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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS
Ignition Lock / Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Central Locking (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Unlocking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Locking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Central Locking Switch 17Locking Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Locking and Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19To Program the Automatic Lock Feature
when Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Unlocking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . 21Locking with Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing Batteries in Remote Keyless Entry . . . 22
Security System with Towing and Passenger
Compartment Protection (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Visual Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Switching off the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Towing Protection and Passenger Compartment
Protection Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Switching off the Towing Protection . . . . . . . . . 24Passenger Compartment Protection . . . . . . . . . 25Switching off the Passenger Compartment
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Alarm Pushbutton (Vehicles with Security
Systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Opening/Closing doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Rear Cargo Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Passenger/Cargo Area Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEImmobilizerThe immobilizer is automatically activated when the
key is removed from the ignition lock. The engine
cannot be started. As soon as the correct key is inserted
into the ignition lock, the immobilizer is deactivated.
For notes on the remote keyless entry, refer to "Remote
Keyless Entry".
NOTE: If the engine cannot be started and the displays
Á and î appear alternately in the multi-function
indicator when the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock, a fault has developed or the key used has not been
activated.
Remove the key and repeat the starting procedure. If
the engine still cannot be started, consult an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Locking Status DisplayLeft-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
The driver’s door is locked.
Right-hand indicator lamp is illuminated:
Front-seat passenger door and rear-seat passenger
area/cargo area are locked.
Both indicator lamps are illuminated:
The entire vehicle is locked.
If an indicator lamp flashes:
At least one door has not been properly closed.
NOTE: The indicator lamps go out,
once the remote keyless entry transmitter has been
used to completely lock the vehicle;
if the ignition lock is in the position 0, and once the
interior handles/closing cylinders have been used to
completely lock the vehicle;
after about 15 minutes in position 0 in the ignition lock.
The display can be reactivated by pressing the central
locking switch, located on the center section of the
dashboard.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint system.
The children could• injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
release the child-proof locks by pressing the central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
cause injury to others as a result
get out of the vehicle and could either injure themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long periods of hot weather
release the parking brake. The vehicle could then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEflashes four times. Automatic locking when the engine
is started is switched on (standard setting).
NOTE: A door which is closed after the engine has
been started will not be locked automatically.AuAutomatic Unlocking in Case of an Accident
The doors will unlock in the event of certain accidents,
provided that the power supply is still maintained.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (OPTIONAL)NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 Subpart C
Section 231 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: Included with your vehicle are 2 remote
keyless entry transmitters plus removable mechanical
key.
Keys which were not included with delivery must be
activated at an authorized Sprinter Dealer before they
can be used.
If a non-activated key is used, after the fourth attempt
to start, the starting process will be blocked for 1
minute.
The multi-function display will alternately show Á
and î , refer to "Immobilizer".
Malfunctions could occur if the remote keyless entry
transmitter is exposed to moisture. As a precaution,
both remote keyless entry transmitters should always
be carried.
CAUTION!
In case of an accident, rescue from the outside may
be more difficult if the vehicle is locked.
To unlock the vehicle after the engine is started,
refer to ‘‘Central Locking Switch’’.
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The remote keyless entry transmitter transmits in all
directions. It does not have to be pointed at the vehicle.
Do not expose the remote keyless entry transmitter to
high levels of electromagnetic radiation in order to
avoid the risk of malfunctions.
The remote keyless entry transmitter has an average
range of about 32 ft (about 10 m). Always verify the
correct operation of the remote keyless entry
transmitter by listening for the locking noise and by
checking that the white patch on the interior door
handle is visible.
When pressing the Œ or ‹ buttons, the indicator
lamp illuminates. If the indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the batteries must be replaced.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will not function
when there is a vehicle key inserted in the ignition lock. Release button for mechanical key (1)
Indicator lamp (2)
Lock button
‹ (3)
Unlock button Π(4)
Unlocking with Remote Keyless EntryPress the Œ button once. The driver’s door is
unlocked and the hazard warning lamp, as well as the
remote keyless entry transm itter indicator lamp, blink
once.
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22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEPress the Πbutton a second time. The passenger
door and cargo doors are unlocked and the turn signal
lamps, as well as the remote keyless entry transmitter
indicator lamp, blink once again. The button must be
pressed a second time within about 2.5 seconds,
otherwise the second request to open can not be
performed.
NOTE: The vehicle is automatically locked again, if
within about 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
keyless entry transmitter, none of the doors are
opened. The hazard warning lamp does not blink.Locking with Remote Keyless EntryPress the ‹ button. The entire vehicle is locked and
the hazard warning lamp blinks three times. The
remote keyless entry transmitter indicator lamp blinks
once.
If the hazard warning lamp does not blink, at least one
door is improperly closed. Check to see if there is a
door that is not properly closed or if there is a key in the
ignition lock. Remove key from ignition lock and/or
close doors properly and press the ‹ button again.
REPLACING BATTERIES IN REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRYDo not touch the battery contact surfaces (insert the
batteries with a lint-free cloth).
NOTE: Do not operate the remote control while the
battery is being replaced.
WARNING!
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly
replaced. Replacements should always be either
of the same type or one which has been
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Replacing Batteries Rated voltage: 6 V
DC (2x 3V)
Rated current:10 mA1. Release themechanical key
by pressing the
release button.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery and install new one (note correct polarity;
positive terminal up).
4. Press on the battery cover until it snaps into place.
SECURITY SYSTEM WITH TOWING AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PROTECTION
(OPTIONAL)The security system is ready for operation, if the
vehicle is locked with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
If a doo r is open , th e security sy stem is no t s witch ed on
during the locking process.
Security system activation is indicated by the turn
signal lamps flashing three times in succession.
For a function check, when the security system is
switched on, the indicator lamps in the towing
protection/passenger compartment protection switch
flash.
The security system will switch off if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The turn signal lamps flash once.
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24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe alarm is triggered if the security system has been
activated and
A door is opened,
a door is unlocked from inside,
the engine cover is opened,
the key is used to unlock the vehicle at any door,
the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock.Audible AlarmThe horn sounds for about 25 seconds.Visual AlarmThe turn signal lamps flash for about 4 minutes.Switching off the AlarmThe alarm will switch off immediately if the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE: Do not manually unlock the doors as this will
trigger the alarm.
TOWING PROTECTION AND PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT PROTECTION SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Switch off the towing protection
Indicator lamp
As a function check, (1) the indicator
lamp (2) flashes when the security
system is switched on.
Switch off the passenger compartment protection.Towing ProtectionThe towing protection is ready for operation after
30 seconds as the security system has been activated.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted while the
security system is activated.Switching off the Towing ProtectionIf the vehicle is to be transported or loaded, the towing
protection must be switched off in order to avoid a
false alarm.