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Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter.
Before your first journey, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and how it
operates, as well as its driving, control and
convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read this Operator’s
Manual. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to
avoid endangering yourself and others.
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some descriptions and illustrations. Items of
optional equipment are
also described in this
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the way they work.
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Service and Warranty Information Booklet,
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supplementary operator’s manuals are
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 16
At a glance ........................................... 21
Safety ................................................... 31
Controls ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................... 137
Practical advice ................................ 181
Wheels and tires ............................... 251
Technical data ................................... 275
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 133
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Display message ............................ 201
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Function/notes ................................
Accessories and conversions
see Add-on equipment
Active Service System (ASSYST) ..... 167
Add-on equipment ............................. 276
ADR
Working speed governor (ADR) ...... 117
Air bags
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................... 38
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 40
Window curtain air bag .................... 41
Air conditioning in the rear
compartment
see Climate control .......................... 97
Air-conditioning system
Air vents in the roof duct ............... 102
Refrigerant ..................................... 161
see Climate control .......................... 97
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 102
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 102
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode ...................... 104
Air vents
Setting ........................................... 101
Alarm system
see ATA
Antifreeze additives
see Coolant ................................... 160
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
47
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61
Armrests .............................................. 68
Ashtray ............................................... 128
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ........ 48
Activating/deactivating ................... 49
ASSYST
see Active Service System
(ASSYST) ........................................ 167
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm)
ATA troubleshooting ...................... 212
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 62
Function ........................................... 61
Switching off the alarm .................... 62
Audible warning signal ..................... 212
Automatic car wash .......................... 164
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 90
Automatic locking ............................... 55
Automatic transmission ................... 113
Driving tips .................................... 115
Malfunction .................................... 214
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 246
Shift ranges ................................... 114
Touchshift ...................................... 114
Transmission oil change ................ 158
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary heating ...................... 104
Auxiliary heating ............................... 104
Heater booster function ................. 107
malfunction .................................... 216
Switch ............................................ 105
Switch-on time ............................... 106
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Battery ............................................... 175
Charge indicator lamp ................... 191
Charging ........................................ 178
Disconnecting ................................ 176
Display message ............................ 205
Isolating switch ................................ 87
...................... 236, 237
................. 48
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Notes on care ................................ 179
Reconnecting ................................. 178
Removing/installing
Belt
see Seat belts
Bio-diesel ........................................... 153
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Brake fluid .......................................... 159
Display message ............................ 205
Fluid change .................................. 159
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Warning lamp ................................. 188
Brake lamp
Changing bulbs ...................... 236, 237
Brake lining
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 205
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 47
BAS .................................................. 48
Brake system
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Malfunction .................................... 205
Warning lamp ........................ 187, 188
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Breaking-in ......................................... 138
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 89
...................... 177
C
Camera
see Rear view camera
Capacities
Care of the vehicle ............................ 162
Cargo tie-down ring
Permissible tensile load ................. 283
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 146
Installing ........................................ 148
CD player/CD changer ........................ 78
Center console ..................................... 26
Central locking .................................... 54
Automatic locking ............................ 55
Malfunction .................................... 217
.......................................... 287
.................... 122
Central locking system
see Key ............................................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................. 217
Changing bulbs .................................. 233
Display message ............................ 209
Doorway lamp ................................ 238
Exterior lighting ............................. 234
Headlamps ..................................... 234
Indicator and warning lamps .......... 197
Interior light ........................... 238, 239
Perimeter lamp .............................. 238
Tail lamp ................................ 236, 237
Chassis number
see Vehicle identification number .. 277
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 45
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint systems ............................ 42
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 43
Special seat belt retractor ............... 43
Top Tether ....................................... 44
Chock ................................................. 183
Cigarette lighter ................................ 129
Cleaning
After driving off-road or on
construction sites .......................... 165
Alloy wheels ................................... 165
Automatic car wash ....................... 164
Cleaning the engine ....................... 165
High-pressure cleaning .................. 164
Vehicle exterior .............................. 162
Vehicle interior .............................. 162
Cleaning and care .............................. 162
Climate control .................................... 97
Adjusting the air vents ................... 101
Air conditioning in the rear
compartment ................................. 100
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Air-recirculation mode ................... 104
Control panels ................................. 97
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 100
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Fogged up windows ....................... 103
General notes .................................. 98
Heating ............................................ 98
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Heating in the rear compartment ..... 99
Rear-compartment air
conditioning ................................... 100
Rear-compartment heating .............. 99
Reheat function (air
dehumidification) ........................... 103
Setting the air distribution ............. 102
Setting the airflow
Setting the temperature ................ 100
Switching air-recirculation mode
in the rear compartment on/off .... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Combination switch ............................ 90
Consumption statistics (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............. 85
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 27
Conversions and accessories
see Add-on equipment
Coolant ............................................... 160
Changing ....................................... 160
Display message ............................ 206
Expansion tank .............................. 169
Level .............................................. 169
Temperature gauge (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 77
Topping up ..................................... 169
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Cornering lamps .................................. 91
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Cruise control .................................... 118
Display message ............................ 203
Malfunction .................................... 216
Cup holder ......................................... 132
......................... 102
D
Daytime running lamp
see Daytime running lamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 89
Setting (vehicles without steering-
wheel buttons) ................................. 74
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 82
DEF
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...... 155
Delayed switch-off .............................. 83
Diesel
Consumption ................................. 140
Fuels .............................................. 153
Low outside temperatures
Reserve fuel warning lamp
Tank capacity ................................. 287
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp .................. 194
Winter driving ................................ 154
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............... 155
Capacities ...................................... 287
Consumption ................................. 140
Display message ........... 199, 202, 204
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ........... 116
Indicator lamp ................................ 190
Level indicator ............................... 116
Ranges ........................................... 116
Refilling .......................................... 143
Storage .......................................... 156
Tool for the tank filler cap .............. 182
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
Display
Display messages .......................... 197
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 77
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 73
see Indicator and warning
lamps ....................................... 24, 187
Standard display (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 73
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 77
Distance recorder ................................ 73
see Odometer .................................. 73
Door
Control panel ................................... 28
Door lock
see Central locking .......................... 54
Doors
Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Opening (from the inside) ................ 56
see Central locking .......................... 54
Unlocking/locking with key ............. 52
............. 154
....... 72, 193
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Doorway lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Driver's door and co-driver's door
Driving abroad ................................... 138
Driving off-road ................................. 138
Driving on rough terrain
see Driving off-road ....................... 138
Driving safety system
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 48
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 48
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 50
Important safety information ........... 47
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 47
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 48
Overview .......................................... 47
Driving system .................................. 117
Malfunctions .................................. 215
Rear view camera .......................... 122
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 118
PARKTRONIC ................................. 119
Driving tips ........................................ 138
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 110
Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine ................. 111
Towing a trailer .............................. 150
..... 56
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EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Function/notes
Indicator lamps
Electrical/electronic devices
Communications equipment .......... 133
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting .................................... 277
Electrical closing assist ...................... 57
Electrical heater booster system ....... 98
Electrical system ................................. 88
Electronic Brake force
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
................................ 48
.............................. 187
e mark ................................................ 277
Emergency equipment ...................... 182
Emergency exit window ..................... 45
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 35
Safety guidelines
Engine
Check engine indicator lamp ......... 194
Electronics ..................................... 276
Maximum speeds ........................... 280
Wash .............................................. 165
Engine oil ........................................... 156
Adding ........................................... 173
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 172
Consumption ................................. 141
Display message ............................ 207
Mixing ............................................ 157
Oil change ...................................... 156
SAE classification .......................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Engine oil filler neck ......................... 169
Error memory
see Message memory (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 78
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 50
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ............. 116
DEF capacities ............................... 287
DEF level indicator ......................... 116
DEF reducing agent ............... 116, 155
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 155
Display message ........... 199, 202, 204
Indicator lamp ................................ 190
Malfunction ........... 195, 199, 202, 204
Refilling DEF .................................. 143
Exterior lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 89
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 82
............................. 37
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Delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Light switch ..................................... 89
Locator lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Surround lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Exterior mirrors ................................... 70
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 131
F
Fatty acid methyl ester FAME .......... 153
Fire extinguisher ............................... 184
First-aid kit .........................................
flat tire
Notes ............................................. 222
Wheel change ................................ 229
Folding seat
Folding table ...................................... 132
Front fog lamps ................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Front windshield
see Windshield ............................... 163
Fuel ..................................................... 153
Additives ........................................ 154
Consumption ................................. 140
Display message ............................ 208
Fuel filter with water separator ....... 221
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Fuel gauge ............................................ 72
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 208
Fuses .................................................. 239
Driver's seat fuse box .................... 243
Fuse allocation ...................... 241, 244
Main fuse box ................................ 240
......................................... 67
184
G
General driving tips ........................... 110
Genuine parts
Glove box ........................................... 131
.................................... 276
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake .......................... 112
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 91
Headlamp
Cleaning system ...................... 95, 171
Headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 234
Cleaning ......................................... 164
Fogged up ...................................... 219
Headlamps, automatic
Head restraints .................................... 67
Heater booster function ................... 107
Heating
see Climate control .......................... 97
High beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ........................ 90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
High-pressure cleaning ..................... 164
Hood
Opening/closing ............................ 168
........................ 90
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Ignition lock ......................................... 56
Immobilizer .......................................... 61
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 187
ABS
................................................ 189
Air filter .......................................... 195
ASR ....................................... 187, 189
BAS ....................................... 187, 189
Battery charge ............................... 191
Brakes ........................................... 188
Brake wear .................................... 191
Bulbs .............................................. 197
Check engine ................................. 194
Coolant .......................................... 193
Doors ............................................. 197
Engine oil level ............................... 192
ESP® ...................................... 187, 190
Poly-V-belt ..................................... 191
Preglow .......................................... 194
Reserve fuel ................................... 193
SRS ................................................ 191
Tire pressure monitor .................... 195
Water separator ............................. 196
Windshield washer fluid ................. 196
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 24, 187
Instrument cluster .............................. 70
Lighting ............................................ 72
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Speedometer ................................... 71
Tachometer ...................................... 71
Instrument cluster illumination
see Instrument lighting
Instrument lighting ............................. 72
Interior light
Changing bulbs ...................... 238, 239
Interior lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Front ................................................ 92
Rear ................................................. 92
Interior motion sensor ........................ 62
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 43
.................... 72
J
Jack ..................................................... 182
Jacking points ................................ 230
Preparation .................................... 230
Jump-starting ..................................... 247
Jump-starting connection point in
the engine compartment .................. 247
K
Key
Checking the batteries .....................
Malfunction .................................... 217
Kickdown
........................................... 115
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L
Lamp
Failure indicator
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 81
Lashing points and materials
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 283
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs ...................... 236, 237
Lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 89
Changing bulbs ...................... 233, 234
Instrument ....................................... 72
Light switch ..................................... 89
............................... 89
........... 146
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 90
Combination switch
Cornering light function ................... 91
Daytime running lamp
mode ................................... 74, 82, 89
Interior lighting ................................ 92
Light switch ..................................... 89
Load distribution ....................... 146, 152
Loading guidelines ............................ 144
Loads
Securing ........................................ 146
Transporting .................. 144, 146, 152
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 55
With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52
Locking system
see Central locking .......................... 54
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 89
Automatic headlamps ...................... 90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ..................................... 74, 82
Driving abroad ............................... 138
......................... 90
M
M+S tires ............................................ 254
Maintenance points under the
hood ....................................................
Malfunctions ...................................... 187
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Maximum speed ................................ 141
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................... 77
Message memory ............................ 78
Operation ......................................... 76
Settings ........................................... 78
................... 78
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Telephone ........................................ 86
Trip computer .................................. 85
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ..................... 78
Messages
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 199
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 201
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 70
Rear-view mirror .............................. 69
Mobile phone
Display message ............................ 207
Installation ..................................... 277
Monitor
see Rear view camera .................... 122
..................................... 134
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 41
System overview .............................. 32
Odometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
On-board computer
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 72
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 74
Opening/closing the windows ........... 60
Outside temperature display
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 77
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 27
Overrevving range ............................... 71
Overview
Menus (Vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 76
Parking
see Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine .................
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake .................................... 112
Display message ............................ 206
Parking lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Parking lamps ...................................... 89
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 119
Activating/deactivating ................. 122
Cleaning the sensors ..................... 163
Indicator lamp ................................ 215
Malfunction .................................... 215
Range of the sensors ..................... 120
Roll-back warning .......................... 122
Trailer towing ................................. 122
Warning display ..................... 121, 215
Partition sliding door .......................... 59
Perimeter lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 237
Perimeter lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Poly-V-belt
Malfunction .................................... 191
Power supply
Battery isolating switch .................... 87
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 153
Power windows ................................... 60
Practical advice
Auxiliary heating ............................ 216
Central locking system .................. 217
Engine ............................................ 212
Fuel and fuel tank .......................... 220
Headlamps and turn signals .......... 219
Windshield wipers .......................... 219
Preparing for a journey ..................... 108
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 108
Visual check of the vehicle
exterior .......................................... 108
111
P
Paint code number ............................ 277
Paper holder ...................................... 131
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R
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 77
Cleaning the display
station selection (vehicles
Setting
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 84
Rain/light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 84
Windshield wipers ............................ 94
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ..................................... 86
Reading lamp ....................................... 92
Rear bench seat ................................... 66
Rear-compartment air
conditioning
Changing the air filter .................... 173
see Climate control .......................... 97
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control .......................... 97
Rear doors ............................................ 57
Rear fog lamp ...................................... 90
Changing bulbs ...................... 236, 237
Rear lamp
Changing bulbs ...................... 236, 237
Rear view camera .............................. 122
Malfunction .................................... 216
Monitor menu ................................ 124
Switching off the monitor while
driving ............................................ 128
Switching on .................................. 123
Switching the monitor on/off ........ 123
Rear-view camera
Cleaning ......................................... 163
Cleaning the monitor ..................... 162
Rear-view mirror .................................. 69
Rear window defroster ....................... 95
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 211
Rear window wiper ............................. 94
Refilling
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 143
Tool for DEF tank filler cap ............ 182
Refrigerant ......................................... 161
Refueling ............................................ 142
...................... 162
Remote control
see Key ............................................ 52
Replacing bulbs
see Changing bulbs
Reserve fuel
Tank ......................................... 72, 193
Restraint system
Display message
Malfunction .................................... 191
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 114
Reverse warning feature .................. 141
Rims .................................................... 280
Roll-back warning
see PARKTRONIC ........................... 122
Roof carrier ................................ 149, 284
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 284
Roof rack
see Roof carrier ..................... 149, 284
Roof ventilator in the cargo
compartment ..................................... 108
............... 233, 234
............................ 203
S
SAE classification (engine oils) ........ 157
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 41
Child restraint systems .................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 32
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Co-driver's seat ............................... 63
Driver's seat .................................... 63
Folding seat ..................................... 67
Luxury seat ...................................... 63
Rear bench seat ............................... 66
Standard seat .................................. 63
Suspension seat .............................. 63
Swivel seat ....................................... 65
Twin co-driver's seat ........................ 65
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Seat belt
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Display message ............................ 206
Warning lamp .................................
