
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 282
Transport
Loading guidelines ......................... 212
Vehicle ........................................... 246
Transport by rail ................................ 135
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 135
Transporting
Load distribution ............................ 214
Securing a load .............................. 214
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Resetting ....................................... 162
see Trip computer (on-board computer)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 88
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
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Twin front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 206
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 266
U
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64
USB port ............................................. 211
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 192
Electronics ..................................... 275
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 59
Lowering ........................................ 271
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 268
Registration ..................................... 27
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 130
Towing away .................................. 243
Transporting .................................. 246
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 59
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 27
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 285
Vehicle identification number .......... 276
Vehicle identification plate .............. 276
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 240
Vents
see Air vents
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 246
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 24
Warning and indicator lamp
Diesel particle filter ....................... 201
Power assistance for the steering .. 203
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 200
Coolant .......................................... 199
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 197
Electrical step ................................ 203
®
ESP ESP
.............................................. 194
®
function ................................ 197
Overview .......................................... 33
Seat belt ........................................ 203
Warning lamp .................................... 241
Warning triangle ................................ 241
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 195
Air filter .......................................... 201
ASR ................................................ 194
BAS ................................................ 195
Battery charge ............................... 198
Brake wear .................................... 198
Bulbs .............................................. 203
Doors ............................................. 203
Engine oil level ............................... 198
Preglow .......................................... 201
Reserve fuel ................................... 200
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Water separator ............................. 202
Windshield washer fluid ................. 202
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 224
Capacities ...................................... 285
Display message ............................ 193
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Notes ............................................. 284
Wiping with ...................................... 93
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Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 266
Checking ........................................ 248
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Important safety notes .................. 247
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 269
Interchanging/changing ................ 266
Mounting a new wheel ...................270
Mounting a wheel .......................... 267
Removing a wheel .......................... 269
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 273
Snow chains .................................. 249
Storing ...........................................267
Tightening torque ........................... 271
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 272
Window curtain air bag ....................... 45
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Defrosting ...................................... 103
Windshield heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ...........................................224
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain and light sensor ....................... 93
Rear window wiper .......................... 94
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 94
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 173
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ................................................. 93
Winter diesel ..................................... 278
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 137
Snow chains .................................. 249
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 249
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Winter tires
M+S tires ...................................
ng a limit speed ......................134
Setti
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Replacing ......................................... 94
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
.... 249
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Operator's Manual
Before the first journey
These instructions, the Maintenance or Service Booklet and the additional equipment-specific instructions are integral parts of the vehicle. Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass on all documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these documents carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehi­cle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in these Operating Instructions. Failure to observe the instructions may lead to damage to the vehi­cle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by a failure to observe the instructions is not covered by the New Vehi­cle Limited Warranty.
Limited warranty
Follow the instructions in this Operator's
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Manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle dam­age. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contravention of these instructions is not covered by the Limited Warranty of the distributor named on the inside of the front cover.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in accordance with the warranty terms in the Ser­vice and Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Sprinter dealer will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Exhaust System Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu­setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System War­ranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws ("Lemon Laws")
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories Warranties. You can obtain these from any authorized Sprinter dealer.
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
i
Information booklet, contact an authorized Sprinter dealer for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.
Customer information for California
Vehicle equipment
The Operating Instructions describe all models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. The equipment in your vehicle may there­fore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys­tems in your vehicle.
If you have questions about equipment and operation, consult any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
In California you are entitled to demand that your vehicle be exchanged or that the purchase or leasing price be refunded if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or authorized workshops or ser­vice centers are not able, after several justifiable repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunc­tions of the vehicle as covered by the contrac­tual warranty provisions. Customers who pur­chase or lease a vehicle can have the vehicle repaired within a period of 18 months after delivery or after a mileage of up to 29,000 km (equals approx. 18,000 miles), whichever comes first, if:
(1) the same serious defect or damage which
could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the occupants of the vehicle during driving has been repaired at least twice and Mercedes­Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of such a repair.
(2) the same defect or damage, although less
serious than described in (1), has been
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repaired at least four times and Mercedes­Benz has been informed of the necessity of such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more
than 30 calendar days due to repairs result­ing from the same or other major defects or damage.
Please send written notification to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montreal, N 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always bring the Service and Warranty Informa­tion booklet with you when taking the vehicle to an authorized Sprinter dealer. Your customer service advisor enters each service into the Ser­vice and Warranty Information booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro­gram provides you with technical assistance in the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section of the Service and Warranty Information booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehi­cle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
1-800-387-0100. This enables us, if necessary, to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the literature in the vehicle so that it is available for the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" from the Service and Warranty Information booklet or phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100.
Operating the vehicle outside of the USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may not be available immediately.
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Unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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The fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. Please consult an authorized Sprinter dealer for further information, or write to one of the fol­lowing addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montreal, N 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Please use the " Notice of Change of Address" form in the Service and Warranty Information booklet to inform us of a change of address, or simply phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) on
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Proper use
Observe the following information when oper­ating your vehicle:
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the safety notes in these operating instruc­tions
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the technical data in these Operating Instruc­tions
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traffic laws and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave the warning stickers in their original position.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other net­worked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as inten­ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec­tronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and elec­tronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle could be rendered invalid if you carry out mod­ifications to electronic components, their soft­ware as well as wiring.
WARNING
G
Gases and fluids from substances that con­stitute a health hazard or react aggressively can escape even from securely closed con­tainers. When transporting such substances in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen­trate or your health could be affected during the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or electrical component system failures may also result. There is a risk of an accident and fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in the vehicle interior which are hazardous to health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for vehicles where the cargo compartment is not fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the door/window in the partition closed during transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to health and/or react aggressively:
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Solvents
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Fuel
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Oil and grease
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Cleaning agents
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Acids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware driving
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre­hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen­tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:
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Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel con­sumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump­tion.
Environmental issues and recommen­dations
When prompted by this Operator's Manual to dispose of materials, please try to regenerate and recycle these materials. Observe all rele­vant environmental guidelines and regulations when disposing of materials. This helps to pro­tect the environment.
Operating safety and vehicle approval
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte­nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. The guidelines must be observed during disposal.
In California, you can find more information on the Internet at www.dtsc.ca.gov.
Notes on operating the vehicle
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle makes contact with the ground, e.g. on a high curb or a loose road surface
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you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a pothole
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a heavy object hits the underbody or chassis component
In these or similar situations, the vehicle body/ frame, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged even if this is not visible from the outside. Components that have been damaged in this way can unexpect­edly fail or no longer be able to assimilate the loads occurring in the event of an accident. If the underbody paneling is damaged, flammable material, such as leaves, grass or twigs, could collect between the underbody and underbody paneling. These materials could ignite if they remain in contact with hot components of the exhaust system for an extended period.
WARNING
G
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
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When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired immedi­ately at a qualified specialist workshop. If you become aware when continuing the journey that driving safety has been effected, stop as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic condi­tions. In such cases, consult a qualified special­ist workshop.
Declaration of conformity
Radio-based vehicle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause interference, and 2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion of the device".
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos­tics connection in the vehicle.
Changing the engine power output
Increases in engine power can:
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change the emission values
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cause malfunctions
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cause consequential damage
The operating reliability of the engine is not guaranteed in all cases.
Any tampering with the engine management system in order to increase the engine power output will lead to the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and other warranty entitle­ments.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the purchaser about the changes to the engine power output of the vehicle. If you do not inform the buyer, this may constitute a punishable offense under national legislation.
Qualified specialist workshops
An authorized Sprinter Dealer is a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces­sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica­tions to correctly carry out the work required on the vehicle.
This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance or Service Booklet.
The following work should always be carried out at qualified specialist workshop:
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
G
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and alterations
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work on electronic components
For this reason, we recommend an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Only have work carried out on the engine
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electronics and its associated parts, such as control units, sensors, actuating components and connector leads, at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle components may other-
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wise wear more quickly and the vehicle's operating permit may be invalidated.
Problems with your vehicle
If you experience problems with your vehicle, particularly problems which could jeopardize vehicle safety, consult an authorized Sprinter dealer to have the problems diagnosed and rec­tified. If the problem is not resolved to your sat­isfaction, consult an authorized Sprinter dealer again or write to one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montreal, N 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can find more information on vehicle safety at:
http://www.safercar.gov
Registering your vehicle
Mercedes-Benz may ask its authorized Sprinter dealers to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. This is always the case if the quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as a result of the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
Your registration data is not stored if:
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you did not purchase your vehicle at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
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your vehicle has never been inspected at an authorized Sprinter Dealer
It is advisable to register your vehicle with an authorized Sprinter Dealer. Inform an author­ized Sprinter dealer as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership.
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety
USA only: The following text is published as required of all
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed­eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LL.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LL.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
Attachments, bodies, equipment and conversions
Information about body/equipment mounting directives
For safety reasons, have add-on equipment
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manufactured and installed according to the Sprinter body/equipment mounting direc­tives in force. These body/equipment mount­ing directives ensure that the chassis and the body form one unit and that maximum oper­ating and road safety is achieved.
We recommend for safety reasons that:
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you carry out no other modifications to the vehicle.
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you obtain the agreement of the distributor named on the inside of the front cover for any deviations from the approved body/ equipment mounting directives.
Approval from certified inspection agencies or official approvals cannot rule out risks to your safety.
Please observe the information concerning Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts (
Y page 28).
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Further information can be obtained at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
WARNING
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The function of systems or components can be affected by conversions or modifications to the vehicle. They might not function prop­erly anymore and/or jeopardize the opera­tional safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Conversions or modifications should always be carried out at qualified specialist work­shop.
If you intend to make modifications to your vehi­cle, we strongly recommend that you contact the distributor named on the inside of the front cover. There you will receive all the necessary information and a charge may be levied.
You alone accept the responsibility if body man­ufacturers or dealers make modifications that affect the final certification of the engine, the vehicle or the equipment. This also applies to the identification and documentation of modifi­cations to the affected vehicle components.
You are responsible for certification and confir­mation that:
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all the applicable standards and regulations that are affected by the vehicle modification are met
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the modified vehicle fulfills the vehicle safety standards and emissions laws and regula­tions
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the modifications or installation of accesso­ries does not affect the safety of the vehicle
We are not responsible for the final certification, product liability or warranty claims which result from the modifications. This applies to:
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the modified components, assemblies or sys­tems
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any resulting noncompliance with any of the emissions laws and regulations or the motor vehicle safety standards
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any consequences arising from the changes that make the vehicle less safe or even render it defective
We do not assume responsibility as the final­stage manufacturer or for the consequential product liability.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle, such as attaching a radiator trim for winter driv­ing, is not permitted. Do not cover up the radi­ator. Do not use thermal mats, insect protection covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic system may be affected. Some of these values are legally prescribed and must always be correct.
Information on the cargo compartment floor
The wooden or plastic cargo area floor fitted
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at the factory is an integral component of the vehicle structure. The vehicle body could be damaged if you have the load area floor removed. This then affects the securing of loads and the maximum loading capacity of the lashing points is no longer guaranteed.
Therefore, do not have the load area floor removed.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
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ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys­tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Environmental note
H
We supply reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. The same New Vehicle Limited War­ranty applies as for new parts.
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The operating safety of the vehicle could be jeopardized if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu­ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual­ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehi­cle.
