Table Of Contents - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Contents5
Index6
Protection Of The Environment26
Operating Safety And Vehicle Approval27
Diagnostics Connection28
Changing The Engine Power Output28
Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment29
Contour Markings29
Information About Body/Equipment Mounting Directives30
Notes On The Radiator31
Information On The Cargo Compartment Floor31
Maintenance And Literature32
Data Stored In The Vehicle32
Your Car At A Glance35
Cockpit36
Instrument Cluster38
Displays And Controls38
Instrument Cluster In Vehicles With Steering-Wheel Buttons38
Indicator And Warning Lamps39
Steering Wheel Buttons41
Center Console41
Overhead Control Panel42
Further Control Panels43
Door Control Panel43
Safety45
Table Of Contents45
Occupant Safety46
Restraint System Introduction46
Restraint System Warning Lamp46
Useful Information46
Seat Belts47
Proper Use Of The Seat Belts48
Fastening And Adjusting Seat Belts49
Air Bags50
Releasing Seat Belts50
Belt Warning For Drivers And Front Passengers50
Front Air Bags52
Thorax Bags52
Deployment Of Emergency Tensioning Devices And Air Bags53
Window Curtain Air Bags53
Method Of Operation54
Children In The Vehicle55
Special Seat Belt Retractor55
Child Restraint System56
Latch-Type (Isofix) Child Seat Securing System57
Child Restraint System On The Front-Passenger Seat58
Top Tether58
Top Tether Anchorage Points58
Child-Proof Locks59
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System59
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System59
Driving Safety Systems60
Pets In The Vehicle60
Abs (Anti-Lock Braking System)60
Asr (Acceleration Skid Control)61
Braking61
Activating/Deactivating Asr61
Bas (Brake Assist System)62
Ebd (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)62
Esp (Electronic Stability Program)63
4Ets (Electronic Traction System)63
Crosswind Assist63
Emergency Exit64
Theft Deterrent Locking System65
Immobilizer65
Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)65
Tow-Away Alarm65
Interior Motion Sensor66
Opening And Closing67
Key68
Key Functions Of The Remote Control68
Unlocking/Locking The Vehicle With The Remote Control69
Unlocking/Locking The Vehicle With The Mechanical Key Or Folding Key69
Remote Control Battery70
Checking The Batteries70
Changing Batteries71
Problems With The Key/Remote Control72
Central Locking73
Automatic Locking73
Sliding Door74
Activating Automatic Locking When Driving74
Deactivating Automatic Locking When Driving74
Driver's Door And Front-Passenger74
Opening/Closing From The Outside75
Opening/Closing From The Inside75
Electrical Closing Assist75
Electrical Step76
Operation And Obstacle Detection76
Emergency Release76
Rear Doors77
Rear Doors - Opening/Closing From The Outside78
Partition Sliding Door79
Rear Doors - Opening/Closing From The Inside79
Opening/Closing The Partition Sliding From The Cab79
Side Windows80
Resetting The Side Windows81
Problems With The Side Windows81
Seats, Steering Wheel And Mirrors83
Seats84
Driver's And Front-Passenger Seat85
Swiveling Front Seats86
Twin Front-Passenger Seat86
Folding Seat87
Rear Bench Seat (Passenger Van)87
Head Restraints88
Armrests89
Seat Heating89
Mirrors90
Steering Wheel90
Rear-View Mirror90
Exterior Mirrors91
Lights And Windshield Wipers93
Exterior Lighting94
Bulb Failure Indicator94
Light Switch94
Daytime Running Lamps94
Automatic Headlamp Mode95
Fog Lamps/Rear Fog Lamp95
Combination Switch96
Turn Signal Lamps96
High-Beam Headlamps And High-Beam Flasher96
Cornering Lamps97
Hazard Warning Lamps97
Headlamp Cleaning System97
Highbeam Assist98
Interior Lighting99
Headlamps Fogged Up On The Inside99
Switching The Dashboard Lighting On/Off99
Automatic Control Of Interior Light99
Switching The Rear Compartment Lighting On/Off Centrally100
Switching The Rear/Cargo Compartment Lamp On/Off100
Changing Bulbs101
Motion Detector101
Front Bulbs102
Cornering Light Function/Daytime Running Lamps103
Rear Bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger Van)104
Rear Bulbs (Cab Chassis)106
License Plate Lamp106
Tail Lamps106
Additional Lamps107
Courtesy Lights, Rear Compartment107
Perimeter Lamp (Cab Chassis)107
Front Interior Light108
Rear Interior Light108
Windshield Wipers109
Cargo Compartment Lamp109
Switching The Rear Window Wiper On/Off110