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 35
Belt force limiters ............................ 35
Correct usage .................................. 33
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 35
Fastening ......................................... 34
Important safety guidelines ............. 32
Releasing ......................................... 35
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 43
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Seat heating ......................................... 68
Malfunction .................................... 211
Selector lever position ...................... 114
Service indicator ............................... 167
Service products
Bio-diesel ....................................... 153
Brake fluid ..................................... 159
Capacities ...................................... 287
Coolant .......................................... 160
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 155
Engine oil ....................................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 153
Fuel additive .................................. 154
Fuel additives ................................ 154
Power steering fluid ....................... 159
Refrigerant ..................................... 161
Transmission oil ............................. 158
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 79
Setting the clock
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Setting the date
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 82
Setting the time
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 82
196
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side windows
Resetting ......................................... 61
Sliding door .......................................... 56
Cleaning ......................................... 164
Closing assist ................................... 57
Snow chains ...................................... 255
Socket ................................................ 133
Spare wheel
Bracket .......................................... 185
see Spare wheel ............................ 185
Wheel change ................................ 229
Speed
Setting, see Cruise control ............ 119
Speed limiter ..................................... 141
Speedometer ....................................... 71
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Indicator lamp .................................. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Standing lamp
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Starting the engine ........................... 109
Steering wheel ..................................... 69
Adjusting ......................................... 69
Buttons (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 74
With buttons .................................... 26
Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments ................................... 129
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 131
Glove box ....................................... 131
Paper holder .................................. 131
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 130
Stowage compartment in the
center console ............................... 130
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 129
Stowage compartment in the
door ............................................... 130
................. 114
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Stowage space above the
headliner ........................................ 130
Stowage space
driver's seat ................................... 130
Submenu (on-board computer)
Clock/Date ...................................... 82
Convenience .................................... 85
Instrument cluster ........................... 80
Lighting ............................................ 82
Selecting .......................................... 79
Settings overview ............................ 79
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Summer tires ..................................... 254
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 62
Switch unit
Additional ........................................ 28
Center console ................................ 27
Driver's door .................................... 28
Swivel seat ........................................... 65
under the twin co-
T
Tachometer .......................................... 71
Tank content
Reserve fuel warning lamp
Tank contents
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 287
Speed ............................................ 280
Tire pressure .................................. 281
Tires/wheels ................................. 280
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 280
vehicle weights .............................. 280
Telephone .......................................... 134
Operation (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Temperature
Setting (heating/air conditioning) . 100
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
...................................... 72
............. 193
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts
Time
the time (vehicles without
Setting
steering wheel buttons) ................... 73
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 82
tire
Wheel change ................................ 229
Tire
Labels ............................................ 279
Tire and Loading Information label .. 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label ............. 279
tire pressure
Calling up (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 260
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 258
Checking manually ........................ 258
Display message ........... 199, 203, 208
Maximum ....................................... 257
Recommended ...................... 255, 281
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 81
Tables ............................................ 281
Tire and Loading Information
label ............................................... 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label ........... 279
Tire label ................................ 256, 279
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 258
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 270
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 269
Bar (definition) ............................... 268
Characteristics .............................. 268
Checking ........................................ 253
Definition of terms ......................... 268
Direction of rotation ...................... 272
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 271
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 268
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DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 269
Flat tire .......................................... 221
GAWR (Gross Axle
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 269
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 269
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 270
Labeling (overview) ........................ 266
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 271
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 270
Maximum tire load ......................... 265
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 270
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 270
Replacing ....................................... 271
Service life ..................................... 254
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 270
Speed index (definition) ................. 269
Storing ........................................... 273
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 268
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 271
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 270
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 270
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 269
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 266
Tire tread ....................................... 253
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 270
Total load limit (definition) ............. 271
Traction (definition) ....................... 271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 269
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 270
Weight Rating)
valve, Snap-In ................................ 252
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 271
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 269
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 252
tire sealant
Storage location ............................ 184
Using ............................................. 222
Tools
see Vehicle tool kit ........................ 182
Top speed
Technical data ............................... 280
Top Tether ............................................ 44
Touchshift .......................................... 114
Tow-away protection .......................... 62
Towing ................................................ 248
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 150
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Tow-starting ....................................... 248
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ... 188
Coupling up ................................... 150
Decoupling ..................................... 152
Power supply ................................. 153
Towing ........................................... 151
Towing with PARKTRONIC ............. 122
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284
Trailer coupling
Permitted weights and loads ......... 285
Trailer hitch ....................................... 284
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 152
Transmission oil ................................ 158
Transport by rail ................................ 140
Transporting
Load distribution ................... 146, 152
Loading .......................................... 144
Securing a load .............................. 146
Trip computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ..................... 85
Trip meter ............................................ 73
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Resetting ......................................... 72
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Troubleshooting
Automatic transmission ................. 214
Driving systems
Turn signals ......................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 277
............................. 215
U
Unlocking
With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52
V
Vehicle
Assemblies .................................... 174
Cleaning .........................................
Dimensions .................................... 280
Electronics
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Loading .......................................... 261
Towing ........................................... 248
Tow-starting ................................... 248
Transporting .................................. 250
Weights .......................................... 280
Vehicle identification number .......... 277
Vehicle identification plates ............ 277
Vehicle key
Malfunction .................................... 217
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 182
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 239
..................................... 276
162
W
Warning and indicator lamp
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 190
Warning and indicator lamps ............. 24
PARKTRONIC ................................. 215
Seat belt ........................................ 196
Warning lamp .................................... 183
Warning tones ................................... 212
Warning triangle ................................
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
183
Topping up ..................................... 171
Wiping with ...................................... 95
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 229
Rim size ......................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................... 185
Wheel chock
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts
Retightening .................................. 233
Tightening torque ........................... 232
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 271
Checking ........................................ 253
Storing ........................................... 273
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 280
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Cleaning the windshield ................. 163
Washing system ....................... 95, 171
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 163
Windshield heater ............................... 95
windshield heating
Malfunction .................................... 211
Windshield washer fluid
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Windshield wipers ............................... 94
Malfunction .................................... 219
Rain/light sensor ............................. 94
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 174
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ............................. 84
Winter diesel ..................................... 154
Winter operation ....................... 153, 254
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 254
Working speed governor (ADR) ........ 117
...................................... 229
X
Xenon headlamps
see Bi-Xenon headlamps
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Vehicle equipment
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Diese Betriebsanleitung beschreibt alle
Modelle, Serien- und
Sonderausstattungen
Ihres Fahrzeugs, die zum Zeitpunkt des
Redaktionsschlusses dieser
Betriebsanleitung erhältlich waren.
Länderspezifische Abweichungen sind
möglich. Beachten Sie, dass Ihr Fahrzeug
nicht mit allen beschriebenen Funktionen
ausgestattet sein könnte. Dies betrifft auch
sicherheitsrelevante Systeme und
Funktionen.
Environmental protection
% Environmental note
Our declared policy is one of comprehensive
environmental protection.
Our objective is to use natural resources,
which are the basis of our existence on this
planet, sparingly and in a manner that takes
the requirements of both nature and
humanity into account.
You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmission,
brake and tire wear depend on these two
factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes: Operating
conditions:
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avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
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make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
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do not carry
any unnecessary weight in/on
the vehicle.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
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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 specified service
intervals.
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always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the
vehicle is stationary.
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adopt an anticipatory style of driving and
keep a sufficient distance from other
vehicles.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
In this manual,
whenever you see instructions
to discard materials, you should first attempt
to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our
environment, follow appropriate
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials.
Operating Safety
Safety notes
Warning
G
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles, and certain products of component
wear contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
known to
the State of California to
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Emergency tensioning retractors, airbags and
remote control batteries
which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. Check with your
local government's disposal guidelines.
California residents: see
http: / / www.dtsc.ca.gov /
HazardousWaste / Perchlorate / index.cfm.
Warning
G
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, this
equipment
systems are networked via interfaces.
Tampering with these electronic systems
could cause malfunctions in systems which
have not been modified. Malfunctions such as
these can seriously jeopardize the vehicle's
operating safety and therefore your own
safety.
You should therefore have all work and
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
G
A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. This
also applies to vehicles equipped with
underbody protection.
In this case, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
G
Always have maintenance work carried out at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems
Sprinter Dealer.
could stop
Warning
Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
must be
contain perchlorate,
working. The electronic
In particular, work
carried out at an authorized
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Sprinter,
including
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Diesel Engine Limited Warranty
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Corrosion Warranty
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Restraint System Limited Warranty
(vehicles sold and
registered in the State of
Kansas only)
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Emission Warranties required by law.
Registering your vehicle
We may instruct our authorized Sprinter
Dealer to carry out technical inspections on
certain vehicles to improve their quality or
safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorized dealership and your vehicle has
not yet been inspected at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer, there
is a possibility that your
vehicle has not been registered in your name.
We will only be able to inform you about
vehicle inspections if we are in possession of
your registration data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle registered
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inform us as soon as possible if your address
has changed or if there has been a change of
vehicle owner.
Digital speedometer and total distance recorder
Do not allow the electronically stored total
distance covered by your vehicle to be
modified as a result of tampering with the
electronics system.
This type of modification or failing to inform
the buyer when selling the vehicle could
constitute an offense punishable by law.
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Modifying the engine power output
Having the engine power output of your
vehicle increased by tampering with the
electronic engine management system will
invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit and insurance coverage, as well as
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty and
warranty entitlement.
Modifications to the output of the engine
must be reported to the insurance provider
and require the vehicle to be recertified. The
tires, chassis, brake and cooling systems
must be adapted to the increased engine
power output.
Tampering with the electronic engine
management system modifies emission
values and it
the operating safety of the engine in every
case. Increases in performance may lead to
malfunctions and consequential damage to
other assemblies.
If you sell the vehicle, failing to inform the
buyer of the modified engine power output
could constitute an offense punishable by
law, depending on the country concerned.
will not be possible to guarantee
Diesel particle filter
!
If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning
function for the diesel particle filter. As a
result, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short
distances, you should
on rural roads for 20 minutes every
310 miles (500 km). This ensures sufficient
regeneration of the diesel particle filter.
drive on a highway or
Vehicle alterations
We recommend the use of genuine Sprinter
parts and conversion parts as well as
accessories that have been expressly
approved for your vehicle model.
These parts have been subjected to special
tests in order to determine their safety,
reliability and suitability.
!
For safety reasons, have add-on
equipment prepared and installed
according to the
mounting directives in force. These body/
equipment mounting directives guarantee
that the chassis and add-on equipment
form a cohesive whole and that the highest
possible level of operating and driving
safety is reached.
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 by official testing centers or
permission given by authorities do not
eliminate safety risks.
!
The wooden or plastic cargo area floor
fitted 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.
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator cover for winter
driving or as protection against insects, are
not allowed. These could cause the engine
diagnostics to register incorrect data. The
recording of engine diagnostic data is a legal
requirement, and must always be verifiable
and accurate.
Sprinter body/equipment
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Sprinter body builder guideline
If you intend on making any alterations to the
vehicle, we strongly recommend that you
contact the distributor named on the inside
of the front cover in order to obtain all
necessary information (there may be a
charge).
Body builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may affect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume the
sole responsibility for
the vehicle, including labeling and
documentation, affected by their
modifications.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applicable
standards and regulations affected by the
vehicle alteration or continues to comply with
the motor vehicle safety standards and
emissions regulations.
They are responsible for ensuring that
modifications or equipment installation do
not affect the safety of the vehicle.
Warning
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Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter not in compliance with the Sprinter
Body Builder Guideline and the Sprinter
Operator's Manual may seriously inhibit its
roadworthiness
accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline
and the Sprinter Operator's Manual prior to
initiating any alterations or modifications.
and
safety
and may lead to an
We are not responsible for any final
certification or claims regarding product
liability, or warranty claims, which result from
any component, assembly, or system being
altered, or which cause non-compliance with
any of the emission control standards or
motor vehicle safety standards, or which
would otherwise cause the vehicle to be or to
become defective or unsafe.
We do not assume responsibility as the finalstage manufacturer or the consequential
product liability.
Correct use
Observe the following
information when using
your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the "Technical data" section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
Substances constituting a health
hazard
Do not store or transport in the cab any
substances that constitute
a health hazard or
react aggressively.
These include:
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solvents
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fuels
R
oils and greases
R
cleaning agents
R
acids
Warning
G
Do not store or transport in the cab any
substances
react aggressively. Gases and liquids may
escape from containers that are completely
sealed.
The driver's ability to concentrate while the
vehicle is in motion and the driver's health
could be affected. In addition, electrical
components (e. g. control units and
connectors) could be damaged. This can
result in malfunctions, system failures, or
short circuits which can start a fire.
You could cause an accident, thereby
endangering yourself and others.
that
constitute
a health hazard or
Stickers and warning labels
Warning!
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle.
These warning
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
labels are intended to
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unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should
experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Sprinter
Dealer to have the problem diagnosed and
corrected if required.
