2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER service

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter.
Before your first journey, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and how it
operates, as well as its driving, control and
convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read this Operator’s
Manual. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to
avoid endangering yourself and others.
The equipment or product name for your
vehicle may vary, depending on:
R model
R order
R country specification
R availability
Your vehicle's equipment may differ from
some descriptions and illustrations. Items of
optional equipment are also described in this
manual, should you require a description of
the way they work.
The manufacturer continuously updates its
vehicles and equipment. We therefore
reserve the right to make changes with regard
to:
R design
R equipment
R technical features
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer will
be happy to assist you further if you have any
other questions.
The Operator’s Manual, Brief Instructions,
Service and Warranty Information Booklet,
Maintenance Booklet and equipment-related
supplementary operator’s manuals are
integral parts of the vehicle.
Always keep these manuals in the vehicle.
Pass them on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.

Instrument cluster variantsFunction0046Instrument cluster on vehicles
without steering-wheel buttons0047Indicator and warning lamps008A0069 , 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting0088Tachometer with indicator and
warning lamps0086Display0087Fuel gauge with fuel filler flap
location indicator006ESpeedometer with indicator and
warning lamps006FReset button 00480070007B Menu button:• changes standard display• selects menus0071Instrument cluster on vehicles
with steering-wheel buttonsFunction0072Indicator and warning lamps0073Display0074Tachometer with indicator and
warning lamps0075Fuel gauge with fuel filler flap
location indicator00760069 , 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting0077Speedometer with indicator and
warning lamps0078Reset button 0048007900A4 Service buttonChecks the engine oil level Indicator and warning lamps0067ESP ®
warning lampASR warning lamp0041Coolant level too low4Instrument cluster variantsAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Refueling
The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand
door when viewed in the direction of travel. It
is only possible to open the fuel filler flap
when the front door is open.0046Retaining strap0047Fuel filler cap
! Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a gasoline engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage
to the injection system and the engine.
Damage resulting from adding the wrong
fuel is not covered by the Limited Warranty.
! Do not start the engine if you accidentally
refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel could enter the fuel lines. This would
require draining of the fuel tank and fuel
lines. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines
drained completely.
You will find information about fuel in the
"Technical data" and "Operation" sections of
the vehicle's Operator's Manual.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Never mix DEF with additives
or thin it with tap water. The exhaust gas
aftertreatment may otherwise be
damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet 352.0.
Damage that results from the use of
additives or tap water leads to a loss of
Limited Warranty entitlements.
! If DEF comes into contact with a painted
or aluminum surface, wash the surface off
immediately with plenty of water.
! DEF is not a diesel additive and must not
be mixed with fuel in the tank. Even small
amounts of DEF can cause engine damage.
Damage resulting from adding DEF is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
i Do not inhale any ammonia vapors which
may escape when you unscrew the tank
filler cap. Ammonia vapors have a pungent
odor. However, they are neither toxic nor
hazardous to health in this concentration.
DEF filler neck in the engine
compartment0046Fuel filler neck cover18RefuelingOperationGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.