Dodge 2007 Sprinter manual

2007 OWNER’ S MANUAL 2007 SPRINTER 81-326-0799 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter. Before your first journey, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and how it oper- ates, as well as its driving, control and con- venience functions. Before you drive off, read these Operating Instructions. This will help you get the most out of your vehicle and avoid e ndan- gering yourself and other[...]

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 1 Co n t r o ls in d e t a i l . . . . . . . . . 5 1 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 5 Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . 249 6 *Technical data . . . . . . . . . . 351 Index . . . . [...]

3 Introduction  Environmental p rotection In this manual, whenever you see instruc- tions to discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropri- ate environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. Environmental note H DaimlerChrysler’s declar ed policy is one o[...]

4 Introduction Operating safety Operating safety War ni n g G Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle co mponents cont ain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids containe d in vehi- cles, and certain products of component we[...]

5 Introduction Operating safety The manufacturer warrants to the original and each subsequent owner of a Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway diesel engine that: (1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with the applicable regulations adopted by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, and (2) the emis[...]

6 Introduction Operating safety 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 in- form the buyer when selling the vehicl e could constitute an offense punishable by law, depending on the country concerned. Hav[...]

7 Introduction Operating safety 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 doc- umentation, affected by their modifica- tions. It is their responsibility to certify that the altered vehicle co[...]

8 Introduction Operating safety If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be- lieve may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Sprinter Dealer to have the problem diag- nosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satis- faction, please discuss the p[...]

9 Introduction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS  REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washi ngton D.C.: If you believe th at your vehi cle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause injur y or death, you should immediately inform th e National Highway Traffic Safety Adm inistra tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the man- ufactur[...]

10 Introduction Information regarding electronic recording devices  Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equ ipped with devices that can re cord vehicle systems data. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle system s after a coll[...]

11 1 At a glance Cockpit ............12 Instrument cluster ............14 Steering wheel with buttons* ............17 Center console ............18 Overhead control panel* ............19 Switch units ............20 Door control panel ............22[...]

12 At a glance Cockpit 1  Cockpit N68.10-2287-31[...]

13 At a glance Cockpit 1 Functi on Page 1 Door control panel 22 2 Light switch 77 3 Combination switch  Turn signals  High-beam headlamps  Windshield wipers  Rear window wiper* 79 77 126 127 4 Cruise control lever* 147 5 Horn 6 Steering wheel without/ with* buttons 17 Function Page 7 Instrument cluster 14, 84 8 Storage compartment 9 Sto[...]

14 At a glance Instrument cluster 1  Instrument cluster N54.32-2250-31[...]

15 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Function Page 1 Instrument cluster on vehi- cles without steering wheel buttons 84 2 Instrument cluster on vehi- cles with steering wheel buttons* 84 3 On vehicles without steering wheel but- tons:  Changes the stan- dard display  Selects menus 87 4 On vehicles with steering wheel but- tons*: Checks the eng[...]

16 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Indicator and warning lamp s Page v ESP ® warning lamp 43 268 ASR warning lamp 44 45 268 / Coolant level too low 275 D Coolant temperature too high 275 1 Restraint systems malfunction 272 Brake fluid level too low 269 EBV malfunction 268 Malfunction in trailer's brake booster 269 N Engine oil level warning [...]

17 At a glance Steering wheel with buttons* 1  Steering wheel with buttons* N46.10-2074-31 Function Page 1 Display 89 Controlling the operating system 2 To select a submenu or adjust the volume 89 + - Up / increases the volume Down / decreases the volume 3 Telephone* functions 107 s Accepts a call/ starts dialing t Ends a call / rejects an incom[...]

18 At a glance Center console 1  Center console N68.10-2288-31 Function Page 1 Storage compartment 166 2 Radio* or COMAND*, see the separate operat- ing instructions 3 Air-conditioning control panel 131 4 Center console switch unit 20 Function Page 5  Storage compart- ment or  CD changer*, see the separate op- erating instructions 6 Cup ho[...]

19 At a glance Overhead control panel* 1  Overhead con trol panel * Function Page 1 Hands-free microphone for telephone* 2 Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off 81 3 Switches the automatic interior lighting on/off 81 Function Page 4  Eyeglass compartment or  Anti-theft alarm sys- tem (ATA)* 166 47 5 Switches the interior lighting on/[...]

20 At a glance Switch units 1  Switch units Switch unit between the light switch and the steering wheel Center cons ole switch unit i The number of switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. N54.25-2915-31 Functi on Page Opens/closes the left- hand electric sliding door* 57 & Switches the left/right seat heating* on/off 73 Sw[...]

21 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch unit between the steering wheel and the ignition lock Functi on Page ³ Switches the heater booster function* on/off 137 ö ³ Switches auxiliary heat- ing* on/off 140 Switches the heater booster function* on/off 137 Adjusts the working en- gine speed* 155 Switches the operating speed governor* on/off 154 Ventil[...]

22 At a glance Door control panel 1  Door control panel N54.25-2914-31 Functi on Page 1 Adjusts the exterior mirrors* 125 2 Selects an exterior mirror* 125 3 Opens / clos es the left- hand side window 144 4 Opens / clos es the right- hand side window 144[...]

23 2 Safety Occupant safety ............24 Driving safety systems ............42 Anti-theft systems ............47[...]

24 Safety Occupant safety 2  Occupant safety This section contains all the most impor- tant information about the restraint sys- tems in your vehicle. In an accident, your vehicle collides with another obj ect, for ex- ample another vehicle. This may cause your vehicle to accelerate or decelerate ex- tremely quickly. During this acceleration or [...]

25 Safety Occupant safety 2 The most important restraint systems in the vehicle are the seat belts and child restraint systems. They are the most effec- tive means of preventing vehicle occu- pants from moving towards the point of impact and thus reduci ng the risk of oc cu- pants hitting parts of the vehicle interior. In accidents in which an airb[...]

26 Safety Occupant safety 2 Do not secure an y objects wi th a seat belt if it is being used by one of the vehicle’s occu- pants. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example a winter coat. Do not route the belt strap over sharp or fragile objects, especial ly if these are locat- ed in or on your clothing, for example ey e- glasses, pens or keys. Th[...]

27 Safety Occupant safety 2 Wearing seat belts 1 Belt sash guide (  page 28) 2 Belt latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle  Pull the belt smoothly from the seat belt reel holder.  Route the belt over your shoulder.  Click belt latch plate 2 into buckle 4 .  Adjust the belt to the correct height if necessary.  Pull the shoulder sect[...]

28 Safety Occupant safety 2 Adjust the belt height in such a way that the shoulder belt is routed over the middle of the shoulder. Belt sash guide with height adjustment 5 Release button  To raise the belt heig ht: slide belt sash guide 1 upward. Belt sash guide 1 engages in various positions.  To lower the belt heig ht: press and hold releas[...]

29 Safety Occupant safety 2 Activation of emergency tensioning re- tractors, belt force limiters and airbags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data, such as duration, direction and rate of vehicle deceler ation or acceler- ation. Based on the evaluation of this data and depending on the [...]

30 Safety Occupant safety 2 Vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:  the distribution of the force during the impact  the collision angle  the deformation characteristics of the vehicle  the composition of the object involved in the collision, for example the other vehicle Facto[...]

31 Safety Occupant safety 2 Wa r n i ng G If the emergency tensioning retractors have been triggered, have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you us e an authorized Sprinter Dealer for th is pur- pose. In particular,[...]

32 Safety Occupant safety 2 Your vehicle is equipped with the following airbags, depending on the equipment ver- sion:  Driver’s front airbag, located in the steering wheel  Co-driver’s front airbag, located above the glove box  Thorax sidebags* in the outer sides of the driver’s seat and the co-driver’s in- dividual seat  Windo[...]

33 Safety Occupant safety 2 Front airbags The front airbags are designed to increase protection to the driver’s and co-driver’s/ co-drivers' head and chest. The driver’s airbag is located in the steer- ing wheel housing; the co-driver’s is abov e the glove box. 1 Driver’s airbag 2 Co-driver’s airbag Driver’s front airbag 1 inflat[...]

34 Safety Occupant safety 2 The driver’s front airbag and co-driver’s front airbag are triggered:  in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction  if the system determines that airbag deployment can offer additio nal pro- tection to that provided by the seat belt ?[...]

35 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Thorax sidebag The thorax sidebags are triggered:  in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction, for example in the event of a side impact  on the side on which an impact occurs  if the system determines that airbag deployment can offer ad[...]

36 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Windowbag The windowbags are triggered:  in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction  on the side on which an impact occurs  independently of the front airbags If a child is traveling in the vehicle :  secure the child in a child restr[...]

37 Safety Occupant safety 2 Child restra int syste ms We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child re- straint instr[...]

38 Safety Occupant safety 2 The use of infant or child restraints is re- quired by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Ca- nadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seat- ed in an appropriate infant or child re- straint system properly secured by a lap / shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a top t[...]

39 Safety Occupant safety 2 A statement by the child restraint manu- facturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, make sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for[...]

40 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Securing rings - LATCH type anchors War ni n g G If the child restraint system has not been in- stalled correctly on a suitable vehicle seat, the child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident or sudden braking and could be seriously or fatally injured. You must therefore observe the installation instruc- tions[...]

41 Safety Occupant safety 2 TopTether The TopTether anchorages are on the feet of the rear bench seat. 1 Head restraints 2 TopTether anchorages 2 TopTether anchorage 3 TopTether hook 4 TopTether belt of LATCH type child re- straint system  Slide head restraint 1 upward.  Guide TopTether belt 4 under head restraint 1 from the front and be- twe[...]

42 Safety Driving safety systems 2  Driving safety systems In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:  ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem)  BAS (B rake As sist)  ESP ® (E lectronic S tability P rogram)  ASR (acceleration skid control)  EBV (electronic brake force distribu- tion) ABS regulate[...]

43 Safety Driving safety systems 2 Braking If ABS intervenes during braking, you will feel the steering wheel vibrate gently and the brake pedal pulsate. If ABS intervenes:  Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the braking situation is over. For full brake application:  Depress the brake pedal with maxi- mum force. Brake Assist op[...]

44 Safety Driving safety systems 2 There is a malfunction if the # indicator lamp is permanently lit while the engine is running (  page 272). If ESP ® malfunctions, engine power output may be reduced. ASR improves traction for a sustained peri- od, i.e. the transfer of power from the tires to the road surface, and thus also improves the drivin[...]

45 Safety Driving safety systems 2 Activating/deactivat ing ASR ASR is automatically activated as soon as the engine is switched on. It may be best to deactivate ASR in the fol- lowing situations:  if snow chains are bein g used  in deep snow  on sand or gravel If you deactivate ASR:  the engine’s torque is then no longer limited and [...]

46 Safety Driving safety systems 2 EBV monitors and regulates the brake pressure at the rear wheels to improve driving stability during braking. There is a malfunction if the # , k , - and indicator lamps are perma- nently lit while the engi ne is running (  page 268). Electronic brake force distri bution (EBV) War ni n g G If EBV malfunctions, [...]

47 Safety Anti-theft systems 2  Anti-theft systems The immobilizer prevents the vehicle from being started without the correct key. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key or remote keyless entry transmitter with you and lock the vehicle. The engine could be started by anyone with a valid key or remote keyless entry transmitter that is lef[...]

48 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the inclination of the vehicle changes while tow-away protection is enabled. Enabling tow-away protection Tow-away protection is automatically en- abled approximately 20 seconds after you lock the vehicle. Tow-away protection is automatically de- activated when you unlock the[...]

