Key Positions - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

tery isolating switch. You could otherwise
damage electrical system components.
You can use the battery isolating switch to dis-
connect the power supply to all your vehicle's
consumers. This will prevent uncontrolled bat-
tery discharge caused by off-load current con-
sumption.
If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary bat-
tery in the engine compartment, you will need to
disconnect both batteries. Only then is the elec-
trical system fully disconnected from the power
supply.
i
Only switch the vehicle to de-energized
using the battery main switch if:
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
R
it is absolutely necessary
R
After the power supply has been activated,
you will need to reset the side windows
( page 71).
Y
Switching off the power supply
!
When you clamp the connector under the
accelerator pedal, make sure that the con-
nector does not become damaged or dirty. It
may otherwise not be possible to restore the
electrical connection when the parts are reas-
sembled.
Battery main switch to the left of the center con-
sole
Remove the key from the ignition lock and
X
wait for about 20 seconds.
Press button ; in the direction of the arrow
X
and hold.
Pull connector : from the earth pin.
X
Push connector : as far to the side as pos-
X
sible so that it cannot make contact with the
earth pin.
All starter battery consumers are disconnec-
ted from the power supply.
Switching on the power supply
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Press connector : onto earth pin ; until
X
you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is
released.
Connector : must be in full contact with
earth pin ;.
All consumers are reconnected to the DC
power supply.

Key positions

g To insert and remove the key, lock the steer-
ing wheel
To unlock the steering wheel, power supply
1
for some consumers (e.g. the radio)
To switch on the ignition. Power supply for
2
all consumers, preglow and drive position
To start the engine
3
Driving
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