We test genuine Sprinter parts, as well as con­version parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for the type of vehicle, for:
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reliability
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safety
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suitability
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes­Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, we accept no responsibility for the use of such parts in Sprinter vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or independently approved by a testing center.
In some countries, certain parts are only offi­cially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements. All genu­ine Sprinter parts satisfy these requirements. Make sure that all parts are suitable for your vehicle.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number when ordering genuine Sprinter parts (
Y page 276).
QR code for rescue card
The QR Code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar on the driver's and front-passenger side.
In the event of an accident the rescue services use the QR Code to quickly find the rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con­tains the most important information on your vehicle, e.g. the electric cable routes, in a com­pact form.
Further information can be found under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data Recording
A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma­nently store technical information about:
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the vehicle's operating state
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events
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faults
In general, this technical information docu­ments the state of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in move­ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
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malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes
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vehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations, e.g. airbag deploy­ment, intervention of stability control sys­tems
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ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:
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assist in detecting and rectifying faults and defects
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analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci­dent
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optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor­mation can be read from the event data memory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
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repair services
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service processes
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warranty events
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quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser­vice network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the information is deleted from the fault memory or is continu­ally overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con­ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
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tion with other information (if necessary, after consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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damage to the vehicle
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witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con­tractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi­cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer­gency.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit­uations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys­tem.
For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit­uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under­standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
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How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
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Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
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How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under­standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash loca­tion) are recorded. However, other parties, such as l
aw enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou­tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforce­ment, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat­ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci­dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforce­ment; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation invol
ng MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
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as required by law. Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter­ing, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys­tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.
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Cockpit
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At a glance
Function Page
:
Door control panel 37
;
Light switch 79
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Combination switch
• turn signals 81
• high-beam headlamps 81
• windshield wipers 93
• rear window wiper 94
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Cruise control lever 140
A
Steering wheel without or with buttons
B
Instrument cluster 32
C
Stowage compartment
• 3.5 mm audio jack 211
• USB port 211
D
Timer for the auxiliary warm­air heater (auxiliary heating)
E
• Stowage compartment with interior light
• Overhead control panel 36
35
114
84
Function Page
G
PARKTRONIC warning dis­play
H
Opens/closes the right-hand side window
I
Stowage compartment (jack and vehicle tool kit)
J
Glove box 204
K
Center console 35
L
Selector lever (automatic transmission)
M
Ignition lock 119
N
Further control panels 37
O
Steering wheel buttons 35
P
Engages/releases the park­ing brake
Q
Horn
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Opens the hood 218
S
Steering wheel buttons 35
151
71
240
124
136
F
Rear-view mirror 78
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
At a glance
Instrument cluster on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
Instrument cluster in vehicles with steering-wheel buttons
Function Page
:
Speedometer 162
;
Tachometer 162
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f, g Brightens/dims the instrument cluster lighting
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Fuel gage with fuel filler flap location indicator
A
Display Vehicles without steering
wheel buttons Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons
162
162
163
164
B
C
D
Function Page
Reset button 9
Menu button 4
• changes standard display 163
• selects menus 164
Service button Ë Checks the engine oil level 220
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Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster in vehicles with steering-wheel buttons
Function Page
Speedometer with warn-
:
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%
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6
Ä
·
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ing and indicator lamps
ESP®warning lamp 194 ASR warning lamp 194
Coolant level too low 199
Coolant temperature too high
Restraint systems malfunc­tion
Indicator lamp, distance warning
Warning lamp, distance warning
Warning and indicator lamps, Lane Keeping Assist
199
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143
143
147
b
4
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Function Page
Brake fluid level too low 195 EBD malfunctioning 195 Trailer brake force booster
malfunction
Engine oil level warning 198
Check Engine indicator lamp 200
Preglow 120 Preglow system malfunction 201
Indicator and warning lamps
Left-hand turn signal 81
ABS malfunction 195
Tire pressure loss or the tire pressure monitor is malfunc­tioning (USA only)
Tire pressure loss (Canada only)
195
202
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Instrument cluster
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At a glance
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1
#
+
K
J
:
Function Page
Fluid level too low in wind­shield washer/headlamp cleaning system
DEF supply low or contami­nated/diluted
Exhaust gas aftertreatment malfunction
Indicator lamp, distance warning
Warning lamp, distance warning
Warning and indicator lamps, Lane Keeping Assist
Door or hood open 203 Electrically operated step
malfunction
Brake pads/linings worn 198
LOW RANGE active 148
High-beam headlamps on (vehicle with steering wheel buttons)
Right-hand turn signal 81
ASR malfunction 53 BAS malfunction 195
202
162
197
143
143
147
203
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Water in the fuel 202
Fuel filter dirty 202
Battery charging malfunction 198
Bulb defective 203
Tachometer with warning and indicator lamps
Parking brake applied 136
Low-beam headlamps on 79
Working speed governor (ADR) on
Power steering assistance malfunction
High-beam headlamps on (vehicle without steering wheel buttons)
DEF supply low or contami­nated/diluted
Exhaust gas aftertreatment malfunction
Reserve fuel 200 Fuel filler cap open 200
Diesel particle filter malfunc­tion
154
203
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162
197
201
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ESP®malfunction 194
Dirt accumulation in air filter 201
Reserve fuel 162 Fuel filler cap open 200
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (
Y page 176).
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ESP®malfunction 194
Fasten seat belts 203
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Center console
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Steering wheel buttons
Function Page
:
Display 164
Center console
At a glance
On-board computer opera­tion
;
Selects a submenu or adjusts the volume
W Up/increases the vol­ume
X Down/reduces the vol­ume
Using the telephone 175 6 Accepts a call/starts
dialing ~ Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call
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Scrolls from one menu to another
V Forwards U Back
Scrolls within a menu 164
9 Forwards : Back
164
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Stowage compartment 205
Audio 10 or Audio 15 (see the separate operating instruc­tions)
Air-conditioning control panel
Paper holder
Center console control panel
Switches the left/right-hand seat heating on/off
Switches the windshield heating on/off
Switches the rear window defroster on/off
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97
207
76
104
104
1
Only on vehicles without rear-compartment climate control.
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Activates/deactivates PARKTRONIC
Switches the hazard warning lamps on/off
153
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Overhead control panel
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B
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Activates/deactivates ASR 53
Central locking, interior/rear compartment
Activates/deactivates the distance warning function
Activates/deactivates Lane Keeping Assist
Activates/deactivates Blind Spot Assist
• Stowage compartment or
• CD changer; see the sepa­rate operating instructions, or
Cup holder with: 208
• Ashtray 209
• Cigarette lighter 209
12 V socket 210
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143
147
144
Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
Microphone for the mobile phone
;
Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
=
Switches the automatic inte­rior lighting on/off
?
• Eyeglasses compartment or
• Anti-Theft Alarm system (ATA)
210
84
84
205
56
A
Switches the interior lighting on/off
B
Switches the left-hand read­ing lamp on/off
84
84
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Further control panels
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Door control panel
Further control panels
Control panel between the light switch and the steering wheel
At a glance
Function Page
:
Adjusts the exterior mirrors 78
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Selects an exterior mirror 78
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Opens/closes the left-hand side window
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Opens/closes the right-hand side window
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Switches the auxiliary heat­ing on/off
Switches the heater booster function on/off
Sets the working speed
Switches the working speed governor (ADR) on/off
Ventilates the cargo com­partment
108
111
154
154
117
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Further control panels
Control panel between the steering wheel and the ignition lock
At a glance
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Function Page
Switches the central rear compartment lighting on/off
Engages/disengages all­wheel drive
Activates/deactivates LOW RANGE transmission ratio
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148
148
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (
Y page 26).
Occupant safety
Restraint system introduction
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi­cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. Furthermore, the restraint system may also reduce the forces exerted on the vehicle occu­pants when an accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
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Seat belt system
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Air bags
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Child restraint system
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Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only offer the intended level of protection if all vehicle occupants:
an accident are deployed. Seat belts and air
bags generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices and air bags" (
Y page 45).
See “Children in the vehicle” for information on
children traveling with you as well as vehicle
restraint systems (
Y page 47).
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Modifications to the restraint system, may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not perform its intended protective function and may fail in an accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, con­tact an authorized Sprinter dealership for details. USA only: contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1‑877‑762‑8267 for details.
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are correctly wearing their seat belts.
Y page 41)
(
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adjust their seat and head restraint properly
Y page 72).
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The driver is also responsible for ensuring that the steering wheel has been correctly posi­tioned. Observe the information relating to the correct driver's seat position (
Always ensure the air bag can inflate properly if deployed (
Y page 43).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. For exam­ple, if the protection already provided by a cor­rectly fastened seat belt will suffice, the air bags are not deployed. Furthermore, only the air bags that would increase the degree of protection afforded to the vehicle occupants in the event of
Y page 72).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
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A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warning lamp:
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does not light up after the ignition is switched on
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does not go out after a few seconds
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goes out but then lights up again while the engine is running, for example
WARNING
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If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggered unin­tentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer­gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam­ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against
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the occupant's body. They do not,
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vehicle occupants back towards the backrest. Emergency Tensioning Devices do not correct
an incorrect seat position or incorrectly worn seat belts.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiter reduces the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized with the front air bags, which absorb part of the deceleration force. This makes it possible to reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The Emergency Tensioning Device of the co­driver's seat is triggered independently of the lock status of the seat belt.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in:
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most effec­tive means of restraining the movement of vehi­cle occupants in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior or being thrown from the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occupants in the best position in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system consists of:
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Seat belts
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Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts
If the vehicle is equipped with a front air bag, the seat belt system also includes a seat belt force limiter for the corresponding seat.
On vehicles with a front-passenger bench seat, only the seat belt of the outer front­passenger seat has a seat belt force limiter.
If the vehicle does not have a driver's air bag, the seat belt system does not include an Emergency Tensioning Device or a seat belt force limiter.
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly from the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt strap cannot be pulled out further.
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all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle occupants should correctly fasten their seat belts before starting the journey.
WARNING
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If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can­not protect as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi­tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur­ing braking or when abruptly changing direc­tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
WARNING
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The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back­rest to an almost vertical position. When brak­ing or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
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poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
WARNING
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Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi­tional suitable restraint system. If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protect as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas­tened seat belt can cause additional injury, for example, in an accident, during braking or an abrupt change of direction. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height in suitable restraint systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
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always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this vehicle. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child
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always observe the instructions and safety notes in the "Children in the vehicle" section of this Operator's Manual (
Y page 47) in
addition to the child restraint system manu­facturer's installation instructions
WARNING
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The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
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they are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleach or dyed
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the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
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the Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels have been modi­fied
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modi-
fied or damaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Ten­sioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy when necessary. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten­sioning Devices, belt anchorages or inertia reels. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow­ing an accident, have the seat belts checked immediately at a qualified specialist work­shop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved for
your vehicle by the sales organization named on
the inside cover.
Proper use of the seat belts
Pay attention to the safety notes about the seat
Y page 40).
belt (
All vehicle occupants must fasten the seat belt
correctly before setting off. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing their seat belts correctly
for the entire journey.
When fastening the seat belt, make sure that:
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The seat belt tongue is inserted into the belt buckle that belongs to the seat.
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The seat belt is tightened across your body. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
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The seat belt is not twisted. Only then can the forces produced in the
event of an accident be evenly distributed across the belt.
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The shoulder section of the belt must always be routed across the center of the shoulder.