If the matter is not handled to your
satisfaction, please discuss the problem with
the Sprinter Dealer management, or if
necessary contact the distributor named on
the inside of the front cover.
Reporting safety defects
In the USA:
In all 50 states and Washington, D.C.:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect,
which could cause a crash or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying the distributor.
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
and the vehicle distributor.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http: / / www.safercar.gov
or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety
defect, you should contact immediately the
Customer Service Department of the
distributor named on the inside of the front
cover.
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant
to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle system data.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety. We
may access the information and share it with
others:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by a law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales / service
organization and / or
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
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Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster variants ............... 24
Steering wheel with buttons .............. 26
Center console .................................... 26
Switch units ......................................... 27
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At a glance
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Cockpit
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Cockpit
Cockpit
At a glance
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This Operator's Manual describes all the
standard and optional
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Country specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all the functions described
here. This also includes safety relevant
systems and functions.
Function Page
:
Door control panel 28
;
Light switch 89
=
Combination switch:
• turn signals 90
• high-beam headlamps 90
• windshield wipers 94
• rear window wiper 94
?
Cruise control lever 118
A
Horn
B
Steering wheel without/
with buttons 26
equipment available
Function Page
C
Instrument cluster 24
D
Stowage compartment
E
• Stowage compartment
with interior light 92
• Overhead control panel 27
F
Rear-view mirror 69
G
Rear-view camera monitor 122
H
PARKTRONIC warning
display 119
I
Opens/closes the righthand side window 60
J
Jack and vehicle tool kit 182
K
Glove box 131
L
Center console 26
M
Ignition lock 56
N
Additional switch unit 28
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Cockpit
23
Function Page
O
Steering wheel adjustment 69
P
Selector lever (automatic
transmission) 109
Q
Parking brake
112
Function Page
R
Opens the hood 168
S
Additional switch unit 28
At a glance
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Instrument cluster variants
24
Instrument cluster variants
At a glance
Function Page
:
Instrument cluster on
vehicles without
steering-wheel buttons
;
Indicator and warning
lamps
=
f, g Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
?
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps 71
A
Display 73
B
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator 72
C
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps 71
D
Reset button 9
E
4 Menu button:
• changes standard display 73
• selects menus 73
70
70
Function Page
F
Instrument cluster on
vehicles with steeringwheel buttons
G
Indicator and warning
lamps
H
Display 74
I
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps 71
J
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator 72
K
f, g Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
L
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps 71
M
Reset button 9
N
Ë Service button
Checks the engine oil level 171
Indicator and warning
lamps
70
70
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Instrument cluster variants
25
Function Page
d
ESP® warning lamp
ASR warning lamp 48,
%
Coolant level too low 193
?
Coolant temperature too
high 193
+
Restraint systems
malfunction 191
b
Brake fluid level too low 188
EBD malfunction 187
Trailer brake force booster
malfunction 188
4
Engine oil level warning 192
;
Engine diagnostics
indicator lamp 194
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction 195
%
Preglow system 194
G
Left-hand turn signal 90
h
Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (USA only) 195
Tire pressure loss (Canada
only) 195
¦
Fluid level too low in
windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning system 196
1
Door open 197
#
Brake pads/linings worn 191
J
Right-hand turn signal 90
!
ABS malfunction 189
:
ASR malfunction 189
BAS malfunction 189
h
ESP® malfunction
50,
187
187
187
Function Page
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DEF supply low or
contaminated/thinned 199
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction 200
È
Dirt accumulation in air
filter 195
6
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
:
Water in the fuel 196
#
Battery charging
malfunction 191
b
Bulb defective 197
c
Parking brake applied 112
L
Low-beam headlamps on 89
K
Working speed governor
(ADR) on 117
K
High-beam headlamps on 90
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Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
7
Fasten seat belt 196
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Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display H(Y page 24).
At a glance
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Center console
26
Steering wheel with buttons
At a glance
Function Page
:
Display 74
Controls the on-board
computer
;
Selects a submenu or
adjusts the volume 74
W Up/increases the
volume
X Down/reduces the
volume
=
Using the telephone 86
6 Accepts a call/starts
dialing
~ Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call
?
Scrolling from one menu to
another 74
V Forwards
U Back
A
Scrolling from one
submenu to another 74
& Forwards
* Back
Center console
Function Page
:
Stowage compartment 130
;
Radio; see the separate
operating instructions
=
Air-conditioning control
panel 97
?
Center console switch unit 27
A
• Stowage compartment or
• CD changer; see the
separate operating
instructions
B
Cup holder with 132
• ashtray 128
• cigarette lighter 129
C
12 V socket 133
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Switch units
27
Switch units
Center console
Function Page
c
Switches the left/righthand seat heating on/off 68
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Switches the windshield
heating on/off 95
|
Switches the rear window
defroster on/off 95
f
Activates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC 122
£
Switches the hazard
warning lamps on/off 91
à
Activates/deactivates ASR 48
Ã
Central locking, interior/
Ä
rear compartment 54
Roof
Function Page
:
Microphone for the
telephone 134
;
Switches the right-hand
reading lamp on/off 92
=
Switches the automatic
interior lighting on/off 92
?
• Eyeglasses compartment
or 131
• Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA) 61
A
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 92
B
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off 92
At a glance
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Switch units
28
Driver's door
At a glance
Function Page
:
Adjusts the exterior mirrors 70
;
Selects an exterior mirror 70
=
Opens/closes the left-hand
side window 61
?
Opens/closes the righthand side window 61
Additional switch units
Switch unit between the light switch and the
steering wheel
Function Page
y
Switches the auxiliary
heating on/off 104
±
Switches the heater
booster function on/off 104
E
Sets the working speed
F
E
Switches the working
speed governor (ADR) on/
off 117
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Ventilates the cargo
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compartment 108
117
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Switch unit between the steering wheel and
ignition lock
Function Page
Switch units
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At a glance
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Switches the rear-
k
compartment convenience
lighting on/off 92
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Emergency exit ................................... 45
Driving safety systems ....................... 47
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Vehicle equipment
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Diese Betriebsanleitung beschreibt alle
Modelle, Serien- und
Sonderausstattungen
Ihres Fahrzeugs, die zum Zeitpunkt des
Redaktionsschlusses dieser
Betriebsanleitung erhältlich waren.
Länderspezifische Abweichungen sind
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möglich. Beachten Sie, dass Ihr Fahrzeug
nicht mit allen beschriebenen Funktionen
ausgestattet sein könnte. Dies betrifft auch
sicherheitsrelevante Systeme und
Funktionen.
Occupant safety
Restraint systems
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
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Seat belts
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Child restraint systems
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
Additional protection potential
is provided by
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) and
the air bag system.
The protective functions of the systems work
in conjunction with each other. The systems
are, however, autonomous.
Warning
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Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to
the restraint
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
systems no longer functioning
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
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More information on the subject of
children in the vehicle and child restraint
systems can be found in the "Children in
the vehicle" section (Y page 41).
Seat belts
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and infant or child
restraints is required by law in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories
and all Canadian provinces.
Even if this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
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See "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 41) for further information on
infants and children
traveling in the vehicle
as well as on child restraint systems.
Warning!
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly
should always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can
be considerably more severe without your
seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat
belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit
the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from
it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. The air bags can only protect
as intended if the occupants are properly
wearing their seat belts.
restrained.
You
and your passengers
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Warning
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Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
Warning
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Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use
a seat
time.
Warning
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Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been
subjected to
be replaced and their anchoring points must
also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by the distributor named on the inside of the
front cover.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation
of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
excessively reclined position as
in an
belt for more than one person at a
stress in an accident must
Proper use of the seat belts
Warning
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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
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Seat belts can only protect when used
properly. Never wear
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in case
of an accident.
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Each occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver's front air bag, front-passenger
front air bag, side impact air bags, window
curtain air bags for door windows),
Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt
force limiters, and front seat knee bolsters.
The system is designed to enhance the
protection offered to properly belted
occupants in certain frontal (front air bags
and ETDs) and side (side impact air bags,
window curtain air bags, and ETDs) impacts
which exceed preset deployment
thresholds and in certain rollovers (window
curtain air bags and ETDs).
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Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or not routed across
your shoulder. In a frontal crash, your body
would move too far forward. That would
increase the chance of head and neck
injuries. The seat belt would also apply too
much force to the ribs or abdomen, which
could severely injure internal organs such
as your liver or spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
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Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
seat belts in any other
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abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
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Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
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Make sure the seat belt is always routed
snugly. Take special care of this when
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wearing loose clothing.
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Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
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Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
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Pregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
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Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
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Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
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When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
Fastening seat belts
Warning
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
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Adjust the seat and move the backrest to
an almost vertical position (Y
page 63).
Warning
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
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Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide :.
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Without twisting it, place the shoulder
section of the seat belt over the center of
the shoulder and the lap section across the
hips.
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Engage belt tongue ; in buckle ?.
X
If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
appropriate height (Y
X
If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
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section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the
driver's seat
belt, are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor to secure child restraint
systems properly. For further information on
"Special seat belt retractors", see
(Y page 43).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button ?, see "Releasing
seat belts" (Y page 35).
Adjusting the seat belt height
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the outer co-driver's seat.
Adjust the belt to a height that allows the
upper part
of the seat belt to be routed across
the center of your shoulder.
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To lower: press and hold belt sash guide
release A.
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Slide belt sash guide :
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Release belt sash guide release A and
downwards.
make sure that belt sash guide : has
engaged.
Releasing seat belts
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Press release button = and guide belt
;
tongue
guide :
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Make sure
back towards belt sash
.
that the seat belt retracts fully.
The seat belt or belt buckle may otherwise
become trapped in the door or the seat
adjustment mechanism. This could
damage the door, door trim panels and the
seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no
longer provide the intended degree of
protection and must be replaced. Contact
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Belt warning for drivers and co-drivers
Regardless of whether the driver's and codriver's seat belts have already been
fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out once the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone goes out
after approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
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To raise: slide belt sash guide : upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various
positions.
Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat
belt force limiters
If the vehicle is equipped with a driver's front
air bag, the seat belts on the driver's and codriver's seats have ETDs.
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If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the frontpassenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency
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Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
ETDs help remove
slack in the seat belts in an
accident, pulling the seat belt close against
the occupant's body.
ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions
or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
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ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
If the seat belt is also equipped with a seat
belt force limiter and this is triggered, the
force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle
occupant is reduced.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags, which take on a part
of the deceleration force in an accident. Thus,
the force exerted on the occupant is
distributed over a greater area.
The ETDs can only be triggered if the ignition
is switched on and the restraint systems are
operational, see "SRS warning lamp" .
The ETDs are triggered depending on the type
and severity of an accident:
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in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, if the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
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in the event of a side impact if the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a
lateral direction and the vehicle is equipped
with side impact air bags and/or window
curtain air bags
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in certain situations, if the system detects
that the vehicle will overturn
If the ETDs are triggered, you will hear a bang
and powder may also be released. In rare
cases the bang may temporarily affect your
hearing. The power emitted is generally not
hazardous to health. The + SRS indicator
lamp lights up.
Warning
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Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants hitting the
vehicle interior in
the event of an accident. In
addition, it can reduce the forces the
occupants are subjected to during an
accident.
SRS consists of:
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the + SRS indicator lamp
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air bags
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air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
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ETDs for the driver's and co-driver's seat
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seat belt force limiters, for the driver's and
co-driver's seat
+ indicator lamp
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The + SRS indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on.
It goes out no later than a few seconds after
the engine has been started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the +
SRS indicator lamp
is not lit while the engine is running.
Warning
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The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the + SRS indicator lamp:
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does not come on at all
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fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
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comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
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For your safety, we strongly recommend
having the system checked by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer immediately. Otherwise SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could
result in serious or fatal
injury. SRS might also deploy unexpectedly
and unnecessarily which could also result in
injury.
In addition, improper work on SRS creates a
risk of rendering SRS inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on SRS
must therefore be performed by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer for
details.
USA only: for detailed information, please
consult our Customer Assistance Center at
1-877-762-8267.
Safety guidelines for the seat belts, the
Emergency Tensioning Devices and the
air bags
Warning
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Damaged seat belts
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked. Only use seat
belts which have been installed or supplied
by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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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.
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Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
or seat belts that have
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Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
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Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
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Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
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No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
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Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
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Do not install additional paneling, seat
covers, badges etc. over the steering wheel
hub, co-driver's front air bag cover,
outboard sides of the seat backrests, door
trim panels, or door frame trims.
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Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
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Keep the area between air bags and
occupants free of objects (e.g. packages,
purses, umbrellas etc.).
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Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtain air bag is
deployed.
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Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
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Never place your feet on the instrument
panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet
on the floor in front of the seat.
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Improper repair work creates a risk of
rendering the SRS inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on
the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
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followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Given the considerable
deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
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If you sell your vehicle, we strongly
recommend that you inform the subsequent
owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS.
Also refer them to the applicable section in
the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
Warning
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Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
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frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger front air bags)
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side impacts (side impact air bags and
window curtain air bags)
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rollover (window curtain air bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.
Warning
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To reduce the risk of injury when the front air
bags
inflate,
and co-driver to always be in a properly seated
constitute a health hazard
it
is very important for the driver
position and to wear their respective seat
belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will
help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
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Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
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Move the driver’s seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver’s chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
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Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when the driver
front air bag inflates.
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Move the co-driver's seat as far as possible
away from the instrument panel when the
seat is occupied.
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Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
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properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended
weight of the child.
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Children twelve years old and under must
never travel on the co-driver's seat. They
will otherwise be struck by the co-driver's
front air bag when it inflates in a crash. This
could result in serious or fatal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual.
Warning
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Accident research shows that the safest place
for
children in
A side impact air bag related injury may occur
if occupants, especially children, are not
properly seated or restrained when next to a
side impact air bag which needs to deploy
rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children,
(2) Always sit as upright as possible
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
an automobile is in a rear seat.
should never place their bodies or
lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side impact air bag
inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should
the side impact air bag be
deployed.
and use the seat belts properly.