49 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 If the anti-theft alarm system is enabled and the vehicle is locked, a visual and au- dible alarm is triggered if one of the side windows or the rear window on your vehi- cle is smashed and someone reaches into the interior, for example. Enabling th e interior motion sensor  Close:  the side windows  the slid[...]

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51 Controls in detail 3 Controls in detail Opening and closing ............52 Key positions ............67 Seats ............68 Steering wheel adjustment ............76 Lighting ............77 Instrument cluster ............84 Operating system without steering wheel buttons ............87 Operating system with steering wheel buttons* ............89[...]

52 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3  Opening and closing Included with your vehicle are 2 or 4* re- mote keyless entry transmitters with a folding mechanical key. Keys which were not included with delivery must be activated at an authorized Sprint- er Dealer before they can be used. The remote keyless entry transmitter transmits in all d[...]

53 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Remote control with key 1 To unlock the sliding doors and rear doors and opens or closes the electric sliding door* 2 Œ Unlocki ng button 3 ‹ Locking button 4 Release button for mechanical key 5 Battery check lamp. As a precaution, both remote controls should always be carried. Checking the batteries ?[...]

54 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Locking and unlockin g the vehicle with the remote cont rol Unlocking the driver's door  Press the Œ button. The turn signals flash once. The anti-theft alarm system (ATA)* is deactivated. Unlocking the vehicle centrally  Unlock the driver's door.  Press the Œ button within 2 sec- ond[...]

55 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Rear door 1 To lock 2 To unlock  Insert the key all the way into the door lock and turn it in direction 2 . The door is unlocked. The alarm can be disabled in the following ways:  Press the Œ button on the remote control. or  Insert the key into the ignition lock. Locking the vehicle Only the dr[...]

56 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 1 Outside door handle 2 Button 3 Inside door handle 4 Locking knob Opening / closing the sliding door from the outside  To open: pull door handle 1 to open the sliding door.  Hold door handle 1 and slide the slid- ing door towards the rear as far as the stop.  To close: pull doo r handle 1 , to r[...]

57 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3  To close: press button 2 to release the sliding door from its detent and, holding door handle 3 , pull the door firmly towards the front until it engag- es.  To lock: press locking knob 4 down. Only this sliding door is locked. Electric closing aid* Your vehicle may be equipped with an elec- tric c[...]

58 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Sliding door switch in the doorway 3 To open / close the sliding door  To open the sliding door: briefly press lower part 2 of the switch on the cen- ter console.  The indicator lamp in the switch flash- es. The sliding door unlocks and opens, and a signal sounds. or  Briefly press switch 3 in th[...]

59 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening / closing usin g the inside and outside door handles Observe the notes on anti-trap protection (  page 60). 1 Button 2 Outside door handle  Briefly press button 1 or pull ou tside door handle 2 . The sliding door opens or closes and a signal sounds.  Press button 1 again or pull outside d[...]

60 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Anti-trap protection If the sliding door is obstructed during the opening procedure, it moves back in the opposite direction slightly and stops. If the sliding door is obstructed during the closing procedure, it opens fully again. You can fix the rear doors in place at an an- gle of approximately 90° or [...]

61 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening the left-hand rear door from the outside 1 Release lever  Make sure that the right-hand rear door is open and engaged.  Pull release lever 1 in the direction of the arrow.  Swing the rear door out to the side unt il it engages. Opening the rear doors to an angle of 270° 1 Door retainer ?[...]

62 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Closing th e rear doors fr om outside  Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the outside.  Close the right-hand rear door firmly from the outside. Closing the rear door s from the 90° or 270° position  Pull the door away from the magnetic door retainer if necessary (  page 61).  Push [...]

63 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3  To close: make sure that the left-hand rear door is closed.  Pull the right-hand rear door firmly closed by the door handle.  To lock: slide catch 2 to the right. Only the rear door is locked. The white marking is no longer visible. Using the central locking switch, you can centrally lock or unl[...]

64 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 The indicator lamp in the central locking switch indicates when the sliding doors and the rear door are locked. You can de- termine whether the driver' s door or co- driver's door is locked or unlocked by the position of the locking knobs. Locking the entire vehicle  Press upper par t 1 of th[...]

65 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Activating th e automatic locking when driving func tion for the entire veh icle  Close all the doors.  Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ig- nition lock (  page 67).  Press upper part 1 of the switch. Keep it pressed for approximately 5s e c o n d s . The indicator lamp in the switch fla[...]

66 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Deactivating the autom atic locking when driving function for the sliding doors and the rear door  Close all the doors.  Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ig- nition lock (  page 67).  Press lower part 2 of the switch. Keep it pressed for approximately 5s e c o n d s . The indicator lamp [...]

67 Controls in detail Key positio ns 3  Key positions 0 To remove the key, to lock the steering wheel 1 To unlock the steering wheel (power supply for some consumers, e.g. radio) 2 To switch on the ignition (power supply for all consumers) Preglow 1 and drive position 3 To start 1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine i The key can only be removed [...]

68 Controls in detail Seats 3 Driver’ s and co-drive r’s seats War ni n g G Only adjust the seats when the ve hicle is stationary and the handbrake is applied. You could otherwise lose control of the vehicle as a result of the seat moving and cause an accident. War ni n g G Make sure that nobody can become trapped as the seat is adjusted . Neve[...]

69 Controls in detail Seats 3 Standard, comfort* and suspension seats* 1 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment 2 Lumbar support adjustment 3 Backrest adjustment 4 Seat height adjustment 5 Seat angle adjustment 6 Seat suspension adjustment 7 Vertical lock lever Seat fore-and-aft adjustment  Pull lever 1 up.  Slide the seat forwards or backwards until y[...]

70 Controls in detail Seats 3 Seat suspension adjustment* The seat suspension must be adjusted to your body weight.  Relieve the load on the seat.  Select your body weight 88 to 165 lbs (40 to 120 kg) using thumbwheel 6 for optimal seat suspension. The seat suspension becomes harder as the load on the seat increases. Vertical lock* If the sea[...]

71 Controls in detail Seats 3 The seat release lever is located behind the seat between the seat backrest and the seat base. Co-driver’s seat  Press lever 1 on the back of the seat to the middle and turn the seat slightly inwards.  The turning device is unlocked.  Release lever 1 again.  Turn the seat inwards to the desired position. [...]

72 Controls in detail Seats 3 Positioning the seat cushion  Fold the seat cushion back.  Slide the seat cushion under the back- rest and into rear anchorage 2 .  Fold the seat cushion down.  Press the front of the seat cushion down until it engages in front anchorage 1 . 1 To fold up the armrest 2 To unlock the armrest 3 To move the arm[...]

73 Controls in detail Seats 3 Removing the head restraints  Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.  Press release button 1 and pull the head restraint out. Installing the head re straints  Insert the head restraint so that the rod with the notches is in the direction of travel on the left.  Push the head restraint down until i[...]

74 Controls in detail Seats 3 The folding seat is on the co-driver’s side. Folding seat next to the partition sliding door 1 Key for partition sliding door 2 Seat cushion  Remove key 1 from partition sliding door.  Fold seat cushion 2 down or up. The seat cushion is held in the relevant position. Folding seat * War n i n g G When folding do[...]

75 Controls in detail Seats 3 Removing the rear bench seat The locking lever is located underneath the bench seat, on the feet of the bench seat. 1 Lever  Turn all levers 1 for the bench seat fully upward. The rear bench seat moves back into the seat mounting cups on the vehicle floor.  Lift the rear bench seat upward out of the seat mounting[...]

76 Controls in detail Steering wheel adjustment 3  Steering wheel adjustment The lever for adjusting the steering colu mn is under the steering wheel. 1 Steering column fore-and-aft adjust- ment 2 Steering column height 3 Lever  Swing lever 3 down to the stop. The steering wheel is unlocked.  Move the steering wheel to the desired position[...]

77 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Legal requirements may impose variations in certain countries. The light switch is located between the driver’s door and the steering wheel. 1 Light switch 2 Front foglamp* indicator la mp 3 Rear foglamp indicator lamp Switching on the low-beam headlamps  Turn light switch to B . The B indicator l amp in the in[...]

78 Controls in detail Lighting 3  Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock (  page 67).  Turn light switch to B .  Press c ombinatio n switch forward 1 . The indicator lamp A in the instru- ment cluster lights up. Headlamp flasher  Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock (  page 67).  Pull combination switch briefly in direction[...]

79 Controls in detail Lighting 3 The light switch is located between the driver’s door and the steering wheel. 1 Light switch 2 Front foglamp indicator lamp 3 Rear foglamp indicator lamp Switchin g on the front fog lamps  Make sure that the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched on.  Pull light switch 1 out to the first de- tent. [...]

80 Controls in detail Lighting 3  Push comb ination s witch up 1 or down 2 until it engages. The combination switch moves back automatically if the steering wheel is turned sufficiently. The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off and the key is removed. The switch is located on the center con- sole. 1 Hazard warning l[...]

81 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Front interior light ing with overhead control panel* 1 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on / off 2 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on / off 3 Right-hand reading lamp 4 Interior lamp 5 To switch automatic control on / off 6 To switch the interior lighting on / off 7 Left-hand reading lamp Automatic control[...]

82 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Switching the standa rd rear interior lighting on / off On panel vans / crewbuses equipped with the standard rear interior lighting, the switch for the rear interior lighting is on the rear lamp in the load / passenger compart- ment. Rear interior lamp with sw itch 1 To switch on the rear interior lighti ng 2 To swi[...]

83 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Load compartment motion detector* On panel vans equipped with a motion de- tector in the load compartment, the rear interior lighting may als o switch on if mo- tion is detected. The rear interior lighting can be switched on by the motion detector with a delay of no more than 4 seconds i f:  the switch on the rea[...]

84 Controls in detail Lighting 3  Instrument cluster You will find a full ov erview of the instru- ment cluster in the “At a glance” section (  page 14). The display in the instrument cluster is ac- tivated when you:  open the driver’s door  switch on the ignition  press the reset button  switch on the lights The display swi[...]

85 Controls in detail Lighting 3 With the lights switched on, you can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting using the and buttons.  Brighter: press the button.  Dimmer: press the button. The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine’s overrevving range. To protect the engine, the fu el supply is in- terrupted when the red b[...]

86 Controls in detail Lighting 3  Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*: Make sure that the display is showing the trip meter (  page 93).  Keep reset bu tton pressed until the trip meter is set to 0.0 . Fuel gauge Fuel gauge 1 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons 2 Vehicles with steering wheel but- tons* 3 Fuel filler flap location ind[...]

87 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3  Operating system withou t steering wheel buttons The operating system is activated as soon as you switch on the ignition. You may per- form the following using the operating sys- tem:  Call up vehicle information  Make settings The operating system shows the informa- [...]

88 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 There may be a short delay before a lower outside temperature is displayed, for ex- ample after leaving a garage. There may also be a short delay before a rise in the outside temperature is displayed. This prevents you from seeing a temperature display influenced by heat from t[...]

89 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Operating system with steering wheel buttons* The operating system is activated as soon as you switch on the ignition. You may per- form the following using the operating sys- tem:  Call up vehicle information  Make settings You can use this not only to find out when th[...]

90 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Several functions are combined themati- cally in the menus. The display changes when you press one of the buttons on the steering wheel. For example, the AUDIO menu contains functions for controlling the radio* or CD player*. You can use a function to call up information or to ch[...]

91 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 This is what the display looks like when you scroll through the menus. The explanations for the individual menus are shown in the following table. The illustration is an example of the menus on a vehicle with COMAND APS*. Menu overview N54.32-2282-31[...]

92 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The table below shows the menus and the individual functions. Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Operation Audio* Navigation* Malfunction memory Settings Trip com puter Telephone* Commands / submenus Standard display with trip meter and odometer Select a radio stati[...]

