2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ignition

At a glance ............................................. 2
Cockpit .................................................... 2
Instrument cluster variants ......................4
Steering wheel with buttons ....................6
Center console ........................................ 6
Switch units ............................................. 7
Center console ................................... 7
Roof ................................................... 7
Driver's door ...................................... 8
Additional switch units .......................8
Controls ............................................... 10
Opening and closing ..............................10
Remote control with an integrated
folding key ....................................... 10
Adjusting ............................................... 10
Ignition lock ..................................... 10
Seats ............................................... 11
Steering wheel ................................. 11
Seat belts ........................................ 12
Lighting .................................................. 12 Light switch ..................................... 12
Turn signals ..................................... 12
Good visibility ........................................ 13
Windshield wipers ............................ 13
Rear window wiper ..........................13
Climate control ...................................... 14
Overview of climate control
systems ........................................... 14
Overview of the functions of the
climate control system ....................15
Driving ................................................... 16
Automatic transmission ...................16
Parking brake ................................... 17
Operation ............................................. 18
Refueling ............................................... 18
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...............18
Practical advice ................................... 20
Where will I find...? ................................ 20
Vehicle tool kit and emergency
equipment ....................................... 20
Warning triangle ............................... 20
Warning lamp ................................... 20
First-aid kit ....................................... 21
Spare wheel ..................................... 21
Tire sealant ...................................... 22
9065845771
É90658457717ËÍ
Contents1

CockpitiThis 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.Function0046Door control panel0047Light switch008ACombination switch:• turn signals• high-beam headlamps• windshield wipers• rear window wiper0088Cruise control lever0086Horn0087Steering wheel without/with
buttonsFunction006EInstrument cluster006FStowage compartment0070• Stowage compartment with
interior light• Overhead control panel0071Rear-view mirror0072Rear-view camera monitor0073PARKTRONIC warning display0074Opens/closes the right-hand side
window0075Jack and vehicle tool kit0076Glove box0077Center console0078Ignition lock0079Additional switch unit007ASteering wheel adjustment2CockpitAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Switch unit between the steering wheel and
ignition lock
Function0045
0044Switches the rear-compartment
convenience lighting on/offSwitch units9At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Opening and closing
Remote control with an integrated
folding key
The vehicle comes equipped with 2 or 4
remote controls with an integrated folding
key.
The key's remote control conforms to the
FCC regulations (part 15) and the Canadian
Industrial Standard RSS-210 and has a range
of up to 32 ft (10 m).
Remote control with an integrated folding key
00460042 To unlock the sliding doors and the
rear door00470036 To unlock the driver's door only or
the vehicle centrally008A0037 To lock the vehicle centrally0088Key release button0086Battery check lampXTo unlock the driver's door: press the
0036 button.
The turn signals flash once. The anti-theft
alarm system (ATA) is deactivated.XTo unlock the sliding doors and rear
door: press the 0042 button.
The turn signals flash once.XTo unlock centrally: unlock the driver's
door.XPress the 0036 unlocking button again
within two seconds.
The turn signals flash once.i Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans only: if
you unlock the vehicle using the remote
control and do not open a door within
40 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
relocked.XTo lock centrally: press the 0037 locking
button.
The turn signals flash three times when the
drive authorization system or the Anti-Theft
Alarm system (ATA) is activated and all the
doors are closed.
i Make sure that the locking knobs have
dropped down.
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operator's
Manual.
Adjusting
Ignition lock
005DTo insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel004ATo unlock the steering wheel, power
supply for some consumers (e.g. the
radio)004BTo switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers preglow and drive position004CTo start the engine
i To unlock the steering wheel, move the
steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
10AdjustingControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.