Make sure that children 12 years
old and under use an appropriately
sized child restraint, infant
restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
for the size and
Only in the event of such a situation will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always wear
their seat belts. Otherwise, it is not possible
for the air bags to provide their supplemental
protection.
In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver
and passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags provide supplemental protection, but
are not a substitute for the seat belts. All
vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
belts regardless of whether your vehicle is
equipped with air bags or not.
It is important for your safety and that of your
passengers to have deployed air bags
replaced 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.
Front air bags
Warning
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Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 38).
The front air bags increase the degree of
protection afforded to
the driver and co-driver
against head and chest injuries.
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The air bags are only deployed if the air bag
control unit detects
the need for deployment.
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Driver's front air bag : deploys in front of
the steering wheel; co-driver's front air
bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove
box. They are deployed:
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in the event of certain frontal impacts
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if the system determines that air bag
deployment can
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to that provided by the seat belt
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if the respective seat belt is fastened
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independently of other air bags in the
offer additional protection
vehicle
If the event of a rollover, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which
do not exceed the system's preset
deployment thresholds. You will then be
protected by the seat belt, provided that it is
fastened.
Side impact air bags
Warning
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Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 38).
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors creates a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved for your vehicle type by the
distributor named on the inside of the front
cover. Using other seat covers may interfere
with or prevent the deployment of the front
side impact air bags. Contact an authorized
Sprinter Dealer for availability.
When deployed, the side impact air bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impact occurs. However, they
do not protect the:
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head
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neck
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arms
Warning
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If you wish to use seat covers, we recommend
for safety reasons that you use only those
approved for Sprinter vehicles.
The seat covers must feature a special tear
seam for the side impact air bags. The side
impact air bag may otherwise not deploy
correctly and may fail to provide the intended
degree of protection in the event of a collision.
Suitable seat covers can be obtained from any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Side impact air bags : deploy next to the
outer seat cushions.
Side impact air bags : are deployed:
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on the side on which the impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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whether or not the seat belt is fastened
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices
The side impact air bags are generally not
deployed in the event of a rollover, unless the
system detects high vehicle deceleration or
acceleration in a lateral direction and
determines that they can offer additional
protection to that provided by the seat belt.
The side impact air bags are not deployed in
side impacts which do not exceed the
system's deployment threshold.
Window curtain air bags
Warning
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Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 38).
The window curtain air bags enhance
protection for the head (but not the chest or
arms) of the
vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are installed in
the side of the roof frame above the front
doors.
Window curtain air bags : are deployed:
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on the side on which the impact occurs
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
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regardless of whether the co-driver's seat
is occupied
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whether or not the seat belt is fastened
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in the event of a rollover where the system
determines that air bag deployment can
offer additional protection to that provided
by the seat belt
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independently of the front air bags
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independently of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices
The window curtain air bags will not deploy in
impacts which do not exceed the system's
preset thresholds. You will then be protected
by the seat belt, provided that it is fastened.
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
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Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint system appropriate
to the age and
weight of the child.
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Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
Warning
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key
with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, even if
they are secured in a child restraint system,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Children could injure themselves on parts of
the vehicle or could suffer severe or fatal
injury due to extreme heat or cold.
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. This could cause, for example,
metal parts of the child restraint system to
become very hot. Touching these parts could
cause burns.
from
the
ignition lock. Always take the key
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Warning
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Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
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strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41).
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained using the child restraint
systems at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
The use of
infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should always be
seated in an infant or child seat restraint
system appropriate for the size and weight of
the child. They must be properly secured in
accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the infant or child
seat restraint system. All infant and child seat
restraint systems must comply with the US
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 225 and 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.
When using any infant restraint, child
restraint or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer's
instructions for installation and use.
Please read the warning labels affixed to the
interior
vehicle or to the infant restraint
of the
system or child restraint system.
Warning
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Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than
children secured in the co-driver's seat. For
this reason, we strongly advise that you
always secure children in the rear seats.
Regardless of the seat position, children
under 12 years must be secured correctly in
a suitable infant or child restraint system or
booster seat suitable for the size and weight
of the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and Top Tether strap, or lower anchors
and
Top Tether
the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, in particular children, must sit as
upright as possible, fasten the seat belt
correctly and use a suitable infant restraint
system, child restraint system or booster seat
suitable for the size and weight of the child.
Children can be seriously or even fatally
injured by an air bag deploying. Observe the
following important information if it is
absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
co-driver's seat:
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The co-driver's front air bag is not
deactivated.
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Never secure your child in a rearwardfacing child restraint system on the codriver's seat. Only install a rearward-facing
child restraint system on a suitable rear
seat.
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Where permitted by law, if you secure your
child in a forward-facing child restraint
system on the co-driver's seat, move the
co-driver's seat as far back to the rear as
possible.
strap, fully in accordance with
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Never place anything between the seat
cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow). The
bottom of the child seat must make full
contact with the vehicle seat cushion. An
incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in the event of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
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Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing special child restraint
systems.
Warning
G
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident,
occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
the shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt
positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
they could
be crushed between the
Special seat belt retractor
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41).
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
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X
Engage the seat belt tongue in the 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
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor function is enabled.
X
Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X
Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor function is
deactivated.
Warning
G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle
retractor will be deactivated.
motion, since the special seat belt
is in
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system in the rear compartment
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41).
Warning
G
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride
the shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In order to attain the correct seating position
for children weighing over 41 lb (18 kg), it may
be necessary to use a booster seat until they
reach a height where a normal lap/shoulder
using regular seat belts. Position
in seats
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seat belt lies properly across their bodies
without the need for a booster seat.
Install the child
the manufacturer's instructions.
The child restraint system must be installed
firmly on both brackets.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
Safety
can come loose in the event of an accident,
causing the child to be severely or fatally
injured.
Child restraint systems/child restraint
retaining brackets that are damaged or have
suffered damage due to an impact must be
replaced.
restraint system according to
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized
securing system for special child restraint
systems on the rear seats.
The securing rings for two LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child restraint systems are located
between the seat cushions and the backrest:
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on the left and right outer sides on a narrow
rear bench seat with three seats
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on the outer left side on a rear bench seat
with two seats
Install child restraint systems without the
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing system using
the vehicle's seat belts. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for installation of
child restraint systems.
!
When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the center
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged.
:
Securing rings
X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system.
Top Tether
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41).
Top Tether provides
an additional attachment
point between the "LATCH" type child seat
mount (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the
rear seat. It helps reduce even further the risk
of injury.
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the
feet at the rear of the rear bench seats.
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X
Move head restraint : upwards.
X
Install the "LATCH" child seat mount with
Top Tether. Comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
X
Route Top Tether belt ? under head
restraint : between both head restraint
bars.
X
Hook Top Tether hook = of Top Tether
? into Top Tether anchorage ;.
belt
Make sure that:
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Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ;
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Top Tether belt ?
X
Tension Top Tether belt ?
, as illustrated.
is not twisted.
. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X
If necessary, push the head restraint back
down slightly. Make sure that the routing of
Top Tether belt ?
is not impaired.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41).
Emergency exit
You can use the child-proof locks in the doors
to secure the sliding door and the rear door
individually.
A door with an activated child-proof lock
cannot be opened from the inside. It can only
be opened from the outside if the vehicle is
unlocked.
Child-proof lock for the sliding door
Child-proof lock for the rear door
:
Latch
;
To activate
=
To deactivate
X
To activate/deactivate: push latch :
the corresponding direction.
X
Then, make sure that the child-proof locks
are working properly.
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Safety
Warning
G
Children could open a rear door from inside
the vehicle. This could result in serious
injuries or an accident. Therefore, when
children ride in the rear always secure the rear
doors with the child-proof locks.
Emergency exit
Emergency exit window
The vehicle may feature an emergency exit
window. The emergency exit window is
intended for use in an emergency only and
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must not be opened unless the vehicle is
stationary.
In an emergency, or after an accident, the
vehicle occupants can exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
The emergency exit window is the first
window behind the driver's seat on the
driver's side. It
Safety
Exit" label.
Warning
G
Observe the following notes to make sure that
the emergency exit window can be used
safely in the event of an emergency:
R
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.
R
Only vehicle occupants who know how to
use the emergency exit window are
permitted to sit next to it.
R
Access
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.
is marked by the "Emergency
emergency exit window must
to the
Warning
G
To reduce the risk of accident or injury when
exiting the vehicle through the emergency
exit window, observe the following notes:
R
Only open the emergency exit window
when the vehicle is stationary.
R
Make sure that nobody becomes trapped,
both when closing and when opening the
emergency exit window. The emergency
exit window must be held open by one
person.
R
Pay attention to the traffic conditions and
make sure that there is sufficient space
when exiting through the emergency exit
window.
R
Pay
attention to
exiting the vehicle. Also pay attention to the
vehicle height and the local surroundings.
Be especially careful if there are children in
the vicinity.
Warning
G
An open or unlocked emergency exit window
can be torn from its anchorages when the
vehicle
is in
accident.
For this reason, always check the lock and the
locking pins of the emergency exit window
before driving off.
Never open the emergency exit window while
the vehicle is in motion.
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance
the traffic conditions when
motion and can thereby cause an
when opening the emergency exit window.
Hold the open window in position. You
could otherwise damage the emergency
exit window.
X
To open: turn both handles :
to a vertical
position. Locking pins ; will break in the
process.
The window is unlocked.
X
Swing the window outwards by the handles
hold it
and
in this position. Make sure there
is sufficient clearance when doing so.
X
To close: close the window.
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X
Turn both handles : to a horizontal
position. Make sure that locks = are in
front of the window frame on the inside.
The window is locked.
X
Replace locking pins ;
before
beginning
new journey at the latest.
You may obtain information about this from
any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Driving safety systems
Important safety notes
Warning
G
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the
natural laws
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
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In wintry driving conditions, always use
of physics from acting on the
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
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Overview
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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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
Warning!
G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal reduces the braking effect.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you
to maintain the ability to steer
your vehicle.
ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsating in the brake pedal.
If the d warning lamp flashes, this may
indicate dangerous road conditions and
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serves 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.
Safety
Warning
G
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems
such
off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing the steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
BAS or the ESP® are also switched
as the
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, potentially reducing the stopping
distance.
X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Warning
G
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore,
the braking distance may increase.
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
Warning
G
If the h, :, ! and b indicator
lamps light up while the vehicle is in motion,
EBD may be defective.
If
EBD malfunctions,
function with full brake boost. However, the
rear wheels could lock up during emergency
braking situations, for example. You could
lose control of the vehicle and cause an
accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
the brake system will still
ASR (acceleration skid control)
Important safety notes
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
ASR can significantly improve traction, i.e.
the transmission of power from the tires to
the road surface, and thus may increase the
vehicle's driving stability. ASR assists in
pulling
away and
accelerating, particularly on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR can brake individual wheels and limits
the engine torque to help prevent the drive
wheels from spinning.
If ASR intervenes, the d warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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Warning
G
Never switch off ASR when you see the
d
warning lamp
cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
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when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
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while driving, ease off the accelerator
pedal.
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adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
flashing in the instrument
If, taking tires, cargo load and gradient into
consideration, the surface driven on still
provides insufficient traction, you may
experience difficulties in pulling away despite
ASR.
Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons:
the : indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Activating/deactivating ASR
If you deactivate ASR:
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the engine's torque
is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
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brake intervention will continue to improve
traction where a drive wheel begins to spin,
e.g. if only the side of the road is slippery.
The wheel will be braked to increase
traction under such circumstances.
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active brake intervention by ESP® to
increase driving stability remains active.
Warning
G
Even with ASR deactivated, ESP® remains
active and continues to perform brake
interventions where this is necessary to
improve driving stability. The d warning
lamp flashes.
With ASR deactivated, there is an increased
risk of your vehicle's brake system
overheating and suffering damage due to
prolonged application. A
also result in increased stopping distance.
Therefore, only deactivate ASR when
absolutely necessary.
hot brake system will
Safety
Warning
G
ASR should not be switched off during normal
driving other than in the circumstances
described
reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off ASR when a spare wheel is
mounted.
below. Deactivating
the system will
ASR is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
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
X
Press button :.
When ASR is
deactivated, the d warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Warning
G
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
Safety
or more wheels are braked to help stabilize
the
vehicle. If
also modified to help keep the vehicle on the
desired course within physical limits. ESP
assists the driver when pulling away on wet
or slippery roads. ESP® can also help stabilize
the vehicle during braking.
If ESP® intervenes, the d warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
Warning
G
If the h
not available due to a malfunction. Vehicle
stability in standard driving maneuvers is
reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the nonoperating status of ESP®.
necessary, the engine output is
indicator lamp remains lit, ESP® is
®
If ESP® is malfunctioning, the engine output
may be reduced.
!
Only operate the vehicle for a maximum
of ten seconds on a brake test
dynamometer. Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
!
Do not operate the vehicle on a
dynamometer
If you would like to operate the vehicle on
a dynamometer, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer beforehand. The drive train
or brake system could otherwise be
damaged.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
(e.g. for a performance test).
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Opening and closing ........................... 52
Anti-theft systems .............................. 61
Seats .................................................... 63
Steering wheel .................................... 69
Mirrors ................................................. 69
Instrument cluster .............................. 70
On-board computer without steer-
ing wheel buttons ............................... 72
On-board computer with steering
wheel buttons ..................................... 74
Power supply ....................................... 87
Lighting ................................................ 88
Good visibility ...................................... 94
Climate control .................................... 97
Driving and parking .......................... 108
Brakes ................................................ 112
Automatic transmission ................... 113
Driving the vehicle ............................ 116
Driving systems ................................ 117
Features ............................................. 128
Communications ............................... 133
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Vehicle equipment
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Diese Betriebsanleitung beschreibt alle
Modelle, Serien- und
Sonderausstattungen
Ihres Fahrzeugs, die zum Zeitpunkt des
Redaktionsschlusses dieser
Betriebsanleitung erhältlich waren.
Länderspezifische Abweichungen sind
möglich. Beachten Sie, dass Ihr Fahrzeug
nicht mit allen beschriebenen Funktionen
ausgestattet sein könnte. Dies betrifft auch
sicherheitsrelevante Systeme und
Controls
Funktionen.
