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19 At a glance
Overhead control panel*
1
\3 Overhead control 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
\4Eyeglass
compartment or
\4Anti-theft alarm sys-
tem (ATA)*
166
47
5
Switches the interior
lighting
on/off
80
6
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp
on/off
81
7
Opens/closes the sliding
sunroof*
145
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47 Safety
Anti-theft systems
2
\3 Anti-theft systemsThe 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
left inside the vehicle
\1To switch on: remove the key from the
ignition lock (\2page 67).
\1To switch off: switch on the ignition
(\2page 67).A visual and audible alarm is triggered if
the alarm system is enabled and:
\4a door is opened
\4the hood is opened
Enabling the alarm system
\1Close all the doors.
\1Lock the vehicle using the‹ button
on the key (\2page 52).
The indicator lamp in the central lock-
ing switch (\2page 63) flashes.
Deactivating the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem
\1Unlock the vehicle using theŒ but-
ton on the key (\2page 52).
The indicator lamp in the central lock-
ing switch (\2page 63) goes out.Switching off the alarm
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
\1Press theŒ button (\2page 52).
The alarm is switched off.Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)*
iThe vehicle locks again automatically if
you do not open a door within 40 sec-
onds after unlocking the vehicle.iThe alarm system will be triggered if
the vehicle has been locked with the
key and is then unlocked from the in-
side.
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48 SafetyAnti-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 vehicle.Deactivating the tow-away protection
for transportation
Deactivate tow-away protection if the vehi-
cle is transported or loaded onto another
vehicle. This will prevent false alarms.
The button is located in the overhead con-
trol panel.
1To deactivate tow-away protection
2Indicator lamp\1Turn the key to position0 or1
(\2page 67) in the ignition lock or re-
move the key.
\1Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 lights up for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after the button is re-
leased.
\1Lock the vehicle using the key.
Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until you lock the vehicle again.Tow-away protection*iThe tow-away protection alarm is trig-
gered shortly before the wheel leaves
the ground if the vehicle is being jacked
up on one side, for example.
iWhen the ignition is switched off
(\2page 67), you cannot deactivate
tow-away protection.
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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 the interior motion sensor
\1Close:
\4the side windows
\4the sliding sunroof
This will prevent false alarms.
\1Lock your vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is enabled
after approximately 40 seconds.Deactivating the interior motion sensor
Deactivate the interior motion sensor if
people or animals remain in the locked ve-
hicle. This will prevent false alarms.
The button is located in the overhead con-
trol panel.
1To deactivate the interior motion sen-
sor
2Indicator lamp
\1Turn the key to position0 or1
(\2page 67) in the ignition lock or re-
move the key.\1Press button1.
Indicator lamp2 lights up for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after the button is re-
leased.Interior motion sensor*iDo not leave anything (for example
mascots or coat hangers) hanging on
the rear-view mirror or on the grab han-
dles on the roof trim. This will prevent
false alarms.
iThe interior motion sensor remains
deactivated until you lock the vehicle
again.
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54 Controls in detailOpening and closing
3
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control
Unlocking the driver's door
\1Press theŒ button.
The turn signals flash once.
The anti-theft alarm system (ATA)* is
deactivated.
Unlocking the vehicle centrally
\1Unlock the driver's door.
\1Press theŒ button within 2 sec-
onds again.
The turn signals flash once.Locking the vehicle centrally
\1Press the‹ button.
The turn signals flash three times if:
\4the drive authorization system or
the anti-theft alarm system (ATA)*
is activated
\4all the doors are closed
Unlocking the sliding doors and the rear
door*
When the vehicle is locked, the but-
ton can only be used to unlock the sliding
doors and the rear door.
\1Press the button.
The turn signals flash once.
Opening the electric sliding doors
\1Press and hold the button.
The turn signals flash once.Locking and unlocking the vehicle with
the key
If the doors can no longer be locked or un-
locked with the remote control, you can
lock and unlock the driver's door and the
rear doors with the key.