Replacing The Wiper Blades110
Problems With The Windshield Wipers112
Climate Control113
Overview Of Climate Control Systems114
Heating Control Panel115
Information On Heating115
Control Panel For The Air-Conditioning System116
Information On The Air-Conditioning System116
Rear-Compartment Heating Control Panel117
Operating The Climate Control System118
Control Panel For Rear-Compartment Air-Conditioning System118
Switching The Climate Control On/Off118
Activating/Deactivating Climate Control Via The Control Panel118
Switching The Cooling With Air Dehumidification Function On/Off119
Sets The Air Distribution119
Sets The Airflow120
Defrosting The Windows120
Clearing Condensation From The Windows120
Window Heating121
Windows Fogged Up On The Outside121
Rear Window Defroster121
Adjusting The Air Vents122
Switching Air-Recirculation Mode On/Off122
Heating And Air-Conditioning System122
Rear-Compartment Heating And Rear-Compartment Air-Conditioning System122
Setting The Center Air Vents123
Setting The Side Air Vents123
Adjusting Air Vents For The Passenger Compartment123
Adjusting The Air Vents In The Roof Duct123
Operating The Auxiliary Heating System124
Heating Time125
Operating With The Button (Control Panel)125
Selecting A Switch-On Time126
On-Board Computer Without Steering Wheel Buttons126
On-Board Computer With Steering Wheel Buttons126
Setting The Switch-On Time127
Operation With The Remote Control127
Overview Of The Remote Control127
Switching The Remote Control On/Off128
Switching The Auxiliary Heating On/Off128
Changing The Operating Duration128
Synchronizing The Remote Control128
Operation With The Timer129
Timer Overview129
Activating The Timer130
Setting The Day, Time And Operating Duration130
Switching Immediate Heating Mode On/Off130
Setting The Preselection Time131
Deactivating The Preselection Time131
Setting The Heating Level131
Switches The Heater Booster Function On/Off132
Replacing The Remote Control Battery132
Problems With The Auxiliary Heating134
Operating The Cargo Compartment Air Vents135
Driving And Parking137
Breaking-In Notes138
Driving138
Battery Isolating Switch139
Switching Off The Power Supply139
Switching On The Power Supply139
Key Positions140
Visual Check Of The Vehicle Exterior140
Before Driving Off140
To Start The Engine141
Gearshift Pattern141
Driving Off142
Reverse Warning Device142
Problems With The Engine143
Automatic Transmission144
Selector Lever144
Selector Lever Positions145
Changing Gear145
Touchshift145
Shift Ranges146
Accelerator Pedal Position146
Kickdown146
Maneuvering146
Refueling147
Releasing The Parking Lock Manually147
Refueling Procedure148
Problems With The Fuel And Fuel Tank149
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def)149
Lockable Filler Cap150
Parking151
Parking Brake152
Switching Off The Engine152
Driving Tips153
Wheel Chock153
Parking The Vehicle For A Long Period153
Drive Sensibly – Save Fuel154
Overrun Cutoff154
Drinking And Driving154
Emission Control154
Short Journey155
Speed Limiter155
Driving Abroad155
Transport By Rail156
Downhill Gradients156
Heavy And Light Loads156
Wet Road Surfaces156
Driving In Wet Conditions157
Limited Braking Performance On Salt-Treated Roads157
New Brake Discs And Brake Pads/Linings157
Hydroplaning157
Driving In Winter158
Driving On Flooded Roads158
Slippery Road Surfaces158
Driving Off-Road159
Checklist Before Driving Off-Road160
Rules For Driving Off-Road160
Checklist After Driving Off-Road160
Driving Systems161
Cruise Control161
Cruise Control Lever162
Activation Conditions162
Storing And Maintaining The Current Speed/Resuming The Stored Speed162
Setting The Speed162
To Deactivate Cruise Control163
Collision Prevention Assist164
Problems With Cruise Control164
Distance Warning Function164
Adaptive Brake Assist165
Activating/Deactivating The Distance Warning Function165
Lane Tracking Package166
Blind Spot Assist166
Monitoring Range Of The Sensors (Blind Spot Assist)167
Lane Keeping Assist168
Collision Warning168
Activating/Deactivating Blind Spot Assist168
All-Wheel Drive170
Low Range Transmission Ratio171
Engaging/Disengaging All-Wheel Drive171
Parktronic172
Engaging And Disengaging Low Range172
Range Of The Sensors173
Warning Displays174
Roll-Back Warning174
Activating/Deactivating Parktronic174