The shoulder section of the belt should not come into contact with your neck and must not be routed under the arm. Where possible, adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
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The lap belt must be taut and as low as pos­sible over your lap.
The lap belt must always pass across your hip joints and never across your stomach or abdomen. Pregnant women must take partic­ular care. If necessary, the lap belt can be pushed down across the hip joints and pulled tight using the shoulder section.
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The seat belt is not routed over sharp, pointed or fragile objects.
If these items are on or in your clothing, e.g. eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., stow these items in a more suitable location.
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Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
On no account should babies or children travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle
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occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.
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Objects are not secured with a seat belt if the seat belt is being used by one of the vehicle’s occupants.
Also make sure that there are no objects, e.g. cushions, between the occupant and the seat.
Seat belts are solely intended for the protection and restraint of the vehicle occupants. To secure objects, luggage or loads, always observe the "Loading guidelines" (
Y page 212).
Fastening and adjusting seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
Y page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat
(
Y page 41).
belts (
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Adjust the seat (Y page 72). The seat backrest must be in an almost ver­tical position.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly from belt outlet = and engage belt tongue ; into belt buckle :.
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If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the center of the shoul­der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.
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To raise: slide belt outlet = upwards. The belt outlet will engage in various posi­tions.
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To lower: hold belt outlet release ? and slide the belt outlet = downwards.
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Let go of belt outlet release ? in the desired position and make sure that the belt outlet engages.
Basic illustration
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint systems in the vehicle. Further information can be found under "Special seat belt retractor" (
Y page 48).
Releasing seat belts
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
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Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
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Basic illustration
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Press release button :, hold belt tongue ; firmly and guide it back towards belt outlet =.
Occupant safety
lamps in the instrument cluster" (
Y page 203).
Air bags
Introduction
The air bag installation location is identified by
the label SRS/AIR BAG or AIR BAG.
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. However, it is not intended as a sub-
stitute for the seat belt. Air bags provide addi-
tional protection in the event of an accident.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The
various air bag systems work independently of
each other (
There is, however, no system available today
that can completely rule out injury or death.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at
which the air bag must be deployed.
Y page 45).
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Belt warning for drivers and front pas­sengers
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru­ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu­pants must wear their seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warn­ing lamp lights up for 6 seconds after each time the ignition is switched on. After the engine has been started, it goes out once the driver has fastened the seat belt.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tone will sound. This warning tone stops after a maximum of six seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the driver's seat belt is not fastened, a warning tone sounds again. The warning tone sounds for 60 seconds or until the driver's seat belt is fastened.
If the driver unfastens the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion, the belt warning automati­cally reactivates.
Further information on the 7 seat belt
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warning lamp; see "Warning and indicator
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not sit in the correct seat position, the air bag cannot protect as intended and could even cause additional injury when deployed. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
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have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women
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are sitting correctly and maintain the great­est possible distance to the air bags
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follow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occu­pants.
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Correctly adjust the seats before driving off. Always make sure the seat backrests are positioned as close to the vertical as possible. The center of the head restraints should sup­port the back of the head at about eye level.
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Move the driver's and front-passenger seat as far back as possible. The driver's seat position
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must be such that the vehicle can be driven safely.
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Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. This allows the air bag to deploy fully.
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Always sit with your back against the seat backrest when driving. Do not lean forward, on the door or against the side window. Oth­erwise, you are in the air bag deployment
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area.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not, for example, place your feet on the dashboard. Otherwise, your feet are in the air bag deployment area.
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Suitable restraint systems must always be used for persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height. The seat belt cannot be worn correctly by persons who do not reach this height.
If children are also traveling in the vehicle, please take note of the following points.
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Always secure children younger than twelve years of age and under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable child restraint systems.
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Child restraint systems should preferably be installed on the rear seats.
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If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system, always do so on a suitable rear seat. The front-passenger front air bag cannot be deactivated.
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Be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle"
Y page 47) and "Child restraint system on
( the front-passenger seat" (
Y page 51) in
addition to the child restraint system manu­facturer's installation instructions.
Objects in the passenger compartment could prevent an air bag from functioning properly. To prevent risks due to the required
air bag speed after deployment, ensure the fol­lowing before starting the journey:
area of an air bag, e.g. to doors or side win­dows.
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there are no heavy, sharp or fragile objects in the pockets of items of clothing. Such items should be suitably stowed elsewhere.
WARNING
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If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it.
WARNING
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Sensors to control the air bags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not per­formed correctly to the doors or door panel­ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired. The air bags might therefore not function properly anymore. Consequently, the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door pan­eling carried out at a qualified specialist work­shop.
Front air bags
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there are no persons, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag.
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there are no objects between the seat, door and B-pillar.
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no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on the grab handles or coat hooks.
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no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deployment
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steer­ing wheel. Front-passenger air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box and the center console.
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When deployed, the front air bags offer addi­tional head and thorax protection on the front seats.
Side impact air bags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, some front seats are equipped with a side impact air bag; see the AIR BAG label on the outer side of the seat backrest.
WARNING
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Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even prevent deployment of the air bags integrated into the seats. The air bags may then fail to protect the vehicle occupants as intended. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Only use seat cushions that are approved for your vehicle by the distributor named on the inside cover page.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags : are installed in the
side of the roof frame above the front doors.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
offers additional head protection. However, it
does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window curtain
air bag is deployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
If the system determines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, a window curtain air bag may be deployed
in other accident situations (
Y page 45).
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Side impact air bags : deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additional thorax protection. However, it does not protect the:
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head
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neck
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arms
In the event of a side impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on the side on which the impact occurs.
Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
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The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe­cialist workshop as soon as possible.
WARNING
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A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro­tection and cannot provide the intended pro­tection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified special­ist workshop in order to have a deployed air bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of any
passengers to have deployed air bags replaced
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and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.
WARNING
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Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera­tional and are unable to perform their inten-
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ded protective function. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Therefore, have pyrotechnic Emergency Ten­sioning Devices which have been triggered immediately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices or air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder may also be released. The 6 restraint system warning lamp will light up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hear­ing. The powder released is generally not haz­ardous to health, it could however cause short­term breathing difficulties in people with asthma or other respiratory problems. If it is safe to do so, you should leave the vehicle immediately or open a window in order to prevent breathing difficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local gov­ernment’s disposal guidelines. California resi­dents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Method of operation
During the first stage of a collision, the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi­cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel­eration, such as:
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Duration
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Direction
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Intensity
Based on the evaluation of this data, the restraint system control unit triggers the Emer­gency Tensioning Devices in the event of a fron­tal or rear-end collision.
An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be triggered if:
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the ignition is switched on
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the components of the restraint system are operational. You can find further information under "Restraint system warning lamp"
Y page 39)
(
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the belt tongue is inserted into the buckle on the respective front seat
The Emergency Tensioning Device of the co­driver's seat is triggered independently of the lock status of the seat belt.
If the restraint system control unit detects a high accident severity, additional components of the restraint system are deployed independently of one another in certain frontal collision situa­tions:
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Front air bags
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Window curtain air bag on side of collision
The deployment thresholds for the Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags are calculated on the basis of the vehicle deceleration or accel­eration occurring at various points in the c
le. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The
vehi-
air bag must be deployed on time, at the start of the collision.
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:
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distribution of the force during the impact
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collision angle
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deformation characteristics of the vehicle
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characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured after the collision has occurred do not play a decisive role in the deployment of an air bag, nor do they provide an indication of air bag deploy­ment.
The vehicle may be considerably deformed with­out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only relatively easily deformable parts have been hit and a high rate of deceleration has not been reached. Conversely, an air bag may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. This is the case if, for exam­ple, very rigid vehicle parts such as the longitu­dinal body members are hit in an accident and the rate of deceleration is sufficient.
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If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact situation, the applicable components of the restraint system are deployed independ­ently of each other. If the system determines a need for additional protection for the vehicle occupants, the Emergency Tensioning Devices are also deployed.
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Side impact air bag on the side on which the impact occurs, independently of the Emer­gency Tensioning Device and of the use of the seat belt
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Window curtain air bag on the side of the col­lision, regardless of seat belt use and whether front-passenger seat is occupied
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
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The various air bag systems work independ­ently of each other.
How the air bag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or accel­eration, and the apparent type of accident:
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frontal collision
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side impact
WARNING
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If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip­ment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
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If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, we strongly advise that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
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always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this vehicle. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child
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be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions
WARNING
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If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil­dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you, always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro­tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, let it cool down before securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Y page 40) and the notes on correct use of seat
Y page 41).
belts (
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
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three-point seat belt can be properly fastened without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
WARNING
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If the seat belt is released while driving, the child restraint system will no longer be
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secured properly. The special seat belt retrac­tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot be immediately refastened. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten­tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat belt retractor and secure the child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X
Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out­let.
X
Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. While the seat belt is retracting, you should
tcheting sound. The special seat belt
ar a ra
he retractor is enabled.
X
Push the child restraint system down so that the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac­tivating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions.
X
Press the release button of the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt tongue back towards the belt sash guide. The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in:
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all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
Further information about the correct child restraint system is available from any authorized Sprinter dealer.
WARNING
G
If the child restraint system is installed incor­rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc­tions and the notes on use. Please ensure, that the base of the child restraint system is always resting completely on the seat cush­ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under or behind the child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. Only replace damaged covers with genuine covers.
WARNING
G
If the child restraint system is installed incor­rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change in direction. The child restraint system could be thrown about, strik­ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop­erly, even if they are not being used. Make sure that you observe the child restraint sys­tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing objects, luggage and loads securely under "Loading guidelines" (
Y page 212).
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WARNING
G
Child restraint systems or their securing sys­tems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident can no longer protect as intended. The child cannot then be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident as soon as possible. Have the secur­ing systems on the child restraint system checked at a qualified specialist workshop, before you install a child restraint system again.
Securing systems for child restraint systems include:
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the seat belt system
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the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
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Top Tether anchorage points
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
i
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the notes on "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" (
Y page 51).
All child restraint systems must meet the fol­lowing standards:
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur­ing system
WARNING
G
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs (22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the event of an accident, a child might not be restrained correctly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-
lation and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings
When installing the child restraint system,
!
make sure that the seat belt for the middle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could otherwise be damaged.
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U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
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Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with these standards can be found on the instruction label on the child restraint system. You will also find the state­ment in the instruction manual provided with the child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte­rior and on the child restraint system.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :.
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ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for specially designed child restraint systems on the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings : for a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system are installed between the seat cushion and the seat backrest:
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on the outer left and right seat on rear bench seats with 3 seats
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on the outer left seat on rear bench seats with
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2 seats
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection between the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of injury even further. If the child restraint system has a Top Tether belt, this should be used at all times.
Top Tether anchorage points
Example: rear bench seat with 3 seats
Top Tether anchorages ; are on the bench seat legs on the rear side of the respective rear bench seat.
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If the Top Tether belt has been incorrectly secured, e.g. to an eyelet in the cargo com­partment, the child restraint system is not correctly kept in place. It therefore cannot perform its intended protective function in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.
Only secure the Top Tether hook to the Top Tether anchorage intended for this purpose.
X
Slide head restraint : upwards.
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether. Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufac­turer's installation instructions.
X
Route the Top Tether belt ? under head restraint : between the two head restraint bars.
X
Hook Top Tether hook = into Top Tether anchorage ;.