Opening and closing
Vehicle key
The vehicle comes equipped with 2 or 4
remote controls with an integrated folding
key, or 4 keys.
You must have
any keys that are not delivered
with the vehicle programmed before use.
Further information can be obtained at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a
short time.
Information on unlocking and locking the
vehicle with a key can be found in the
"Locking/unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control with integrated key"
(Y page 54)
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
by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
severely or even fatally injured
If children open a door, they could:
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injure other people
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get out of the vehicle and thereby injure
themselves or be injured by a passing
vehicle
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severely injure themselves
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.
by falling down,
Key with remote control
The vehicle comes
equipped with two or four
remote controls with an integrated folding
key, which are referred to simply as key in this
manual. You must have any keys that are not
delivered with the vehicle programmed
before use. Further information can be
obtained at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The key's remote control conforms to the
FCC regulations (part 15) and the Canadian
Industrial Standard RSS-210 and has a range
of up to 32 ft (10 m).
The key's remote control locks/unlocks the
driver's door and/or the vehicle centrally, if
set at the factory:
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the driver's and the co-driver's door
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the sliding doors
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the rear doors
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If the driver's or co-driver's door is not
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. Always observe
the turn signal flashing sequence and check
the door locking knobs when locking/
unlocking the vehicle.
Warning
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
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restraint system. Children could otherwise
injure themselves on parts of the vehicle.
They could be
by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
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
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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.
Remote control with an integrated folding key
:
5 To unlock the sliding doors and the
severely or even fatally injured
rear door
;
% To unlock the driver's door only or
the vehicle centrally
=
& To lock the vehicle centrally
?
Key release button
A
Battery check lamp
!
Do not expose the key to high levels of
electromagnetic radiation since this could
interfere with the operation of the key.
Protect the key from moisture to prevent
malfunctions.
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To prevent vehicle theft, you should only
use the remote control in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle.
You can also unlock the driver's door and
the rear door using the folding key
(Y page 54).
Checking the batteries
X
Press the %& button for
longer than
two seconds.
If the battery indicator lamp A lights up
briefly, the batteries in the remote control
still have sufficient charge. Otherwise,
change the batteries immediately
(Y page 246).
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When you are testing the batteries and
your vehicle is within the range of the
remote control, the vehicle is unlocked/
locked each time you operate the
respective button.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle using
the remote control
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button.
The turn signals flash once. The anti-theft
alarm system (ATA) is deactivated.
X
To unlock the sliding doors and rear
door: press the 5 button.
The turn signals flash once.
X
To unlock centrally: unlock the driver's
door.
X
Press the % unlocking button again
within two seconds.
The turn signals flash once.
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Cargo vans and crew vans only: if you
unlock
the vehicle
using the remote control
and do not open a door within 40 seconds,
the vehicle is automatically relocked.
X
To lock centrally: press the & locking
button.
The turn signals
flash three times when the
drive authorization system or the Anti-Theft
Alarm system (ATA) is activated and all the
doors are closed.
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Make sure that the locking knobs have
dropped down.
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Locking the vehicle using the folding
key
You can also unlock/lock the driver's door
and the rear door using the folding key.
Controls
Driver's door
Rear door
1
To lock
2
To unlock
X
To unlock the driver's or rear door:
the key release button on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
X
Slide the key into the door lock as far as it
will go and turn to position 2.
The door is unlocked.
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The Anti-Theft Alarm system (ATA) is
triggered when you open the vehicle using
the folding key.
The alarm can be disabled in the following
ways:
X
Press %
or &
or
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
on the remote control.
press
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 into the door lock of the rear
door as far
as it will go and turn to position
1.
The rear doors are locked.
X
Insert the key into the door lock of the
driver's door as far as it will go and turn to
position 1.
The driver's door is locked.
Central locking
Safety notes
You can open a locked door from the inside
at any time.
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
by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
If children open a door, they could:
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injure other people
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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.
severely or even fatally injured
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Locking and unlocking manually
Using the central locking button, you can
centrally lock/unlock either
the entire vehicle
or just the sliding doors and rear doors from
the inside.
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X
To lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press
upper section : of the central locking
button when the doors are closed.
When the entire vehicle is locked, the
indicator lamp in
the central locking button
lights up.
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If the key is in position 0 or no longer in
the ignition lock, the indicator lamp in the
central locking button remains lit for five
seconds.
X
To lock/unlock the sliding doors and
rear doors: press lower section ; of the
central locking button when the doors are
closed.
When the sliding doors and rear doors are
locked, the indicator lamp in the 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. You can find out more about the
automatic locking mechanism
of your vehicle
at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
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When the automatic
locking when driving
function is activated, there is a risk of being
locked out if the vehicle is being pushed or
towed.
For this reason, deactivate the automatic
locking when driving function:
R
before pushing the vehicle
R
before towing the vehicle
R
if you are only leaving the vehicle for a
brief period
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.
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
section : of central locking button until
the indicator lamp in the button flashes
twice.
X
For the sliding doors and rear doors
only: press lower
section ; of the central
locking button until the indicator lamp in
the button flashes four times.
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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 upper
section : of central locking button until
the indicator lamp in the button flashes
twice.
X
For the sliding doors and rear doors
only:
press lower section ; of the central
locking button until the indicator lamp in
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the button flashes twice.
Ignition lock
Driver's door and co-driver's door
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close and open the doors. Exercise
particular care, especially if children are near
the vehicle.
Only open the doors when road and traffic
conditions permit. Make sure that there is
sufficient clearance when opening the doors.
You could otherwise cause injury to yourself
and others.
You can open the driver's or co-driver's door
from the inside at any time, even if it is locked.
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To insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel
1
To unlock the steering wheel, power
supply for some consumers (e.g. the
radio)
2
To switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers preglow and drive position
3
To start the engine
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To unlock the steering wheel, move the
steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
you must first switch on the electrical
system (Y page 87).
X
Pull door handle :.
Locking knob ; pops up.
The door opens.
Sliding door
General notes
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close and open the doors. Exercise
particular care, especially if children are near
the vehicle.
Only open the doors when road and traffic
conditions permit. Make sure that there is
sufficient clearance when opening the doors.
You could otherwise cause injury to yourself
and others.
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Warning
G
If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the
sliding door may move of its own accord if it
is
open but
then become trapped.
Make sure that the sliding door is engaged in
the active retainer.
not engaged. You and others could
The sliding door is equipped with an active
retainer, which engages the door at the end
stop when opened.
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You can also lock the sliding door in place
around halfway when opening/closing. If
you do this, 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.
Opening/closing the sliding door from
the outside
X
To open: pull door handle : to open the
sliding door.
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: pull
door handle :
in the "close
door" direction, to release the sliding door
from the detent.
X
Holding door handle :, slide the door
firmly towards the front until it engages.
Opening/closing the sliding door from
the inside
X
To unlock: pull locking knob ? upwards.
Only this sliding door unlocks. All other
doors that were previously locked remain
locked.
X
To open: press button ; to open the
unlocked sliding door.
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 handle =
X
To lock: press locking knob ? down.
until it engages.
Only the sliding door is locked. All other
doors that were previously unlocked
remain unlocked.
Electrical closing assist
If your vehicle is fitted with electrical closing
assist, you will
require less force to close the
sliding door.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the sliding door.
If there is a risk of entrapment, pull the
outside door handle
inside door handle and open the door.
or press the button on 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.
!
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.
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Warning
G
Always make sure that there is sufficient room
for approaching traffic when opening the rear
doors and that nobody can become trapped.
You could otherwise injure yourself or others
by opening the rear doors.
Warning
G
If you open the rear doors to 90° (detent
position), the rear lamps are no longer visible.
The vehicle is no longer sufficiently visible
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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.
Opening the rear doors from the outside
Opening the right-hand rear door
Opening the left-hand rear door
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.
Opening the rear doors to an angle of
180° or 270°
X
Pull handle :.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
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Vehicles with 270° pivoting rear doors:
If you prefer to keep door retainer :
of the loading area when loading the
vehicle, you can swivel it
spring
force and onto the door and engage
180° against the
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.
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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°.
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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.
Closing the rear doors from the outside
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the rear doors.
X
Pull the rear door away from magnetic door
retainer ;.
X
Close the left-hand rear door firmly from
the outside.
X
Close the left-hand rear door firmly from
the outside.
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Door retainer : is automatically
released from its detent.
Opening/closing the rear doors from
the inside
The handle is on the inside of the right-hand
rear door. If a white marking is visible, this
indicates that the rear door is unlocked.
Rear door
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.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the rear doors.
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.
Partition sliding door
The partition sliding door is in the partition
between the cab and the load compartment.
Warning
G
If the partition sliding door is open and not
engaged, it could move automatically while
the vehicle is in motion. You or others could
become trapped or could be distracted from
the traffic conditions, thus causing an
accident.
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Before driving off, make sure that the partition
sliding door is closed and that the lock is
engaged.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the partition sliding door.
Opening/closing the partition sliding
door from the cab
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X
To open: turn the key anti-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.
Opening/closing the partition sliding
door from the load 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.
Opening/closing the windows
Side windows
You can open and close the side windows
electrically.
Reset the side windows if there has been a
malfunction or an interruption in the voltage
supply (Y page 61).
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
when a side window is opened. Do not touch
or lean against the side window during the
opening procedure. You could become
trapped between the side window and the
door frame as the side window moves down.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped, release
the switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again.
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the side windows. If there is a
risk of somebody becoming trapped, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen
the side window.
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Control panel (example, driver's door)
:
Power window, left
;
Power window, right
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
To open/close: pull or press switch :
or ; until the 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.
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
by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
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.
severely or even fatally injured
Anti-theft systems
Resetting the side windows
Reset the side windows if there has been a
malfunction or an interruption in the voltage
supply.
X
Pull the two power window switches and
hold for approximately one second after
closing the side window.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents the vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the
with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can
be started by anyone if the key is left inside
the vehicle.
X
To activate: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X
To deactivate: insert the key into the
ignition lock and turn to position 2.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged,
Contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer or
call 1-877-762-8267 (USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)
If the alarm system is armed, a visual and
audible alarm is
are opened:
R
a door
R
the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
vehicle, always take the key
the immobilizer
may be defective.
triggered when the following
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X
To arm: close all doors.
X
Lock the vehicle using the & button on
the key.
The indicator lamp in the upper central
locking button (Y
X
To deactivate: unlock the
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vehicle using the
% button on the remote control.
The indicator lamp in the upper central
locking button (Y page 55) goes out.
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Cargo van and passenger van only:
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Unless you open
a door within 40 seconds
after unlocking the vehicle:
R
the vehicle will be locked again.
R
the anti-theft alarm system will be rearmed.
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The alarm system will be triggered if the
vehicle was previously locked with the key
and is then unlocked from the inside.
X
To stop the alarm: insert the key into the
ignition lock.
or
X
Press the % button on the remote
control.
The alarm is switched off.
Tow-away alarm
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when towaway protection is armed.
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The alarm signal
is triggered, for example
if the vehicle is being jacked up on one side,
shortly before the wheel leaves the ground.
Tow-away protection is automatically armed
approximately 20 seconds after you lock the
vehicle.
Tow-away protection is automatically
deactivated when you unlock the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection if the vehicle
is being transported or loaded onto another
vehicle. This will prevent a false alarm.
X
To deactivate when transporting the
vehicle: turn the key to position 0 or 1 in
the ignition lock or remove the key.
X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up for
approximately five seconds after the
button is released.
X
Lock the vehicle with the key.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until you lock the vehicle again.
Interior motion sensor
If the anti-theft
alarm system is armed and the
vehicle is locked, a visual and audible alarm
is triggered if one of the side windows or the
rear window on your vehicle is smashed and
someone reaches into the interior, for
example.
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If the interior motion sensor is armed and
the auxiliary heating system (Y page 104)
switches on, a false alarm may occur as a
result of interior temperature monitoring.
In this case, switch off either the interior
motion sensor or the auxiliary heating.
Arming the interior motion sensor
X
Close the side windows.
This will prevent false alarms.
X
Lock the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is armed after
approximately 40 seconds.
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Do not leave anything (e.g. mascots or
coat hangers) hanging on the rear-view
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mirror or on the grab handles on the
headliner. This will prevent a false alarm.
Deactivating the interior
motion sensor
Deactivate the interior motion sensor if
people or animals
remain in the vehicle or you
are having the vehicle transported, e.g. by
ferry. This will prevent a false alarm.
X
Turn the key to position 0 or 1
in the ignition
lock or remove the key.
X
Press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up for
approximately five seconds after the
button is released.
X
Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior motion sensor remains
deactivated
until you
lock the vehicle again.
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Driver's and co-driver's seat
Warning
G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat. Never place your
hands under the seat or in the vicinity of
moving parts.
Your
seat must
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.
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. Do not drive or ride with the backrest
reclined too far back.
R
Your arms should be slightly bent when you
are holding the steering wheel.
R
The distance from the pedals should be
such that you can depress them fully.
R
Adjust your head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head.
R
Make sure that you hear the seat engage.
Otherwise, the seat is not correctly locked
in place.
Failing to observe these instructions may lead
to injury.
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Standard/luxury/suspension seat
Warning
G
If you adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle
is in motion, your attention will be distracted
from the traffic conditions. You could lose
control of the vehicle as a result of sudden
seat movements and, thereby, cause an
accident.
Therefore, only adjust the driver's seat when
the vehicle is
is applied.
stationary and the parking brake
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Controls
:
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
;
Lumbar support adjustment
=
Seat backrest adjustment
?
Seat height adjustment
A
Seat cushion angle adjustment
B
Seat suspension adjustment
C
Seat suspension lock
i
Depending on the seat model, some
adjustments may not be available.
X
To adjust the seat fore-and-aft
position: pull lever : up.
X
Slide the seat forwards or back until you
can depress the pedals.
X
Release lever :.
X
Slide the seat forwards or back until you
hear it engage.