93 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 With Sound 5/Sound 20, the operating system always shows the AUDIO and TEL (telephone) menus in English. In the Operation menu, you can select the following functions using the j or k button: Standard display In its basic setting, you will see the odom- eter and the trip meter in[...]

94 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The temperature displayed may climb to 250 ° F (120 °C) when the vehicle is being driven in normal conditions and if the cool- ant contains the correct concentration of corrosion inhibitor and antifreeze. It is ac- ceptable for the coolant temperature to rise to the end of the [...]

95 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until the settings for the CD being played are displayed. 1 Current CD (with CD changer) 2 Current track  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you have set the desired track. The Malfunction memory menu displays malfunctions tha[...]

96 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The Settings menu has two functions:  the To reset: Pr ess reset bu tton for 3 sec. function, with which you can re- set all settings to the factory defaults  a collection of submenus which you can use to make individual settings for your vehicle  Press the è or ÿ butt[...]

97 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Resetting the functions of a submenu You can reset the functions of an individual submenu to the factory defaults.  Select a function in a submenu.  Press reset button for approximate- ly 3 seconds. You will see the message in the display prompting you to press the reset bu[...]

98 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Instrument cluster (  page 99) Clock/Date (  page 101) Lighting* (  page 102) Vehicle (  page 104) Auxiliary heat- ing* (  page 139) Conve- nience* (  page 105) Select the unit for the temperature Set the hours (clock) Set constant head- lamp mode* Set station s[...]

99 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Instrument cluster submenu You can reach the Inst. clus ter submenu via the Settings menu (  page 96). Selecting the unit for the temperature  Select the Inst. clu ster submenu using the æ or ç button.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Temperat. m[...]

100 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Selecting the language  Select the Inst. clus ter submenu us- ing the æ or ç button.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Language mes- sage in the display. The current setting is highlighted.  Use th e æ or ç button to select the language in whic[...]

101 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Clock/Date submenu You can reach the Clock / Date submenu via the Settings menu (  page 96). Setting the hours  Select the Clock / Date submenu using the æ or ç button.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Set clock H ours message in the display. ?[...]

102 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the day  Select the Clock / Date submenu using the æ or ç button.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Date Day mes- sage in the display.  Set the day by pressing the æ or ç button. Setting the day  Select the Clock / Date submenu using[...]

103 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Press the æ or ç to select the Lighting submenu.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Hdlmp. mode mes- sage in the display. The current setting is highlighted.  Press the æ or ç button to se- lect whether you wish to operate the lighting manually[...]

104 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the exterior lighting delayed switch-off* The Headlam ps (headlamps delayed switch- off) function enables you to set whether or not the exterior lighting should remain on in the dark after the doors have been closed. When you have set the delayed switch-off and have swit[...]

105 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Press the æ or ç button to se- lect how the radio should tune into a station.  Frequency : The nearest station on the waveband is selected  Memory : The nearest saved station is selected Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity You can use the Wipe sens or function t[...]

106 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Press the æ or ç button to switch key dependence On or Off . The Trip computer menu displays statisti- cal data for your vehicle. Consumption statistics after start  Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the After start mes- sage in the display. 1 Distanc[...]

107 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Consumption statistics after reset  Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the After start mes- sage in the display.  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the After reset mes- sage. 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last re[...]

108 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Switch on the cell phone and audio sys- tem or COMAND APS*. See the separate operating instruc- tions.  Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the TEL menu in the display. You will see different messages in the display, depending on the status of your cell p[...]

109 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3  Press the j or k button. The operating system reads the phone book stored on the SIM card or in the phone. This may take more than 1m i n u t e . You will see the Process ing message (Sound 20) or Wait... message (COMAND APS*) in the display.  Press the j or k button repe[...]

110 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3  Driving and parking  Before each journey, check the vehicle lighting and the general condition of the vehicle.  Observe the general driving tips at the end of this section (  page 116). You will find information on:  regular checks (  page 181)  driving in winter (  page 235) [...]

111 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3  Before starting the engine, make sure that all vehicle occupants are wearing their seat belt correctly (  page 27) and the handbrake (  page 115) is ap- plied. Automatic transmissi on Gearshift patte rn P Parking position (selector lever lock) R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position  Make [...]

112 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3  Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. The selector lever lock is released.  Release the handbrake (  page 115). The 7 indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out.  Move the selector lever to position D or R .  Release the brake pedal.  Carefully depress the accelerator[...]

113 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Do not accelerate to prevent your vehicle from rolling backward s on an uphill gradi- ent. Instead, you should either use the handbrake or depress the brake pedal. This prevents excessive wear on the clutch. Select a lower gear (shift range 3 , 2 or 1 ) (  page 123) in good time on long and steep down[...]

114 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Parking War ni n g G Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicl e is stat ionary, since it is not possible to steer the vehicle with the key re- moved. Always apply the handb rake after parking the vehicle. Never leave children unsu pervised in the ve- hicle. They could release the handbr[...]

115 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Handbrake The handbrake is located between the driv- er’s seat and the co-driver’s seat. 1 Lever 2 Release knob Applying the handbrake  Pull lever 1 up as far as the last de- tent. The 7 indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up while the engine is running. Releasing the handbrake  R[...]

116 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Stopping the engine  Apply handbrake (  page 115).  Move selector lever to P .  Turn key to position 0 (  page 67) in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated.  Secure the vehicle at the front axle if unloaded and at the rear axle if loaded, e.g. using a chock ( [...]

117 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Overrun cut-off The gasoline/diesel supply is cut off if the driver's foot is completely removed from the accelerator pedal when the engine is overrunning at engine speeds outside of the idling control range. Driving in wet conditions Driving on flooded roads If you are forced to drive on stretches [...]

118 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi- mately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. The Treadwear Indicator appears as a solid ba[...]

119 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Tire tra ction Tire grip is greatly reduced on a wet, snow covered or icy road. Speed and driving style must therefore be adapted to suit road conditions. The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. Below a trea d depth of 1/ 8 in (3 mm), tire grip begins to de c[...]

120 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Alignment and balan ce Poor suspension alignment may result in:  Fast tire wea r  Uneven tire wear, s uch as feathe ring and one-sided wear  Vehicle pulling to the left or right Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition. See an autho[...]

121 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3  Automatic transmission P Parking position (selector lever lock) R Reverse ge ar N Neutral D Drive position The automatic transmission adapts to your individual driving style by continuously ad- justing its shift points. These shift point ad- justments take into account the current operating and dr[...]

122 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 When the selector lever is in position D , you can perform gearsh ifts yourself, even on vehicles with automatic transmission. Downshifting  Press the selector lever to the left to- wards D– . The automatic transmission restricts the shift range (  page 123) by one gear. The automatic transmis[...]

123 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Selecting the ideal shift range  Press and hold the selector lever towards D– . The automatic transmission will shift to a range which allows easy acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the auto- matic transmission will shift down one or more gears. When the s elector lever is in posi tion D [...]

124 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Stopping If you are only stopping briefly:  leave the selector lever in the drive po- sition  secure the vehicle against rolling away using the brake pedal Maneuvering Maneuvering in a tight space:  Control the speed by braking carefully.  Accelerate only slightly and avoid j olt- ing. Tra[...]

125 Controls in detail Good visibility 3  Good visibility Before startin g off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions. Rear-view mirror*  Adjust the rear-view mirror manually. Setting the rear-vie w mirro r to anti- dazzle mode 1 Anti-dazzle lever [...]

126 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 The combination switch is located on the left of the steering wheel. 1 Single wipe 2 To switch the windshield wipers on Switching on the windshield wipers  Turn key to position 1 in the igni tion lock (  page 67).  Turn the combination switch to the re- quired position in the direction of arrow 2 de[...]

127 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Wiping with washer fluid  Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow 1 . The windshield wiper will wipe with windshield washer fluid. Vehicles with head lamp cleaning sys- tem*: If the low-beam headlamps have been switched on, a high-pressure water jet also cleans the[...]

128 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 The switch for the windshield heating is on the center console. 1 To switch on / off  To switch on: press up per part of the P switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.  To switch off: press upper part of the P switch again.  The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The rear window heatin[...]

129 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3  Tempmatic N83.00-2126-31[...]

130 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Tempmatic is only operational whil e the engine is running. You can use Tempmatic to regulate or control the temperature au- tomatically. The vehicle is either heated or cooled, depending on the temperature se- lected and the outside temperature. The combination filter removes most dust particles, pollen and unple[...]

131 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Control panel The air in the vehicle is neither cooled nor dehumidified when economy mode is se- lected.  To activate: press the ° switch for economy mode. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.  To deactivate: press the ° switch for normal mode. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. i If the vehi[...]

132 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Heating  Set temperature selector control 1 (  page 131) as required, but do not turn the control below the middle posi- tion.  Set airflow control 2 (  page 131) as required, but do not turn the control below the second speed.  Set the air distribution control as shown.  Close the center air ven[...]

133 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 1 Airflow control  To increase: press the Q airflow control.  To reduce: press the airflow control. The display next to the airflow controls indicates the speed of the airflow. The air distribution is set using the air dis- tribution control in the control panel (  page 131). The markings on the air distr[...]

134 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3  To switch off: press the Ä switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The engine stores residual heat after long periods of driving. You can use the residual heat of the engine to heat the stationary vehicle for a further 30 minutes.  To switch on: turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock [...]

135 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.  Turn airflow control 2 (  pa ge 131) to a higher blower speed, but do not turn the control below second speed.  Turn temperature selector control 1 (  page 131) to a higher temperature.  Turn air distribution control 5 to ‚ P .  Close the center air v[...]

136 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 The glove box can be ventilated when Tempmatic is switched on, e.g. to cool its contents. 1 To switch the air supply on / off  To switch on: press switch 1 to the left.  To switch off: press switch 1 to the right. 1 Air conditioning in the rear 2 Airflow control 3 Temperature selector control  To switch o[...]

137 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3  To reduce: turn the temperature selec- tor control counterclockwise. Air vents in the roof air duct Adjustable air vents are integrated in the roof air duct. 1 Air vents  Adjust the airflow by opening / closing the air flaps. Alter the air distribution by turning the air vents. The fuel-fired heater booster[...]

138 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3  To switch on: press the switch ³ . The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.  To switch off: press the ³ switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The heater booster function operates for around a further 2 minutes and then switches off automatically. The vehicle is equipped with an electr[...]

139 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ ventilation* 3  Auxiliary heating/ventilation* The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates the interior to a temperature that you have set. The auxiliary heating can be operated with the engine switched on or off. The auxiliary heating is equipped with a water heater. The auxiliary heating heats the coolan[...]

140 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventil ation* 3 You can switch the auxiliary heating / ven- tilation on and off immediately using:  the auxiliary heating / heater booster switch (  page 140)  the auxiliary heating remote control* (  page 141) Before switchin g on  Adjust the heat output to the desired temperature using the t[...]

141 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ ventilation* 3 Operation using the remote control* The remote c ontrol has a ma ximum range of approximately 60 0 meters. The range may be reduced by:  sources of interference  solid objects between the remote con- trol and the vehicle  the remote control being in an unfavor- able position  tran[...]

142 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventil ation* 3 Selecting a switch-on time You can use the operating system to define up to 3 switch-on times, one of whi ch can be selected to switch on the auxil iary heating / ventilation. Operating system without steering wheel buttons  Switch on the ignition (  page 67).  Press the ö switch. T[...]

143 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ ventilation* 3  Press the è button. The switch-on time is selected. The yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch comes on. Setting the switch-on ti me Operating system without steering wheel buttons  Select a switch-on time as described under “Selecting a switch-on time” (  page 142).  Press [...]