Make sure that:
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the Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top Tether anchorage ;, as shown
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Top Tether belt ? is not twisted
X
Tighten Top Tether belt ?. Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufac­turer's installation instructions.
X
If necessary, push the head restraint back down slightly (
Y page 76). Make sure that
you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt ?.
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Child restraint system on the front­passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install the child restraint system on a rear seat.
Rearward-facing child restraint system
The front-passenger front air bag cannot be deactivated. Always install a rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Always observe the child restraint system man­ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward­facing child restraint system on the front­passenger seat, always move the front­passenger seat as far back as possible. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front­passenger seat. The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not be subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is cor­rectly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint sys­tem. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for­wards and downwards from the vehicle belt out­let. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man­ufacturer's installation and operating instruc­tions.
Override features/Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could:
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open doors, thus endangering other people or road users
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exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming traffic
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operate vehicle equipment and become trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Child-proof locks for rear doors (
WARNING
G
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip­ment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
Y page 52).
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If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
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dren may burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metal parts of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you, always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro­tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct
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sunlight, let it cool down before securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Child-proof locks for the rear door
As a result, they could:
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activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example
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activate or deactivate systems, thereby endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud­den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi­cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi­cle. Always secure animals properly during the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans­port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview
Rear door
:
Child safety bolt
2
Door secured – then make sure that the child-proof locks are working properly.
3
Door released
The child-proof lock on the doors enable you to secure each door individually.
A door with an activated child-proof lock cannot be opened from the inside. If the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the out­side.
Pets in the vehicle
WARNING
G
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or switches, for example.
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei­ther reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe dis­tance from other road users. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving safety systems described only work optimally when:
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there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface
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you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary, when the road conditions are wintry.
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Pay particular attention to the information regarding tires, tire tread and winter operation under "Wheels and tires" (
Y page 247).
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (
WARNING
G
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking charac­teristics may be severely impaired. Addition­ally, further driving safety systems are deac­tivated. There is an increased danger of skid­ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme­diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems will also fail, including driving safety systems. Observe the information relating to the ! warning lamp (
Y page 195).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph (8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you only brake gently.
The yellow ! warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. The lamp goes out when the engine starts running.
Y page 52).
ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (
Y page 52).
ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor suspend the laws of physics if the driver
does not pay attention when pulling away or
accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive
in a vehicle with this option, ASR will be deacti-
vated for the duration of the activation/deacti-
vation process.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if ASR
is malfunctioning, the : indicator lamp lights
up while the engine is running and the engine
power may be reduced (
Y page 195).
ASR significantly improves traction, i.e. the
transmission of power from the tires to the road
surface, and thus increases the vehicle's driving
stability. If the driving wheels start to spin, ASR
brakes individual drive wheels and limits the
engine torque. ASR thus significantly assists you
when pulling away and accelerating, especially
on wet or slippery roads.
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASR will not allow you to pull away without
difficulty. The type of tires and total weight of the
vehicle as well as the gradient of the road also
play a crucial role.
If ASR intervenes, the d warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes.
Activating/deactivating ASR
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Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking sit­uation is over.
X
To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.
WARNING
G
If deactivated, ASR will not attempt to stabi­lize the vehicle during pulling away and accel­eration. There is an increased risk of skidding and of an accident.
Only deactivate ASR in the situations descri­bed in the following.
If you deactivate ASR, ESP®will still inter-
!
vene to stabilize the vehicle. Frequent braking
®
automatically triggered by ESP
can damage
the brake system.
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For this reason, deactivate ASR only briefly and when absolutely necessary.
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When ESP®is intervening and the d warning lamp in the instrument cluster is flashing, leave ASR on. In this case, only depress the acceler­ator pedal as far as required when pulling away.
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Press the à button. If ASR is deactivated, the d warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
ASR is automatically activated when the engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the following situations:
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when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ASR:
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engine torque is not limited and the drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning wheels will then achieve a cutting effect for better traction.
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traction control remains active through brake intervention. If a drive wheel attains its tire traction limit because one side of the road is slippery, for example, that wheel is braked. The traction is then increased in this situation.
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active brake intervention by ESP®to increase driving stability remains active. The d warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes when ESP
®
is intervening.
In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if the BAS driving safety system is malfunctioning, the : warning lamp lights up while the engine is running (
Y page 195).
BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake quickly, BAS automat­ically increases the brake pressure, thereby reducing the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu­tion)
WARNING
G
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure to the rear wheels. This enables EBD to improve handling during braking.
Observe the information on warning and indica­tor lamps (
Y page 195).
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
®
If ESP any vehicle stabilization. There is an increased risk of skidding or of an accident.
is malfunctioning it will not provide
BAS (Brake Assist System)
WARNING
G
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. There is a risk of an accident.
Exercise caution when continuing to drive. Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Do not run the vehicle on a roller dynamom-
!
eter (e.g. for performance tests). If you must operate the vehicle on a roller dynamometer,
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please consult a qualified specialist workshop in advance. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive
®
in a vehicle with this option, ESP
will be deac­tivated for the duration of the activation/deac­tivation process.
®
If ESP
is malfunctioning, the h indicator
lamp lights up while the engine is running and the engine power may be reduced
Y page 194).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
i
sizes. Only then will ESP
®
function properly.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
A function or performance test should only
!
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer. Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult a qualified workshop. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system.
Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon as the driving conditions return to normal.
Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind gusts that can impair the road holding of your vehicle when driving straight ahead. Crosswind Assist intervenes depending on the direction and strength of the crosswind.
A stabilizing brake application helps you to keep the vehicle on track.
Information appears in the instrument cluster In the event that Crosswind Assist intervenes noticeably.
On vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the d indicator lamp in the instrument clus­ter flashes.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons: the d indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes and the message Crosswind Assist
Active appears in the multifunction display.
Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle is driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
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4ETS is only active when all-wheel drive is acti­vated (
Y page 148).
4ETS ensures permanent drive for all four
®
wheels, and together with ESP
it improves the
vehicle's traction. If a driven wheel spins due to lack of traction:
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When pulling away, make use of the traction control integrated in ESP
®
. Depress the
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
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While driving, slowly take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains
Y page 249). This is the only way to get the full
( benefit from the all-wheel drive system.
Crosswind Assist
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP®is deac­tivated or disabled because of a malfunction.
Crosswind Assist does not react:
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in the event of severe jolts and vibrations, e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces or potholes
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if the vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or ice or when aquaplaning
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to large and sudden steering movements by the driver
Emergency exit
Emergency exit window
WARNING
G
The emergency exit window cannot be locked in place. You risk injury if you exit the vehicle through the emergency exit window.
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Make sure that nobody becomes trapped, both when closing and when opening the emergency exit window.
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The opened emergency exit window must be held in place by another person.
Pay attention to traffic conditions.
WARNING
G
If the emergency exit window is unlocked while driving, it could open and slam shut and consequently fall down. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Before starting off, make sure that the emer­gency exit window is locked and the locking pins are undamaged.
Make sure there is sufficient clearance
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when opening the emergency exit window.
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Hold the open window in position. You could otherwise damage the emergency exit win­dow.
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The emergency exit window is intended for use in an emergency only and must not be opened unless the vehicle is stationary. The emergency exit window is the first window behind the driv­er's seat on the driver's side. It is marked by the "Emergency Exit" label.
X
To open: position both handles : vertically. This will break locking pins ;. The window is unlocked.
X
Swing the window outward by the handles and hold it in this position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance when doing so.
X
To close: close the window.
X
Position both handles : horizontally. Make sure that the locks = are inside in front of the window frame. The window is locked.
X
Replace locking pins ; at the latest before starting on a new journey. You can obtain information on this at any qualified specialist workshop.
In an emergency, or after an accident, the vehi­cle occupants can exit the vehicle through the emergency exit window.
Observe the following notes to make sure that the emergency exit window can be used safely in the event of an emergency:
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Before beginning a journey, inform the vehicle occupants of the emergency exit window and explain how to use it. Make sure to explicitly point out the risks described here.
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Only vehicle occupants who know how to use the emergency exit window are permitted to sit next to it.
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Access to the emergency exit window must remain unobstructed. Do not place any large
or heavy objects on or in front of the seats next to the emergency exit window
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The window handles must not be used as
.
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags or items of clothing.
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When exiting the vehicle through the emer­gency exit window, pay attention to the vehi­cle height and the local conditions. Particu­larly children and smaller adults may require assistance when exiting the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X
To activate: remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
To deactivate: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the vehi­cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.
The immobilizer is always deactivated when
i
you start the engine. In the event that the engine cannot be started
when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an author­ized Sprinter dealer or call 1-877-762-8267 (in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To arm: close all doors.
X
Lock the vehicle with the key. The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
Y page 64) flashes.
ton (
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the key. The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
Y page 64) goes out.
ton (
Cargo Van and Passenger Van only:
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Unless you open a door within 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle:
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the vehicle will be locked again
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the anti-theft alarm system will be armed again
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If the alarm system is armed, a visual and audi­ble alarm is triggered by the following:
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Unlocking the vehicle from inside
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Opening a door
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Opening the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
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immediately close the open door that has trig­gered it, for example.
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To stop the alarm: press the % button on the remote control.
or
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Insert the key into the ignition lock. The alarm stops.
Tow-away alarm
Operation
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the inclination of the vehicle changes when the tow­away alarm is armed. This can be the case if the vehicle is raised on one side, for example.
Arming and disarming
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed approximately 20 seconds after you lock the vehicle.
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva­ted when you unlock the vehicle.
Disarming
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Press button :. When the button is released, indicator lamp ; in the button lights up for about 5 seconds.
X
Lock the vehicle. The tow-away alarm is disarmed.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.
Disarm the tow-away alarm when locking your vehicle and:
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loading and/or transporting the vehicle, on a ferry or car transporter, for example
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parking on a moving surface, as split-level garage
This will prevent false alarms.
Interior motion sensor
Operation
If the armed interior motion sensor detects motion in the vehicle interior, a visual and acous­tic alarm is triggered. This can happen if some­one reaches into the vehicle interior, for exam­ple.
Switching on
X
Close the side windows.
X
Make sure that nothing (such as mascots or coat hangers) are hanging on the rear-view mirror or on the grab handles on the head­liner. This will prevent false alarms.
X
Lock the vehicle. The interior motion sensor is armed after approximately 40 seconds.
Safety
Switching off
X
Unlock vehicle. The interior motion sensor automatically switches off.
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Deactivating
Safety
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Press button :. When the button is released, indicator lamp ; of the button lights up for about 5 seconds.
X
Lock the vehicle. The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor when locking your vehicle:
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with people or animals remaining inside
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with the side windows remaining open
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when transporting it on a ferry or car trans­porter, for example
This will prevent false alarms.
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (
Y page 26).
Key
Important safety notes
WARNING
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When the double locks are activated, the doors can no longer be opened from the inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper­vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld­erly people or people in need of special assis­tance. Do not activate the double lock when people are in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi­cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
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release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or shift manual transmission into neutral.
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start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip­ment and become trapped. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten­tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Do not keep the key with remote control:
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with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone or another key with remote control
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with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
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in metallic objects, e.g. metal cases
This can affect the key's functionality.
