2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER door lock

Notes on care ................................
179
Reconnecting ................................. 178
Removing/installing
......................177
Belt
see Seat belts
Bio-diesel ........................................... 153
Bi-Xenon headlamps Driving abroad ............................... 138
Brake fluid .......................................... 159
Display message ............................ 205
Fluid change .................................. 159
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Warning lamp ................................. 188
Brake lamp
Changing bulbs ......................236, 237
Brake lining
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 205
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 47
BAS .................................................. 48
Brake system
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Malfunction .................................... 205
Warning lamp ........................ 187, 188
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Breaking-in ......................................... 138
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 89C
Camera see Rear view camera .................... 122
Capacities

.......................................... 287
Care of the vehicle ............................ 162
Cargo tie-down ring Permissible tensile load ................. 283
Cargo tie-down rings .........................146
Installing ........................................ 148
CD player/CD changer ........................78
Center console ..................................... 26
Central locking .................................... 54
Automatic locking ............................ 55
Malfunction .................................... 217 Central locking system
see Key ............................................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................. 217
Changing bulbs .................................. 233
Display message ............................ 209
Doorway lamp ................................ 238
Exterior lighting ............................. 234
Headlamps

..................................... 234
Indicator and warning lamps .......... 197
Interior light ........................... 238, 239
Perimeter lamp .............................. 238
Tail lamp ................................ 236, 237
Chassis number
see Vehicle identification number .. 277
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 45
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint systems ............................ 42
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 43
Special seat belt retractor ............... 43
Top Tether ....................................... 44
Chock ................................................. 183
Cigarette lighter ................................ 129
Cleaning After driving off-road or on
construction sites ..........................165
Alloy wheels ................................... 165
Automatic car wash ....................... 164
Cleaning the engine ....................... 165
High-pressure cleaning ..................164
Vehicle exterior .............................. 162
Vehicle interior .............................. 162
Cleaning and care .............................. 162
Climate control .................................... 97
Adjusting the air vents ................... 101
Air conditioning in the rear
compartment ................................. 100
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Air-recirculation mode ................... 104
Control panels ................................. 97
Cooling with air dehumidification ..100
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Fogged up windows .......................103
General notes .................................. 98
Heating ............................................ 98 Index
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Heating in the rear compartment
.....99
Rear-compartment air
conditioning ................................... 100
Rear-compartment heating ..............99
Reheat function (air
dehumidification) ........................... 103
Setting the air distribution .............102
Setting the airflow
.........................102
Setting the temperature ................ 100
Switching air-recirculation mode
in the rear compartment on/off .... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Combination switch ............................90
Consumption statistics (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) .............85
Control panel Above the windshield ....................... 27
Conversions and accessories
see Add-on equipment
Coolant ............................................... 160
Changing ....................................... 160
Display message ............................ 206
Expansion tank .............................. 169
Level .............................................. 169
Temperature gauge (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 77
Topping up ..................................... 169
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Cornering lamps .................................. 91
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Cruise control .................................... 118
Display message ............................ 203
Malfunction .................................... 216
Cup holder ......................................... 132D
Daytime running lamp see Daytime running lamp mode


Daytime running lamp mode ..............89
Setting (vehicles without steering-
wheel buttons) ................................. 74
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 82
DEF
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...... 155
Delayed switch-off .............................. 83Diesel
Consumption ................................. 140
Fuels .............................................. 153
Low outside temperatures
............. 154
Reserve fuel warning lamp

....... 72, 193
Tank capacity ................................. 287
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp ..................194
Winter driving ................................ 154
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...............155
Capacities ...................................... 287
Consumption ................................. 140
Display message ...........199, 202, 204
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ...........116
Indicator lamp ................................ 190
Level indicator ............................... 116
Ranges ........................................... 116
Refilling .......................................... 143
Storage .......................................... 156
Tool for the tank filler cap .............. 182
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
Display
Display messages ..........................197
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 77
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 73
see Indicator and warning
lamps ....................................... 24, 187
Standard display (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) ......73
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 77
Distance recorder ................................ 73
see Odometer .................................. 73
Door
Control panel ................................... 28
Door lock
see Central locking .......................... 54
Doors
Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Opening (from the inside) ................ 56
see Central locking .......................... 54
Unlocking/locking with key ............. 526
Index