144 Controls in detail Open air 3  Open air You can open and close the side windows electrically. The switches for all side windows are locat- ed on the door control panel. Power window switches (driver’s side) 1 Power window, left 2 Power window, right  Switch on the ignition (  page 67 ).  To open: press and hold switch 1 or 2 until[...]

145 Controls in detail Open air 3 Sliding sunroof switch 1 To open 2 To close 3 To raise 4 To lower  Switch on the ignition (  page 67).  Press the sliding sunroof switch in the desired direction as far as the first pressure point.  Release the sliding sunroof switch when the desired position has been reached. Sliding sunroof* Wa r n i [...]

146 Controls in detail Open air 3 Resetting the sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof must be reset after:  the sunroof has been closed manually using the emergency operation key (  page 304)  the sunroof has opened with a jerk  a malfunction  Switch on the ignition (  page 67).  Press the sliding s unroof switch in the direction[...]

147 Controls in detail Driving systems 3  Driving systems Driving systems which may form part of your vehicle are described on the foll owing pages:  Cruise control* (  page 147), which you can use to control the speed of your vehicle  Parktronic system*, which is an aid for parking and maneuvering (  page 150)  Reverse w arning f[...]

148 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left of the steering column. 1 To store the current or a higher speed 2 To resume the last speed stored 3 To store the current speed or a lower speed 4 To deactivate cruise control Storing the current spee d  Accelerate / decelera[...]

149 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Setting the speed  Briefly press the cruise control lever upward 1 to increase the speed or downward 3 to reduce the speed. The last speed stored is increased or decreased in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments). or  Press and hold the cruise control lever up 1 or down 3 until the desired speed has bee[...]

150 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Parktronic is an electronic parking aid and informs you visually and audibly of the dis- tance between the vehicle and an obsta- cle. Parktronic is automatically switched on when you switch on the ignition and re- lease the handbrake. You must also move the selector lever to position D , N or R . Parktronic [...]

151 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Front sensors Rear sensors Minimum distanc e If an obstacle is within this range, all seg- ments of the warning displays light up and you will hear an audible warning tone. The distance may no longer be displayed if you drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle than the minimum distance. Warning dis plays The[...]

152 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 The warning displays for the rear left and right-hand sides are in the exterior mirror concerned. Warning display in the le ft-hand exterior mirror for the area to the rear left-hand side 4 Left-hand side of vehicle 5 Indicator segments The warning display is divided into 5 yellow and 2 red segments for each[...]

153 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Switching P arktronic on/off You can switch Parktronic on and off man- ually. The switch is located on the center con- sole. 1 To switch Parktronic on/off  To switch off: press upper p art 1 of the switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.  To switch on: press upper part 1 of the switch again.[...]

154 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3  Operating the vehicle When activated, the operating speed gov- ernor (ADR) automatically increases the engine speed to a preset or adju stable operating speed (  page 155). Activating / deactivating AD R The switch is between the light switch and the steering wheel. 1 To switch on 2 To switch of[...]

155 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 Adjusting the operating speed 1 To increase speed 2 To reduce speed  Switch on ADR (  page 154).  To increase: press upper part 1 of the switch. or  On vehicles with cruise control*, press the cruise control lever* up (  page 148).  To reduc e: press lower part 2 of the switch. or [...]

156 Controls in detail Transporting 3  Transporting For more information about the maximum roof load and roof carrier systems, please refer to the "Technical data" section (  page 351). Loading guidelines War ni n g G Secure and position a load as descri bed in the loading guidelines. Otherwise, the load could slide or be thrown aro[...]

157 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Before loading  Check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary (  page 213).  Clean the load compartment floor. The load compartment floor must be dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and dust to reduce the ri sk of the load sli p- ping.  If necessary, place anti-slip mats on the load compartm[...]

158 Controls in detail Transporting 3 The load's overall center of gravity should be as low and central as possible, between the axles near the rear axle. For crewbus models:  Always transport loads in the load com- partment.  Always place loads flush against the seat backrests of the rear bench seat.  Slide larger and heavier loads a[...]

159 Controls in detail Transporting 3  Secure tilt and tip-resistant loads in all directions by using the lashing points or lashing eyes and load rails in the load compartment or on the load sur- face, according to your vehicle's equip- ment. Only use lashing materials that have been tested according to valid stan- dards, such as lashing ne[...]

160 Controls in detail Transporting 3  Always attach the lashing net or tarps to all available lashing points. While do- ing so, make sure that the mounting hooks cannot open unintentionally. War ni n g G Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the lashing points, the lashing eyes or the lashing materials. The load or the lashing points[...]

161 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Mounting lashing points for load rails* 1 Locking mechanism  To install: slide the lashing eye through a recess in the load rail close to the load until locking mechanism 1 in the recess engages.  Check whether the lashing eye is firmly in place.  To remove: pull locking mechanism 1 upward and pull the[...]

162 Controls in detail Transporting 3 It is possible to mount a roof rack if your vehicle is equipped with securing rails on the roof. 1 Securing rail s Special mountings (sliding blocks) are available as accessories. These are avai l- able from any authorized Sprinter Dealer. Carrie r syst ems War n i n g G Handling and braking characteristics may[...]

163 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Observe the instructions in the “Opera- tion” section (  page 175). ! CAUTION If you wish to retrofit securing rails, have them installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop which has the neces- sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. T[...]

164 Controls in detail Features 3  Features Storage compartments above the wind- shield Storage compartment above the roof trim* 1 Storage compartment Storage compartments in th e doors You can use these storage compartments for the safe storage of small and light items. Storage compartment under th e twin co-driver's seat* On vehicles with[...]

165 Controls in detail Features 3 Glove box 1 Glove box handle 2 Locked* 3 Unlocked*  To ope n: pull glove box handle 1 in the direction of the arr ow. 4 Cards holder 5 Pen holder  To close : fold the cover upwards and push against it until it engages in place. Storage compartments on the dash- board Example on the right-hand side i You can l[...]

166 Controls in detail Features 3 Covered storage compartment above the center console* 1 Cover 2 Release handle  Pull release handle 2 . Cover 1 swings upwards.  Close cover 1 and engage it. The eyeglasses compartment is located in the overhead control panel. 1 Cover  To open: press cover 1 of the eye- glasses compartment. The eyeglasses [...]

167 Controls in detail Features 3 Cup holders in the front Example on the right-hand side 1 Cup holder in the storage compartment in the dashbo ard Example on the right-hand side 2 Bottle holder in the front door 3 Cup holder compartment in the center console 4 Recess 5 Cup holder 6 Clamping ar m  Pull out cup holder compartment 3 by recess 4 . [...]

168 Controls in detail Features 3  Place the container in cup holder 5 .  Press clamping arm 6 onto the con- tainer. Cup holders in the rear The cup holders in the rear are located un- der the seats. 1 Cup holder  Pull out cup holder 1 . The ashtray is located in the ashtray com- partment in the center console. 1 Ashtray compartment 2 Rece[...]

169 Controls in detail Features 3 Ashtray in the passenger compart- ment* The ashtrays are locate d on the right-hand and left-hand side in the side trims. 1 Retainin g clip  To open: open the ashtray.  To remove the insert: press clip 1 down and remove the entire ashtr ay from the trim.  To replace the insert: insert the ash- tray at the [...]

170 Controls in detail Features 3 The paper holder is on the control panel for the air-conditioning system. 1 Paper holder  Press top of paper holder 1 . The 12 V sockets for accessories are  on the bottom of the center console (12 V, 25 A)  on the inside of the driver's seat base (12 V, 15 A)  in the corner trim next to each rear [...]

171 Controls in detail Features 3 Telephones may only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected to a separate exterior antenna of a type tested and ap- proved by the manufacturer. The installation of the antenna must be ap- proved by a qualified specialist workshop. Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified special ist workshop[...]

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173 4 Operation The first 1000 mile s (1,500 km) ......... 174 Driving tips ......... 175 Electronic equipment ......... 183 Refueling ......... 184 Engine ......... 185 Battery ......... 195 Battery isolating switch* ......... 197 Tires and wheels ......... 199 Winter driving ......... 234 Maintenance and servicing ......... 237 Cleaning and care [...]

174 Operation The first 1000 miles (1,500 km) 4 You will find detailed information about op- erating, maintaining and caring for your ve- hicle in the “Operation” section. If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long time afterward.  You should therefore drive[...]

175 Operation Driving tips 4  Driving tips Information is available about driving in winter and with snow chains (  page 236). Transporting your vehicle by rail may be subject to certain restrictions or require special measures to be taken in some countries due to varying tunnel heights and loading standards. You can obtain information at any[...]

176 Operation Driving tips 4 Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings Gross Ve hicle W eight Ra ting (GVW R) is th e maximum permissible vehicle weight:  8550 lbs (3880 kg) for vehicle model type 2500  9990 lbs (4530 kg), or 110 30 lbs (5003 kg) for vehicle model type 3500 GVWR (G ross V ehicle W eight R ating) The total allowable weight of th[...]

177 Operation Driving tips 4 1 Cargo vans with a long wheelbase of 170.3in (4325 mm) an d an overall vehicl e length of 289.1 in (7344 mm) only. *optional equipmen t When loading the vehicle and/or a trailer, you should observe that the GCWR of you r vehicle is not exceeded. You must distribute total weight between the vehicle and the trailer such [...]

178 Operation Driving tips 4 Attaching a trailer Please observe the maximum permitted trailer dimensions (width and length). Most states and all Canadian provinces re- quire safety chains between your tow vehi- cle and the trailer. Th e chains should be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue. They must be attached to the hitch receiver, and not to t[...]

179 Operation Driving tips 4 Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shifts while driving. Take into consideration that when towing a trailer, the handling ch aracteristics are dif- ferent and less stable from those when op- erating the vehicle without a trailer. It is important to avoid sudden maneuv ers. The vehicle and trailer combi[...]

180 Operation Driving tips 4 If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that:  service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,  unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,  gasoline may have a consi[...]

181 Operation Driving tips 4 Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when refu- eling:  the vehicle lighting  the condition of the tires (  page 201) and the tire pressures (  page 210)  the engine oil level (  page 187)  the brake fluid level (  page 192)  the fluid level in the windshield washer system / headlamp cleaning syste[...]

182 Operation Driving tips 4 Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems, of course, will function properly only when ma intained stri ctly ac- cording to factory specifications. Any ad- justments to the engine should therefore be carried out only by [...]

183 Operation Electronic equip ment 4  Electronic equ ipment The vehicle’s general operating permi t may be invalidated if you do not observe the manufacturer’s installation speci fications . You will find information about retrofitting electrical / electronic equipment in the “Technical data” section (  page 354). Radio, telephone, t[...]

184 Operation Refueling 4  Refueling The fuel filler flap is next to the driver’s door. You can only open the fuel fi ller flap when the driver’s door is open. 1 Retaining strap 2 Fuel filler cap  Remove the key from the ignition lock.  Switch off the auxiliary heating.  Open the driver’s door.  Open the fuel filler flap.  C[...]

185 Operation Engine 4  Engine Opening 1 Release lever  Pull release lever 1 under the instru- ment panel on the left-hand side in the driver’s footwell. The hood is released. 2 Securing hook  Push up securing hook lever 2 . 3 Support strut Hood Wa r n i ng G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. T he hood could[...]

186 Operation Engine 4  Swing the hood upward until support strut 3 engages and the hood is sup- ported. Closing  Lift the hood gently.  Push back support strut 3 (  page 185).  Let the hood drop from a height of ap- proximately 05. ft (30 cm). The hood engages audibly.  Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. War ni n g G If[...]