Key functions of the remote control
General notes
The vehicle is equipped with either 2 or 4 remote controls with a folding key, or 4 mechanical keys. In this Operator's Manual, both the mechanical keys and the keys with remote con­trol are referred to as keys. The remote control key has a range of up to 32 ft (10 m). Use the remote control of the key only when in immedi­ate proximity of the vehicle. This prevents theft.
Remote controls that are not included in the scope of delivery for the vehicle must be pro­grammed before use. Further information can be obtained at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The key's remote control locks/unlocks the driver's door and/or the following centrally if the factory settings have not been changed:
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the driver's and the front-passenger door
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the sliding doors
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the rear doors
If the driver's or front-passenger door is not
i
closed, the corresponding door is not locked. If a sliding door or a rear door is not closed properly, none of the rear doors are locked.
If there is a key is in the ignition lock, the remote control is inoperative. When locking or unlock­ing the vehicle with the remote control, always pay attention to the indicator lamp signaling. Also check the locking knobs of the doors.
Opening and closing
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the remote control
Remote control with an integrated folding key
:
5 To unlock the sliding doors and the rear door
;
% To unlock the driver's door only or
Opening and closing
unlock the vehicle centrally
=
& To lock the vehicle centrally
?
Key release button
A
Battery check lamp
X
To lock centrally: press the & button. The indicator lamps flash three times when the theft deterrent locking system has been armed and all doors have been closed.
X
Check the locking knobs on all the doors. The locking knobs must all be in the lowered position.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the mechanical key or the folding key
The anti-theft alarm system (ATA) is triggered if you unlock and open the driver's door or the rear door with the mechanical key or the folding key.
The alarm can be disabled in the following two ways:
X
Press the % or & button on the remote control.
Or
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the % button. The turn signals flash once. The theft deter­rent locking system is deactivated.
To unlock the sliding doors and the rear
X
door: press the 5 button. The turn signals flash once.
X
To unlock centrally: unlock the driver's door.
X
Press the % button again within 2 sec­onds. The turn signals flash once.
If the surround lighting has been switched
i
on using the on-board computer
Y page 172), it goes on when the vehicle is
( unlocked.
If you do not open a Cargo Van or Passenger Van within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R
the theft deterrent locking system is armed again.
Driver's door
Rear door
1
Locked
2
Unlocked
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Key
61
X
To unlock the driver's or rear door: press the key release button on the remote control. The key folds out.
X
Insert the key fully into the door lock and turn it to position 2. The door is unlocked.
X
To lock the vehicle: lock all doors except the driver's door and, if necessary the rear door, from inside. To do this, press down the door locking buttons.
X
Press the key release button on the remote control. The key folds out.
X
Insert the key fully into the driver's door lock and turn it to position 1. The driver's door is locked.
Remote control battery
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan­ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
for the environment. Check with your local gov­ernment’s disposal guidelines. California resi­dents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
We recommend that you have batteries changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the batteries
X
Press the % or & button for longer than two seconds. If battery indicator lamp (
Y page 59)lights up
briefly, the batteries in the remote control still have sufficient charge. Otherwise, change the batteries immediately.
i If the remote control is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button:
R
lock or
R
unlock the vehicle
Changing batteries
You need a CR 2025 2 3 V cell battery, which can be obtained from any qualified specialist work­shop.
When changing the batteries, do not press any of the buttons on the remote control.
Opening and closing
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment.
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe­cialist workshop or a special collection point for used bat­teries.
The key batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard
X
Press release button ;. The key folds out.
X
Remove battery compartment cover : in the direction of the arrow.
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X X
X
X
Opening and closing
Key
Remove the batteries from the battery tray. Insert the new batteries into the battery tray
with the positive pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
Align battery compartment cover : and push it on until it audibly engages.
Check the function of all the remote control buttons on the vehicle.
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Problems with the key/remote control
Key
63
Problem
It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control.
The turn signals do not flash when the vehicle is locked.
It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehi­cle using the remote control.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The doors are not closed properly.
X
Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again.
The central locking system has malfunctioned.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 59).
X
Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
The key battery is weak or discharged.
X
Point the remote control at the driver's door handle from very close range and press the % or & button.
If this does not work:
X
Replace the key battery (Y page 61).
or
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 59).
The remote control is faulty.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 59).
X
Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening and closing
The key cannot be turned in the ignition lock.
The engine cannot be started using the key.
You have lost a key.
The steering lock has jammed mechanically.
X
Remove the key and insert it again into the ignition lock. Turn the steering wheel from side to side while doing so.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 232).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 242).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
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Central locking
Central locking
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Activate the child-proof door locks if children are traveling in the vehicle. The children could otherwise open the doors while the vehicle is in motion, injuring themselves and others.
WARNING
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. Children could otherwise injure themselves on parts of the vehicle. They could be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold.
Opening and closing
If children open a door, they could:
R
injure other people
R
get out of the vehicle and thereby injure themselves or be injured by a passing vehi­cle
R
severely injure themselves by falling down, in particular due to the vehicle height
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving for a short time.
You can open a locked front door from the inside at any time. You can open a locked sliding door or rear door from the inside if it has been previ­ously unlocked from inside.
Locking and unlocking manually
Central locking buttons
Use the central locking buttons to centrally lock/unlock either the entire vehicle or just the sliding doors and rear doors from the inside.
X
To lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press the upper à central locking button when the doors are closed. When the entire vehicle is locked, the indica­tor lamp in the à central locking button lights up.
If the key has been removed or is in position
i
0 in the ignition lock, the indicator lamp in the
à central locking button remains lit for 5 seconds.
To lock/unlock the sliding doors and rear
X
doors: press the lower section of the Ä central locking button when the doors are closed. When the sliding doors and rear doors are locked, the indicator lamp in the upper à central locking button lights up.
Automatic locking
General notes
The vehicle locks automatically as standard once a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) has been reached. Depending on the vehicle's equip­ment, the doors may be locked automatically once the ignition is switched on. Information on the functions of the automatic locking mecha­nism of your vehicle can be obtained from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If the automatic locking when driving function is activated, there is a risk of being locked out when the vehicle is pushed or towed.
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For this reason, deactivate the automatic lock­ing when driving function:
R
before pushing the vehicle
R
before towing the vehicle
If activated, automatic locking is deactivated when the vehicle is unlocked or locked using the central locking button.
Automatic locking is reactivated after the igni­tion is switched off or a door is opened with the vehicle stationary.
Sliding door
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Activating automatic locking when driv­ing
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock when the doors are closed.
X
For the entire vehicle: press the upper à central locking button until the indicator lamp in the button flashes four times.
For the sliding doors and rear doors only:
X
press the Ä lower central locking button until the indicator lamp in the à upper button flashes four times.
Deactivating automatic locking when driving
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock when the doors are closed.
X
For the entire vehicle: press the à upper central locking button until the indicator lamp in the button flashes twice.
For the sliding doors and rear doors only:
X
press the Ä lower central locking button until the indicator lamp in the à upper button flashes twice.
You can open the driver's or front-passenger door from the inside at any time, even if it is locked.
X
Pull door handle :. Locking knob ; pops up.
The door opens.
Sliding door
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If the open sliding door is not engaged, it could move on its own if the vehicle is on a slope. This could trap you or other persons. There is a risk of injury.
Always make sure that the open sliding door is engaged.
Only open the doors when road and traffic
!
conditions permit. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance when opening the doors. Otherwise, you could damage your vehicle or other vehicles.
Opening and closing
Driver's door and front-passenger door
Only open the doors when road and traffic
!
conditions permit. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance when opening the doors. Otherwise, you could damage your vehicle or other vehicles.
The sliding door of your vehicle can be equipped with an electrical access step. Observe the notes on the electrical step when opening and closing the sliding door (
Y page 66).
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Electrical step
Opening/closing from the outside
The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer, which engages the door at the end stop when opened.
You can also lock the sliding door in place
i
around halfway when opening and closing. The door does not have to be opened fully
Opening and closing
when getting into or out of the vehicle. The intermediate detent does not fully engage the sliding door.
X
To open: pull door handle :. The sliding door opens.
X
Push back the sliding door using door han­dle : until it engages.
X
Check the sliding door detent.
X
To close: slide the sliding door firmly for­wards by handle : until it closes.
The door does not have to be opened fully when getting into or out of the vehicle. The intermediate detent does not fully engage the sliding door.
X
To unlock: pull locking knob = upwards. Only this sliding door unlocks. The other doors remain locked.
X
To open: press button :.
X
Slide the sliding door by handle ; back to the stop.
X
Check the sliding door detent. The sliding door must be engaged.
X
To close: slide the sliding door firmly for­wards by door handle ; until it engages.
X
To lock: press locking knob = down. Only the sliding door is locked. All other doors that were previously unlocked remain unlocked.
Electrical closing assist
If your vehicle is equipped with electrical closing assist, you will require less force to close the sliding door.
Electrical step
Important safety notes
Opening/closing from the inside
Interior door handle on the sliding door
The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer, which engages the door at the end stop when opened.
You can also lock the sliding door in place
i
around halfway when opening and closing.
Always observe the ground clearance of the
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vehicle and avoid obstacles. On vehicles with a step, ground clearance is further restricted. Obstacles can damage the vehicle.
If you must drive over obstacles, drive espe­cially slowly and carefully. If necessary, have another person direct you.
If you do not use the grab handle and the step, you could injure yourself when getting in and out of the vehicle.
In order to reduce risks:
R
draw the passengers' attention to the electri­cal step. Wait until the electrical step is fully extended.
R
do not jump out of the vehicle.
R
only use the grab handle and step. Only they are designed for such a load.
R
keep grab handles, access steps and entry sills free from dirt, e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice.
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Electrical step
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Operation and obstacle detection
Electrical step
The sliding door of your vehicle can be equipped with an electrical step.
X
When getting in and out of the vehicle, use the grab handles and electrical step :.
Electrical step : automatically extends when the sliding door is opened and retracts when it is closed.
Electrical step : is equipped with an obstruc­tion detection device on the front side. If the step comes into contact with an obstacle while it is extending, it stops.
After you have removed the obstacle, you must first close the sliding door and open it once again so that the step can extend completely.
Before passengers get out of the vehicle, let them know that electrical step : might not be extended.
Emergency release
Driving with the step extended may result in
!
it being damaged. If the electrical step does not retract auto-
matically, you will have to push it in and lock it into place manually before continuing your journey.
X
Pull R-clips ; on both rods : on the under­side of the step out of their respective pins.
X
Remove washers = and detach both rods :.
Opening and closing
If the electrical step obstructs loading, you
i
can prevent the step from extending when opening the sliding door via obstacle detec­tion. The electrical step can then remain retracted and a forklift or other lifting equip­ment can be moved nearer to the cargo com­partment.
Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons: if the 1 indicator lamp in the instrument clus­ter lights up and a warning tone sounds, elec­trical step : is malfunctioning (
Y page 203).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: if the
Electrical
Step message is shown in the dis-
play and a warning tone sounds, electrical step : is malfunctioning (
Y page 192).
If electrical step : is malfunctioning, the step may only partially extend/retract or may not extend/retract at all. If a malfunction does occur, you will have to retract and lock electrical step : manually before continuing the journey
Y page 67).
(
X
Fold rods : into the housing in the step.
X
Push the step into its housing.
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Rear doors
When securing the step for the first time,
i
you must pierce a film with the R-clips.