Doorway lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Driver's door and co-driver's door
.....56
Driving abroad ................................... 138
Driving off-road ................................. 138
Driving on rough terrain see Driving off-road ....................... 138
Driving safety system
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 48
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 48
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 50
Important safety information ........... 47
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 47
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............48
Overview .......................................... 47
Driving system .................................. 117
Malfunctions .................................. 215
Rear view camera .......................... 122
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 118
PARKTRONIC ................................. 119
Driving tips ........................................ 138
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 110
Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine ................. 111
Towing a trailer .............................. 150E
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Function/notes ................................ 48
Indicator lamps

.............................. 187
Electrical/electronic devices
Communications equipment ..........133
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting .................................... 277
Electrical closing assist ......................57
Electrical heater booster system ....... 98
Electrical system ................................. 88
Electronic Brake force see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
e mark
................................................ 277
Emergency equipment ...................... 182
Emergency exit window .....................45
Emergency tensioning device Function ........................................... 35
Safety guidelines

............................. 37
Engine
Check engine indicator lamp ......... 194
Electronics ..................................... 276
Maximum speeds ........................... 280
Wash .............................................. 165
Engine oil ........................................... 156
Adding ........................................... 173
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 171
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 172
Consumption ................................. 141
Display message ............................ 207
Mixing ............................................ 157
Oil change ...................................... 156
SAE classification .......................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Engine oil filler neck .........................169
Error memory see Message memory (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 78
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 50
Exhaust gas aftertreatment .............116
DEF capacities ............................... 287
DEF level indicator .........................116
DEF reducing agent ............... 116, 155
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 155
Display message ...........199, 202, 204
Indicator lamp ................................ 190
Malfunction ........... 195, 199, 202, 204
Refilling DEF .................................. 143
Exterior lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................89
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 82 Index
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Delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ...................
83
Light switch ..................................... 89
Locator lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Surround lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Exterior mirrors ................................... 70
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 131F
Fatty acid methyl ester FAME .......... 153
Fire extinguisher ............................... 184
First-aid kit .........................................
184
flat tire Notes ............................................. 222
Wheel change ................................ 229
Folding seat
......................................... 67
Folding table ...................................... 132
Front fog lamps ................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Front windshield
see Windshield ............................... 163
Fuel ..................................................... 153
Additives ........................................ 154
Consumption ................................. 140
Display message ............................ 208
Fuel filter with water separator .......221
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Fuel gauge ............................................ 72
Fuel tank content Reserve, display message ..............208
Fuses .................................................. 239
Driver's seat fuse box .................... 243
Fuse allocation ...................... 241, 244
Main fuse box ................................ 240G
General driving tips ........................... 110
Genuine parts

.................................... 276
Glove box ........................................... 131H
Handbrake see Parking brake .......................... 112
Hazard warning lamps ........................91Headlamp
Cleaning system ......................95, 171
Headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 234
Cleaning ......................................... 164
Fogged up ...................................... 219
Headlamps, automatic

........................90
Head restraints .................................... 67
Heater booster function ...................107
Heating see Climate control .......................... 97
High beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ........................90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
High-pressure cleaning ..................... 164
Hood Opening/closing ............................ 168 I
Ignition lock ......................................... 56
Immobilizer .......................................... 61
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 187
ABS ................................................ 189
Air filter ..........................................

195
ASR ....................................... 187, 189
BAS ....................................... 187, 189
Battery charge ............................... 191
Brakes ........................................... 188
Brake wear .................................... 191
Bulbs .............................................. 197
Check engine ................................. 194
Coolant .......................................... 193
Doors ............................................. 197
Engine oil level ............................... 192
ESP ®
...................................... 187, 190
Poly-V-belt ..................................... 191
Preglow .......................................... 194
Reserve fuel ................................... 193
SRS ................................................ 191
Tire pressure monitor .................... 195
Water separator ............................. 196
Windshield washer fluid ................. 196
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 24, 187
Instrument cluster .............................. 70
Lighting ............................................ 728
Index