187 Operation Engine 4 If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged.  Open it again and allow it to drop from a slightly greater height. Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tes ted and ap- proved by the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your Spri[...]

188 Operation Engine 4 Checking the engine oil level in the dis- play In vehicles with diesel engines, you can view the engine oil level in the display. When the oil is being checked, the vehicle must  be standing level  be at normal operating temperature  have been standing with the engine switched off for at least five minutes  Switch[...]

189 Operation Engine 4  The following message is displayed for the duration of the measurement pro- cess: N Engine o il level Me asuring i n progress The following messages may be displayed: Checking the engine oil leve l with the dipstick When the oil is being checked, the vehicle must  be at normal operating temperature  be standing leve[...]

190 Operation Engine 4 Gasoline engine 1 Engine oil filler neck 2 Engine oil dipstick  Pull out dipstick 2 .  Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.  Insert it into the dipstick tube as far as the stop and pull it back out. 3 Engine oil dipstick  Check the engine oil level. The oil level is correct if the oil is be- tween the lower min a[...]

191 Operation Engine 4 The expansion tank is in the engine com- partment. Only add coolant with the vehi- cle standing on a level surface and with the engine switched off. The coolant tempera- ture must have dropped below 122 °F (50 °C). 1 Coolant tank cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 3 Windshield washer reservoir cap  Slowly unscrew cap 1 coun[...]

192 Operation Engine 4 The reservoir is in the engine compart- ment. Check the brake fluid level:  regularly, e.g. weekly or when refueling  only with the vehicle standing on a level surface and with the engine switched off 1 Coolant tank cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 3 Windshield washer reservoir cap The brake fluid level must be between t[...]

193 Operation Engine 4 For specifications of brake fluid, see "Service products and capacities" (  page 362). The windshield washer reservoir is in the engine compartment. It holds approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l). On vehicles with a he adlamp cleaning sys- tem, this is also suppl ied from the wind- shield washer reservoir. 1 Coolant tank cap[...]

194 Operation Engine 4 Check assemblies regularly for leaks. In the event of fluid loss (e.g. spots of oil u n- der the vehicle when it has been parked), have the cause traced and rectified imme- diately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowl- edge and tools to carry out the work re- quired. The manufacturer recom[...]

195 Operation Battery 4  Battery Your vehicle may be equipped with two batteries, depending on the equipment versio n:  Starter battery in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell  Auxiliary battery in the engine compart- ment* Wa r n i ng G A Risk of explosion When batteries are being charged, explosive detonating gas is emit- ted. O[...]

196 Operation Battery 4 The batteries must always be sufficiently charged so that they achieve their intend- ed service life. Have the battery charge status checked more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it parked up for a long period. If you intend to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period, seek advic[...]

197 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 You can disconnect the current to all your vehicle’s consumers using the battery isolating switch. This will prevent u ncon- trolled battery discharge caused by quies- cent current consumption. The battery isolating switch is to the right of the accelerator pedal in the driver’s foot- well. 1 Connector [...]

198 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 1 Connector 2 Ground pin  Insert the key into the igniti on lock.  Press connector 1 onto ground pin 2 until you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is released. The connector must be in full contact with ground pin 2 .  Move the red slide up until it engages. All consumers are reconnected to the[...]

199 Operation Tires and wheels 4  Tires and wheels The tires on a new vehicle provide a bal- ance of many characte ristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The vehicle manufacturer strongly recommends using tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance when a replace- men[...]

200 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Only use wheels and tires which have been tested and approved by the vehi cle manu- facturer. War ni n g G Do not use a tire, wheel s ize or rating other than that specified for your Sprinter vehicle. Some combinatio ns of unapprove d tires and wheels may change suspension dim ensions and performance charac teristic[...]

201 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are re- pairable only in the tread area because of side wall flexing. Consul t an auth orized tire dealer for radi al tire repair s.  Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make.  Tires must be of the correct size for the rim.  Break in new tires for approxim[...]

202 Operation Tires and wheels 4  When replacing individual tires, you should mount new tires on the front wheels first. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle. The preferred inter- val for checking the tire inflation pressure, however, is before each trip. For more information on [...]

203 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Life of tire The service life of a tire depends on varying factors including but not limited to:  Driving style  Tire inflation pressure  Distance driven Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread dep ths under 1 / 8 in (3 mm) for [...]

204 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Treadwear Indicator (TWI) The Treadwear Indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Storing tires Cleaning tires An arrow on the side wall indicates the in- tended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire which means the wheel must be mounted in the direction of rotation. If a tire does not have an arr[...]

205 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The following labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.  Only vehicles with a gross weight ca- pacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) The tire and loading information plac- ard can be found on the driver’s door B- pillar. This placard tells you important information about the number of pe[...]

206 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Placard For vehicles with a gr oss weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) only. The tire and loading information placard is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Tire and loading information placard 1 Seating capacity 2 Load limit information Seating capac ity The seating capacity 1 gives you impor- tant [...]

207 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Step 1  Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. Step 2  Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Step 3  Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas[...]

208 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Example Combined weight limit of occu- pants and cargo from placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configura- tion Occupants' weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (t otal load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac- ard minus combined[...]

209 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Certification label Even after careful determinati on of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) as to not exceed the permissible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle nev- er exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating [...]

210 Operation Tires and wheels 4 To assure that your vehicle does not ex- ceed the maximum permissible weight lim- its (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if ap- plicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commercial scale. Trailer tongue load The tongue load (t[...]

211 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Do not make a visual judgment when de- termining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle, and should only be adjusted on cold tires. The preferred inter- val for[...]

212 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for all load conditi- ons up to the maximum permissible weight limits (GAWR). The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as origi nal equipment. Important notes on tire inflation pres- sure Tire temperature and tire inflation press[...]

213 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle. The preferred inter- val for checking the tire inflation pressure, however, is before each trip. The inflation pressures specified either on the tire and loading information placard on the driver’s door B-pilla[...]

214 Operation Tires and wheels 4  Repeat this procedure for each tire. Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressu r e Monitoring Sys- tem (TPMS)* (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Vehicles without steering wheel buttons are equipped with the Tire Pressure Moni- toring System. The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equ[...]

215 Operation Tires and wheels 4 pressure which was stored at the time of calibration of the TPMS after you inflated the tires. Always ensure that you re-calibrate the TPMS after you inflated the tires to the rec- ommended cold inflation pressure. Always adjus t tire inf l ation pressure accord- ing to the tire and lo ading information plac- ard on[...]

216 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Reactivating the TPMS The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pre ssure to a new level (e.g. because of different load or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures.  Using the tire and loading information placard on the driver’s doo[...]

217 Operation Tires and wheels 4  Press the , menu button on the instru- ment cluster. The following message i s displayed: OK TPMS The tire pressure monitor activation process has begun. The tire pressures of the individual wheels are stored as the new reference values if they are determined to be plausible for the tir e pressure monitor. If yo[...]

218 Operation Tires and wheels 4  Switch on the ignition (  page 67).  Press the j or k button until the current inflation pressures for each tire appear in the multi function display. i Possible differences between the read- ings of a tire pressu re gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas station equipment, and the vehicle’s control system can o[...]

219 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Always adjust the tire inflation pressure ac- cording to the tire and loading information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affe ct handling and fuel economy, an d are more li kely to fail from be- ing overheated. Overinflated tires can adversely[...]

220 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Reactivating Advanced TPMS The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pre ssure to a new level (e.g. because of different load or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures.  Using the tire and loading information placard on the driver’[...]

221 Operation Tires and wheels 4  Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the curren t inflation pressures for each tire appear in the display or the following message ap- pears in the display Tire pre s. displaye d after driv ing for severa l minutes  Press reset button 0 on the instrument cluster (  page 14). The following mes[...]

222 Operation Tires and wheels 4 3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a com- fortable ride. Overinflation produces a jar- ring and uncomfortable ride. Besides the tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer's name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Below are some explanations regarding the ma[...]

223 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire sizes for Sprinter vehicles Design standard Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the side wall may have no letter or a letter 1 preceding the tire width or the tire load rating designa- tion. Letter “LT” preceding the size designation: Light Truck tire based on U.S. design stan-[...]

224 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 indicat es the ap- proved maximum speed for the tire. The commercial vehicle tires based on Eu- ropean standards may have an additional index in the parentheses. In such cases, the index preceding the parentheses is val- id for European countries and the paren- thesized for [...]

225 Operation Tires and wheels 4 U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a side wall of each tire pro- duced. The TIN is a unique identifier which facili- tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purch[...]

226 Operation Tires and wheels 4 DOT (D epartment O f T ransportation) A tire branding symbol 1 which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer’s id entification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 denotes the tire manufacturer. New tires have a mark with two symbols. Retreaded tires ha[...]

227 Operation Tires and wheels 4 For more information on tire l oad rating, refer to "Tire size designation, load and speed rating" (  page 222). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities, refer to "Tire and loading information" (  page 205). 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the ma[...]

228 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Plies in side wall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the side wall and under the tread. Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power[...]

229 Operation Tires and wheels 4 DOT (D epartment O f T ransportation) A tire branding symbol which denotes that the tire meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. GAWR ( G ross A xle W eight R atin g) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the fro[...]

230 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or ac- cessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty batte[...]

231 Operation Tires and wheels 4 TWR (T ongue W eight R ating) Maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue. Uniform tire quality grading standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. T[...]

232 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure, refer to "Recommended tire in- flatio[...]

233 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Dual rear wheels:  Rotate front tires by axle and the outer rear tire side to side if there is no ap- proved direction of rotation. The tires used on dual wheel assem- blies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.  To check if tires are even, lay a strai ght edge across all four ti[...]

234 Operation Winter driving 4  Winter dri ving Have your vehicle winterproofed at the onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. This service includes the following:  Oil change, if the current engine oil used has not been approved for winter use  The antifreeze / anti-corrosion concen- tration in the coolant is checked  The add[...]

235 Operation Winter driving 4 Drive with particular care on icy roads. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering move- ments and braking. If it seems likely that the vehicle is about to enter a skid or cannot be stopped at a low speed:  Move the selector lever to position N .  Try to maintain control of the vehicle using light corrective steering.[...]

236 Operation Winter driving 4 Use "Class U" chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. Snow chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufacturer. They should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km / h). Remove chains as soon as po[...]

237 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4  Maintenance and servicing Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tested and ap- proved by the manufa cturer should be used. Please contact your Sprinter Dealer to obtain the necessary information. No lu- bricant additives should be us[...]

238 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 ASSYST, the A ctive S ervice Syst em, in- forms you when the next service is due. A service that is due is displayed about a month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad- vance. A message is then displayed while the vehicle is in motion or the ignition is switched on. Service due date display Vehicles with steering [...]

239 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons The following messages may be displayed:  9 for service A  ´ for service B The following are also shown, depending on the style of driving:  the remaining distance in kilometers, e.g. 1900 mile s ( 3000 km )  the remaining time in days, e.g. 30 days . Mis[...]

240 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons  Press the menu button on the in- strument cluster repeatedly until you see the following in the display:  9 for service A  ´ for service B The following are also shown, depend- ing on the style of driving:  the remaining distance in miles (kilo- meters) [...]

241 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4  Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to main- tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful envi- ronmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly. Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas af- fected by corros[...]

242 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Automatic car wash You can clean the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start. It is prefera- ble to use a car wash that does not hav e brushes. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore you drive into the car wash.  Remove the radio / telephone antenna and fold the exterior mi[...]

243 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Steps Engine cleaning Light-alloy wheels* Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular basis. Outside of windshie ld and wiper blades  Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock (  page 67).  Switch on windshield wipers (  page 126).  When the wiper arms are vertical, turn key to position 0 in t[...]