X
Insert R-clips ; into the step as far as they will go through the holes on both sides of the housing. The step is secured in its housing.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
!
when opening the rear doors. You could oth­erwise damage the vehicle and objects in close range of the rear doors.
You can lock the rear doors at an angle of 90°, 180° and 270°. Always make sure that the open rear door is correctly engaged in the detent.
Opening/closing from the outside
Opening the right-hand rear door
Opening and closing
Rear doors
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If you open a rear door, you could:
R
endanger other people or road users
R
be caught by oncoming traffic
This is particularly the case if you open the rear door more than 90°. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only open the rear doors when traffic condi­tions permit. Always make sure that the rear doors are properly locked.
WARNING
G
If you open the rear doors to 90° (detent posi­tion), the rear lamps are no longer visible.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it engages.
Opening the left-hand rear door
The vehicle is no longer sufficiently visible from the rear and will only be recognized as an obstacle at a late stage by other road users. This could lead to an accident.
Therefore, in such a situation, ensure that the vehicle is visible from the rear according to the respective national regulations, e.g. with a warning triangle.
X
Make sure that the right-hand rear door is open and engaged.
X
Pull release handle : in the direction of the arrow.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it engages.
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Rear doors
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Opening the rear doors to an angle of 180° or 270°
Door retainer (example: right rear door)
X
Open the rear door to about 45°.
X
Pull and hold door retainer : in the direction of the arrow.
X
Open the rear door more than 90°, so that the door retainer cannot engage.
X
Release the door retainer and open the door to an angle of 180° or 270°.
Closing the rear doors from the outside
X
Pull the rear door away from magnetic door retainer.
X
Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the outside.
X
Close the right-hand rear door firmly from the outside.
Opening/closing from the inside
Opening and closing
Magnetic door retainer
X
With the rear door opened to an angle of 270°, push it against magnetic door retainer ; on the side wall. When the magnet on the rear door is in con­tact with magnetic door retainer ;, the rear door is held in this position.
Vehicles with 270° pivoting rear doors:
i
If door retainer : malfunctions while loading, you can swivel it 180° against the spring force and onto the door and engage it. The door retainer remains in this position and will not swivel back to its original position.
Before closing the door, release door retainer : from the detent and return it to its original position.
Release the lever on the inside of the right rear door
A white section on latch ; indicates that the rear door is unlocked.
You can only open the locked rear doors
i
from the inside if the child-proof locks have not been activated.
X
To unlock: slide latch ; to the left. You will see a white marking.
Only the rear door unlocks. All other doors that were previously locked remain locked.
X
To open: pull opening lever : and open the unlocked rear door.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it engages.
X
To close: make sure that the left-hand rear door is closed.
X
Pull the rear door firmly by the door handle to close it.
X
To lock: slide latch ; to the right. The white section is no longer visible.
Only the rear door is locked. All other doors that were previously unlocked remain unlocked.
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Side windows
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If the open partition sliding door is not engaged, it could move automatically while the vehicle is in motion. This could trap you or other persons. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Close the partition sliding door before every journey and make sure that it is engaged.
Opening/closing the partition sliding door from the cab
Opening and closing
Opening/closing the partition sliding door from the cargo compartment
X
To unlock: press the catch in the direction of arrow =. The sliding door is unlocked.
X
Slide the sliding door to the stop in the direc­tion of arrow :.
X
To close: slide the sliding door in the direc­tion of arrow ; until it engages.
X
To open: turn the key counter-clockwise =. The sliding door is unlocked.
X
Slide the sliding door to the stop in the direc­tion of arrow ;.
X
To close: slide the sliding door in the direc­tion of arrow : until it engages. The sliding door can be locked using the key.
Side windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win­dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win­dow during the opening procedure. If some­body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.
WARNING
G
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.
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Side windows
71
WARNING
G
If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi­cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
WARNING
G
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Opening/closing the side window
Resetting the side windows
You must reset the side windows if there has been a malfunction or an interruption in the volt­age supply.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Pull the two power window switches and hold for approximately 1 second after closing the side window.
Problems with the side windows
If you cannot completely open or close a side window:
If there are no objects or leaves in the window guide that prevent the sliding sunroof from clos­ing, there has been a malfunction or the on­board voltage has been interrupted.
X
Reset the side window (Y page 71).
Opening and closing
Control panel (example: driver's door)
:
Power window, left
;
Power window, right
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press or pull button : or ; until the corre­sponding side window has reached the desired position.
If you press the switch beyond the pressure point and then release it, the window opens automatically. To stop the movement, press or pull the switch again.
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Seats
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (
Y page 26).
Seats
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak­ing or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
WARNING
G
If head restraints are not installed and adjus­ted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
WARNING
G
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is engaged before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
WARNING
G
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
Your seat must be adjusted in such a way that you can wear the seat belt correctly.
Observe the following points:
R
Position the backrest in an almost vertical position so that you are sitting virtually upright. Do not drive with the backrest reclined too far back.
R
Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the steering wheel.
R
Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat belt from being routed correctly. The shoulder section of the belt must be routed over the middle of your shoulder and be pulled tight against your upper body. The lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible, i.e. over your hip joints.
R
Adjust the head restraint so that it supports the back of the head at eye level.
R
The distance from the pedals should be such that you can depress them fully.
If you swap over the head restraints for the front and rear seats, you will not be able to adjust the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position.
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Seats
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Use the head restraint pad to adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.
Before the journey, make sure the head restraints have been correctly set for each of the vehicle's passengers (
Y page 76).
Driver's and front-passenger seat
X
To adjust the seat height: press or pull lever ? repeatedly until you have reached the desired seat height.
X
To adjust the seat angle: turn handwheel A towards the front. The front of the seat cushion is lowered.
X
Turn handwheel A towards the rear. The front of the seat cushion is raised.
The lumbar support allows you to use the
i
backrest to increase the support provided to the lumbar spine.
When the lumbar support is correctly adjus­ted, it reduces strain on your back while driv­ing.
X
To adjust the lumbar support: turn hand­wheel ; upwards. This increases the support provided to the lumbar region.
X
Turn handwheel ; downwards. This reduces the support provided to the lum­bar region.
:
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
;
Lumbar support adjustment
=
Seat backrest adjustment
?
Seat height adjustment
A
Seat cushion angle adjustment
B
Seat suspension adjustment
Depending on the seat model, some adjust-
i
ments may not be available. You can find information on rotating the front
seats under "Swiveling front seats"
Y page 73).
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To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position:
X
pull lever : up.
X
Slide the seat forwards or back.
X
Release lever :.
X
Slide the seat forwards or back until you hear it engage.
X
To adjust the backrest: turn handwheel = towards the front. The seat backrest moves to a vertical posi­tion.
X
Turn handwheel = towards the rear. The seat backrest tilts towards the rear.
The seat suspension must be adapted to your body weight. Adjust the seat suspension only while the seat is unoccupied.
X
To adjust the seat suspension: take your weight off the seat.
X
Using handwheel B, set your body weight (40 to 120 kg) for optimum seat suspension. The seat suspension will become more rigid the higher you set the weight. It will then not move as far.
Swiveling front seats
WARNING
G
If the driver's and front-passenger seats are not engaged facing the direction of travel while driving, the restraint systems may not be able to provide the intended protection. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Engage the driver's and front-passenger seats so they are facing the direction of travel before starting the engine.
When rotating the seats, make sure that
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there is sufficient space to do so.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Seats
Move the seat forward or back first. This will help to avoid contact with other parts of the interior.
Push the handbrake lever down to the stop. The parking brake or handbrake lever could
otherwise be damaged.
Seat release (example: front-passenger seat)
The driver's seat and front-passenger seat can be rotated by 50° and 180°.
The seats engage when facing in the direction of travel as well as when facing in the opposite direction and also engage at an angle of 50° to the door.
X
Make sure that the parking brake has been engaged and that the handbrake lever has been pushed down to the stop (
X
Adjust the steering wheel to provide the nec-
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
essary space to rotate and adjust the driver's
Y page 77).
seat (
X
Before rotating, push the front-passenger seat forwards (
X
To rotate the seat: push lever : on the rear
Y page 73).
Y page 131).
of the seat towards the center of the vehicle and rotate the seat slightly inwards. The rotation device is released.
X
Release lever :.
X
Turn the seat about 50° towards the outside or inside to the desired position.
Twin front-passenger seat
X
To fold a seat cushion forwards: lift the seat cushion out of front anchorage :.
X
Pull the seat cushion forwards slightly and out of rear anchorage ;.
X
Fold the rear edge of the seat cushion up.
You can stow various articles in the space
i
under the twin front-passenger seat.
X
To fold the seat cushion back: fold down the seat cushion by the rear edge.
X
Slide the seat cushion under the seat back­rest into rear anchorage ;.
X
Push down on the seat cushion at the front until it engages in front anchorage :.
Folding seat
WARNING
G
If the key is inserted in the partition sliding door, it may come into contact with the per­son on the folding seat. There is a risk of injury.
Always remove the key from the partition slid­ing door before a person sits on the folding seat.
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Folding seat (example with partition sliding door)
X
Remove key : from the partition sliding door.
X
Pull grip ; of the catch in the direction of the arrow and fold seat cushion = up or down.
X
Release grip ; of seat cushion = in the cor­responding end position.
X
Move the seat cushion = until it engages. Grip ; of the catch must lie completely on the seat frame.
Rear bench seat (Passenger Van)
WARNING
G
If the rear bench seat is not installed as descri­bed or an unsuitable rear bench seat is instal­led, the seat belts may not provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury.
Install the rear bench seat as described. Only use rear bench seats that are approved for your vehicle by the distributor named on the inside cover page.
For safety reasons, the four-seat rear bench
!
must only be removed or installed at a quali­fied specialist workshop.
Keep the seat bench mounting recesses in the vehicle floor free from dirt and foreign objects.
Locking mechanism lever on the feet of the bench seat
X
To remove the rear bench seat: swing all levers : of the bench seat completely upwards. The bench seat moves back into the seat mounting recesses on the vehicle floor.
X
Lift the bench seat upwards out of the seat mounting recesses.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
i
number of seats for models registered as passenger vehicles.
X
To install the rear bench seat: observe the prescribed installation position of the bench seat. Install the two-seat bench seat only on the driver's side.
X
Check mounting shells ; on the vehicle floor.
X
Position the bench seat in the direction of travel in corresponding mounting shells ;.
X
Slide the bench seat forwards until you hear the locking mechanisms engage.
X
Check levers : on the anchorages of the bench seat. All levers : must be flush to the vehicle floor.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Seats
Head restraints
WARNING
G
If head restraints are not installed and adjus­ted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal­led. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Do not change over the head restraints for the front and rear seats. Otherwise, it will not be possible to correctly adjust the height and angle of the head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
X
To insert: insert the head restraint so that the rod with the detents is on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
X
Press and hold release button :.
X
Push the head restraint down until it engages.
Armrests
X
To set the armrest angle: fold the armrest upwards by more than 45° ;. The armrest is released.
X
Fold armrest = forwards to the stop.
X
Slowly fold the armrest upwards to the desired position.
X
To fold the armrest up: if necessary, fold the armrest upwards : by more than 90°.
Head restraint (example: luxury head restraint on the front-passenger seat)
:
Release button
;
Head restraint height
=
Head restraint angle (luxury head restraints only)
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position.
X
To lower: press release button : and slide the head restraint down to the desired posi­tion.
X
To adjust the angle: hold the front part of the luxury head restraint by the lower edge and tilt it to the desired position.