Telephone
........................................ 86
Trip computer .................................. 85
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .....................78
Messages Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 199
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 201
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 70
Rear-view mirror .............................. 69
Mobile phone
..................................... 134
Display message ............................ 207
Installation ..................................... 277
Monitor
see Rear view camera .................... 122O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................41
System overview .............................. 32
Odometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
On-board computer
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 72
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 74
Opening/closing the windows ...........60
Outside temperature display Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 77
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 27
Overrevving range ............................... 71
Overview Menus (Vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 76P
Paint code number ............................ 277
Paper holder ...................................... 131Parking
see Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine ................. 111
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake .................................... 112
Display message ............................ 206
Parking lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Parking lamps ...................................... 89
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 119 Activating/deactivating ................. 122
Cleaning the sensors ..................... 163
Indicator lamp ................................ 215
Malfunction .................................... 215
Range of the sensors ..................... 120
Roll-back warning .......................... 122
Trailer towing ................................. 122
Warning display .....................121, 215
Partition sliding door .......................... 59
Perimeter lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 237
Perimeter lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Poly-V-belt
Malfunction .................................... 191
Power supply
Battery isolating switch .................... 87
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 153
Power windows ................................... 60
Practical advice Auxiliary heating ............................ 216
Central locking system .................. 217
Engine ............................................ 212
Fuel and fuel tank ..........................220
Headlamps and turn signals ..........219
Windshield wipers .......................... 219
Preparing for a journey .....................108
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 108
Visual check of the vehicle
exterior .......................................... 10810
Index

Seat belt
Cleaning ......................................... 162Display message ............................ 206
Warning lamp .................................
196
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 35
Belt force limiters ............................ 35
Correct usage .................................. 33
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 35
Fastening ......................................... 34
Important safety guidelines .............32
Releasing ......................................... 35
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ............... 43
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Seat heating ......................................... 68
Malfunction .................................... 211
Selector lever position ...................... 114
Service indicator ............................... 167
Service products Bio-diesel ....................................... 153
Brake fluid ..................................... 159
Capacities ...................................... 287
Coolant .......................................... 160
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 155
Engine oil ....................................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 153
Fuel additive .................................. 154
Fuel additives ................................ 154
Power steering fluid ....................... 159
Refrigerant ..................................... 161
Transmission oil ............................. 158
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 79
Setting the clock
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Setting the date
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 82
Setting the time
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 82Shift ranges
Automatic transmission .................114
Side impact air bag
.............................40
Side windows Resetting ......................................... 61
Sliding door .......................................... 56
Cleaning ......................................... 164
Closing assist ................................... 57
Snow chains ...................................... 255
Socket ................................................ 133
Spare wheel Bracket .......................................... 185
see Spare wheel ............................ 185
Wheel change ................................ 229
Speed
Setting, see Cruise control ............ 119
Speed limiter ..................................... 141
Speedometer ....................................... 71
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Indicator lamp .................................. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Standing lamp
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Starting the engine ........................... 109
Steering wheel ..................................... 69
Adjusting ......................................... 69
Buttons (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 74
With buttons .................................... 26
Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments ................................... 129
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 131
Glove box ....................................... 131
Paper holder .................................. 131
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 130
Stowage compartment in the
center console ............................... 130
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 129
Stowage compartment in the
door ............................................... 13012
Index

Stowage space above the
headliner ........................................ 130
Stowage
space
under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 130
Submenu (on-board computer)
Clock/Date ...................................... 82
Convenience .................................... 85
Instrument cluster ........................... 80
Lighting ............................................ 82
Selecting .......................................... 79
Settings overview ............................ 79
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Summer tires ..................................... 254
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............62
Switch unit Additional ........................................ 28
Center console ................................ 27
Driver's door .................................... 28
Swivel seat ........................................... 65T
Tachometer .......................................... 71
Tank content Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 193
Tank contents

...................................... 72
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 287
Speed ............................................ 280
Tire pressure .................................. 281
Tires/wheels ................................. 280
Vehicle dimensions ........................280
vehicle weights .............................. 280
Telephone .......................................... 134
Operation (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Temperature
Setting (heating/air conditioning) . 100
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts ................ 232
Time
Setting

the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................... 73
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 82
tire
Wheel change ................................ 229
Tire
Labels ............................................ 279
Tire and Loading Information label .. 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label .............279
tire pressure Calling up (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 260
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 258
Checking manually ........................258
Display message ...........199, 203, 208
Maximum ....................................... 257
Recommended ...................... 255, 281
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 81
Tables ............................................ 281
Tire and Loading Information
label ............................................... 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label ...........279
Tire label ................................ 256, 279
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 258
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 270
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 269
Bar (definition) ............................... 268
Characteristics .............................. 268
Checking ........................................ 253
Definition of terms ......................... 268
Direction of rotation ......................272
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 271
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 268 Index
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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
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