2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER steering

X
To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction 0046 or 0047, until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the
combination
switch briefly in desired direction 0046
or 0047.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times. Cornering light function (vehicles
with Bi-Xenon headlamps)
When the low-beam

headlamps are switched
on, the cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road in the direction you
are turning.
The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
R you are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on the
indicator lamp or turn the steering wheel.
R you are traveling at a speed of between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 43 mph
(70 km/h) and you turn the steering wheel.
The cornering light may continue to be lit for
a short time, but is deactivated automatically
after a maximum of three minutes. Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps work even when
the ignition is

switched off. They are activated
automatically when an air bag is deployed or
after heavy brake application from a speed of
more than 43 mph (70 km/h) that brings the
vehicle to a standstill. X
To switch on/off: press button 0046.
i If you have indicated a turn while the
hazard warning lamps

are switched on, only
the turn signal lamps on the side of the
vehicle selected will light up.
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off. G
Warning
If you open the rear doors 90° (detent
position) or fold

down the platform tailgate on
vehicles with a platform, the rear lights are
covered.
The vehicle will then be unsafe as its rear
lights will not be visible for approaching
traffic. Other road users may not realize until
too late that it is an obstruction. This could
lead to an accident.
You should ensure that the vehicle is visible
from the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle for instance. Lighting
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Front interior lighting
Standard front interior lighting 0046
To switch on the interior lighting
0047 Automatic control
008A To switch off the interior lighting
Front interior lighting with overhead
control panel 0046
To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0047 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
008A Right-hand reading lamp
0088 Interior light
0086 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0087 To switch the interior lighting on/off
006E Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on interior lights or the reading
lamps manually,
they

switch off automatically
after about twenty minutes. Automatic control
The interior lighting comes on when you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior lighting switches off
automatically. If a door is left open, the
interior lighting switches off after
approximately 20 minutes. Rear interior lighting
Switching the standard

interior lighting
on/off In cargo
vans/passenger vans equipped with
standard interior lighting, the switch for the
interior lighting is

located on the rear lights in
the cargo compartment/vehicle interior. Interior light with switch
0046
To switch on the interior lighting
0047 To switch off the interior lighting
008A Automatic control
Switching convenience
interior lighting
on/off In passenger vans equipped with
convenience interior lighting, the central
control switch for the rear interior lighting is
located between the steering wheel and the
ignition lock.
In addition, there is also a switch on each
interior light,
which

can be used to switch the92
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X
To switch off the auxiliary heating: press
the 0086
switch.
or
X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock.
The red indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
The auxiliary heating operates for about
another two minutes

and then switches off
automatically.
Selecting a switch-on time You can use the on-board computer to define
up to
three

switch-on times, one of which can
be selected.
On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0086 switch.
The 0086 symbol in the display flashes.
or
X Press the 007B menu button on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
0086 symbol flashes in the display.
X Use the 0069 or 006A
buttons on the instrument
cluster to select switch-on time 1 to 3
The switch-on time selected is displayed.
X Wait 10 seconds for the standard display to
appear.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the 0086 switch comes
on.
If you have not preselected a switch-on time
and --:-- is
shown

in the display, this means
that automatic switch-on mode is
deactivated. The yellow indicator lamp in the
0086 switch goes out.
i If you turn the key to position 0 in the
ignition lock, the yellow indicator lamp in
the 0086 switch goes off after 30 minutes. The red indicator lamp in the
0086 switch
comes on when the auxiliary heating
switches on.
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0086 switch.
The Aux. heating submenu is shown in
the display.
The selection marker highlights the
preselected switch-on
time,

or Timer off,
if no switch-on time has been preselected. i
You can also access the Aux. heating
submenu via the Settings(Y page 79)
menu.
X Use the 005A or 005B buttons on the
steering wheel
to

select the desired switch-
on time.
Use the Timer off setting to deactivate
automatic switch on.
X Press the 0059 menu button on the
steering wheel.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the 0086 switch comes
on.
i If you turn the key to position 0 in the
ignition lock, the yellow indicator lamp in
the 0086 switch goes

off after 30 minutes.
The red indicator lamp in the 0086 switch
comes on when the auxiliary heating
switches on. 106
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Setting the switch-on time
On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
X
Use the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
X Press the 0048 reset button on the
instrument cluster to set the desired
switch-on time.
The hour display flashes.
X Use the 0069 and 006A buttons on the
instrument cluster to set the hours.
X Press the 0048 reset button.
The minute display flashes.
X Use the 0069 and 006A buttons to set the
minutes.
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
X Use the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
X Press the 0029 menu button on the
steering wheel.
The Hours submenu is shown in the
display.
X Press the 005A or 005B button on the
steering wheel to set the hours.
X Press the 0029 button.
The Minutes submenu is shown in the
display.
X Press the 005A or 005B button to set the
minutes.
X Press the 0059 button.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
Heater booster function If the outside temperature is lower than
39 ‡ (4 †), the fuel-operated auxiliary
heating heats the vehicle as quickly as
possible when the engine is running. The auxiliary heating automatically switches
to heater booster mode after the engine is
started.
i
If the outside temperature rises above
39 ‡ (4 †),
the auxiliary heating and heater
booster function switch off automatically. Vehicles with auxiliary heating
0046
To switch the auxiliary heating on/off
0047 To switch the heater booster function on/
off
X To switch on/off: press the 006C switch.
The indicator lamp