X
To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.
X
Press release button : and pull out the head restraint.
Seat heating
WARNING
G
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high tempera­tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly.
When you leave your seat, do not place any-
!
thing on the seat and switch off the seat heat­ing. Do not switch the seat heating on when the seat is not occupied, e.g. when driving without a front passenger. The seat heating may otherwise overheat, causing damage to the seat.
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Steering wheel
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer­ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
WARNING
G
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
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The three red indicator lamps in the c button show the activated heating level 1 to 3.
The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.
At level 1, the seat heating remains in continu­ous operation.
X
Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
To switch on: press the c button repeat- edly until the desired heating level has been set.
X
To switch off: press the c button repeat- edly until all indicator lamps go out.
If the indicator lamps of the current heating level in the c button flash, the seat heating has switched off automatically. In this case, too many electrical consumers are switched on or the battery charge is not sufficient. The seat heating will automatically switch back to the current heating level when enough on-board voltage is available again.
Before starting off, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
G
Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The steering wheel can still be adjusted if the key has been removed.
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel
WARNING
G
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
:
Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
;
Steering column height
=
Lever
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Mirrors
X
To set the steering wheel: swing lever = down until it engages. The steering wheel is unlocked.
X
Move the steering wheel to the desired posi­tion.
X
Pull lever = up to the stop. The steering wheel is locked again.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting manually
X
Before starting off, manually adjust the exte­rior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions.
Adjusting electrically
X
Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever : in the direction of the arrow.
Exterior mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
The additional mirrors in the exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects visible in the mirrors are closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from road users driving behind you when changing lanes, for instance. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always determine the actual distance from road users driving behind you, e.g.:
Adjustment buttons and switches for setting the mirrors
X
Before pulling away, turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock (
X
Press switch ; to position 1 for the left-hand
Y page 119).
exterior mirror or to position 2 for the right­hand exterior mirror.
X
Press adjustment button : at the top, bot­tom, right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traf­fic conditions.
The exterior mirrors are automatically
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heated at low outside temperatures.
R
by looking over your shoulder
R
by looking in the main mirror in the exterior mirror.
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (
Y page 26).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, we recommend that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. There may be differences in operation due to legal requirements and voluntary recom­mendations in some countries.
Light switch
Operation
1 Ã
2 $ 3 T
4 L 5 N 6 R
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime running lamps
Lights off Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting Low-beam/high-beam headlamps Fog lamps Rear fog lamp
Bulb failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You are responsible for the proper functioning of the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-functioning vehicle lighting puts the operating safety of the vehicle at risk.
For this reason, check the condition and func­tion of your vehicle's lighting system and, if nec­essary, that of the trailer before each journey.
The bulb failure indicator monitors all of the exterior lighting lamps, except the perimeter lamp and the trailer lighting. If a bulb fails, either the b( you will see a corresponding message in the display (
i
ure indicator can fail for all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
Y page 33) indicator lamp lights up, or
Y page 185).
Depending on the equipment, the bulb fail-
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X
Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.
or
X
If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to the stop.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the com­bination switch (
Y page 81).
Low-beam headlamps
X
To switch on: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to position L. The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
You can activate/deactivate the daytime run­ning lamps function using the on-board com­puter.
This is not possible in countries where daytime running lamps are a legal requirement.
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Exterior lighting
The daytime running lamps function must be activated using the on-board computer:
R
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Y page 171)
(
R
vehicles without steering wheel buttons
Y page 164)
(
X
To switch on: turn the light switch to the
$ position. The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps and license plate lamp are switched on when the engine is running. The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
USA only:
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If you turn the light switch to the T or L position, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps switch on. If you turn the light switch to the à position, the daytime run­ning lamps remain switched on.
Canada only:
i
If you turn the light switch to the L posi­tion, the low-beam headlamps are switched on. If you turn the light switch to the T or à position, the daytime running lamps remain switched on.
To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
X
turn the light switch to Ã. Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the park­ing lamps switch on or off automatically depending on the ambient light.
When the engine is running: if you activate the "daytime running lamps" function using the on-board computer, the daytime running lamps are switched on. The parking lamps and low-beam headlamps also switch on or off automatically, depending on the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
WARNING
G
If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Your vehicle may other­wise not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others.
Automatic headlamp mode
WARNING
G
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
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beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid. You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all times.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light sensor automatically switches on the parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license plate lamp. This excludes weather-related impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or spray.
If there is fog, snow or spray, turn the light switch quickly from à to L. You could otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the headlamps.
WARNING
G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv­ing in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.
X
Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the igni­tion lock or start the engine.
X
Turn the light switch to L or T.
If your vehicle is only equipped with one rear
i
fog lamp, you must turn the light switch to L.
When the light switch is set to à you
i
cannot switch on the front and rear foglamps.
X
To switch on the front fog lamps: pull the light switch out to the first locking point. The green N indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.
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X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: pull the light switch out to the second locking point. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.
To switch off the front and rear foglamps:
X
push in the light switch to the stop. The R and N indicator lamp on the light switch go out.
Combination switch
Turn signal lamps
:
To indicate a right turn
;
To indicate a left turn
X
To indicate: press the combination switch in desired direction : or ; until it engages. The combination switch automatically returns to its original position after large steering movements.
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly in desired direction : or ;. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
Exterior lighting
High-beam headlamps and high-beam flasher
:
High-beam headlamps
;
High-beam flasher
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
X
switch on the low-beam headlamps
Y page 79).
(
X
Press combination switch : forwards. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
In the à position, the high-beam head-
i
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.
To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
X
move the combination switch back to its nor­mal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X
To switch on the high-beam flasher: turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in direc­tion of arrow ;.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Headlamp range adjustment
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Exterior lighting
The headlamp range control is used to adapt the downward angle of the headlamp beams in accordance with the load on your vehicle. The cone of light from the headlamps changes if seats are occupied or if the cargo compartment is being loaded or unloaded. This can impair vis­ibility and cause glare to oncoming traffic.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while the engine is running.
X
Turn headlamp range control : to the cor­responding position. The road ahead should be lit up for 40 mto 100 mand the low-beam headlamps should not cause glare to oncom­ing traffic.
Select position g if the vehicle is unladen.
Cornering lamps
The cornering lamps improve the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example.
The cornering light function switches on automatically, if:
R
you are traveling at a speed of less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on a turn signal or turn the steering wheel.
R
you are traveling at a speeds of between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 43 mph (70 km/h) and
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turn the steering wheel.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than 3 minutes.
If reverse gear is engaged the lamp on the
i
opposite side of the vehicle switches on instead.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi­lar situations that the vehicle is visible from the rear in accordance with the relevant national regulations, by using the warning tri­angle, for instance.
Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the £ hazard warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard warning lamps are switched on, only the turn signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selected will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati­cally if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R
you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt from a speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been switched on automatically, press the £ hazard warn­ing lamp switch to switch them off.
The hazard warning lamps work even when
i
the ignition is switched off.
Hazard warning lamps
WARNING
G
The rear exterior light will be covered if you:
R
open the rear doors by 90°
R
open the rear dropside.
The vehicle will then be difficult for other road users to see or will not be seen by them at all, particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor. There is a risk of an accident.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is activated ( the low-beam headlamps are on and the engine is running.
You can find information on refilling washer fluid in the "Maintenance and care" section
Y page 224).
(
Y page 93) while
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Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the headlamps to change between low beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your vehicle, and consequently switches the head­lamps from high beam to low beam.
Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam head­lamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users:
R
who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R
who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R
whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users who have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high-beam head­lamps will not be deactivated or will be acti­vated regardless. There is a risk of an acci­dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the high-beam headlamps in good time.
Activating/deactivating Highbeam Assist
X
To activate: switch on the Highbeam Assist function using the on-board computer
Y page 171).
(
X
Turn the light switch to the à position.
X
Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :
Y page 81).
( Highbeam Assist is active.
The _ or multifunction display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx­imately 22 mph (35 km/h) and no other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx­imately 19 mph (30 km/h), other road users are recognized or the roads are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The _ or
indicator lamp in the multifunction
display remains lit.
X
To deactivate: move the combination switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.
The _ or multifunction display goes out.
indicator lamp in the
indicator lamp in the
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Highbeam Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, vis­ibility and traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be restricted if there is:
R
poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or snow
R
dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity.
X
Switch on the low-beam headlamps and drive off. The level of moisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Interior lighting
Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/ off
Overview
Standard interior light
1
Interior light switched on
2
Interior light switched off
3
Automatic control system switched on
Automatic control
The interior light comes on if you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open the driver's or the front-passenger door
R
remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior light switches off again automati­cally.
If a door is left open, the interior lighting switches off after approximately 20 minutes.
Switching the rear compartment lighting on/off centrally (Passenger Van)
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Interior lights in the overhead control panel
:
Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
;
Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
=
Right-hand reading lamp
?
Interior light
A
Switches the automatic control system on/ off
B
Switches the interior light on/off
C
Left-hand reading lamp
If you manually switch on the interior lighting or reading lamps on the overhead control panel, they switch off automatically after 20 minutes.
Rear compartment lighting switch
:
To switch on the rear compartment lighting
;
Automatic control
=
To switch off the rear compartment lighting
You can switch the rear compartment lighting on/off centrally on Passenger Vans that are equipped with convenience control.
There may also be a switch on the rear com­partment lights that allows you to switch them on/off separately. If you switch off rear com­partment lighting =, the rear compartment light is switched off, regardless of the position of its own switch.
If you move the rear compartment lighting switch to center position ;, the automatic con­trol system is switched on. When you open a door or unlock the vehicle, the rear compart­ment lighting then goes on automatically. Once the doors are closed, it switches off automati­cally after 20 minutes.
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Switching the rear/cargo compart­ment lamp on/off
Interior light with switch (example: Cargo Van)
1
Automatic control
2
To switch off the interior lighting
3
To switch on the interior lighting
Motion detector
WARNING
G
The motion detector sends the invisible infra­red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers and can damage the retina if you:
R
look directly into the unfiltered laser beam of the motion detector for an extended period
R
look directly into the laser beam of the motion detector using optical instruments, e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The load compartment lighting is also switched on by the motion detector in the load compart­ment on panel vans equipped with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in the cargo compartment when the vehicle is sta­tionary, the cargo compartment lighting switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be switched on by the motion detector within four seconds if:
Interior light with switch (example: Passenger Van with rear-compartment air conditioning)
1
To switch on the interior lighting
2
To switch off the interior lighting
3
Automatic control
For Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans without convenience control, the switch for the interior lighting is on the rear interior light in the cargo compartment/vehicle interior.
If you move the switch to automatic control, the rear/cargo compartment lamps go on when you open a door or unlock the vehicle. They switch off automatically after 20 minutes, or when you close the doors.
R
the rear interior light switch (Y page 84) is set to automatic control.
R
the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is applied and the brake pedal is not being depressed
or
R
the selector lever is in position P on vehicles with automatic transmission and the brake pedal is not being depressed and
R
the vehicle has not been locked from the out­side using the key
The motion detector switches off automatically if no change is detected in the vehicle for several hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if the ignition key is turned, etc. This prevents the battery from becoming discharged.
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Changing bulbs
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
DANGER
G
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con­tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con­tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe­cialist workshop.
WARNING
G
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Make sure the bulbs are always securely
!
