2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER window

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
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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 units
Center console
Function0072Switches the left/right-hand seat
heating on/off0087Switches the windshield heating
on/off0073Switches the rear window defroster
on/off0069Activates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC003BSwitches the hazard warning lamps
on/off00E3Activates/deactivates ASR00BF
00C0Central locking, interior/rear
compartmentRoofFunction0046Microphone for the telephone0047Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off008ASwitches the automatic interior
lighting on/off0088• Eyeglasses compartment or• Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)0086Switches the interior lighting on/off0087Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/offSwitch units7At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Driver's doorFunction0046Adjusts the exterior mirrors0047Selects an exterior mirror008AOpens/closes the left-hand side
window0088Opens/closes the right-hand side
windowAdditional switch units
Switch unit between the light switch and the
steering wheel
Function0086Switches the auxiliary heating on/
off00B7Switches the heater booster
function on/off0093
0094Sets the working speed0093Switches the working speed
governor (ADR) on/off00B4
00B3Ventilates the cargo compartment8Switch unitsAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Good visibility
Windshield wipers
0046Single wipe/to wipe with washer fluid0047To switch on the windshield wipers
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0Windshield wipers offIIntermittent wipeIINormal wipeIIIRapid wipe
You can find further information (including
vehicles with a rain/light sensor) in the
"Controls" section of your vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on.
0046Switch004BTo wipe with washer fluid004CIntermittent wipe004DTo switch off the wiper004ETo wipe with washer fluid
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Good visibility13ControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Overview of the functions of the
climate control system
HeatingOperation0046Sets the temperature0087 Defrosts the windshield00470099 Sets the airflow0087 Defrosts the windshield008A008C Switches air-recirculation mode
on/off0088Sets the air distribution00800087 Defrosts the windshield
Recommendations for optimum climate
control:
R Set the temperature control to the middle
level. Only change the temperature in small
increments.
R Only use the defrosting function until the
windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise
fog up, because the flow of fresh air is cut
off and the air inside the vehicle is
circulated.
Rear-compartment heatingOperation00460076 Switches the rear-compartment
heating on/off00470099 Sets the airflow008ASets the temperature
For optimum climate control, set the
temperature control to the middle level. Only
change the temperature in small increments.
Air-conditioning system
Operation0046Sets the temperature0087 Defrosts the windshield0047Sets the airflow
0099 Increases the airflow
0097 Decreases the airflow008A008C Switches air-recirculation mode
on/off00880085 Switches the reheat function
(window air dehumidification) on/off0086Sets the air distributionClimate control15ControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Operation00800087 Defrosts the windshield0087005C Switches cooling with air
dehumidification on/off006EBlower setting bar display0087 Defrosts the windshield
Recommendations for optimum climate
control:
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †) . Only
change the temperature in small
increments.
R Switch on cooling with air
dehumidification. The indicator lamp in the
switch comes on.
R Only use the defrosting function until the
windshield is clear again.
R Only use the reheat function until the
fogged up windows are clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise
fog up, because the flow of fresh air is cut
off and the air inside the vehicle is
circulated.
Rear-compartment air-conditioning
system
Operation0046Sets the airflow0099Increases the airflow0097Decreases the airflow0047Sets the temperatureOperation008A0099 Blower setting bar display00880076 Switches the rear-compartment
air conditioning on/off
For optimum climate control, set the
temperature control to the middle level. Only
change the temperature in small increments.
You can find further information on air
conditioning in the "Controls" section of the
vehicle's Operating Instructions.
Driving
Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern
0060Park position with selector lever lock0061Reverse gear005FNeutral005EDrive
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of your vehicle's
Operator's Manual.
16DrivingControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.