2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tire pressure

During loading
X
Observe the gross axle weight rating and
permissible gross vehicle weight for your
vehicle.
! On passenger van versions with
maximum seating layout, the permissible
rear axle load
would be exceeded if the full
payload were to be loaded in the cargo
compartment.
i Bear in mind that the curb weight of the
vehicle is increased by installing optional
equipment and accessories.
X Observe the information about load
distribution ( Y page 146).
X Secure the load ( Y page 146). Always
observe the relevant national regulations.
Checks after loading X
Securing loads: check that the load is
secure before every

journey and at regular
intervals during a long journey, and correct
if necessary.
X Doors: close the sliding doors and rear
doors. G
Warning
Make sure that the sliding doors and rear
doors are always closed when the engine is
running.
Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the
vehicle interior and poison you.
X Tire pressure: adjust the tire pressures
according to the vehicle load
(Y page 281).
X Driving style: adapt your driving style
according to the vehicle load. Load distribution
The overall center

of gravity of the load should
always be as low as possible, centered and
between the axles near the rear axle. !
Excessive loads on

individual points of the
cargo floor or on the load surface impair
vehicle handling characteristics and could
cause damage to the floor covering.
On crewbuses:
X Always transport loads in the cargo
compartment.
X Always place the load against the backrests
of the rear bench seat.
X Move large and heavy loads as far towards
the front of the vehicle as possible against
the rear bench seat. Stow the load flush
with the rear bench seat.
X Always additionally secure the load with
suitable load securing aids or tie down.
i Observe the following notes:
R Do not stack

loads higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
R Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
R If the rear bench seat is not occupied,
insert the seat belts crosswise into the
buckle of the opposite seat belt. Securing loads
General notes As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring
that the cargo is secured against sliding,
tipping, rolling or falling. This applies to
general traffic situations as well as evasive
maneuvers or full brake application and on
poor stretches of road.
If your load

is not secured in accordance with
applicable requirements and guidelines
regarding the securing of loads, you may be
liable to prosecution, depending on the local
legislation and the consequences of
inadequately secured loads.
You should therefore observe the respective
legal requirements for the relevant country.
Check that the load is secure before every
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Transporting loads with the vehicle
Operation

The windshield wipers may otherwise move
and injure you.
X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock or remove it.
! Do not fold the windshield wipers away
from the windshield unless the hood is
closed. Otherwise, you could damage the
hood.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them engage.
X Clean the windshield and the wiper blades.
X Fold the windshield wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Headlamps Wipe the headlamp lenses with a wet sponge.
! Only use washer

fluid which is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses. Unsuitable washer
fluid could damage the plastic lamp lenses
of the headlamps.
Therefore, do not use:
R dry cloths
R abrasive products
R solvents
R cleaning products containing solvents
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surface of the lenses.
Sliding door Clean the contact plates and the tips of the
contact pins around the sliding door with
water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
Do not oil or grease the contact plates and
contact pins.
Remove foreign objects. Power washers
! Maintain the following minimum
distances between the high-pressure
nozzle and the object being cleaned:
R approximately 2.2 ft (70 cm)

when using
round-jet nozzles
R approximately 1 ft (30 cm) when using
25° flat-spray jets and concentrated-
power jets
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning.
To avoid causing damage, do not point the
water jet directly at:
R door joints
R brake hoses
R electrical components
R plug connections
R seals
R the drive train, especially not at the
intermediate bearing of the propeller
shaft
R the rear-view camera or the microphone
opening on the bottom of the rear-view
camera. Keep a minimum distance of
1.6 ft (50 cm). G
Warning
Do not
use round-jet nozzles to clean the tires.
The pulsating water jet can cause damage to
the substructure of

the tires that is not visible
from the outside. This type of damage only
becomes noticeable at a much later stage and
can cause the tires to burst. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in
an accident and injuring yourself or others.
Replace damaged tires immediately. Automatic car wash
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before
you put it through an automatic car wash. G
Warning
If a wax preservative is applied after the
vehicle is washed,

you should remove the wax164
Cleaning and care
Operation

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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Operation Z