X
To adjust the seat backrest: turn
handwheel = forwards.
The seat backrest moves to a vertical
position.
X
Turn handwheel = towards the rear.
The seat backrest tilts towards the rear.
X
To adjust the seat height: press or pull
lever ?
the desired seat height.
repeatedly until
you have reached
X
To adjust the seat cushion angle: turn
handwheel A forwards.
The front of the seat cushion is lowered.
X
Turn handwheel A towards the rear.
The front of the seat cushion is raised.
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lumbar support
The
allows you to use the
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 ; down.
This reduces the support provided to the
lumbar region.
The seat suspension must be adapted to your
body
weight.
the seat suspension only
Adjust
while the seat is unoccupied.
X
To adjust the seat suspension: take your
weight off the seat.
X
Use handwheel B to select the body
weight (between 40
and 120 kg) for optimal
seat suspension.
The seat suspension will become more rigid
the higher you set the weight. It will then
not move as far.
If the seat moves up and down frequently and
to a great
extent, you can lock the seat in the
lower movement range..
X
To engage the seat suspension lock:
turn handle C downwards.
When it next moves, the seat will lock in
position.
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The
seat
suspension
lock will only engage
if your body weight equals or exceeds the
weight selected for the seat suspension.
X
To release the seat suspension lock:
turn lever C upwards.
The seat can now move up and down again.
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Swiveling front seats
Warning
G
Do not start the engine unless the driver's and
co-driver's seats are facing in the direction of
travel and are locked in position. Only adjust
the seats when the vehicle is stationary and
the parking brake is applied. You could
otherwise lose control of the vehicle as a
result of sudden seat movements and thereby
cause an accident.
The safety systems only work when the
driver's and co-driver's seats are facing in the
direction of travel.
The driver's seat and co-driver's seat can be
rotated through 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.
!
When rotating the seats, make sure that
there is sufficient space to do so.
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.
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Always slide the co-driver's seat forwards
before rotating it (Y page 64).
X
Make sure that the parking brake has been
engaged and that the handbrake lever has
been pushed down to the stop
(Y page 112).
X
Adjust the steering wheel to provide the
necessary space to rotate and adjust the
driver's seat (Y
page 69).
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Seat release (example co-driver's seat)
X
To rotate the seat: push lever : on the
rear of the seat towards the center of the
vehicle and
The swiveling mechanism is now released.
X
Release lever :.
X
Rotate the seat inwards to the desired
position.
Warning
G
When the seat is facing in the opposite
direction to the direction of travel and has
been moved to the rearmost position, you
could knock against the exposed frame and
be injured.
Therefore, always move the seat to a central
position above the seat base when leaving it
unoccupied. Inform others traveling with you
of this risk.
Twin co-driver's seat
slightly rotate the seat inwards.
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Warning
G
When releasing and rotating the seats, make
sure that you do not trap yourself or others.
Never place your hands under the seat or in
the vicinity of moving parts.
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X
To fold the seat cushions 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.
i
You
can
stow
various articles in the space
under the twin co-driver's seat.
X
To fold the seat cushion back: fold down
the seat cushion by the rear edge.
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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 :.
Rear bench seat
Warning!
G
The unlocking levers at the foot of the rear
bench seat must lie parallel to the vehicle
floor. You may only install a rear bench seat
with two seats on the driver's side.
Information about this can be found at any
authorized Sprinter dealer.
The
integral seat
intended if you correctly install the prescribed
rear bench seats. For this reason, have a rear
bench seat with four seats installed only at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Sprinter dealer.
Keep the mounting shells of the bench seats
on the floor free from dirt and other objects.
The secure engaging of the locks is
guaranteed only in this way.
For safety reasons, have bench seat mounting
shells retrofitted only at an authorized
Sprinter dealer.
belts can only protect you as
workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter
dealer.
Removing two-seat or three-seat rear
benches
The locking lever is located on the feet
underneath the bench seat.
.
:
Lever
X
Turn all levers : for the bench seat fully
upwards.
The rear bench seat moves back into the
seat mounting recesses on the vehicle
floor.
X
Lift the rear bench seat upwards out of the
seat mounting recesses.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible
number of seats for models registered as
passenger vehicles.
!
For safety reasons, the rear bench seat
with four seats must be installed or
removed only at a qualified specialist
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Installing two-seat or three-seat rear
benches
X
Observe the prescribed installation
position of the bench seat.
Install the two-seat rear bench only on the
driver's side.
:
Lever
;
Seat mounting recesses
X
Examine seat mounting recesses ;
on the
vehicle floor.
Seat mounting recesses ;
must be kept
free from dirt and foreign objects.
X
Position the rear bench seat in the direction
of travel in seat mounting recesses ;.
X
Slide the rear bench seat forwards until you
hear the locking mechanisms engage.
X
Check levers : on the feet of the bench
seat.
All levers : must be flush to the vehicle
floor.
Folding seat
Folding seat (example with partition sliding door)
Warning
G
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
If
sliding door the risk of injury to the co-driver
in the case of steering movements and in the
event of an accident is increased.
Remove the key of the partition sliding door
before using the folding seat.
X
is inserted in the lock of the partition
the key
Remove key : from the partition sliding
door.
X
Fold seat cushion ; down or up.
The seat cushion is held in the
corresponding position.
Head restraints
Warning
G
Only drive with the head restraints installed
and adjusted correctly. You could otherwise
suffer serious or fatal injuries in the area of
the upper spinal column.
Adjust your head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head. The back of your head should be as
close as possible to the head restraint when
relaxed, so that your head can be properly
supported in the event of an accident.
The head restraint must be engaged in a
detent.
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Adjusting the head restraints
Controls
:
Release button
;
Height adjustment
=
Angle adjustment (luxury head restraints
only)
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X
To lower:
the head restraint down to the desired
position.
X
To adjust the angle: hold the head
restraint by the
desired position.
Removing the head restraints
X
Pull the head restraint up to the stop.
X
Press release button : and pull out the
head restraint.
Installing the head restraints
!
Install the head restraints with the front
side facing forwards (luxury head
restraints).
X
Insert the head restraint so that the rod
with the detents is on the left.
X
Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
press release button :
lower edge and tilt it to the
and slide
Armrests
X
To set the armrest angle: fold the
armrest
upwards ; to an angle of more than 45°.
The armrest is released.
X
Fold the armrest forwards = to the stop.
X
Slowly fold the armrest upwards to the
desired position.
X
To fold the armrest up: fold the armrest
upwards : to an angle of more than 90°.
Seat heating
Warning!
G
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly.
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The three red indicator lamps in 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.
!
When you leave your seat, do not place
anything 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 co-driver. The seat
heating may otherwise overheat, causing
damage to the seat.
At level 1, the seat heating remains in
continuous operation.
X
To switch on: make sure
that the key is in
position 1 in the ignition lock.
X
Press button : repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
X
To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all indicator lamps go out.
Mirrors
:
Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
;
Steering column height
=
Lever
X
Push lever = down to the stop.
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.
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Steering wheel
Warning
G
Only adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is stationary. Only drive with the
steering wheel locked in position.
An incorrectly secured steering wheel could
make it more difficult to steer the vehicle
safely since the steering wheel could move
unexpectedly when turned. This could result
in you losing control of the vehicle and
causing an accident, thereby endangering
yourself and others.
Warning
G
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could
to adjust the steering column.
become trapped if they try
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror by hand in such a way that you can
get a good overview of road and traffic
conditions.
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X
Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever :
in the direction of the arrow.
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
Warning
G
The additional mirrors in the exterior mirrors
reduce
the size
of the image. The objects are
actually closer than they appear. You could
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cause an accident if you only observe the
traffic through the additional mirrors.
Therefore, pay particular attention to traffic
behind you when maneuvering or passing
using the main mirror in the exterior mirrors
also and, if necessary, the 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
i
The exterior mirrors are automatically
heated at low outside temperatures.
X
Before pulling away, turn the key to position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press the switch to position : for the
hand exterior mirror or to position ; for
the right-hand exterior mirror.
X
Press 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.
Instrument cluster
Overview
You will find
a full overview of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
(Y page 24).
left-
Button and switch for mirror adjustment
:
Instrument cluster on vehicles without
steering wheel buttons
;
Instrument cluster on vehicles with
steering-wheel buttons
=
Adjustment buttons f/g, menu button
4
, reset button 9, service button Ë
(engine oil level check)
You will find information on the engine oil
level check in the "Maintenance" section
(Y page 171).
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The display in the instrument cluster is
activated when you:
R
open the driver's door
R
turn the key
R
press the 9 reset button
R
switch on the lights
to position 2 in the ignition lock
The display switches off automatically after
approximately 30 seconds if:
R
the vehicle lighting is not switched on.
R
the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock.
Warning
G
No messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the display fails.
You will then not be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed and
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps and display messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected. Adapt your speed and driving style
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop. The qualified specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. We recommend an authorized
Sprinter
all work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
G
Only use the adjustment buttons on the
instrument
permit. You would otherwise be too distracted
and could cause an accident.
Do not reach through the steering wheel to
operate the adjustment buttons. The
movement of the steering wheel would be
significantly impeded. Your attention would
also be diverted from road and traffic
conditions. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, and lead to an accident.
Dealer for
Warning
this purpose. In particular,
cluster when
the traffic conditions
Do not rest your head or chest on the steering
wheel or dashboard when operating the
adjustment buttons.
You will find page references for further
information in the index under "Air bag".
Speedometer
i
In some countries, a warning sounds
when the vehicle reaches the maximum
speed limit, e.g. at 75 mph (120 km/h).
The speed can also be shown in the display.
You can find information on the digital
speedometer for vehicles without steering
wheel buttons under (Y page 73) and for
vehicles with steering wheel buttons under
(Y page 77).
Tachometer
The red band
in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted when the red band is reached.
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
%Environmental information
Avoid driving at high engine revs. This driving
style causes an unnecessary increase in
vehicle fuel consumption and, therefore,
damage to the environment due to increased
emission of pollution.
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Fuel gauge
Vehicles with automatic
the instrument lighting also adapts to
automatic headlamp mode.
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wheel buttons
Layout and controls
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn
Controls
:
Fuel gauge on vehicles without steering
wheel buttons
;
Fuel gauge on vehicles with steering
wheel buttons
=
Fuel filler flap location indicator t: the
fuel filler
filler flap location indicator u: the fuel
filler cap is on the right-hand side
?
Reserve fuel warning lamp (Y page 193)
Information on the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
gauge can be found in the "Driving" section
(Y page 116).
Trip odometer
Resetting
X
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
make sure that the display is showing the
trip odometer (Y page 77).
X
Press and hold the 9 reset button
trip odometer is reset to 0.0.
cap is on the left-hand side Fuel
until the
lock.
Warning
G
Only use the adjustment buttons on the
instrument
permit. You would otherwise be too distracted
and could cause an accident.
Do not reach through the steering wheel to
operate the adjustment buttons. The
movement of the steering wheel would be
significantly impeded. Your attention would
also be diverted from road and traffic
conditions. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, and lead to an accident.
Do not rest your head or chest on the steering
wheel or dashboard when operating the
adjustment buttons.
You will find page references for further
information in the index under "Air bag".
The on-board computer shows vehicle
information and settings in the display.
You can control the display and the settings
in the on-board computer using the
adjustment buttons on the instrument
cluster.
Instrument lighting
With the lights switched on, you can adjust
the brightness of the instrument lighting
using the f and g buttons.
X
Brighter: press the f button.
X
Dimmer: press the g button.
headlamp mode:
the key to position 1 in the ignition
cluster when
the traffic conditions
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:
Odometer
;
Trip meter
=
Clock
?
Outside temperature or digital
speedometer
A
Fuel gauge (Y page 72)
B
Selector lever position or current shift
range with automatic transmission
Changing the standard display
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press the 4 menu button for longer than
one second.
The information shown in the display
changes from the outside temperature to
the digital speedometer.
Outside temperature display
Warning
G
When the temperature displayed is just above
freezing point, the road surface may be icy,
especially in wooded
vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your
driving style. Always adapt your driving style
and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing
weather conditions.
Changes in outside temperature are
displayed with a slight delay.
Menus
Using the f, g, 4 or 9 adjustment
buttons, you can select the following
functions:
areas or on bridges. The
R
calls up the service due date
(Y page 167)
R
checking the engine oil level
(Y page 171)
R
preselecting/setting the auxiliary heating
switch-on time (Y page 104)
R
tire pressure monitor
R
setting the time (Y page 73)
R
setting the date (Y page 73)
R
setting daytime running lamp mode
(Y page 74)
X
To return to the standard display: press
the 4 menu button for longer than one
second.
or
X
Do not press any button for 10 seconds.
The display accepts the changed settings.
Setting the time
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press the 4 menu button repeatedly until
the hours figure flashes.
X
Press f or g to set the hours.
X
Press reset button 9.
The minute display flashes.
X
Press f or g to set the minutes.
i
If you keep the f or g button pressed,
the value will change continuously.
Setting the date
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press the 4 menu button repeatedly until
the day flashes.
X
Press f or g to set the day.
X
Press reset button 9.
The month display flashes.
X
Press f or g to set the month.
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X
Press reset button 9.
The year display flashes.
X
Press f or g to set the year.
i
If you keep the f or g button pressed,
the value will change continuously.
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wheel buttons
Layout and controls
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn
lock.
Setting daytime running lamp mode
If you have switched daytime running lamp
mode on and the light switch is in the $
position, the following light up automatically
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when the engine is running: the parking
lamps, the low-beam headlamps, the tail
G
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would
otherwise be distracted and unable to
concentrate properly on driving, and could
cause an accident.
lamps and the license plate lamps.
For safety reasons, it is only possible to
change this setting when the vehicle is
The on-board computer shows vehicle
information and settings in the display.
stationary. The factory setting is ON in
countries in which daytime running lamp
Steering wheel with buttons
mode is mandatory.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press the 4 menu button repeatedly until
the L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes and the message ON or
OFF appears in the display.