Towing A Trailer (Parktronic)175
Rear View Camera176
Problems With Parktronic176
Working Mode177
Towing A Trailer177
Setting The Working Speed177
Switching Adr On And Off177
Coupling Up A Trailer180
Uncoupling A Trailer181
Permissible Trailer Loads And Trailer Drawbar Noseweights182
Loading A Trailer182
Checking The Vehicle And Trailer Weight182
Trailer Power Supply183
On-Board Computer And Displays185
Instrument Cluster Overview186
Important Safety Notes186
Tachometer187
Outside Temperature187
Speedometer187
Trip Odometer/Fuel Gage187
Instrument Lighting187
On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)188
Def Gage188
Standard Display189
Menus In The On-Board Computer189
Activating/Deactivating Highbeam Assist189
Switching The Daytime Running Lamps On/Off189
On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)190
Menu Overview (On-Board Computer)192
Generic Terms192
Operation Menu192
Displaying The Coolant Temperature193
Audio Menu193
Selecting A Radio Station193
Settings Menu194
Resetting All Settings194
Operating The Cd Player194
Selecting Submenus195
Instrument Cluster Submenu195
Resetting The Functions Of A Submenu195
Selecting The Unit For The Digital Speedometer196
Selecting The Unit For Distance196
Selecting The Language196
Clock/Date Submenu197
Selecting The Display For The Status Bar197
Selecting The Unit For The Tire Pressure197
Setting The Time/Selecting The Time Format197
Lighting Submenu198
Vehicle Submenu199
Switching Surround Lighting On Or Off199
Setting The Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off199
Setting The Windshield Wiper Sensitivity199
Heating Submenu200
Convenience Submenu200
Trip Computer Menu201
Trip Computer "After Start" Or "After Reset"201
Calling Up The Range201
Telephone Menu202
Resetting The Trip Computer202
Accepting A Call/Rejecting Or Ending A Call202
Dialing A Number From The Phone Book202
Display Messages203
Redialing203
Message Memory204
Display Messages On Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons205
Display Messages On Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons209
Safety Systems Messages209
Lights Messages213
Engine Messages216
Driving Systems Messages219
Tires Messages220
Vehicle Messages222
Indicator And Warning Lamps In The Instrument Cluster223
Key Messages223
Stowing And Features235
Stowage Spaces And Stowage Compartments236
Glove Box236
Dashboard Stowage Compartments237
Eyeglasses Compartment In The Over-Head Control Panel237
Stowage Compartment In The Center Console238
Stowage Space Above The Headliner238
Stowage Space Above The Windshield238
Stowage Compartment Under The Twin Co-Driver's Seat238
Stowage Compartment Under The Rear Bench Seat239
Paper Holder239
Bottle Holder240
Cup Holder240
Cup Holders In The Dashboard240
Cigarette Lighter241
Ashtray In The Center Console241
Ashtrays In The Passenger Compartment241
Mobile Phone242
12 V Socket242
Additional Communications Equipment243
Installation For Pnd Mobile Navigation Devices243
Transporting Loads245
Loading Guidelines246
Before Loading247
During Loading247
Checks After Loading247
Securing Loads248
Load Distribution248
Installing/Removing Cargo Tie-Down Rings For The Load Rails250
Carrier Systems251
Roof Carrier251
Ladder Carrier251
Maintenance And Care253
Engine Compartment254
Hood254
Closing The Hood255
Overview Of The Engine Compartment256
Engine Oil256
Checking The Oil Level Shown In The Display256
Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Dipstick257
Add Engine Oil258
Coolant259
Checking The Coolant Level259
Adding Coolant259
Brake Fluid260
Washer Fluid260
Fuel System261
Draining The Fuel Filter261
Adding Washer Fluid261
Vehicle Interior262
Maintenance - General Notes262
Air Filter For The Rear-Compartment Air Conditioning262
Service Interval Display263
Service Due Date Display263
Service Due Date Has Been Exceeded263
Calling Up The Service Due Date263
Battery264
Battery Installation Locations265
Installing/Removing The Floor Covering (Starter Battery)265
Disconnecting/Connecting The Starter Battery266
Disconnecting The Starter Battery266
Removing/Installing The Starter Battery267
Reconnecting The Starter Battery267
Removing The Starter Battery267
Installing The Starter Battery268
Disconnecting The Additional Battery268