in the switch lights up if
the heater booster function is switched on.
After switching off, the auxiliary heating
operates for about another two minutes and
then switches off automatically.
If you switch

off the engine without switching
off the heater booster function, the system
will be switched on the next time the engine
is started (memory function). Climate control
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Starting the engine
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The 0028 preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X When the 0028 preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3 in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i You can start
the engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
the vehicle either automatically locks
centrally after switching on the ignition or
after pulling away. The locking knobs in the
doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 55). Driving off
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.
i After pulling away or switching on the
ignition, the vehicle automatically locks
centrally. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 55). X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X Release the parking brake ( Y page 112).
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X Move the selector lever to position D or R.
i On vehicles with a reverse warning
feature, a warning signal sounds when
reverse gear is

engaged to alert other road
users.
! Only shift into reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. General driving tips
Steering G
Warning
Do not switch off the engine while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no

power assistance for the steering
or the service brake when the engine is not
running.
Steering and braking require significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
! Do not hold the steering wheel at full
steering angle for a long time, e.g. when
turning or maneuvering.
The hydraulic pump could be damaged if
the hydraulic fluid temperature increases.
Overrun cut-off If you take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
the diesel fuel supply is cut off in overrun
mode when the

engine speed is out of the idle
speed control range. 110
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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Applying the parking brake
X
Pull brake lever 0046 up as far as the last
possible detent.
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i On vehicles with
a folding brake lever, you
can then press lever 0046 down to the stop.
Releasing the parking brake i
On vehicles with

a folding brake lever, you
must first pull brake lever 0046 up to the stop.
X Raise brake lever 0046 slightly and press
release knob 0047.
X Guide brake lever 0046 down to the stop.
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Emergency braking As a rule, you may only apply the parking
brake when the vehicle is stationary.
In exceptional cases, the parking brake can
be used for emergency braking if the service
brake fails.
X
Keep release knob 0047 pressed and
carefully apply brake lever 0046.G
Warning
If the brake lever is applied abruptly, the rear
wheels could lock. The vehicle could then go
into a skid.
Make sure that you apply the brake lever
carefully to ensure

that braking application is
moderated. Automatic transmission
Overview
The automatic transmission adapts to your
individual driving style by continuously
adjusting its shift points. These shift point
adjustments take into account the current
operating and driving conditions. If the operating or driving conditions change, the
automatic transmission reacts by adjusting
the gearshift program.
The automatic transmission selects the
individual gears automatically. This depends
on:
R
the selector lever position D with shift
ranges 4, 3, 2 and 1(Y page 115)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
The selector lever

position or the current shift
range is shown in the display. Display on
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 77) and without steering wheel
buttons ( Y page 73).
When the selector lever is in position D, you
can influence the gearshifts made by the
automatic transmission. You can restrict the
shift range or you can perform gearshifts
yourself. Automatic transmission
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vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle could roll
away.
Driving the vehicle
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
The exhaust gas aftertreatment requires a
reducing agent, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), in
order to function correctly. Filling up the DEF
tank is usually part of the service scope. DEF
consumption depends on operational and
driving conditions; the supply does not have
to suffice until the next scheduled service. For
this reason, refill the DEF tank regularly
during vehicle operation, or, at the latest,
after the first warning message has been
received from the on-board computer.
To conform with emission regulations, you
must operate the vehicle with DEF and refill
the supply regularly. If you try to operate the
vehicle without DEF, with diluted DEF, or with
a different reduction agent, the engine
management detects this and issues a
warning message, after which the engine
cannot be restarted.
If the DEF supply drops below
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), you receive the first warning
message and you hear a warning tone. After
the first message appears, the remaining DEF
supply suffices for approximately 1000 miles
(1600 km) in normal driving conditions.
Then, the reserve range of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l)
is reached. Once the reserve range has been
reached, you receive the next warning
message and you hear a series of warning
tones. After the first message appears, the
DEF reserve suffices for approximately
1200 miles (1900 km). You can, however,
only start the engine another 16 times.
You should now, at the latest, fill up with at
least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 143)
or have the DEF tank filled at a qualified
specialist workshop. When the number of remaining engine starts
is 0, the engine management prevents the
engine from being started.
If the
00BB

check engine indicator lamp lights
up, the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty or
an emission-relevant malfunction has
occurred (Y page 195). You can then drive a
maximum of 50 miles (80 km) before the
engine management limits the number of
remaining engine starts.
If the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty,
have it checked and repaired at a qualified
specialist workshop. We recommend that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
You will find further information on DEF in the
"Service products" section (Y page 155).
Level indicator You will find further information about DEF
consumption in the "Driving tips" section
(Y

page 140).
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
If the DEF supply is less than
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), the 00E4 indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up and the
009BdEF Chk message appears in the
display.
If the DEF supply drops below the reserve
level of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E4 indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and
the 009BStArtS RE
xx

message is shown in
the display. xx refers to the number of
remaining engine starts (from 16 to 0).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
If the DEF supply is less than
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), the Check Diesel
Exhaust Fluid See Operator's Manual
message appears in the display.
If the DEF supply drops below the reserve
level of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E4xx
starts remaining message appears in the
display. xx refers to the number of remaining
engine starts (from 16 to 0).116
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