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53 Controls in detail
Opening and closing
3
Remote control with key1 To unlock the sliding doors and
rear doors and opens or closes the
electric sliding door*
2Œ Unlocking button
3‹ Locking button
4Release button for mechanical key
5Battery check lamp.As a precaution, both remote controls
should always be carried.
Checking the batteries
\1Press theŒ or‹ button for
longer than 2 seconds.
The battery check lamp 5 comes on
briefly to indicate that the remote con-
trol batteries are in order.
Change the batteries immediately if the
lamp does not light up briefly during
check (\2page 315).
Warning
G
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured by a child
restraint system.
The children could:
\4injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
\4unlock the door on vehicles with an elec-
tric sliding door by pressing the central
locking button, and then open the doors
and thereby injure other persons
\4get out of the vehicle and could either
injure themselves when doing so or they
could be injured by passing vehicles
\4be severely or even fatally injured by
prolonged exposure to intense heat
!Do not expose the key to high levels of
electromagnetic radiation, otherwise
this may interfere with the functions of
the key.
Protect the key from moisture to pre-
vent malfunctions.
iTo prevent theft, only use the remote
control in the immediate vicinity of the
vehicle.
In an emergency, the driver’s door and
rear door can also be unlocked manual-
ly using the key.iIf the batteries are checked within
signal range of the vehicle, pressing the
Œ or‹ button will lock or un-
lock the vehicle accordingly.
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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 also 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 if:
\4the switch on the rear interior lamp
(\2page 82) is set to “automatic con-
trol”
\4the vehicle is stationary, the handbrake
is applied and the service brake is not
applied
or
\4the selector lever is in position P and
the service brake is not applied
\4the vehicle has not been locked from
the outside using the key
iThe rear interior lamps switch off auto-
matically after 20 minutes, even if the
switches on the rear interior lamps
(\2page 82) are in the On position 1.
If you wish to reactivate the rear interi-
or lamps, you must:
\4open a door
\4switch on the ignition again
\4set the rear interior lighting master
control switch to position2 again.
Warning
G
Motion detectors work with invisible infra-
red beams emitted by LEDs (Light Emitting
Diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, laser
class 1M, directly using optical instruments.
Your eyes could otherwise be injured.iIf the motion detector detects move-
ment in the load compartment when
the vehicle is stationary, the rear interi-
or lighting switches on for approxi-
mately 2 minutes. If new movements
are detected, the duration resumes
from the beginning and the rear interior
lighting remains switched on.
iThe motion detector switches off auto-
matically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. door
opened, ignition key turned, etc.
This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
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260 Practical hintsWhat to do if ...
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It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the remote control.
The remote control batteries are weak or dis-
charged.
\1Point the remote control towards the
driver’s door handle at close range
and try again.
If this does not work:
\1Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
key (\2page 54).
\1Check the batteries of the remote
control (\2page 53). Change the
batteries if necessary (\2page 315).
The remote control is malfunctioning.
\1Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
key (\2page 54).
\1Have the remote control checked at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The battery check lamp on the remote con-
trol does not light up briefly when a button
is pressed.
The remote control batteries are discharged.
\1Change the batteries (\2page 315).
You have lost a remote control.
\1Have the remote control canceled at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
\1Report the loss immediately to the
vehicle insurers.
Your authorized Sprinter Dealer will be
happy to obtain a replacement for you.
Problem
Possible cause / result
Suggested solutions
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315 Practical hints
Changing the batteries
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\3 Changing the batteriesIf the remote control batteries (remote
keyless entry) are discharged, you will only
be able to lock and unlock the vehicle man-
ually using the key.
If the batteries in the auxiliary heating re-
mote control are discharged, you will only
be able to switch the auxiliary heating on
or off using the auxiliary heating / heater
booster switch inside the vehicle
(\2page 140).
It is advisable to have the batteries
changed at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.You need two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries or
equivalent.
Do not touch the battery contact surfaces.Warning
G
Keep batteries away from children.
Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
Dispose of used batteries in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Danger of explosion if the battery is not cor-
rectly replaced.
Replacements should always be either of
the same type or one which has been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
Environmental note
H
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred meth-
od of disposal. Many states require sellers
of batteries to accept old batteries for recy-
cling.iAlways replace all the batteries at the
same time. Suitable batteries are avail-
able from an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er. You can also have the batteries
changed there and return used batter-
ies.
Remote control
(remote keyless entry)iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and lint-free.!
CAUTION
Do not operate the remote control
while the battery is being replaced.