Installing And Removing The Additional Battery (Engine Compartment)269
Battery Charging269
Connecting The Additional Battery269
Care270
Washing The Vehicle And Cleaning The Paintwork271
Automatic Car Wash271
Washing By Hand271
Power Washers272
Cleaning The Engine272
Cleaning The Paintwork272
Exterior Cleaning273
Cleaning The Windows273
Cleaning The Wheels273
Cleaning The Wiper Blades273
Cleaning The Exterior Lighting274
Cleaning The Mirror Turn Signal274
Cleaning The Sensors274
Cleaning The Rear View Camera274
Cleaning The Sliding Door275
Cleaning The Electrical Step275
Cleaning The Trailer Tow Hitch275
Interior Cleaning276
Cleaning The Display276
Cleaning The Plastic Trim276
Cleaning The Seat Covers276
Cleaning The Seat Belts277
Cleaning The Headliner277
Cleaning The Curtains277
Roadside Assistance279
Vehicle Tool Kit280
Stowage Compartment In The Front-Passenger Footwell280
Unlocking And Removing The Cover280
Removing The Vehicle Tool Kit And The Jack280
Where Will I Find280
Warning Triangle And Warning Lamp281
First-Aid Kit281
Jump-Starting282
Fire Extinguisher282
Flat Tire282
Tow-Starting And Towing Away283
Before Connecting The Jumper Cables283
Installing/Removing The Towing Eye284
Towing Away In The Event Of Malfunctions285
Towing With The Front Or Rear Axle Raised285
Electrical Fuses286
Towing The Vehicle With Both Axles On The Ground286
Recovering A Vehicle That Is Stuck286
Tow-Starting (Emergency Engine Starting)286
Wheels And Tires289
Operation290
Information For A Journey290
Regular Wheel And Tire Checks291
Tire Tread291
Operation In Winter292
Selecting, Mounting And Renewing Tires292
Driving With Summer Tires In Winter292
M+S Tires292
Snow Chains293
Tire Pressure294
Tire And Loading Information Placard294
Underinflated Or Overinflated Tires295
Tire Pressure Plate295
Important Notes On Tire Pressure295
Tire Valve (Snap-In Valve)296
Checking The Tire Pressure Manually296
Overinflated Tires296
Maximum Tire Pressures296
Tire Pressure Monitor297
Checking The Tire Pressure Electronically298
Tire Pressure Loss Warning System298
Restarting The Tire Pressure Monitor299
If You Wish To Cancel The Restart299
Tire Pressure Table300
Loading The Vehicle301
Instruction Labels For Tires And Loads301
Maximum Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating302
Number Of Seats303
Determining The Maximum Load303
What You Should Know About Wheels And Tires305
Vehicle Identification Plate305
Trailer Load/Noseweight305
Tire Labeling305
Tire Size Designation, Load Bearing Index And Speed Index306
Load Index307
Maximum Tire Load307
Tire Characteristics308
Dot, Tire Identification Number (Tin)308
Definitions For Tires And Loading308
Recommended Tire Pressure309
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)309
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)309
Maximum Weight Of The Laden Vehicle309
Curb Weight310
Tin (Tire Identification Number)310
Load Bearing Index310
Tire Bead310
Changing Wheels311
Rotating The Wheels311
Maximum Permissible Payload Weight311
Direction Of Rotation312
Storing Wheels312
Mounting A Wheel312
Raising The Vehicle313
Preparing The Hydraulic Jack314
Jacking Point At The Front Axle314
Removing A Wheel315
Installing The Adapter315
Mounting A New Wheel315
Lowering The Vehicle316
Wheel And Tire Combination317
Spare Wheel318
Removing And Installing The Spare Wheel319
Technical Data321
Vehicle Electronics322
Installing Electrical Or Electronic Equipment322
Identification Plates323
Vehicle Identification Plate With Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)323
Service Products And Capacities324
Fuel324
Tank Contents325
Diesel325
Information On Fuel Consumption326
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Notes327
High Ambient Temperatures327
Low Ambient Temperatures327
Purity327
Engine Oil Viscosity328
Additives328
Miscibility Of Engine Oils329
Interval For Oil Change329
Information About Oil Consumption329
Transmission And Power Steering Oil330
Brake Fluid Information330
Coolant - Safety Notes331
Coolant Additive With Antifreeze Requirements331
Vehicle Data332
Refrigerant332
Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio332
Cargo Tie-Down Points And Carrier Systems332
Roof Carrier Information333
Cargo Tie-Down Rings333
Load Rails333
Trailer Tow Hitch334
Maximum Permitted Weights And Loads335