0046
Catch spring
0047 Electric air pump
008A Premium tire sealant Spare wheel
If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle,
you may use
the spare wheel as a road wheel
provided that:
R the tire is no more than six years old.
R the wheel and tire are of the prescribed
design.
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
bracket under the rear of the vehicle.
! Check the spare wheel regularly to see
that it is secure and has the prescribed tire
pressure.
Cargo Van/Passenger Van X
Open the tailgate.
X Apply a screwdriver to recesses 0047 and
then pry off covers 0046.
X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool
kit ( Y page 182), unscrew the now visible
bolts by approximately 20 turns counter-
clockwise. X
Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0086 and
unhook left-hand safety catch 008A.
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack and
slide it into sleeve 0088 on spare wheel
bracket 0086.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0086 with the
pump lever and unhook right-hand safety
catch 008A.
X Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 0086 down
to the ground.
X Lift spare

wheel bracket 0086 slightly and
pull
the pump lever out of sleeve 0088. Where will I find...?
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00BB
The yellow
check engine
indicator lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The exhaust gas aftertreatment system is defective or an
emissions-relevant malfunction has
occurred. This malfunction or
defect can damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions,
you can drive on for up to approximately 500 miles (800 km). Then
a warning tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be
started 20 times.
X Observe the messages in the display:
R
on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons (Y page 199)
R on vehicles with steering-wheel buttons (Y page 202) and
(Y page 204).
X Have the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine
indicator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Observe legal requirements. 00AB
The yellow air
filter indicator
lamp lights up
while the engine
is running. The service limit for the air filter has been reached. The air filter
is dirty.
X
Have the air filter element replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. 0077
The yellow tire
pressure
monitor warning
lamp comes on. G
Warning!
The tire pressure monitor indicates a rapid or severe loss of
pressure in at least one tire.
X Stop the vehicle without making any extreme steering
maneuvers or braking suddenly. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions while doing so.
X Check the tires and correct the tire pressure. If a tire continues
to lose pressure, it must be replaced. Replace damaged tires
immediately.
The warning lamp

goes out after you have been driving for a few
minutes with the malfunction rectified.
X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the
messages in the display ( Y page 197). Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0077
US vehicles
only:
The yellow tire
pressure
monitor warning
lamp flashes for
60 seconds and
then remains lit. The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. 00BA
The yellow water
separator
indicator lamp
lights up when
the ignition is
started. The water that has collected in the water separator has reached
the maximum level.
X
Drain the water separator ( Y page 221).00BD
The yellow
washer fluid
level indicator
lamp for the
windshield
washer/
headlamp
cleaning system
lights up after
the engine is
started or while
the vehicle is in
motion. The water level is too low.
X
Top up washer fluid ( Y page 171).0082
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for
approximately
six seconds
when the key is
turned to
position 2 in the
ignition lock.
A warning tone
also sounds. The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
X
Fasten seat belt (Y page 34).196
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Display messages
Display messages on vehicles without steering wheel buttons Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsNO TPMS The NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. NO TPMS The NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The tire pressure

monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
R a wheel has been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
R the maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units
has been exceeded.
R the wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
X Have wheels with suitable wheel electronics units installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. — — TPMS The ——
message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The pressure in

one or more tires is too low or there is a significant
difference between tire pressures on individual wheels.
X Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if
necessary ( Y page 281). 009B
dEF Chk In addition, the yellow
00BB engine diagnosis indicator lamp and
the yellow 00E4
DEF indicator lamp light up and a warning tone
sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not
compliant with ISO 22241 .
After the message appears for the first time, and under normal
driving conditions, you can continue driving for approximately
50 miles

(80 km). After this, a warning tone sequence sounds. The
engine can then only be started another sixteen times.
X Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. Troubleshooting
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsESP
Unavailable
ESP
®
has been deactivated due to undervoltage. This also
deactivates cruise control.
The battery might not be charging.
The vehicle's stability is no longer automatically regulated at an
early stage. Engine power output may be reduced.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Tire pres.
Adj. pres. The pressure in one or more tires is too low or there is a significant
difference between tire pressures on individual wheels.
X
Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if
necessary ( Y page 281). Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Tire press.
monitor currently
unavail. The tire pressure monitor function is temporarily unavailable due
to radio interference or undervoltage.
X
As soon as the causes have been remedied, the tire pressure
monitor activates itself automatically. Tire press.
monitor
inoperative No
wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
R
a wheel has
been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
R the maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units
has been exceeded.
R the wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
X Have wheels with suitable wheel electronics units installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control
Visit workshop Cruise control has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
X
Have cruise control checked at a qualified specialist workshop. SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop
G
Warning!
The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The air bags or belt
tensioners could be triggered unintentionally or might not be
triggered at all in the event of an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Troubleshooting
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