X
Press f or g to activate or deactivate
daytime running lamp mode.
the key to position 1 in the ignition
Warning
i
USA only:
If you turn the light switch to T or
L, the corresponding light is switched
on. Daytime running lamp mode remains
activated if the light switch is turned to
Ã.
Canada only:
If you turn
the light switch to L, the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. Daytime
running lamp mode remains activated if the
light switch is turned to T or Ã.
You can control the display and the settings
in the on-board
computer with the buttons on
the steering wheel.
:
Display
On-board computer operation
;
W and X
R
Selects submenus
R
Changes values
R
Adjusts the volume
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Using the telephone
6
Accepts a call
~
Ends a call
?
Scrolls from one menu to another
V
Forwards
U
Back
A
Scrolls within a menu
&
Forwards
*
Back
Several functions are combined thematically
in the menus.
The display changes when you press one of
the buttons on the steering wheel.
For example, the Audio menu has functions
for controlling the
use a function to call up information or to
change the settings for the vehicle.
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Operation of the audio equipment using
the steering wheel buttons and making
settings using the AUDIO menu only
function as described if Sprinter audio
equipment is installed. If you are using
audio equipment from another
manufacturer, the described functions may
be restricted or not available at all.
You can think of the order of the menus and
of the functions within a menu as a circle:
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
to call up the menus in succession.
X
Press the * or & button repeatedly
to call up the functions within a menu in
succession.
Unlike other menus, you will find submenus
within the Settings menu. For information
on how to use these submenus, see the
"Settings menu" section .
The number of menus depends on the
optional equipment installed in your vehicle.
radio or CD player. You can
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Menu overview
Diagrams
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Generic terms
This is what the displays look like when you
scroll through the menus.
i
The generic terms
in the tabular overview
should make orientation easier for you.
However, they are not always shown on the
display.
On Sound 5/Audio 20, the on-board
computer always shows the AUDIO and TEL
(telephone) menus in English. This is the case
even if a different language is selected for the
display.
Operation
:
Operation menu (Y page 77)
R
Standard display
R
Calls up the service due date
(Y page 167)
R
Tire pressure monitor
R
Checks the engine oil level
(Y page 171)
;
Audio menu (Y page 77)
Operation
=
Message memory menu
(Y page 78)
?
Settings menu
A
Trip computer menu
B
Telephone menu
Operation menu
Press & or * to select the following
functions in the Operation menu:
R
trip meter and total distance recorder
(standard display)
R
display the coolant temperature
(Y page 77)
R
calling up the service due
date (Y page 167)
R
tire pressure monitor
R
checking the engine oil level
(Y page 171)
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Standard display
In the basic setting, the odometer and the trip
meter are shown in the upper part of the
display. This is referred to as the standard
display.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the standard display appears.
:
Odometer
;
Trip meter
=
Outside temperature or digital
speedometer
?
Clock
A
Selector lever position or current shift
range
Displaying the coolant temperature
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the standard display appears.
X
Press & or * to select the coolant
temperature.
corrosion inhibitor and antifreeze. At high
outside temperatures and when driving in
mountainous terrain, the coolant
temperature may rise
to the end of the scale.
Audio menu
You can use
the functions in the AUDIO menu
to control the audio equipment that you have
just switched on.
Operation of the audio equipment using the
steering wheel buttons and making settings
using the AUDIO menu only function as
described if Sprinter audio equipment is
installed. If you are using audio equipment
from another manufacturer, the described
functions may be restricted or not available
at all.
If no audio equipment (Sound 5 or Audio 20)
is switched on, you will see the AUDIO off
message.
Selecting a radio station
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Switch on the radio (see the separate
operating instructions).
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the display shows the currently
selected station.
The kind of search depends on the setting
for radio station selection . The nearest
stored station will be selected or the
station search starts
(except on Audio 20).
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The temperature displayed may climb to
250 ‡ (120 †) when the vehicle is being
driven in
normal conditions, and if the coolant
contains the correct concentration of
:
Reception frequency
;
Waveband or waveband with memory
preset number
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X
Press & or * to select the desired
station.
i
It is only possible to store new stations
using the audio system. See the separate
operating instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the same
way as usual.
messages, e.g. 2
display.
If no malfunctions have occurred, the No
messages
X
Press &
stored display messages.
Potential display messages are described
in the "Practical advice" section
Operating the CD player
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
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Switch on the radio (see the separate
operating instructions) and select the CD
player.
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the
settings for the current CD appear
in the display.
(Y page 201).
X
Press the V or U button to change
to a different display.
i
The message memory is cleared when
you switch off the ignition.
Settings menu
You will find two functions in the Settings
menu: the To reset: Press the 0
button for 3 sec. function, with which you
can reset all settings to the factory defaults.
You will also find submenus which you can
use to make individual settings on the vehicle.
:
Current CD (with CD changer)
;
Current track
X
Press & or * to select a CD track.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
messages, appears in the
message appears.
or * to scroll through the
button repeatedly
Message memory menu
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages. In the Message memory menu,
you can call up stored display messages.
Warning
G
The on-board computer only records and
displays malfunctions and warnings from
certain systems. For this reason, you should
always make sure that your vehicle is safe to
use. You could otherwise cause an accident
by driving an unsafe vehicle.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V
or U button repeatedly,
until the number of stored display
Settings menu
Resetting all settings
You can reset the functions in all submenus
to the factory settings.
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Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press the 9 reset button for about three
seconds.
You will see a message in the display
prompting you to
press the 9 reset button
again to confirm.
X
Press the 9 reset button again.
The functions of all submenus are reset to
the factory settings.
i
If you do not press the 9 reset button a
second time to confirm, the settings are
retained. The Settings menu appears
again after approximately five seconds.
For safety reasons, it is not possible to
reset all of the functions while the vehicle
is in motion. For example, the Hdlmp
mode function in the Lighting submenu
remains unchanged.
Resetting the functions of a submenu
You can reset the functions of an individual
submenu to the factory settings.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select a submenu.
X
Press the 9 reset button for about three
seconds.
You will see a message in the display
you to
prompting
press the 9 reset button
again to confirm.
X
Press the 9 reset button again.
All functions of the submenu are reset to
the factory settings.
retained. The Settings menu appears
again after approximately five seconds.
For safety reasons, it is not possible to
reset all of the functions while the vehicle
is in motion. For example, the Hdlmp
mode function in the Lighting submenu
remains unchanged.
Submenus in the Settings menu
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
You will see the collection of submenus.
There are more submenus than can be
displayed at the same time.
X
Press W or X to select a submenu.
The submenu currently selected is
highlighted.
X
Press & to select the function within a
submenu.
X
Change the setting by pressing W or
X.
The changed setting is saved.
You can select the following submenus:
R
Instrument cluster (Y
-
Units and language settings
-
Status bar settings
R
Clock/Date (Y page 82)
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If you do not press the 9 reset button a
second time to confirm, the settings are
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Lighting (Y page 82)
-
Activating/deactivating daytime running
lamp mode and surround lighting (locator
lighting)
-
Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
R
Vehicle (Y page 84)
-
Setting the radio station selection
-
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
R
Auxiliary heating(Y page 104)
R
Convenience(Y page 85)
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Key-dependent settings
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the unit for temperature
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Temperat.
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X
to select the unit for all
messages in the display: °C (degrees
Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit).
Selecting the unit for the digital
speedometer
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Dig. speedo.
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X to select the unit for
the digital speedometer: km/h or mph.
Selecting the unit for the odometer
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Trip function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
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X
Press W or X
to select the unit for all
messages in the display: km (kilometers) or
miles.
Selecting the language
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Language
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Use W or X to set the language for
all messages.
The languages available are:
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German
R
British English
R
US English
R
French
R
Italian
R
Spanish
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Select disp.
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X to select whether to
display the outside temperature or the
speed (digital speedometer).
The selected display is then shown
permanently in the
lower part of the display
(Y page 77).
Selecting the unit for the tire pressure
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X
Press & to select the Tire pres.
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
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Selecting the display for the status bar
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the unit for
the tire pressure in the display: bar or
psi.
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Clock/Date submenu
Setting the clock
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the Clock/
Date submenu.
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X
Press & to select the Set
clock Hours or Minutes function.
X
Press W or X to set the values.
Selecting the time format
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the Clock/
Date submenu.
X
Press &
to select the 12/24 h
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
function.
Setting the date
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the Clock/
Date submenu.
X
Press & to select the Date Day or
Month or Year function.
X
Press W or X to set the values.
Lighting submenu
Setting daytime running lamp mode
If you have set daytime running lamp mode
and the light switch is in the $ position,
the following light
up automatically when the
engine is running: the parking lamps, the lowbeam headlamps, the tail lamps and the
license plate lamps.
For safety reasons, it is only possible to
change this setting when the vehicle is
stationary. The factory setting is Constant in
countries in which daytime running lamp
mode is mandatory.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the 12 h or
24 h clock format.
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Press W or X to select the
Lighting submenu.
X
Press & to select the Hdlmp mode
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X to select the Manual
or Constant (daytime running
setting.
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USA only:
If you turn the light switch to T or
L, the corresponding light is switched
on. Daytime running lamp mode remains
activated if the light switch is turned to
Ã.
Canada only:
If you turn
the light switch to L, the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. Daytime
running lamp mode remains activated if the
light switch is turned to T or Ã.
i
For safety reasons, it is not possible to
reset the Hdlmp mode function to the
factory setting while the vehicle is in
motion. You will see the following message
in the display: Setting only possible
at standstill
Switching surround lighting (locator
lighting) on/off
If you switch the surround lighting to On, the
following lamps light up in the dark after you
have unlocked the vehicle using the key:
R
the parking lamps
R
the tail lamps
R
the license plate lamps
R
the fog lamp
lamp mode)
The surround lighting automatically switches
off after 40 seconds or when you:
R
open the driver's door
R
insert the key into the ignition lock
R
lock the vehicle using the key
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the
Lighting submenu.
X
Press & to select the Loc. lighting
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W
or X
to switch the surround
lighting (locator lighting) to On or Off.
Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
The Headlamps (delayed headlamp shut-off)
function enables you to set whether and for
how
long
exterior lighting is to remain on
the
in the dark after closing the doors.
If you have set the delayed switch-off and
switch off the engine, the following remain lit:
R
the parking lamps
R
the tail lamps
R
the license plate lamps
R
the fog lamp
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You can reactivate this function by
opening a door within 10 minutes.
The exterior lighting is switched off after
60 seconds if you do not open a door or if
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you do not close an opened door after the
engine has been switched off.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the
Lighting submenu.
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X
Press & to select the Headlamps
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X to select whether and
for how long you wish the exterior lighting
to remain on.
Vehicle submenu
Setting the radio station selection
The Search function enables you to
determine whether the radio should search
for a new station or a previously stored
station each time
the radio is operated using
the steering wheel buttons (not with
Audio 20).
The Frequency setting starts the station
search. The Memory setting selects the next
stored station.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X
Press & to select the Search function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X to select the station
search mode.
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use the Wipe sensor function to set
the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor:
R
Level 1: high sensitivity – wiping begins
even in light rain
R
Level 2: moderate sensitivity
R
Level 3: low sensitivity – wiping only
begins in heavy rain
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press & to switch to the submenu
selection.
X
Press W or X to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X
Press & to select the Wipe sensor
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
X
Press W or X
to set the sensitivity of
the rain/light sensor.
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Convenience submenu
Key-dependent settings
The Key function allows
you to define whether
settings for the following submenus are
stored with a key dependence:
R
Inst. cluster (instrument cluster)
R
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R
Vehicle
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X
Press W or X to select the
Convenience submenu.
X
Press the & button to select the Key
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
The units of the statistical information
displayed are set permanently for each
specific country, and are therefore
independent of the units selected in the
Settings menu.
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the display shows the After start
message.
:
Distance driven since start
;
Time elapsed since start
=
Average speed since start
?
Average fuel consumption since start
i
If you turn the key to position 0 in the
lock or
ignition
remove it, all the values are
reset after approximately four hours.
The values will not be reset if you turn the
key back to position 1 or 2 during this time.
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X
Press W or X to activate or
deactivate key dependency.
i
For
safety
reasons,
it is not possible to set
the Key function while the vehicle is in
motion. You will see the following message
in the display: Setting only possible
at standstill
Trip computer menu
You can call
up or reset statistical data for the
vehicle in the Trip computer menu.
Consumption statistics after start
Using the steering wheel buttons
i
When you call
up the trip computer again,
it displays the last function called up.
Consumption statistics after reset
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the display shows the After start
message.
X
Press & or * repeatedly until the
After reset message appears.
:
Distance driven since last reset
;
Time elapsed since last reset
=
Average speed since last reset
?
Average fuel consumption since last reset
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Calling up the range
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the display shows the After start
message.
X
Press the & or * button repeatedly
until the Range message appears.
The approximate distance which can be
covered with the tank's current contents
and your current style of driving is shown.
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If the fuel tank is almost empty, the
7 Please refuel message is shown
instead of the range.
Resetting the consumption statistics
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the display shows the After start
message.
X
Press & or * to select the function
you would like to reset.
X
Press and hold the 9
reset button
until the
values are reset to "0".
i
The consumption statistics After
start are automatically reset after 999
hours or 9,999 miles (kilometers).
The consumption statistics After Reset
are automatically reset after 9,999 hours
or 99,999 miles (kilometers).
Telephone menu
You can operate the mobile phone using the
functions in the TEL menu, provided it is
connected to the Sprinter hands-free system.
Warning
G
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the handsfree device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering
14 m) every second.
a distance of 44 feet (approximately
Switching the mobile phone on
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Switch on the mobile phone and the audio
system; see the separate operating
instructions.
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the TEL menu appears in the display.
The information in the display depends on
the status of the mobile phone:
R
Mobile phone off:
the display shows the
TEL off (Audio 20) message.
R
PIN not entered: the display shows the
TEL PIN (Audio 20) message.
X
Enter the PIN code using the mobile phone
or audio system.
The mobile phone searches for a network.
display remains
The
blank during this time.
You will see the operational readiness
display as soon as the mobile phone has
found a network.
Once the operational readiness symbol is
shown, you can operate the mobile phone
using the steering wheel buttons.
