2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER steering

DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............
269
Flat tire .......................................... 221
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................269
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 269
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 270
Labeling (overview) ........................ 266
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 271
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 270
Maximum tire load ......................... 265
Maximum tire load (definition) .......270
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 270
Replacing ....................................... 271
Service life ..................................... 254
Sidewall (definition) .......................270
Speed index (definition) ................. 269
Storing ........................................... 273
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 268
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 271
Tire bead (definition) ......................270
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 270
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 269
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 266
Tire tread ....................................... 253
Tire tread (definition) .....................270
Total load limit (definition) ............. 271
Traction (definition) ....................... 271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 269
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 270valve, Snap-In ................................
252
Wear indicator (definition) .............271
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 269
Tires
and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 252
tire sealant Storage location ............................ 184
Using ............................................. 222
Tools
see Vehicle tool kit ........................ 182
Top speed
Technical data ............................... 280
Top Tether ............................................ 44
Touchshift .......................................... 114
Tow-away protection .......................... 62
Towing ................................................ 248
Towing a trailer Driving tips .................................... 150
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Tow-starting ....................................... 248
Trailer Brake force booster malfunction ... 188
Coupling up ................................... 150
Decoupling ..................................... 152
Power supply ................................. 153
Towing ........................................... 151
Towing with PARKTRONIC .............122
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284
Trailer coupling
Permitted weights and loads ......... 285
Trailer hitch ....................................... 284
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 152
Transmission oil ................................ 158
Transport by rail ................................ 140
Transporting Load distribution ...................146, 152
Loading .......................................... 144
Securing a load .............................. 146
Trip computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .....................85
Trip meter ............................................ 73
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Resetting ......................................... 7214
Index

Troubleshooting
Automatic transmission .................214
Driving systems
............................. 215
Turn signals ......................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 277U
Unlocking With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52V
Vehicle Assemblies .................................... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Dimensions .................................... 280
Electronics

..................................... 276
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Loading .......................................... 261
Towing ........................................... 248
Tow-starting ................................... 248
Transporting .................................. 250
Weights .......................................... 280
Vehicle identification number .......... 277
Vehicle identification plates ............277
Vehicle key Malfunction .................................... 217
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 182
Voltage supply Fuses ............................................. 239W
Warning and indicator lamp Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 190
Warning and indicator lamps .............24
PARKTRONIC ................................. 215
Seat belt ........................................ 196
Warning lamp .................................... 183
Warning tones ................................... 212
Warning triangle ................................ 183
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................

196Topping up .....................................
171
Wiping with ...................................... 95
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 229
Rim size ......................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................... 185
Wheel chock

...................................... 229
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts Retightening .................................. 233
Tightening torque ........................... 232
Wheels
Changing/replacing .......................271
Checking ........................................ 253
Storing ........................................... 273
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 280
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Cleaning the windshield ................. 163
Washing system ....................... 95, 171
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 163
Windshield heater ............................... 95
windshield heating Malfunction .................................... 211
Windshield washer fluid
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Windshield wipers ............................... 94
Malfunction .................................... 219
Rain/light sensor ............................. 94
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 174
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ............................. 84
Winter diesel ..................................... 154
Winter operation ....................... 153, 254
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 254
Working speed governor (ADR) ........ 117 X
Xenon headlamps see Bi-Xenon headlamps

Index
15

Cockpit
................................................. 22
Instrument cluster variants ...............24
Steering wheel with buttons ..............26
Center console .................................... 26
Switch units ......................................... 27 21At a glance

Cockpit
Cockpit
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This Operator's Manual describes all the
standard and optional
equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Country specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all the functions described
here. This also includes safety relevant
systems and functions. Function Page
0046
Door control panel 28
0047
Light switch 89
008A
Combination switch:
• turn signals 90
• high-beam headlamps 90
• windshield wipers 94
• rear window wiper 94
0088
Cruise control lever 118
0086
Horn
0087
Steering wheel without/
with buttons
26 Function Page
006E
Instrument cluster 24
006F
Stowage compartment
0070
• Stowage compartment
with interior light
92
• Overhead control panel 27
0071
Rear-view mirror 69
0072
Rear-view camera monitor 122
0073
PARKTRONIC warning
display
119
0074
Opens/closes the right-
hand side window
60
0075
Jack and vehicle tool kit 182
0076
Glove box 131
0077
Center console 26
0078
Ignition lock 56
0079
Additional switch unit 2822
Cockpit
At a glance

Function Page
007A
Steering wheel adjustment 69
007B
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
109
007C
Parking brake
112 Function Page
007D
Opens the hood 168
007E
Additional switch unit 28Cockpit
23At a glance

Instrument cluster variants
Function Page
0046
Instrument cluster on
vehicles without
steering-wheel buttons
70
0047
Indicator and warning
lamps
008A
0069, 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
0088
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps
71
0086
Display 73
0087
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator
72
006E
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps
71
006F
Reset button 0048
70
0070
007B Menu button:
• changes standard display 73
• selects menus 73 Function Page
0071
Instrument cluster on
vehicles with steering-
wheel buttons
70
0072
Indicator and warning
lamps
0073
Display 74
0074
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps
71
0075
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator
72
0076
0069, 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
0077
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps
71
0078
Reset button 0048
70
0079
00A4 Service button
Checks the engine oil level 171
Indicator and warning
lamps24
Instrument cluster variants
At a glance

Function Page
0067
ESP
®
warning lamp 50,
187 ASR warning lamp 48,
187 0041
Coolant level too low 193
00AE
Coolant temperature too
high
193
008A
Restraint systems
malfunction
191
0065
Brake fluid level too low 188
EBD malfunction 187
Trailer brake force booster
malfunction
188
00B4
Engine oil level warning 192
00BB
Engine diagnostics
indicator lamp
194
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
195
0028
Preglow system 194
004A
Left-hand turn signal 90
0077
Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (USA only)
195
Tire pressure loss (Canada
only)
195
00BD
Fluid level too low in
windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning system
196
003E
Door open 197
0026
Brake pads/linings worn 191
004D
Right-hand turn signal 90
0031
ABS malfunction 189
003D
ASR malfunction 189
BAS malfunction 189
009E
ESP
®
malfunction 187 Function Page
00E4
DEF supply low or
contaminated/thinned
199
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
200
00AB
Dirt accumulation in air
filter
195
00B6
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
00BA
Water in the fuel 196
003F
Battery charging
malfunction
191
0055
Bulb defective 197
0066
Parking brake applied 112
0064
Low-beam headlamps on 89
004E
Working speed governor
(ADR) on
117
0063
High-beam headlamps on 90
0080
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
0082
Fasten seat belt 196
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Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display 0073(Y page 24). Instrument cluster variants
25At a glance

Steering wheel with buttons
Function Page
0046
Display 74
Controls the on-board
computer
0047
Selects a submenu or
adjusts the volume
74
005A Up/increases the
volume
005B Down/reduces the
volume
008A
Using the telephone 86
006A Accepts a call/starts
dialing
007F Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call 0088
Scrolling from one menu to
another
74
0059 Forwards
0058 Back
0086
Scrolling from one
submenu to another
74
0029 Forwards
002D Back Center console
Function Page
0046
Stowage compartment 130
0047
Radio; see the separate
operating instructions
008A
Air-conditioning control
panel
97
0088
Center console switch unit 27
0086
• Stowage compartment or
• CD changer; see the
separate operating
instructions
0087
Cup holder with 132
• ashtray 128
• cigarette lighter 129
006E
12 V socket 13326
Center console
At a glance