244 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Windows Headlamps  Wipe the headlamp lenses with a damp sponge. Parktronic sensors* The sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.  Clean the sensors in the bumpers using water, shampoo and a soft cloth. ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. You will otherwise scratc[...]

245 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4  Clean the camera lens 1 using water and a soft cloth only. Be careful not to apply wax to the camera lens 1 when waxing the vehicle. If neces- sary, remove the wax using shampoo with plenty of water. ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and aggressive cleaning agents. Do not scrub or use high [...]

246 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Seat belts Remove stains or dirt immediately to pre- vent damage or the build-up of residues. ! CAUTION Clean the seat belts wi th a mild wash- ing solution. Do not dry the seat belts in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 176 °F (80 °C). Do not bleach or dye the seat belts. This could impair [...]

247 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4  Clean the vehicle, part icularly the light- ing equipment, windows, exterior mir- rors, steps, entrances, grab handles, wheels, tires, wheel housings and li- cense plates. Observe the notes in this section.  Remove any trapped foreign objects, e.g. stones. After driving in mud, sand, water or [...]

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249 5 Practical hints What to do if ... ......... 250 Display messages ......... 281 Where will I find...? ......... 299 Changing bulbs ......... 306 Changing the batteries ......... 315 Fuel system ......... 317 Replacing the wiper blades ......... 319 Flat tire ......... 320 Battery ......... 335 Jump-starting ......... 340 Towing ......... 342 F[...]

250 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Audible warning signals War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work [...]

251 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Accident Wa r n i ng 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. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele vant to sa[...]

252 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Fuel and fuel tank War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele [...]

253 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Engine Wa r n i ng 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. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele vant to safe[...]

254 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor working. The on-board voltage is too low (the battery has too little charge or is discharged). The selector lever is not in pos ition P or N .  The engine may be jump-started (  page 340). If the engine does not start despi te jump- starting: [...]

255 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The coolant temperature gauge is above 250 °F (+120 °C). The coolant is too hot and the engi ne is not being sufficiently cooled.  Park your vehicle in a safe location as quickly as possible and let the engine continue to run at idle speed for about 1 to 2 m inutes before switching it off. This allows th[...]

256 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Automatic transmission War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work r[...]

257 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Headlamps and turn signals Wa r n i ng 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. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, wo[...]

258 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Windshield wipers War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele v[...]

259 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Remote control Wa r n i ng 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. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele vant[...]

260 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control. The remote control batteries are weak or dis- charged.  Point the remote control towards the driver’s door handle at close range and try again. If this does not work:  Lock or unlock the vehicle using the key (  page 5[...]

261 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The key can no longer be turned in the igni- tion lock. The on-board voltage is too low.  Remove the key and re-insert it into the ignition lock.  Switch off all non-essential consum- ers, for example the seat heating, in- terior lighting, and try to turn the key again. If this does not work:  Check [...]

262 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Driving systems War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele van[...]

263 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The speed cannot be set with cruise con- trol* activated 1 . The display is showing a message of high pri- ority and cannot therefore show a change in speed.  Proceed as instructed by the mes- sage in the display.  Deactivate cruise control* if neces- sary. 1O n l y o n v e h i c l e s w i t h steering [...]

264 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Auxiliary heating* War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In particular, work rele [...]

265 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the engine does not start W ARNING G The auxiliary heating has overheated about ten times in succession. The engine or heater is malfunctioning.  Have the auxiliary heating checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. The heater has overheated. The coolant level is [...]

266 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Indicator and warning lamps in switches War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this pur- pose. In p[...]

267 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The residual engine heat utilization func- tion switches off too soon or cannot be switched on. The indicator lamp in the ° switch does not light up. There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on.  Switch off all non-essential consum- ers, for example the reading lamps, int[...]

268 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster War ni n g 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. The manufacturer recom mends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this p[...]

269 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 # - k 6 The yellow ESP ® , ABS, ASR/BAS indicator lamps and the re d brake system indicator lamp are lit while the engine is running. W ARNING G EBV has been deacti vated due to undervolt- age. The battery may not be being charged. The rear wheels could lock up sooner than expected when you apply the brakes.[...]

270 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions k The yellow ASR / BAS indicator lamp is lit while the engine is run- ning. W ARNING G ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. The engine power output may then be low- er.  Continue driving, but with e ven great- er care.  Have the system chec[...]

271 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 - The yellow ABS indicator lamp is lit while the engine is running. WA R N I N G G ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. ESP ® , ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a re- sult. The brake system continues to function with the normal braking effect but with no electro[...]

272 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 # The yellow ESP ® indicator lamp is lit while the engine is running. W ARNING G ESP ® has been deactivated due to a mal- function. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time. Engine power outp ut may be reduced.  Also observe the[...]

273 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 # The red battery charge warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. WA R N I N G G The battery is not being charged. Possible causes:  malfunctioning alternator  torn poly-V-belt  Stop immediately and check the poly- V-belt. If it is torn:  Do not drive any further. Consult the nearest au[...]

274 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 : The yellow engine oil level warning lamp flashes after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion. The engine oil level has dropped to the min- imum level. If the engine oil level falls any further, the indicator lamp will light up con- tinuously.  Check the engine oil level and add en- gine[...]

275 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 : The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up, the HI engine oil level message appears in the dis- play and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion. The engine oil level has exceeded the maxi- mum level.  Check the engine oil level and have any excess [...]

276 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 • The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. The coolant temperature is too high.  Do not drive any further.  Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If the vehicle is switched off after being subjected to extreme loads (for example driving in mountainous terrain, trailer tow[...]

277 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions ± The yellow engine diagnostic in- dicator lamp lights up or flashes while the engine is running. The fuel tank has run dry. The engine may be running in emergency mode.  Refuel at the nearest refueling sta- tion.  On vehicles with a diesel engine: Bl[...]

278 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions X USA only: Combination low tire pressure/ TPMS malfunction telltale for TPMS lights up continuously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for TPMS lights up continuously. WA R N I N G G The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.  Carefu[...]

279 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Wa r n i ng ! G Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehic le manufac turer on the vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicat[...]

280 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions / The yellow water separator indi- cator lamp 1 lights up while the ignition is on. 1 Only vehicles with a diesel engine. The water that has collected in the water sep- arator has reached the maximum level.  Drain the water separator (  page 317).  [...]

281 Practical hints Display messages 5 Warnings, malfunctions or additional infor- mation may also be shown in the display. The following table shows messages which could appear in the display. Certain messages are accompanied by a warning signal or a permanent tone. i All warning / indicator lamps (except the turn signal indicator lamps) and the d[...]

282 Practical hints Display messages 5 Display messages Possible cause / result Possible solution N There is insufficient or no oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine damage.  Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  Switch off the engine.  Check the engine oil level using the dipstick (  page 189).  If the oil level [...]

283 Practical hints Display messages 5 — — The message is displayed for 30 seconds. TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds. The tire pressure monitor detects a moder- ate loss of pressure in at least one of the tires, or the difference in pressure on one axle is too great.  Check the tire pressure at the earli- est opportunity a[...]

284 Practical hints Display messages 5 The operating system shows warnings, malfunctions or additional information in the display. Certain messages are accompanied by a warning signal or a permanent tone. High-priority messages are highlighted in red in the display. Please respond in accordance with the messages and follow the additional notes in t[...]

285 Practical hints Display messages 5 Text messages Display messages Possible cause / result Possible solution ABS Visit work shop WA R N I N G G ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. ESP ® , ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a re- sult. The brake system is still available with the full brake boosting [...]

286 Practical hints Display messages 5 ESP Visit worksh op W ARNING G ESP ® has been deactivated due to a mal- function. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. Vehicle stability is no longer automatically controlled in good time. Engine power output may be reduced.  Continue driving, but with even greater care.  Have the system che[...]

287 Practical hints Display messages 5 Tire pres . monitor currently unavailab le The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to monitor the tire pressure due to  a nearby radio interference source.  excessive wheel sensor temperatures.  As soon as the causes of the malfunc- tion have been removed, the TPMS au- tomatically becomes active again af[...]

288 Practical hints Display messages 5 SRS Restraint sy stem Visit work shop W ARNING G The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The airbags or emergency tensioning re- tractors could be triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the event of an accident.  Continue driving, but with even greater care.  Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as[...]

289 Practical hints Display messages 5 Symbol messages Display symbol Display mess age Possible cause / result Possible solution # Battery/ Alternato r Visit wo rkshop The battery is not being charged. Possible causes:  malfunctioning alternator  torn poly-V-belt  Stop immediately and check the poly-V- belt. If it is torn:  Do not drive[...]

290 Practical hints Display messages 5 6 Brake flu id Visit worksho p WA R N I NG G There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.  Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  Do not add brake fluid under any circum- stances. This will not solve the problem.  Do not drive any further.  Consult an authorized Sprinter De[...]

291 Practical hints Display messages 5 k Visit workshop W ARNING G ASR has been deactivated due to a mal- function. Cruise control is also switched off as a result. The engine power output may then be lower .  Continue driving, but with even greater care.  Have the system checked at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi- ble. W ARN[...]

292 Practical hints Display messages 5 Z Coolant Stop, tur n engine off The coolant temperature is too high.  Do not drive any further.  Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If the vehicle is switched off after bein g subjected to extreme loads (for example driving in mountainous terrain, trailer tow- ing, etc.), this message may be display[...]

293 Practical hints Display messages 5 . Brake lam p right The right-hand brake la mp is malfunctioning.  Change the bulb as soon as possible. Third br ake lamp The third brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.  Visit an authorized Sprinter Deal er as soon as possible. High beam left The left-hand [...]

294 Practical hints Display messages 5 . Additio nal ind. lamps An additional turn signal is malfunction- ing.  Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible. Cornerin g lamp left The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc- tioning.  Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible. Corneri ng lamp ri ght The right-hand corneri[...]

295 Practical hints Display messages 5 C Warning Tire defe ct One or more tires are deflati ng. The respective tire is shown in the mu lti- function display.  Carefully bring the vehicle to a hal t, avoiding abrupt steering and braking ma- neuvers.  If necessary, change the wheel. Check tire(s) The tire pressure in one or more tires is alread[...]

296 Practical hints Display messages 5 N Engine oi l level Stop, tur n engine off There is insufficient or no oil in the en- gine. There is a risk of engine damage.  Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  Switch off the engine.  Check the engine oil level using the dip- stick (  page 189).  If the oil level is correct, ha[...]

297 Practical hints Display messages 5 N Engine oil le vel Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or the catalytic converter.  Check the engine oil level and have any excess oil siphoned off at the nearest re- fueling station (  page 190). The engine or the catalytic converter could be dam[...]

298 Practical hints Display messages 5 9 Doors ope n You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the doors are closed.  Close the doors. Hood op en You are already driving at walking pace, even though the hood is not closed.  Close the hood. / Water in Fuel Visit worksho p The water that has collected in the water separator h[...]

299 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 The warning triangles are behind the driv - er's seat. 1 Warning triangles  Remove warning triangles 1 from the brackets upward. The fire extinguisher is secured to the front of the co-driver’s s eat base. 1 Fire extinguisher 2 Tabs  Pull tabs 2 upward.  Take fire extinguisher 1 out of the[...]

300 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 First-aid kit The jack and the vehicle tool kit are locat- ed under the hatch i n the co-driver’s foot- well. 1 Quick-release lock 2 Unlocked  To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1 counterclockwise or clockwise.  Remove the cover.  To lock: press quick-release lock 1 down until it engages. i C[...]