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon bulbs, you can recognize this by the following: the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves from the top to the bottom and back again when you start
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the engine. For this to be observed, the low­beam headlamps must be switched on before starting the engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo­nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
R
Always switch off the vehicle's lighting sys­tem before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands. Always use a clean, lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce the service life of the bulbs.
R
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could explode.
R
Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have been designed for this purpose.
R
Only use spare bulbs of the same type and with the prescribed voltage
R
Protect the bulbs from moisture when in use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
R
Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following lamps changed at a qualified specialist work­shop:
-
the additional turn signals in the exterior mirrors
-
the high-mounted brake lamp
-
LED daytime running lamps (Bi-Xenon headlamps)
-
Bi-Xenon lamps (Bi-Xenon headlamps)
-
front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con­sult a qualified specialist workshop.
Front bulbs
Overview of bulb replacement – bulb types
The following bulbs can be replaced. Bulb types can be found in the legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Turn signal: PY21W
;
Daytime running lamps: W21W
=
Low-beam headlamps: H7 55W
?
High-beam headlamps: H7 55W
A
Parking lamps/standing lamps: W5W
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Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps
:
Turn-signal: NAK 3457
;
Cornering light function: H7 55W
Vehicles with additional turn signals in the exterior mirrors
Additional turn signal lamp: HPC 16WY
Low-beam headlamps and high-beam headlamps/cornering lamp
Example (halogen headlamps)
;
Low-beam headlamp bulb holder
=
Bulb holder for high-beam headlamp
?
Bulb holder for parking lamp/standing lamp (halogen headlamps)
X
Turn the corresponding bulb holder with bulb ;, = or ? counter-clockwise and pull it out of the lamp.
X
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X
Insert the new bulb in such a way that its base fits into the recess of the bulb holder.
X
Insert the bulb holder with the bulb into the lamp and turn it clockwise to tighten. The bulb holder engages audibly.
X
Place housing cover : into the opening and turn in the opposite direction of the arrow.
X
Close the hood.
Cornering light function/daytime run­ning lamps
Lights and windshield wipers
Example (halogen headlamps)
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X
Turn housing cover : in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X
Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise and remove.
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Changing bulbs
X
Bi-Xenon headlamps: turn bulb holder with bulb ; counter-clockwise and remove it.
Halogen headlamps: press the spring catches of the bulb holder together and remove the bulb holder with bulb ;.
X
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X
Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Bi-Xenon headlamps: insert the bulb holder with bulb ; into the lamp and turn clockwise.
Halogen headlamps: insert the bulb holder with bulb ; into the lamp. The bulb holder with bulb ; engages audibly.
X
Replace cap : and turn it clockwise to the stop. The cap audibly engages.
X
Close the hood (Y page 219).
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Turn signal lamps
X
Press the new bulb into bulb holder : and screw it in clockwise.
X
Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn it clockwise to tighten.
X
Close the hood.
Additional turn signal lamp (all-wheel­drive vehicles)
Additional turn signals (example: Cargo Van and Passenger Van)
The additional turn signals are mounted on the side of the vehicle's front wings.
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Undo screws : and remove lamp lens ;.
X
Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.
X
Position lamp lens ; and tighten screws :.
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X
Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and remove it.
X
Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it from bulb holder :.
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Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger Van)
Overview of bulb types
Tail lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Open the rear door.
X
Undo screws : and unclip the lamp lens in the direction of the arrow.
X
Pull the connector off the bulb holder.
:
;
=
?
A
B
C
Lights Bulb type
High-mounted brake
LED
lamp
Brake lamp/tail lamp P21W/5W
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
Tail lamps/standing
R5W
lamps
License plate lamp W5W
Rear fog lamps (driver's
P21W
side)
Backup lamps P21W
;
Retaining lugs
=
Brake lamps
?
Turn signal lamps
A
Standing lamp/tail lamp
B
Backup lamps
C
Rear fog lamp
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X
Release retaining lugs ; and take the bulb holder out of the tail lamp.
X
Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.
X
Press the connector into the bulb holder.
X
Insert the lamp lens. To do this, clip the bulb holder into the three
holes provided at the side and tighten screws :.
License plate lamp
Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types
Chassis (example: Cab Chassis)
Lights Bulb type
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Insert a screwdriver or similar implement into recess ; and carefully pry off lamp lens :.
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X
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X
Insert a new bulb.
X
Align lamp lens : and clip it in so that it engages.
:
Perimeter lamp/stand­ing lamp
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A
B
Tail lamps R 5 W
Brake lamps P 21 W
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
Backup lamps P 21 W
Rear fog lamps (driver's side)
C
License plate lamp R 5 W
Tail lamps
R 5 W
P 21 W
:
Screws
;
Lamp lens
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Perimeter lamp/standing lamp
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Turn signal lamps
A
Brake lamps
B
Tail lamps
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Changing bulbs
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C
Rear fog lamp
D
License plate lamp
E
Backup lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Undo screws : and remove lamp lens ;.
X
Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.
X
Position lamp lens ; and tighten screws :.
Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof
Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp: W 5 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Undo screws : and remove the lamp unit.
X
Turn bulb holder ; and remove it.
X
Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.
X
Press the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X
Screw bulb holder ; into the lamp unit.
X
Carefully position the lamp housing and tighten screws :.
Type of lamp: P 21 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X
Undo screws : and remove lamp lens ;.
X
Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder.
X
Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.
X
Position lamp lens ; and tighten screws : again.
Courtesy lights, rear compartment
Bulb type: W5W
X
Press in the latching spring of courtesy light : with a suitable implement, e.g. a screwdriver.
X
Pry off courtesy light :.
X
Disconnect cable connector =.
X
Unscrew bulb holder ;.
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
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Changing bulbs
X
Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.
X
Press the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X
Screw bulb holder ; into courtesy light :.
X
Connect cable connector =. The connector locking spring must engage.
X
Align courtesy light : on the side and engage.
Interior lighting
General notes
Have the bulbs in the overhead control
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panel replaced at a qualified specialist work­shop. You could otherwise damage the over­head control panel.
Front interior light
Lights and windshield wipers
Type of lamp: K 18 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X
Press spring catch ; in the direction of the arrow and lift off interior light :.
X
Remove bulb = from the bulb holder.
X
Insert new bulb =.
X
Align interior light : on the right-hand side and engage the spring catch.
Interior light with switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X
Press in the catch springs of lamp housing : with a suitable object and pry off lamp hous­ing :.
X
Press the contact spring of bulb holder ; outwards and remove bulb =.
X
Insert a new bulb =.
X
Align lamp housing : on the left-hand side and engage.
Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
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faulty, consult a qualified specialist work­shop.
Interior light without switch
Interior light without switch
Rear interior light
Interior light with switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X
Press in the catch springs of lamp housing : with a suitable object and pry off lamp hous­ing :.
X
Open protective cover ?.
X
Press the contact spring of bulb holder ; outwards and remove bulb =.
X
Insert new bulb =.
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X
Fold protective cover ? back into place.
X
Align lamp housing : on the left-hand side and engage.
Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
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faulty, consult a qualified specialist work­shop.
Cargo compartment lamp
Windshield wipers
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers.
If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
!
windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi­dues may be the reason for this. Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
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Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Other­wise, dirt or optical effects may cause unde­sired windshield wiper sweeps. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper blades twice a year ( spring and fall.
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Type of lamp: W 10 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X
Undo screws : and remove the lamp lens.
X
Press bulb ; into the bulb holder and unscrew it counter-clockwise.
X
Press new bulb ; into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.
X
Position the lamp lens and tighten screws :.
Vehicles with LED cargo compartment
i
lamp: if an LED is defective, consult a quali­fied specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper on/off
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
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the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col­lected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry.
Combination switch
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Turn the combination switch in the direction of arrow ; to the appropriate setting depending on the intensity of the rain.
X
Single wipe: push the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
X
To wipe with washer fluid: press the com­bination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The detent positions of the combination switch correspond to the following wiper speeds:
0Windshield wipers off IIntermittent wipe II Normal wipe III Rapid wipe
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
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Windshield wipers
Canada only:
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If the windshield wipers are switched on and you stop the vehicle, the windshield wiper speed is reduced. For example, if you have selected level II and stop the vehicle, wiping continues with intermittent wipe while the vehicle is stationary. If intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you can use level I as the universal setting. The rain and light sensor sets the appropriate wip­ing frequency automatically, according to the intensity of the rain. When you stop the vehi­cle, levels III and II are switched down to level I automatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the original level when you drive faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor using the on-board computer
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( Information on checking the washer fluid level
can be found in the "Maintenance and care" section (
Y page 224).
Switching the rear window wiper on/ off
Lights and windshield wipers
The rear window wiper switches on automati­cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind­shield wipers are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
WARNING
G
If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
!
arm has been folded away from the wind­shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release the windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper blades replaced at a qualified specialist work­shop.
Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper arm.
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You could otherwise damage the wiper rub­ber.
Combination switch
:
è Rear window wiper switch
2
ô To wipe with washer fluid
3
I To switch on intermittent wiping
4
0 To switch off intermittent wiping
5
ô To wipe with washer fluid
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Turn switch : to the corresponding position
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Front windshield wiper arm with wiper blade
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X
Fold wiper arm = away from the windshield.
X
Set wiper blade : at right angles to the wiper arm.
X
Press both retaining clips ; together in the direction of the arrow and swing wiper blade : away from wiper arm =.
X
Pull wiper blade : up and out of the retainer on wiper arm =.
X
Slide new wiper blade : into the retainer on wiper arm =.
X
Press new wiper blade : onto wiper arm = until you hear retaining clips ; engage.
X
Fold wiper arm = back onto the windshield again.
Windshield wipers
95
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
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Windshield wipers
Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
The windshield wiper jams.
The windshield wiper does not move at all.
The windshield washer fluid from the spray noz­zles no longer hits the center of the wind­shield/rear window.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch on the windshield wipers again.
There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work­shop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Lights and windshield wipers
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Overview of climate control systems
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possi­ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the recommended settings on the fol­lowing pages. Otherwise, the windows could fog up.
Climate control regulates the temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances from the air.
Climate control is only operational when the engine is running. The system only functions optimally when the side windows are closed.
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Climate control
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
i
warm weather. In order to cool the vehicle more rapidly, switch climate control to air­recirculation mode briefly. This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior temperature will be reached more quickly.
The integrated filter can filter out most par-
i
ticles of dust and completely filters out pollen. A clogged filter reduces the airflow into the vehicle interior. For this reason, you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter, which is specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on environmental con­ditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval may be shorter than that stated in the Main­tenance Booklet.
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Overview of climate control systems
Heating control panel
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Sets the temperature (Y page 102) z Defrosts the windshield (
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K Sets the airflow (Y page 102) z Defrosts the windshield (
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e Activates and deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 104)
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Climate control
Sets the air distribution (Y page 102)
Y page 103)
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sz Defrosts the windshield (
Information on heating
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec­ommendations to help you use the heating opti­mally.
R
Set the temperature control to the middle level. Only change the temperature in small increments.
If you wish to heat up the vehicle interior as quickly as possible, set the temperature con­trol to the z maximum setting. When the desired interior temperature has been reached, turn the temperature control back down in small steps.
R
Only use the settings for defrosting the wind­shield briefly, until the windshield is clear again.
R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air­recirculation mode. The indicator lamp in the h button comes on when the function is switched on.
Y page 103)
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