2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tow

Air-conditioning system/rear-
compartment air conditioning
X
On vehicles with rear-compartment air
conditioning, make sure that the rear-
compartment climate control is activated
(Y page 100).
X Press the 0097 button to reduce or the
0099 button to increase the airflow.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next
to the buttons. Defrosting the windows
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Warning
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
Only use the following settings until the
windows are clear again.
X Vehicles with window heating:
switch on
the front and/or rear window defroster
(
Y page 95).
Heating X
Set temperature control 0046 and airflow
control 0047 to 0087 (Y page 98).
X Set air-distribution control 0088 to
0080 0087 (Y page 98).
X Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the headroom and the rear
compartment (
Y

page 101).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the demister vents for
the side windows ( Y page 101).
Air-conditioning system X
Set temperature control 0046 to
0087 (Y page 99).
X Press the 0099 button until the maximum
blower output is reached.
All bars in the display next to the button
light up. X
Set air-distribution control 0086 to
0080 0087 (Y page 99).
X Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the headroom and the rear
compartment (Y

page 101).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the demister vents for
the side windows ( Y page 101). Defrosting windows
Windows fogged up on the inside Only use the following settings until the
windows are clear again.
X
Vehicles with window heating: switch on
the front and/or rear window defroster
(

Y page 95).
X Switch off air-recirculation mode
(Y page 104).
Heating
X Set temperature control 0046 to a higher
temperature ( Y page 98).
X Set airflow control 0047 to a higher blower
setting. It should

be set at least to level two
(Y page 98).
X Set air-distribution control 0088 to
0080 0087 (Y page 98).
If the windows still fog up, set the control as
described for defrosting (Y page 103).
Air-conditioning system
X Activate cooling with air dehumidification
(Y page 100).
X Press the 0068 button.
The reheat function is switched on. The
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off

the reheat function, press the
0068 button again. The indicator lamp in
the button goes out. Climate control
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may be highly flammable and could explode if
heated.
In particular, make sure that the containers
described above are not placed in the hot air
flow from the

auxiliary heating system. Do not
stow such containers directly next to or on top
of the heater.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The auxiliary heating system operates
independently of the engine and
complements the vehicle heating or air
conditioning.
You can set the auxiliary heating at an outside
temperature of up to 39 ‡ (4 †) in order to:
R pre-heat the vehicle interior
R additionally warm the coolant, thereby
conserving the engine and saving fuel
R support the vehicle's heating system while
the engine is running and outside
temperatures are low (heater booster
function)
i If the outside temperature rises above
39 ‡ (4 †), the auxiliary heating and heater
booster function switch off automatically.
! Switch on the auxiliary heating system at
regular intervals (at least once a month) for
approximately 10 minutes.
Make sure that the flow of hot air is not
blocked. Otherwise, the auxiliary heating
will overheat and switch off.
i If the interior motion sensor ( Y page 62)
is armed and the auxiliary heating is
switched on, it is possible that the interior
temperature monitoring may cause a false
alarm. In this case, either deactivate the
interior motion sensor or switch off the
auxiliary heating. Before switching on X
The fuel tank must be at least one-quarter
full.
X Set the desired temperature using the
temperature control of the heating or the
air-conditioning system (Y
page 100).
X Set the air distribution as required
(Y page 102).
X Open the center and side air vents and set
them to the middle position (Y page 101).
i The auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode after the
engine is started.
Operating using the switch 0046
To switch the auxiliary heating on/off
0047 To switch the heater booster function on/
off (Y page 107)
X To switch on the auxiliary heating: press
the 0086

switch for longer than two
seconds.
R The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates
the interior to the temperature that you
have set.
R The blower switches to the lowest speed.
R The red indicator lamp in the switch
comes on. Climate control
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Roof ventilator in the cargo
compartment
The roof ventilator can be used to ventilate or
extract air from the cargo compartment.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To extract air: press upper section 0046 of
the 00B4 switch.
The roof ventilator removes used air from
the cargo compartment.
X To ventilate: press lower section 0047 of the
00B3 switch.
The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into the
cargo compartment.
X To switch off: set the
switch to the middle
position. Driving and parking
Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following
components on the vehicle, and on the
trailer as necessary:
R
license plates, vehicle lighting, turn
signals, brake lamps