301 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 Tensioning lever 4 Jack 5 Vehicle tool kit  Remove the vehicle tool kit.  Pull tensioning lever 3 upward and unhook the retaining strap of jack 4 .  Remove jack 4 upward out of the re- tainer. If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle, you may use the spare wheel as a road wheel provided th[...]

302 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 Securing hook 4 Sleeve 5 Spare wheel bracket  Raise spare wheel bracket 5 slightly and release left securing hook 3 .  Slide the pump lever for the jack i nto sleeve 4 on spare wheel bracket 5 .  Raise spare wheel bracket 5 using the pump lever and release right securing hook 3 .  Slowly low[...]

303 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5  Raise spare wheel bracket 4 using the pump lever and release right secur- ing hook 1 .  Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 4 to the ground.  Raise spare wheel bracket 4 slightly and pull the pump lever out of sl eeve.  Use the pump lever to raise the spare wheel beyond the rear end of the spare[...]

304 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 Chassis The wheel chock is on the left-hand side behind the rear axle. Example illustration of chassis  Pull the retainer springs down and re- move the chock. If it is no longer possible to close the slid- ing sunroof, you can close it manually by operating the drive loca ted behind the trim at the fro[...]

305 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5  With the ignition switched on (  page 67), press and hold the sliding sunroof switch (  page 145) forward or backward for 45 seconds to reset the electronics.  Reset the sliding sunroof (  page 146). In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to manually release the selector lever from [...]

306 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5  Changing bulbs Bulbs and lights are an important aspect of vehicle safety. For this reason, make sure that all bulbs are in working order at all times.  Switch off the lights to avoid a short cir- cuit.  Only touch new bulbs with a clean lint- free cloth or something similar. Do not work with wet or gr[...]

307 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5  Switch off the lighting.  Open the hood (  page 185). Bi-xenon headlamps* High-beam hea dlamps, low-beam head- lamps 1 Catches 2 Housing cover Front bulbs Bulb Model 1 Additional turn signal PY 16 W 2 Turn signal PY 21 W 3 Halogen headlamp: low-beam headlamp H7 55 W Bi-xenon headlamp*: low-beam headlam[...]

308 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5  Press catches 1 down.  Swing housing c over 2 in the direc- tion of the arrow and remove it. 3 Low-beam headlamps 4 Halogen high-beam headlamps/xenon headlamp cornering lamp*  Pull the connector off the bulb holder.  Unclip the retainer spring and remove the bulb.  Insert the new bulb such that t[...]

309 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Panel van/crewbus Example illustratio n of chassis Rear bulbs N82.10-2529-31 Bulb Model 1 Third brake lamp LE D 2 Brake lamp P2 1W 3 Turn signal PY 21 W 4 Tail lamp / side marker/Standing lamp (Canada only) R5W 5 License plate lamp W5W 6 Rear foglamp (driver’s side) P 21 W 7 Reverse lamp P 21 W Bulb Model 8 Pe[...]

310 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Changing the rear bulbs (van / crewbus)  Switch off the lighting. Rear lamp units 1 Securing screws  Undo scre ws 1 and remove the rear lamp unit in the direction of the arrow.  Remove the connector. 2 Retainin g lugs 3 Brake lamp 4 Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada only), tail lamp 5 Reverse lamp 6 Tu[...]

311 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 6 Tail lamp 7 Rear foglamp (driver’s side) 8 License plate lamp 9 Reverse lamp  Switch off the lighting.  Undo screws 1 and remove lens 2 .  Press the bulb into the bulb holder and screw it out in a countercloc kwise di- rection.  Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise. ?[...]

312 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 License plate lamp W5W 1 Bulb holder with lens 2 Recess  Insert a screwdriver or similar imple- ment into recess 2 and carefully pr y off lens 1 .  Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.  Insert the new bulb.  Alig n lens 1 and clip it in, making sure that it engages. Clearance lamp* W5W (cargo and pa[...]

313 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Identification lamps 12V 4CP (cargo vans only) 1 Securing screw  Remove screw 1 and remove the lamp housing.  Press the bulb into the socket, turn i t counterclockwise and remove it from the holder.  Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise.  Carefully reattach the lamp housi[...]

314 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Interior lamp K1 8 W Interior lamp 1 Lamp housing 2 Festoon lamp  Switch off the lighting.  Press in the latching springs of lamp housing 1 using a suitable tool, for ex- ample a screwdriver.  Pry off lamp housing 1 .  Remove bulb 2 from the bulb holder.  Insert new bulb 2 .  Align lamp housing[...]

315 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5  Changing the batt eries If the remote control batteries (remote keyless entry) are discharged, you will only be able to lock and unlock the vehicle man- ually us ing the ke y. If the batteries in the auxiliary heating re- mote control are discharged, you will only be able to switch the auxiliary heat[...]

316 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5 1 Battery cover 2 Release button for mechaniocal key  Release the mechanical key by press- ing the release button 2 .  Remove the battery cover 1 .  Remove the battery and install a new one (note correct polarity; posi tive ter- minal up).  Press battery cover 1 until it snaps into place. [...]

317 Practical hints Fuel system 5  Fuel system On vehicles with a diesel engine, it is nec- essary to drain the fuel filter if the / in- dicator lamp lights up. To this end, have the fuel filter with water separator drained at an authorized Sprint- er Dealer which has the necessary special- ist knowledg e and tools to carry out the work required[...]

318 Practical hints Fuel system 5  Drain the fuel filter again if the / in- dicator lamp remains lit. If the fuel tank on a vehicle with diesel en- gine has been run dry, there is a possibility that the engine may not start immediately after refueling because air may remain in the fuel system. After refueling:  Switch on the ignition for appr[...]

319 Practical hints Replacing the wiper blades 5  Replacing the wiper blad es  Apply the handbrake (  page 115). 1 Wiper blade 2 Retaining clips 3 Wiper arm  Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield.  Press two retaining clips 2 together in the direction of the arrow and fold wip- er blade 1 away from wiper arm 3 .  Pull wiper[...]

320 Practical hints Flat tire 5  Flat tire The vehicle is either equipped with a spare wheel or the Premium tire sealant*. The spare wheel is located under the rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not equipped with Premium tire sealant* (  page 301). When you replace a tire, the manufacturer also recommends that you replace the tire valv[...]

321 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Preparing th e vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described (  page 320).  Prevent the vehicle from rolling away using chocks or similar. On a level road:  Place the chocks in front of and behind the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel that is to be changed.  Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack from the[...]

322 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Hydrauli c jack  Assemble the three-part pump lever for the jack. 1 Pressure release screw  Close pressure release screw 1 .  To do this, turn the flattene d section on the pump lever clockwise to the stop.  Insert the pump lever into the recess on the jack and secure it by turning it clockwise.  Make [...]

323 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Removing a wheel  Unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.  For wheels with wheel nuts remove the wheel nut cover.  Remove the wheel. Mounting the new wheel  Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces.  Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and press it on. ! CAUTION Do not apply the jack to the leaf spr[...]

324 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Wheels with centering by wheel bolts:  Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them finger-tight. 1 Wheel bolt for light-alloy wheel 2 Wheel bolt for steel wheel or wheels with wheel nuts: For wheels with wheel nuts:  Center the wheel nut cover over the wheel and push it onto the wheel.  Screw on the wheel nuts[...]

325 Practical hints Flat tire 5  For wheels with wheel bolts attach the wheel cover. Vehicles with wheel caps: Make sure that the opening in the wheel cap is positioned over the tire vent. Vehicles with center caps: Make sure that the retaining lugs of the hub cap are positioned over the bolts.  Compress the piston of the hydrau lic jack and [...]

326 Practical hints Flat tire 5 You can use the Premium tire sealant to seal small punctures, particularly those in the tire tread. Tire sealants can be used at outside temperatures down to –22 °F (–30 °C). Prepare the vehicle as described (  page 320).  Try to park the vehicle in such a way that the tire puncture is close to the ground[...]

327 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Electric air pump 1 Switch 2 Angle bracket 3 Electric air pump hose 4 Flap 5 Pressure gauge with pressure release screw 6 Connector with cable  Open flap 4 on the electric air pump.  Pull connector 6 and hose 3 out of housing together with pressure gauge 5 . Tire sealant bottl e for single t ires 7 Valve 8 Tire[...]

328 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Tire sealant bottle for twin tir es 7 Valve 8 Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and angle bracket s  Shake tire sealant bottle 8 .  Unscrew and remove the cap from valve 7 on tire sealant bottle 8 .  Press angle bracket 2 (  page 327) on hose 3 of the electric air pump all the way onto valve 7 of tire s[...]

329 Practical hints Flat tire 5  Start the engine (  page 111).  Press I on electric ai r pump switch 1 . The electric air pump is switched on. The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire and the tire pressure is in- creased. Allow the electric ai r pump to run for at least 10 minutes until tire sealant bottle 8 is completely empty and a[...]

330 Practical hints Flat tire 5 a Valve core extractor b Hook c Knob d Angle bracket e Tire valve  Pull knob c out of valv e core extractor a as far as the stop.  Screw valve core extractor a clock- wise onto tire valve e .  Press knob c into the valve core of tire valve e , turning it gently as you do so, until the shaft of valve core ext[...]

331 Practical hints Flat tire 5  Turn knob c clockwise until the valve core is firmly screwed into tire valve e .  Pull knob c out of valve core extractor a as far as the stop.  Unscrew valve core extractor a coun- terclockwise and remove i t from tire valve e .  Screw valve extension 9 onto tire valve e and tighten.  Screw the valve[...]

332 Practical hints Flat tire 5 b Tire valve c Angle bracket c Angle bracket d Hook  Hook tire sealant valve 8 into the up- per vent hole in the wheel using hook d .  Press angle bracket c on hose of tire sealant bottle 8 (  page 327) to the stop on tire valve b and clamp it into place.  Make sure that the pressure release screw on pres[...]

333 Practical hints Flat tire 5  Then press 0 on electric air pump switch 1 . The electric air pump is switched off.  Screw the valve cap onto tire valve b .  After filling with tire sealant (  page 333). After filling with t ire sealant  Turn the pressure rel ease screw on pressure gauge 5 counterclockwise and bleed the system.  [...]

334 Practical hints Flat tire 5 War ni n g G If the min imum tire press ure of 43.5 p si (3.0 bar) still cannot be achieved, the tire is too badly damaged. Do not drive any further. Consult an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces- sary specialist knowledg e and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you u[...]

335 Practical hints Battery 5  Battery Your vehicle may be equipped with two batteries, depending on the equipment versio n:  Starter battery in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell  Auxiliary battery* in the engine com- partment Have the batteries removed at an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces- sary specialist kno[...]

336 Practical hints Battery 5 Disconnecting th e starter battery The starter battery is in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell. Removing/installing the floor covering in the driver's footwell 1 Floor covering 2 Trim 3 Securing screws  To remove: undo screws 3 and re- move trim 2 .  Remove floor covering 1 .  To install: plac[...]

337 Practical hints Battery 5  Remove cover 1 upward. Starter battery in the driver’s foot well  Loosen the negative terminal of the battery first and remove it so that the negative terminal cannot come into contact with the pole terminal.  Remove the cover from the positive ter- minal.  Loosen the positive terminal and fold the posit[...]

338 Practical hints Battery 5 3 Retainer  Loosen the bolts of retainer 3 pre- venting the battery from moving around.  Pull reta iner 3 upward and slide the battery out of its anchorage in the di- rection of travel.  Fold the clip upward and remove the battery from the battery recess. Auxiliary batter y* in the engine com- partment  Dis[...]

339 Practical hints Battery 5  Recharge the removed battery. Ob- serve the notes in the operating in- structions for your battery charger.  Reinstall the battery in the reverse or- der.  Switch off all electrical consumers.  Connect the positive terminal and se- cure the cover.  Connect the negative terminal. Recharging the battery ![...]