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If the operational readiness symbol goes
out, your vehicle is outside the
transmission/reception range.
Accepting a call
You can accept a call at any time, provided
the mobile phone is ready to receive calls.
You will see the following message in the
display:
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Press 6.
The display shows the call duration.
Rejecting or ending a call
X
Press ~.
The caller then hears the engaged tone.
The display shows the operational
readiness symbol again.
Dialing a number from the phone book
You may select and dial a number from the
phone book at
any time, provided the mobile
phone is ready to receive calls.
i
It is only possible to create new phone
number entries in the phone book using the
mobile phone itself. See the separate
operating instructions.
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the TEL menu appears in the display.
The operational readiness display is shown.
X
Press & or *
to switch to the phone
book.
The on-board computer reads the phone
book stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone. This may take more than a
minute. The display shows the
Processing (Audio 20) message.
Reading is complete when the message
disappears.
X
Press & or * to select the desired
name.
The display shows the stored names in
alphabetical order.
i
The display scrolls through the names
if you
rapidly
press & or * for longer
than one second. Releasing the button
stops the rapid scroll.
If you do not wish to make a call, press the
~ button.
X
Press 6.
The on-board computer dials the
corresponding phone number. The display
shows the dialing (Audio 20) message.
Power supply
The on-board computer stores the phone
numbers in the redial memory.
When a connection is made, the display
shows the name of the other person and
the call duration.
Redialing
The on-board computer stores the last phone
numbers dialed. This means that you do not
have to search through the entire phone
book.
X
Press the V or U button repeatedly
until the TEL menu appears in the display.
The operational readiness
X
Press 6.
display
The
shows
numbers or names in the redial memory.
X
Press the & or * button repeatedly
until the number or name you are looking
for is displayed.
X
Press 6.
The on-board computer dials the
corresponding phone number.
If a connection is made, the display shows
the call duration and name of the person
you are calling,
if stored in the phone book,
or the number you are dialing continues to
be displayed.
Power supply
Battery isolating switch
You can use the battery isolating switch to
disconnect the power supply to all your
vehicle's consumers. This will prevent
uncontrolled battery discharge
load current consumption.
Warning
G
If the vehicle is equipped with an additional
battery in the engine compartment, it is
necessary
working on the vehicle electrical circuit. Only
to disconnect
display is shown.
the most recently dialed
caused by off-
both batteries when
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then is the electrical system fully
disconnected from the power supply.
i
Only disconnect the vehicle electrical
system from the power supply using the
battery isolating switch if the vehicle is to
be parked up for a long period or if it is
absolutely necessary. After the power
supply has been activated, you must reset
the side windows (Y page 61).
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Battery isolating switch in the driver's footwell, on
the right-hand side next to the accelerator pedal
!
Make sure that the key is in position 0 in
the ignition lock and wait at least
20 seconds before disconnecting or
connecting the battery isolating switch.
You could otherwise damage electrical
system components.
Switching off the electrical system
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock and
wait for about 20 seconds.
X
Press and hold button ; and unplug
connector : from the earth pin.
X
Clamp connector :
pedal so that it cannot make contact with
the earth pin.
All starter battery consumers are
disconnected from the power supply.
!
When
you
clamp
accelerator pedal, make sure that the
connector does not become damaged or
dirty. It may otherwise not be possible to
under the
accelerator
the connector under the
restore the electrical connection when the
parts are reassembled.
Switching on the electrical system
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Press connector : onto earth
pin ; until
you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is
released.
The connector must be in full contact with
earth pin ;.
All consumers are reconnected to the DC
power supply.
Lighting
General notes
Legal requirements may
impose variations in
certain countries.
i
When driving in countries in which traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road to
the country where the vehicle is registered,
the oncoming traffic may be dazzled. On
vehicles with halogen headlamps you must
have the headlamps partially masked. On
vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps you
must have the headlamps switched over
beforehand.
You will find further information in the
"Operation" section (Y page 138).
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Lamp failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator monitors all lamps
of the exterior lighting with the exception of
the front position lamps and the trailer
lighting. If a bulb fails, either the
b(Y page 197)
indicator lamp lights up or
a corresponding message is shown in the
display (Y page 209).
i
Depending on the equipment, the bulb
failure indicator can be omitted for all
lamps with the exception of the turn signal
lamps.
Warning
G
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You
are responsible for the proper functioning of
the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or nonfunctioning
safety of the vehicle at risk. You could cause
an accident and injure yourself or others.
Therefore, check the lighting equipment of
the vehicle before each journey and, if
necessary, check the operation and condition
of the trailer lighting equipment.
vehicle lighting
puts the operating
Light switch
Configuration
You can switch the vehicle lighting on or off
using the light switch.
The light switch is located between the
driver's door and the steering wheel.
The symbols on the light switch have the
following meanings:
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode
$
Lights off/daytime running lamp mode
T
Parking lamps, license plate lamp and
instrument lighting on
L
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
(depending on the position of the
combination switch)
Low-beam headlamps
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
X
Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up.
Daytime running lamp mode
You can adjust daytime running lamp mode
in the on-board computer:
R
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
R
vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
This is not possible in countries where
daytime running lamp mode is a legal
requirement.
X
Turn the light switch to $.
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
panel lights up.
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:
Light switch
i
USA only:
When you turn the light switch to T or
L,
the respective
light comes on. When
the light switch is turned to Ã, daytime
running lamp mode remains switched on.
i
Canada only:
When you turn the light switch to L, the
low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the light switch is turned to T or
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Ã, daytime running lamp mode remains
switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode
Parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and the
license plate lamp are switched on
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
Warning!
G
If the light switch is set to Ã,
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headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L
in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
X
Turn the light switch to Ã.
the low-beam
The parking lamps are switched on/off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock.
Parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and
the license plate
lamp are switched on/off
automatically, depending on ambient light
conditions, when the engine is running.
Front fog lamps/rear fog lamp
X
Turn light switch : to L or T.
i
If your vehicle is only equipped with rear
fog lamps, you
must turn the light switch to
L.
X
Front fog lamps: pull light switch : out
to the first stop.
The green O indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
X
Rear fog lamp: pull light switch : out to
the second stop.
The
yellow R
indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
Combination switch
:
High-beam headlamps
;
High beam flasher
High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on: switch on the low-beam
headlamps (Y page 89).
X
Press combination switch
The K indicator lamp
: forwards.
on the instrument
panel comes on.
High beam flasher
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2
in the ignition
lock.
X
Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction ;.
Turn signals
:
To indicate a right turn
;
To indicate a left turn
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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.
Cornering light function (vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps)
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road in the direction you
are turning.
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 the
indicator lamp or turn the steering wheel.
R
you are traveling at a speed of between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 43 mph
(70 km/h) and you turn the steering wheel.
The cornering light may continue to be lit for
a short time, but is deactivated automatically
after a maximum of three minutes.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps work even when
the ignition is switched off. They are activated
automatically when an air bag is deployed or
after heavy brake application from a speed of
more than 43 mph (70 km/h) that brings the
vehicle to a standstill.
Lighting
X
To switch on/off: press button :.
i
If you have indicated a turn while the
hazard warning lamps
the turn signal lamps on the side of the
vehicle selected will light up.
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
Warning
G
If you open the rear doors 90° (detent
position) or fold
vehicles with a platform, the rear lights are
covered.
The vehicle will then be unsafe as its rear
lights will not be visible for approaching
traffic. Other road users may not realize until
too late that it is an obstruction. This could
lead to an accident.
You should ensure that the vehicle is visible
from the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle for instance.
are switched on, only
down the platform tailgate on
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Front interior lighting
Standard front interior lighting
Controls
:
To switch on the interior lighting
;
Automatic control
=
To switch off the interior lighting
Front interior lighting with overhead
control panel
Automatic control
The interior lighting comes on when you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open a door
R
remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior lighting switches off
automatically. If a door is left open, the
interior lighting switches off after
approximately 20 minutes.
Rear interior lighting
Switching the standard
interior lighting
on/off
In cargo vans/passenger vans equipped with
standard interior lighting, the switch for the
interior lighting is
located on the rear lights in
the cargo compartment/vehicle interior.
:
To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
;
To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
=
Right-hand reading lamp
?
Interior light
A
To switch the automatic control system
on/off
B
To switch the interior lighting on/off
C
Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on interior lights or the reading
lamps
manually, they
switch off automatically
after about twenty minutes.
Interior light with switch
:
To switch on the interior lighting
;
To switch off the interior lighting
=
Automatic control
Switching convenience interior lighting
on/off
In passenger vans equipped with
convenience interior lighting, the central
control switch for the rear interior lighting is
located between the steering wheel and the
ignition lock.
In addition, there is also a switch on each
interior light, which
can be used to switch the
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lights on/off separately, depending on the
position of the central control switch.
Central control switch for the rear interior lighting
:
To switch on the interior lighting
;
Automatic control
=
To switch off the interior lighting
X
To activate:
press upper
section : on the
switch.
The interior lights are switched on if the
switches on the interior lights (Y page 92)
have not been switched to off ;.
X
To deactivate: press lower section = of
the switch.
The interior lights are all switched off,
regardless of the position of the switch on
the interior light.
Automatic control
X
To switch on: move the central control
switch for the rear interior lighting to
position ;.
If the switches on the interior lights
(Y page 92) are set to automatic control
=, the interior lights come on as soon as
you open a door or unlock the vehicle.
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interior lights
The
switch off automatically
after twenty minutes.
In order to switch the interior lights on
again, you must:
R
open a door
R
switch on the ignition again
Cargo compartment motion detector
The interior lighting is also switched on by the
motion detector in
the cargo compartment on
cargo vans equipped with this feature.
Warning
G
Motion detectors use the invisible infrared
radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, laser
class 1M, directly using optical instruments,
such as eyeglasses.
Your eyes could be injured.
If
the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the interior lighting switches on
for approximately two minutes.
The interior lighting can be switched on by the
motion detector within four seconds if:
R
the interior light switch (Y page 92) 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. door opened,
ignition key turned, etc. This prevents the
battery from becoming discharged.
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Good visibility
Windshield wipers
Controls
:
Single wipe/to wipe with washer fluid
(Y page 95)
;
To switch on the windshield wipers
Switching on the windshield wipers
X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
!
Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather.
Otherwise,
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
X
Turn the combination switch in the
direction of arrow ; to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i
Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wiper speed is
have selected level II and stop the vehicle,
or
optical effects may cause
dirt
reduced. For example, if you
wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with a rain/light sensor: you
can use level I as
the universal setting. The
rain/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 wipers will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light
sensor .
Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you
engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on.
:
Switch
2
To wipe with washer fluid
3
Intermittent wipe
4
To switch off the windshield wiper
5
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
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Use washer fluid
to wipe the rear window
even when it is raining. This prevents the
rear window from smearing.
Windshield washer system
:
To wipe with washer fluid
;
To switch on the windshield wipers
X
Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe with washer
fluid.
i
Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield.
Headlamp cleaning system
X
Switch on the low-beam headlamps.
X
Switch on the windshield washer system.
The headlamps are cleaned with a highpressure water jet.
Windshield heater
The windshield heater is operational when the
engine is running.
The windshield heater consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the
heater as soon
as the windshield is clear. The
heating switches off automatically after five
minutes.
Windshield heater switch
X
Start the engine.
X
To switch on/off: press the : switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes on
when the windshield
heater is switched on.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster is operational
when the engine is running. The rear window
defroster consumes a lot of power. You
should therefore switch the rear window
defroster off as soon as the window is clear.
The heating switches off automatically after
approximately twelve minutes.
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Windshield heater
Important safety notes
Warning
G
Clear all windows of ice and snow before
driving off. Reduced visibility can, otherwise,
endanger you or others.
Rear window defroster switch
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X
Start the engine.
X
To switch on/off: press the : switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes on
when the rear
on.
window defroster is switched
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Climate control
Climate control
Overview of climate control systems
The vehicle is equipped with one of the following climate control systems:
Heating
The heating system is a heating and
Air-conditioning system
Rear-compartment heating
ventilation system, without
(Y page 98).
The air-conditioning system is a combination
of a heating
with a cooling system (Y page 99).
and ventilation system, together
a cooling system
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The separately activated rear-compartment
heating allows a separate temperature and
airflow setting for the rear compartment
(Y page 99).
Rear-compartment air-conditioning system
The separately activated rear-compartment
air conditioning allows a separate
temperature and airflow setting for the rear
compartment (Y
On vehicles without rear-compartment air conditioning, the control unit is equipped with a
paper holder (Y page 131).
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General notes
Warning
G
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend
functions through the control panel of the
climate control system when traffic and road
conditions permit it to be done safely.
Controls
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
that the
driver should only select
The air-conditioning system regulates the
temperature and humidity of the vehicle
interior and filters undesired particles out of
the air.
The heating/air-conditioning system can only
be operated when the engine is running. The
system only functions optimally when the
side windows are closed.
The installed filter removes most dust
particles, pollen and unpleasant odors drawn
in from the outside air. A clogged filter
reduces the airflow into the vehicle interior.
The interval for replacing the filter depends
on environmental influences. The interval
may be shorter than that indicated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather or briefly switch to
air-recirculation mode to quickly cool down
the vehicle if you have air conditioning/
automatic climate control. In this way, you
will accelerate the cooling process and
achieve the desired temperature faster.
Warning
G
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise
of the traffic situation and, as a result, you
may cause an accident.
This may obstruct your view
fog up.
Electrical heater booster system
The vehicle can be equipped with an
electrically-powered heater booster system.
The heater booster system ensures that the
vehicle interior is heated up very quickly
during the engine's warm-up phase.
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The heater booster system switches on
automatically as required.
Overview of the functions of the climate control system
Heating
Control panel, left-hand-drive vehicles
Operation
:
Sets the temperature (Y page 100)
z Defrosts the windshield
;
K Sets the airflow (Y page 102)
z Defrosts the windshield
=
e Switches air-recirculation mode
on/off (Y page 104)
?
Sets the air distribution
(Y page 102)
sz Defrosts the windshield
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