and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
i The towing device is one of the most
important components on the vehicle with regard to road safety. The separate
instructions issued by the manufacturer
pertaining to operation, care and
maintenance should be observed.
X Rectify any noticeable defects before
commencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
The equipment for first aid and breakdown
assistance is located in the storage
compartment in
the

driver's/co-driver's door
and behind the driver's seat.
X Check the equipment to make sure that it
is accessible, complete and ready for use.
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs ( Y page 234). Before driving off
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Warning
Free movement of the pedals must not be
impaired. This would

otherwise jeopardize the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Objects could get caught between the pedals
if you accelerate or brake suddenly. You will
then be unable to brake, declutch or
accelerate as intended. You could cause an
accident, thereby endangering yourself and
others.
R If you are using floormats and carpets,
make sure that they are properly secured
in the driver's footwell so that they do not108
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slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
floormats on top of one another.
R Do not put any objects in the driver's
footwell.
R Stow and secure
all loose objects in such a
way that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell while the vehicle is in motion. G
Warning
If they are not properly closed, the doors
could open while

the vehicle is in motion. This
may, for example, cause you to lose your load
and injure passengers or endanger other road
users.
For this reason, please make sure that all the
doors are properly closed and can be locked
before starting your journey.
X Close all doors.
X Secure the load according to the loading
guidelines ( Y page 144).
X Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals. Starting the engine
G
Warning
Do not place any objects in the driver's
footwell. If you

use a floormat or carpet in the
driver's footwell, make sure that it is correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clearance
for the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
Loose objects or the floormats could
otherwise get caught between the pedals if
you accelerate or brake suddenly. You will
then not be able to brake or accelerate as
intended. This could lead to accidents and
injury. G
Warning
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
i If you depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine,

the pedal travel is short
and the pedal resistance is high.
Pedal travel and resistance return to
normal when you depress the brake pedal
again.
X Before starting the engine, make sure that:
R
all the doors are closed.
R all the vehicle occupants are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
R the parking brake is applied.
R the selector lever is in position P.
i You can also start the engine in neutral
N. Automatic transmission gearshift pattern
0060
Park position with selector lever lock
0061 Reverse gear
005F Neutral
005E Drive Driving and parking
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Driving in wet conditions
G
Warning
There is a danger of hydroplaning occurring,
even if you are driving slowly and your tires
have sufficient tread
depth, depending on the
depth of water on the road.
For this reason, avoid tire ruts and brake
carefully.
Driving on flooded roads If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, the water level
must not rise above the bottom edge of the
bumper. The maximum speed at which you
may drive is walking speed.
!
Note that vehicles in front or oncoming
vehicles create waves. This could mean
that the maximum permitted water depth
is exceeded.
You must observe these notes. Otherwise,
damage may
occur

to the engine, electrics
or transmission.
Driving in winter Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads
in winter.
Avoid

sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. G
Warning
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a

slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed, shift to
the neutral position N. Try to maintain control
of the vehicle using corrective steering
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
may roll only briefly in the neutral position
N. Prolonged rolling of the wheels, e.g.
when being towed, will result in
transmission damage. Road salt may adversely affect braking
performance.
Consequently, you

may need to
depress the brake pedal more forcefully in
order to achieve normal braking force. Apply
the brakes regularly when driving for longer
periods on gritted or salted roads. This will
restore the brakes to their normal level of
performance.
When stopping the vehicle after traveling on
roads that have been salted, make sure that
the brakes are fully functional before
proceeding further.
i Fit snow chains to the outside rear wheels
(driven axle) in good time for driving on
snow, slush or ice. Comply with the
manufacturer's fitting instructions.
You will find information about winter tires
and about driving with snow chains in the
"Operation" section .
Tire grip Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlled at
a certain speed on a dry road surface, you
must reduce your speed on a wet or icy
surface to maintain the same degree of
safety.
Pay particular attention to the road
conditions at temperatures around freezing
point. When ice forms on the road surface
(e.g. due to fog), applying the brakes can
cause a
thin

layer of water to form rapidly on
the ice and tire grip will be greatly reduced.
Drive with particular care in such weather
conditions. Stopping the vehicle and switching
off the engine
G
Warning
Always switch off the engine and apply the
parking brake before leaving the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle could roll away if it is
not secured. Driving and parking
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On gradients steeper than 15%:
R
secure an unladen
vehicle at the front axle,
e.g. using a wheel chock or similar object.
R additionally, secure a laden vehicle at the
rear axle, e.g. using a wheel chock or similar
object. G
Warning
Make sure that the exhaust system does not
under any circumstances come into contact
with easily ignitable