340 Practical hints Jump-starting 5  Jump-starting If the starter battery in the battery recess in the driver’s footw ell is discharged, the engine can be jump-started fro m another vehicle using jump leads. For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped with a jump-starting connection point. Please note:  Jump-starting must only be perfo rmed w[...]

341 Practical hints Jump-starting 5  Using red positive terminal clamp 1 of the jumper cable, slide the red protec- tive cap of the jump-starting connec- tion point back with a clockwise turn and connect the positive terminal clamp of the jumper cable to the posi- tive terminal of the jump-starting con- nection point. 1 Positive terminal of jump[...]

342 Practical hints Towing 5  Towing Comply with legal regulations when tow- ing. Having the vehicle carried away on a trans- porter or trailer is preferable to towing it away. We recommend the use of a rigid towing bar if towing is necessary. The fixture for the front towing eye is locat- ed behind the cover in the bumper on the right-hand side[...]

343 Practical hints Towing 5  Return the towing eye and the wheel wrench to the vehicle tool kit.  Switch on the ignition (  page 67).  For a distance of up to 30 miles (50 km), move the selector lever to po- sition N .  For a distance greater than 30 miles (50 km), remove the propeller shafts to the driven axles. Take great care whe[...]

344 Practical hints Towing 5 In the event of a malfunction in the electrical system If the battery is malfunctioning, the auto- matic transmission will be locked in position P . To shift the automatic trans- mission to position N , you must provide power to the vehicle’s electrical system in the same way as jump-starting (  page 340). Have the[...]

345 Practical hints Fuses 5  Fuses The fuses and relays for the standard equipment are in the main fuse box in the footwell on the left-hand side of the vehi- cle.  Switch off the ignition and electrical consumers before replacing fuses. The fuse box is in the footwell on the left- hand side of the vehicle. 1 Unlocked 2 Locked  To open: re[...]

346 Practical hints Fuses 5[...]

347 Practical hints Fuses 5 Fuse block F55/1 Fuse block F55/2 No. Consumer Amp. 1 Horn 15 A 2 Electric steering lock ESTL (electronic ignition switch EIS) 25 A 3 T e r m i n a l 3 0 Z , v e h i c l e s w i t h gasoline engine/electronic ignition switch EIS/instru- ment cluster 10 A 4 Light switch/center console switch unit 5A 5 Windshield wipers 30[...]

348 Practical hints Fuses 5 Preliminary fuse box in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell F59 The fuse box is located in the base of the driver’s seat on the outboard side. 1 Latching springs  To open: adjust the seat to its highest position (  page 69).  Press both latching springs 1 down and remove t he cover.  To close: att[...]

349 Practical hints 5 Fuses[...]

350 Practical hints 5 No. Consumer Amp. 1 Mirror adjustment* 5A 2 Rear window wiper* 30 A 3 Reversing camera*/ telephone* 5A 4 Operating speed governor (ADR)/PTO/trailer connection unit AAG 7.5 A 5 Terminal 87 electronic transmission contro l ETC, control unit 10 A 6 Unassigne d – 7 Electronic selector level module ESM 7.5/15 A 8 Terminal 15 body[...]

351 6 *Technical data Genuine Sprinter parts ......... 352 Vehicle electronics ......... 354 Service products and capacities ......... 355 Rims and tires ......... 367 Tire inflation pressure ......... 369 Lashing points and carrier systems ......... 371 Vehicle identification labels ......... 373[...]

352 *Technical data Genuine Sprinter parts 6  Genuin e Sprinter parts The “Technical data” section contains im- portant technical data regarding your vehi- cle. You will find other vehicle-specific and equipment-dependent technical data, such as:  engine power output data  speeds  vehicle dimensions  vehicle weights in your vehic[...]

353 *Technical data Genuine Sprinter parts 6 Genuine sprinter parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections and will ensure that the vehicle is mai ntained at a high level of operating efficiency and safe- ty, and that it maintains its value. Each part has been specifically designed and manu- factured or selected and approved for us[...]

354 *Technical data Vehicl e electroni cs 6  Vehicle electronics Electrical and electronic equipment can jeopardize the operational safety of your vehicle. If equipment of this kind is retrofit- ted, it must be type-approved and must bear the e mark. If you wish to install telephones or two-way radios in the vehicle, you must obtain for- mal app[...]

355 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6  Service products and capacities Service products are:  fuels  lubricants (e.g. engine oils, transmis- sion oils, hydraulic fluids, greases)  antifreeze additives, coolant  brake fluid Service products are tested for suitability in our assemblies. Approved service prod- ucts meet [...]

356 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Valid Mercedes-Benz oil specification sheets: Always refer to the following viscosity chart for the proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature. Select oil viscos- ity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change. This chart supersedes ALL previously pub- l[...]

357 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 The following oils h ave been determined to meet the DaimlerChrysler requiremen t s as shown bel ow: MB approved engine oil SAE MB sheet Castrol Syntec 5W-40 5W-40 229.3 Castrol Syntec 0W-30 European F ormula 0W-30 229.5 Chevron Supreme Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 5W-40 229.31 Fuchs Titan Carg[...]

358 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Adding engine oil Fuels for gasoline engines Premium unleade d gaso line ! CAUTION Diesel engine: Never use any amount of engine oil for the diesel engine that does not con- form to MB 229.51 or MB 229.31 spec- ifications. Otherwise the diesel particle filter (DPF) could be damaged. If the above[...]

359 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel:  The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates [...]

360 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Diesel fuels containing a higher percenta- ge of Bio diesel content will cause damage to your engine and are not approved. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality are not covered by the Sprinter Warranty. For more information on diesel fuels con- tact your authorized Sprinter Dea[...]

361 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 At temperatures below 14 °F (–10 °C) a certain quantity of fuel flow improver may be added. These substances may only be mixed within the vehicle’s fuel tank. Engine power may drop according to the proportion of fuel flow improver. For this reason, keep the percentage of fuel flow improver[...]

362 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Coolants, lubricants, etc. Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS- No. 1 Air conditionin g The air conditioning system of your vehic le contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper a tmo- sphere. Refrigerant R-134a — Refrigerant R-134a 361[...]

363 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service interval Product name/pro duct number MB sheet MS- No. 1 Engine cooling system The use of aluminum components in Sprinter engines requires that anticorrosive/antifree ze specif ically formulated to protect al uminum parts be used. The factory-ap proved service products are suitable for S[...]

364 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS- No. 1 Power steering Power steering, no fluid service required. Power steering fluid — Mobil ATF+4, Exxon Mobil Corporation, or equiva- lent 236.3 9602 MOPAR ® Part No. 050 13457AA, or equivalent – Rear axle Gear oil 10 years or 180,[...]

365 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Capacities Vehicle Engine with oil filter Tank Cooling system Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system Engine oil Capacity Including reserve fuel Coolant 1 1 Do not exceed a proportion of 55% by volume ( antifreeze protection down to about -45 °C) as the heat dissip ation properties det eri[...]

366 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following conditions:  at very low temperatures  in urban traffic  on short trips  when towing a trailer  when driving with a heavy load  in mountainous terrain Fuel consumption Env ironmental not e H A vehicle’s CO 2 emissions[...]

367 *Technical data Rims and tires 6  Rims and tires ! CAUTION Only use tires which have been tested and approved for your Sprinter vehicle by the vehicle manufacturer. Tires ap- proved by the vehic le manufacturer are developed to provide the best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your Sprinter vehicle such [...]

368 *Technical data Rims and tires 6 Vehicle Mode l Type 2500 3500 Rims (steel) 6.5 J x 16 5.5 J x 16 Rims (light alloy ) 6.5 J x 16 – Wheel offset 2.13 in (54 mm) – Half dual spacing 4.82 in (122.5 mm) Wheel fixture Wheel bolts Wheel nuts Tightening torque (steel wheel) 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) Tightening torque (light-alloy whe e[...]

369 *Technical data Tire inflation pressure 6  Tire inflation pressure For vehicles with a gross weight capacity above 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) only. For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) observe the recommended cold tire inflation pressures listed on the tire and loading information placard on the driver’s door [...]

370 *Technical data Tire inflation pressure 6 For example: If the inside temperature is 68 °F (20 °C) and the outside temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar), which equals 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C) for this outside temperature condition. Check tire pressures more[...]

371 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6  Lashing points and carrier systems You will find further information on the lashing eyes in the "Operation" section (  page 158). Lashing eyes The maximum tensile load of the lashing eyes is: Load rails* The maximum tensile load of the lashing points in the load compartment i[...]

372 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6 Maximum roof load and minimum number of pairs of roof rack supports on vehicles with: The data is valid when the load is distribut- ed evenly over the entire roof area. When using a shorter roof rack, reduce the load proportionately. The maximum load is 110 lbs (50 kg) per pair of roof rack s[...]

373 *Technical data Vehicle identif ication labels 6  Vehicle identification label s Base of the driver’s seat 1 Vehicle saf ety certif ication la bel or Incomplete vehicle safety certification label The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found:  on the vehicle or incomplete vehicle safety certification label  embossed on the eng[...]

374 *Technical data Vehicle identif ication labels 6 Example vehicle safety certification lab el (Canada v ehicles) Example incomplete vehicle safety certifi- cation label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN Example Engine Compartment 3 VIN (embossed on the engine compart- ment rear bulk) 4 Engine number (engraved on gasoline engine) 5 Engine number (engraved [...]

375 *Technical data Vehicle identif ication labels 6 Example emission control information label for gasoline engines For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) only. The tire and loading information placard is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. 1 Tire and loading information placard For tire and loading informati[...]

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377 Numerics 12 V socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 A ABS see Antilock Brake System Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . 44 activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 45 display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 – 270 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 warning lamp[...]

378 Index maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 one-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . 122 releasing the parking lock manually 305 selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . 121 shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

379 Index Care of batter ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 after driving off-road or on construction sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Carrier systems . . . . . . . . . . . 162 , 372 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 CD player/CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Cell phone . . [...]

380 Index temperature gauge (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Cornering lam ps changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 display [...]

381 Index driving in wet conditions . . . . . . . . 117 driving on flooded roads . . . . . . . . 117 in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 overrun cut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 programmed maximum speed . . . . 180 pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

382 Index F Fastening seat belts see Wearing seat belts Fault memory see Malfunction memory Fax machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 First-ai d kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Flat tire changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Premium tire sealant . . . . . . . . .[...]

383 Index seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Heater booster function . . . . . . . . 137 Heater booster system . . . . . . . . . 138 Heating rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 windshield . . . . . . .[...]

384 Index K Key battery check lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 changing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . 315 lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 – 261 problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Key no. . . . . . [...]

385 Index Messages bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 , 293 coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 – 297 reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 washe[...]

386 Index Parking lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Parking lock see Automatic transmission Parktronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 , 244 cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . . 244 indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

387 Index Removing/installing the floor covering in the driver’s foot well . . . . . . . . . . 336 Reserve warning indicator (fuel) . . 276 Residual heat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 b[...]

388 Index Side lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Side wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Side windows cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Slidin[...]

389 Index T Tachomet er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Tail lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 perimeter lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 , 184 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 – 252 reserve fuel, [...]

390 Index loading the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 low tire pressure indicator . . . . . . . 278 maximum load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 ply composition and mat erial used . . . 230 problems under/overinflation 221 , 222 radial-ply tires . . . . [...]

391 Index closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 data cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 identification number . . . . . . . . . . 373 leaving in storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 locking with key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 locking/unlocking centrally .[...]

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