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
Troubleshooting
Automatic transmission .................214
Driving systems
............................. 215
Turn signals ......................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 277U
Unlocking With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52V
Vehicle Assemblies .................................... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Dimensions .................................... 280
Electronics
..................................... 276
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Loading .......................................... 261
Towing ........................................... 248
Tow-starting ................................... 248
Transporting .................................. 250
Weights .......................................... 280
Vehicle identification number .......... 277
Vehicle identification plates ............277
Vehicle key Malfunction .................................... 217
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 182
Voltage supply Fuses ............................................. 239W
Warning and indicator lamp Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 190
Warning and indicator lamps .............24
PARKTRONIC ................................. 215
Seat belt ........................................ 196
Warning lamp .................................... 183
Warning tones ................................... 212
Warning triangle ................................ 183
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................
196Topping up .....................................
171
Wiping with ...................................... 95
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 229
Rim size ......................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................... 185
Wheel chock
...................................... 229
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts Retightening .................................. 233
Tightening torque ........................... 232
Wheels
Changing/replacing .......................271
Checking ........................................ 253
Storing ........................................... 273
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 280
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Cleaning the windshield ................. 163
Washing system ....................... 95, 171
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 163
Windshield heater ............................... 95
windshield heating Malfunction .................................... 211
Windshield washer fluid
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Windshield wipers ............................... 94
Malfunction .................................... 219
Rain/light sensor ............................. 94
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 174
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ............................. 84
Winter diesel ..................................... 154
Winter operation ....................... 153, 254
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 254
Working speed governor (ADR) ........ 117 X
Xenon headlamps see Bi-Xenon headlamps
Index
15
Function Page
0067
ESP
®
warning lamp 50,
187 ASR warning lamp 48,
187 0041
Coolant level too low 193
00AE
Coolant temperature too
high
193
008A
Restraint systems
malfunction
191
0065
Brake fluid level too low 188
EBD malfunction 187
Trailer brake force booster
malfunction
188
00B4
Engine oil level warning 192
00BB
Engine diagnostics
indicator lamp
194
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
195
0028
Preglow system 194
004A
Left-hand turn signal 90
0077
Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (USA only)
195
Tire pressure loss (Canada
only)
195
00BD
Fluid level too low in
windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning system
196
003E
Door open 197
0026
Brake pads/linings worn 191
004D
Right-hand turn signal 90
0031
ABS malfunction 189
003D
ASR malfunction 189
BAS malfunction 189
009E
ESP
®
malfunction 187 Function Page
00E4
DEF supply low or
contaminated/thinned
199
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
200
00AB
Dirt accumulation in air
filter
195
00B6
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
00BA
Water in the fuel 196
003F
Battery charging
malfunction
191
0055
Bulb defective 197
0066
Parking brake applied 112
0064
Low-beam headlamps on 89
004E
Working speed governor
(ADR) on
117
0063
High-beam headlamps on 90
0080
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
0082
Fasten seat belt 196
i
Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display 0073(Y page 24). Instrument cluster variants
25At a glance
Lamp failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator monitors all lamps
of the exterior lighting with the exception of
the front position lamps and the trailer
lighting. If a bulb fails, either the
0055( Y page
197)
indicator lamp lights up or
a corresponding message is shown in the
display ( Y page 209).
i Depending on the equipment, the bulb
failure indicator can be omitted for all
lamps with the exception of the turn signal
lamps. G
Warning
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You
are responsible for the proper functioning of
the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-
functioning vehicle lighting
puts the operating
safety of the vehicle at risk. You could cause
an accident and injure yourself or others.
Therefore, check the lighting equipment of
the vehicle before each journey and, if
necessary, check the operation and condition
of the trailer lighting equipment. Light switch
Configuration You can switch the vehicle lighting on or off
using the light switch.
The light switch is located between the
driver's door and the steering wheel.
0046
Light switch The symbols on the light switch have the
following meanings:
005A
Automatic headlamp mode
0027 Lights off/daytime
running lamp mode
006C Parking lamps, license plate lamp and
instrument lighting on
0064 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
(depending on the position of the
combination switch)
Low-beam headlamps X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the light switch to 0064.
The 0064 indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up.
Daytime running lamp mode You can adjust daytime running lamp mode
in the on-board computer:
R
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
R vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
This is not possible in countries where
daytime running lamp mode is a legal
requirement.
X Turn the light switch to 0027.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running.
The 0064 indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up.
i USA only:
When you turn the light switch to 006C or
0064, the respective
light comes on. When
the light switch is turned to 005A, daytime
running lamp mode remains switched on.
i Canada only:
When you turn the light switch to 0064, the
low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the light switch is turned to 006C or Lighting
89
Controls Z
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
G
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
Driving and parking
Controls
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
The yellow bulb
indicator lamp
lights up when
the key is
turned
to position 2 in
the ignition lock. A bulb in the exterior lighting (with the exception of the front
position lamps and trailer lighting) is defective
6
.
X Change defective bulbs as soon as possible ( Y page 233).003E
The yellow door
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving. The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
X
Close the doors or hood. Notes on display messages
G
Warning
No messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the display fails.
You will then not be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed and
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps and display messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected. Adapt your speed and driving style
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop. The qualified specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. We recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer for
this purpose. In particular,
all work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be
jeopardized if maintenance work is carried
out incorrectly. As a result, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
In addition, the
safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have
maintenance
work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. We recommend visiting an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i If you turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock, all warning/indicator lamps
(except the turn signal indicator lamps) and
the display are activated. Please make sure
that they are working properly before
commencing a journey.
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons Warnings, malfunctions or additional
information may
also
be shown in the display.
The following tables show all the display
messages. For certain display messages, a
warning tone or a continuous tone will also
sound.
6 The lamp failure
indicator may, depending on equipment, be omitted for all lamps with the exception of turn
signals. Troubleshooting
197
Practical advice Z
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible
(Y page 233).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Low beam right The right-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible.
(Y page 233)
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt.
right The right-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Lights on
automatic. Remove
key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
005A position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0055
Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp left The left-hand brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Third brake lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty
7
. This display message will
only appear if all LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Troubleshooting
209
Practical advice Z
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
High beam left The left-hand high-beam is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
High beam right The right-hand high beam is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
License plate lamp A license plate lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the
vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to 0027. 0055
Foglamp front left The left-hand front fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Foglamp front
right The right-hand fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Rear foglamp The rear fog lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Parking lamp
front
left The front left parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. 0055
Parking lamp
front
right The front right parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Reverse lamp A backup lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Tail lamp left The left-hand tail lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Tail lamp right The right-hand tail lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals.210
TroubleshootingPractical advice