material such as dry grass
or gasoline. Do not park the vehicle on dry
grassland or harvested grain fields.
Otherwise, the flammable material may ignite
and set the vehicle on fire. G
Warning
Only remove the key from the ignition lock
when the vehicle is stationary, since you
cannot steer the vehicle with the key
removed.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could

release the parking brake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
! When the vehicle is parked, always
remove the key to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
switch off the power supply if the vehicle is
to be out of use for a longer period of time. G
Warning
You must use the parking lamps to enable
your vehicle to

be recognized on public roads
when it is dark. You can also use reflective
night parking signs in built-up areas.
Observe legal requirements.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position P.
X Apply the parking brake.
i On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the curb. !
If the coolant temperature is very high,
e.g. after driving on mountain roads, leave
the engine running at idle speed for about
two minutes before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to
return to normal.
X To switch off the engine: turn the key to
position 0 in the ignition lock and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
X Switch on the parking lamps if necessary.
X On uphill or downhill gradients, secure the
vehicle additionally against rolling away at
the axle with

the heaviest load, e.g. by using
a wheel chock or similar object.
Use the wheel chock (Y page 183) for this
purpose. Brakes
Parking brake
G
Warning
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could

release the parking brake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident. i
Only apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is stationary. 112
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Selector lever positions
0045
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped. Only
move the selector lever to
P when
the vehicle is stationary.
You can only
remove the key when
the selector lever is in position P.
The selector lever is locked in
position P when the key is
removed. 0046
Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to R
when the vehicle is stationary. 0044
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the
brakes

will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. by
pushing or towing.
Do not move the selector lever to
N while driving. The automatic
transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
If ASR is deactivated or ESP ®
has
malfunctioned: only move the
selector lever to N if the vehicle is
in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy
roads. 003A
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear
automatically.

All five
forward gears are available. Touchshift
When the selector lever is in position D
, you
can perform gearshifts yourself.
X To shift down: press the selector lever to
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the gear currently engaged. This will also restrict the
shift range. G
Warning
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a

slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
i The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you press the selector lever
towards D– while traveling at too high a
speed. The engine could otherwise overrev.
X To shift up:
briefly press

the selector lever
to the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear up, depending on the current
gearshift program. This also extends the
shift range.
X To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selector lever towards D+ until D
is shown once more in the display.
The automatic transmission

shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X To select the optimum shift range: press
and hold the selector lever to the left
towards D–

.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission will shift down one or more
gears. Shift ranges
When the selector lever is in position D
you
can restrict or derestrict the shift range for
the automatic transmission.
X Press the selector lever briefly to the right
towards D+ or left towards D–.
The set shift

range is shown in the display.
i If the maximum
engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you depress the
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transmission will not shift up if the shift
range is restricted.
003A
The automatic transmission shifts
through all five gears.
0042
The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as fourth gear.
0040
The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as third gear.
This position allows you to use the
braking effect of the engine.
0038
The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as second gear.
This position is for journeys in
arduous conditions, in
mountainous terrain or on steep
mountain roads. You can use the
engine's braking
effect
on downhill
gradients. 0037
The automatic transmission only
works in first gear.
The braking
effect

of the engine can
be utilized on extremely steep
downhill gradients and long
downhill stretches. Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the
automatic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R lots of throttle: later upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the engine
speed.
X Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission

shifts up again.
Stopping If you only need to stop briefly:
X
Leave the selector lever in the drive
position.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
using the brake pedal.
Maneuvering Maneuvering in a tight space:
X
Control the vehicle's speed by braking
carefully.
X Accelerate only slightly and avoid jolting.
i For rapid maneuvering (e.g. to rock the
vehicle out of

snow or slush), you can shift
back and forth between drive position D
and reverse gear R at low speeds without
applying the brakes.
Towing a trailer X
Run the engine in the moderate engine
speed range on steep uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, shift down to shift range 3 or
2(Y page 115), even if cruise control is
switched on.
Working on the vehicle G
Warning
Apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P when working on the Automatic transmission
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