Unlocking the vehicle
Driver's door1To lock
2To unlock
iIf you unlock the vehicle using the key
and do not open a door within 40 sec-
onds, the vehicle locks again automati-
cally.
iMake sure that the locking knobs have
dropped down.
N72.10-2149-31
NCV2
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55 Controls in detail
Opening and closing
3
Rear door1To lock
2To unlock
\1Insert the key all the way into the door
lock and turn it in direction2.
The door is unlocked.The alarm can be disabled in the following
ways:
\1Press the Œ button on the remote
control.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Locking the vehicle
Only the driver's door and the rear doors
can be locked with the key.
\1For all other doors, press the locking
knob down.
\1Close the doors.
The doors are locked.
\1Insert the key all the way into the rear
door lock and turn it to the left.
The rear doors are locked.
\1Insert the key all the way into the driv-
er’s door lock and turn it to the right.
The driver’s door is locked.You can open the driver’s / co-driver’s door
from the inside at any time, even if it is
locked.
1Inside door handle
2Locking knob
\1Pull door handle 1.
The door opens.
iThe anti-theft alarm system (ATA) is
triggered when you open the vehicle
using the key.
N72.10-2147-31
Opening the driver’s or co-driver’s
door from the inside
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250 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
5
Audible warning signalsWarning
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 relevant to safety or on
safety-related systems must be carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. There is a
risk of an accident and injury if this work is
carried out incorrectly.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly
triggered.
You have opened the vehicle using the key
while the anti-theft alarm system was still
primed.
Key:
\1Press theŒ button.
or
\1Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deacti-
vated.
You hear a warning signal.
A message appears in the display.
\1Observe the instructions on
(\2page 281).
You are driving with the handbrake applied.
\1Release the handbrake
(\2page 115).
You opened the driver’s door and forgot to
switch off the lights.
\1Turn the light switch to0.
Warning
G
You are not wearing your seat belt.
\1Fasten your seat belt (\2page 25).
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347 Practical hintsFuses
5
Fuse block F55/1Fuse block F55/2
No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Horn
15 A
2
Electric steering lock ESTL
(electronic ignition switch
EIS)
25 A
3
Te rm ina l 30 Z , ve hi cle s wit h
gasoline engine/electronic
ignition switch EIS/instru-
ment cluster
10 A
4
Light switch/center
console switch unit
5A
5
Windshield wipers
30 A
6
Fuel pump
15 A
7
MRM (jacket tube module)
5A
8
Terminal 87 (2)
20 A
9
Terminal 87 (3)
20 A
10
Terminal 87 (4)
10 A
11
Terminal 15 R vehicle
15 A
12
Airbag control unit
10 A
13
Cigarette lighter/glove box
lighting/radio*
15 A
14
Diagnostic socket/light
switch/instrument cluster
5A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
15
Front heating system
5A
16
Terminal 87 (1)
10 A
17
Airbag control unit
10 A
18
Terminal 15 vehicle, brake
lamp switch
7.5 A
19
Interior lights
7.5 A
20
Power window co-driver’s
side/terminal 30/2 signal
acquisition and actuation
module SAM
25 A
21
Engine control unit
5A
22
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
5A
23
Starter motor
25 A
24
Diesel engine components
10 A
25
12V socket on the bottom
of the center console
25 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
1
Control panel, left door
25 A
2
Diagnostic socket
10 A
No.
Consumer
Amp.
3
Brake system (valves)
25 A
4
Brake system (delivery
pump)
40 A
5
Terminal 87 (5), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7.5 A
6
Terminal 87 (6), vehicles
with gasoline engine
7.5 A
7
Headlamp cleaning system*
30 A
8
Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA)
15 A
9
Unassigned
–
No.
Consumer
Amp.
10
Radio*
15 A
11
Telephone*
7.5 A
12
Front blowers
30 A
13
Unassigned
–
14
Seat heating*/center
console switch unit
30 A