2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER sensor

you do not close an opened door after the
engine has been switched off.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection.
X Press 005A or 005B to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Headlamps
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B to select whether and
for how long you wish the exterior lighting
to remain on.
Vehicle submenu Setting the radio station selection
The Search function enables you to
determine whether the radio should search
for a new station or a previously stored
station each
time
the radio is operated using
the steering wheel buttons (not with
Audio 20).
The Frequency setting starts the station
search. The Memory setting selects the next
stored station.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection. X
Press 005A or 005B to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Search function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B to select the station
search mode.
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use
the Wipe sensor function to set
the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor:
R Level 1: high sensitivity – wiping begins
even in light rain
R Level 2: moderate sensitivity
R Level 3: low sensitivity – wiping only
begins in heavy rain
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection.
X Press 005A or 005B to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Wipe sensor
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B
to set the sensitivity of
the rain/light sensor. 84
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Good visibility
Windshield wipers
0046
Single wipe/to wipe with washer fluid
(Y page 95)
0047 To switch on the windshield wipers
Switching on the windshield wipers X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather.
Otherwise, dirt or

optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
X Turn the combination switch in the
direction of arrow 0047 to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wiper speed is

reduced. For example, if you
have selected level II and stop the vehicle, wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with a rain/light sensor:
you
can use level I as

the universal setting. The
rain/light sensor sets the appropriate
wiping frequency automatically, according
to the intensity of the rain. When you stop
the vehicle, levels III and II are switched
down to level I automatically.
The windshield wipers will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light
sensor . Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you

engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on. 0046
Switch
004B To wipe with washer fluid
004C Intermittent wipe
004D To switch off the windshield wiper
004E To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0046 to the corresponding
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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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immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. You could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
G
Warning
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid.
PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly
the distance between your vehicle and an
object.
Your vehicle features
two sound emitters with
different frequencies for the warning tones.
The warning ranges in front of and behind the
vehicle are indicated by different warning
tones.
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when
the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition
lock, the parking brake is released and the
selector lever is moved to position D, N or R.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated automatically at
speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h).
PARKTRONIC is reactivated automatically at
speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h).
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle with sensors in the front and rear
bumpers.
Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise, they may not function
correctly. Clean
the

sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 163). Front sensors
Center Approximately 39 in
(100 cm)
Corners Approximately 26 in
(65 cm)
Rear sensors
Center Approximately 71 in
(180 cm)
Corners Approximately 39 in
(100 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approximately 12 in
(30 cm)
Front corner
sensors Approximately 10 in
(25 cm)
Rear corner sensors Approximately 12 in
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If an obstacle is within this range, all
segments of
the
warning displays light up and
you hear a warning tone. If the distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle falls
below the minimum range, it is possible that
the distance may no longer be displayed.
! Pay particular attention to obstacles
above or below the sensors when parking,
such as flower pots or trailer towbars.
PARKTRONIC does not recognize such
objects when they are in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage
the vehicle or objects.
PARKTRONIC can suffer interference from:
R ultrasonic sources such as a lorry's
compressed-air brakes, an automatic car
wash or a pneumatic drill
R attachments to the vehicle, e.g. rear
mounted racks
R number plates (vehicle license plates)
that are not affixed flat against the
bumper
R dirty or icy sensors
Warning displays The warning displays show the distance
between the sensor and the obstacle.
Warning display, front area
0046
Left-hand side of vehicle
0047 Right-hand side of vehicle
008A Segments Warning display for the left-hand rear area in the
left-hand exterior mirror
0088
Warning display segments
0086 Readiness indicator segment
The warning display is divided into five yellow
and two red segments for each side of the
vehicle. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow
indicator segments 008A and 0086 light up.
There is a malfunction if only the red
segments of the warning display light up
(Y page 215).
The position of

the selector lever determines
whether the front and/or rear area is
monitored. Selector lever
position Monitoring
D
Front area
R or N Front and rear area
P
No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
R
sixth segment, an intermittent warning
tone sounds for approximately
two seconds.
R seventh segment, a continuous warning
tone sounds. You have reached the
minimum distance. Driving systems
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!
In order to avoid consequential damage,
repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove any dirt immediately, in
particular:
R insect remains
R bird droppings
R flash rust
R tree resin
R oils and grease
R fuels
R tar stains
R salt residue
Wash your vehicle
more frequently if it gets
dirty more often.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period right after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. Generally, park the
vehicle at operating temperature after
cleaning.
PARKTRONIC sensors PARKTRONIC sensors (example: front bumper, left
side of vehicle)
0046
Sensors
Clean all the sensors in the front and rear
bumpers with water, shampoo and a soft
cloth.
! Do not
use

dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or
damage the sensors. If you clean the sensors with a power
washer or steam cleaner, observe the
information provided by the manufacturer
regarding the distance to be maintained
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the
power washer.
Rear-view camera lens Rear-view camera in the middle of the roof above
the high-mounted brake lamp
0046
Rear-view camera lens
0047 Microphone openings
Make sure not to put any wax on the lens of
rear-view camera 0046 when waxing the
vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using
water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
! Do not
use

dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. You could otherwise scratch
or damage the lens of the rear-view
camera.
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure or steam cleaner, observe a
minimum distance of 1.6 ft (50 cm) to the
rear-view camera.
To avoid damaging the rear-view camera,
do not aim directly at the rear-view camera
or the microphone openings on the bottom
of the rear-view camera.
Outside of the windshield and wiper
blades G
Warning
Before cleaning the windshield or wiper
blades, turn the key to 0 in the ignition lock. Cleaning and care
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from the windshield and the wiper blades to
prevent smearing.
Smears
impair the driver's
view, and their effect is made worse in
conditions where visibility is poor (e.g. glare,
mist, darkness, snow). You may therefore fail
to recognize dangers, or not recognize them
in time, and thereby cause an accident.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors and
remove the radio/telephone antenna.
Otherwise, the exterior mirror, antenna or
the vehicle itself could be damaged.
Make sure that the antenna is installed and
that the exterior mirrors are fully folded out
again when you leave the automatic car
wash.
! Make sure that the side windows are
completely closed, that the ventilation/
heating is switched off and that the
windshield wiper switch is set to 0.
Otherwise, the rain/light sensor could be
activated, triggering unintended wiper
movements. This can cause damage to the
vehicle.
After putting the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe off wax from:
R the rear-view camera lens ( Y page 163)
R the windshield and the wiper blades. This
prevents smears and reduces wiping noise
which can be caused by residue on the
windshield. Cleaning the engine
! Water must not

enter intake or ventilation
openings. When cleaning with high
pressure water or steam cleaners, the
spray must not be aimed directly at
electrical components or the terminals of
electrical lines. Preserve the engine after the engine has
been cleaned.
Protect

the belt drive system
from exposure to the preservative agent. Alloy wheels
Clean the alloy wheels regularly.
! Do not use

any acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents. They can cause corrosion on the
wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retainer
springs for the wheel-balancing weights. After driving off-road or on
construction sites
G
Warning
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and
operating safety.
It can specifically result in the following
dangers:
Stone impact. Stones trapped between the
tires can be thrown out while driving. This
could injure other

road users or damage other
vehicles (especially windscreens).
Risk of skidding. Dirt and mud on the tires/
on the road reduce the grip of the tires on the
road. This especially applies when the surface
is wet. The vehicle could then start to skid.
Risk of injury. Dirt and mud on the steps and
entrance can make the steps unsafe. This
could cause you to slip off the steps and be
injured.
For this reason, you should always clean your
vehicle carefully after driving off-road or on
construction sites before driving on public
roads. Observe the corresponding safety
notices in this chapter if you use a power
washer or an automatic car wash to clean your
vehicle.
X Clean the vehicle, paying special attention
to the following:
R
Lighting system
R Windows and exterior mirrors
R Access steps and entrances Cleaning and care
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X
To install the air filter: insert the filter
mat.
X Put cover 0046 on. Vehicle assemblies
Check the assemblies regularly for leaks. If
fluid is being lost (e.g. there are oil stains
where the vehicle is parked), have the cause
found and rectified
immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
0040Environmental note
When used improperly, service products are
harmful to the environment.
Do not allow service products to enter the
sewage system, surface

waters, ground water
or soil. Replacing the wiper blades
G
Warning
If the windshield wipers are set to intermittent
wipe or the rain/light sensor is active, the
windshield wipers could start moving at any
time and injure you or others.
Always remove the

key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blades. G
Warning
Wiper blades are wear parts. Change the
wiper blades every six months, ideally in the
spring and fall.

Otherwise, the windshield and
rear window will not be wiped properly. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
! Do not open the hood when a wiper arm
is folded away from the windshield.
Otherwise, you could damage the hood.
Do not fold the wiper arms back onto the
windshield without wiper blades fitted as
this could scratch the windshield. !
Only touch the windshield wiper where it
connects to the wiper arm. You could
otherwise damage the

wiper blade inserts.
Removing X
Apply the parking brake.
X On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock. Front wiper arm with windshield wiper
X
Fold wiper arm 008A away from the
windshield.
X Set windshield wiper 0046 at right angles to
the wiper arm.
X Press two retaining clips 0047 together
in
the
direction of the arrow and swing windshield
wiper 0046 away from wiper arm 008A.
X Pull windshield wiper 0046 up and out of the
retainer on wiper arm 008A.
Installing X
Slide windshield wiper 0046 into the retainer
on wiper arm 008A.
X Press windshield wiper 0046 onto wiper arm
008A until you

hear retaining clips 0047 engage.
X Fold wiper arm 008A onto the windshield
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