2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tire type

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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Speedometer ...................................
71
Tachometer ...................................... 71
Instrument cluster illumination
see Instrument lighting
....................72
Instrument lighting ............................. 72
Interior light Changing bulbs ......................238, 239
Interior lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Front ................................................ 92
Rear ................................................. 92
Interior motion sensor ........................62
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 43J
Jack ..................................................... 182
Jacking points ................................ 230
Preparation .................................... 230
Jump-starting ..................................... 247
Jump-starting connection point in
the engine compartment .................. 247K
Key Checking the batteries ..................... 53
Malfunction .................................... 217
Kickdown

........................................... 115L
Lamp Failure indicator ............................... 89
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 81
Lashing points and materials

...........146
Lashing points and tie downs Permissible tensile load ................. 283
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs ......................236, 237
Lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................89
Changing bulbs ......................233, 234
Instrument ....................................... 72
Light switch ..................................... 89Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ..............90
Combination switch

.........................90
Cornering light function ...................91
Daytime running lamp
mode ................................... 74, 82, 89
Interior lighting ................................ 92
Light switch ..................................... 89
Load distribution ....................... 146, 152
Loading guidelines ............................144
Loads Securing ........................................ 146
Transporting .................. 144, 146, 152
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 55
With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52
Locking system
see Central locking .......................... 54
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 89
Automatic headlamps ......................90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ..................................... 74, 82
Driving abroad ............................... 138 M
M+S tires ............................................ 254
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 169
Malfunctions ...................................... 187
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)

...................78
Maximum speed ................................ 141
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................... 77
Message memory ............................ 78
Operation ......................................... 76
Settings ........................................... 78 Index
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Emergency tensioning retractors, airbags and
remote control batteries

contain perchlorate,
which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. Check with your
local government's disposal guidelines.
California residents: see
http: / / www.dtsc.ca.gov /
HazardousWaste / Perchlorate / index.cfm. G
Warning
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, this
equipment could stop

working. The electronic
systems are networked via interfaces.
Tampering with these electronic systems
could cause malfunctions in systems which
have not been modified. Malfunctions such as
these can seriously jeopardize the vehicle's
operating safety and therefore your own
safety.
You should therefore have all work and
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Warning
A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. This
also applies to vehicles equipped with
underbody protection.
In this case, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. G
Warning
Always have
maintenance work carried out at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be

carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Sprinter,
including
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Diesel Engine Limited Warranty
R Corrosion Warranty
R Restraint System Limited Warranty
(vehicles sold and

registered in the State of
Kansas only)
R Emission Warranties required by law. Registering your vehicle
We may instruct our authorized Sprinter
Dealer to carry out technical inspections on
certain vehicles to improve their quality or
safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorized dealership and your vehicle has
not yet been inspected at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer, there

is a possibility that your
vehicle has not been registered in your name.
We will only be able to inform you about
vehicle inspections if we are in possession of
your registration data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle registered
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inform us as soon as possible if your address
has changed or if there has been a change of
vehicle owner. Digital speedometer and total
distance recorder
Do not allow the electronically stored total
distance covered by your vehicle to be
modified as a result of tampering with the
electronics system.
This type of modification or failing to inform
the buyer when selling the vehicle could
constitute an offense punishable by law. Introduction
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Before driving off-road
X
If the surface demands it, temporarily
deactivate acceleration skid control (ASR)
when pulling away ( Y
page 49).
X Safely stow or secure any items of luggage
or loads ( Y page 144).
i We recommend that you additionally
carry a shovel and a recovery rope with
shackle in the vehicle.
After driving off-road G
Warning
Damage caused to the vehicle when driving
off-road may cause consequential damage,
the failure of mechanical assemblies as well
as accidents. Clean and inspect the vehicle
after any off-road use. Repair any damage
before using the vehicle again.
X Activate the acceleration skid control
system (ASR) ( Y page 49).
X Clean the vehicle (Y page 165).
X Check the vehicle for damage. Transport by rail
Transporting your vehicle by rail may be
subject to certain restrictions or require
special measures to be taken in some
countries due to varying tunnel heights and
loading standards.
You may obtain information about this from
any authorized Sprinter Dealer. Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption depends on:
R the vehicle version
R the style of driving
R the operating conditions
R the type or quality of the fuel used The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R
at very low temperatures
R in city traffic
R on short trips
R when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain
Observe the advice in the "Protection of the
environment" section to keep fuel
consumption low .
The following components of the different
vehicle versions influence fuel consumption:
R tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire
condition
R body
R drive unit gear ratios
R additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system).
Details concerning fuel consumption are
recorded in the on-board computer; use the
steering wheel buttons to call up the Trip
computer menu (Y page 85). DEF consumption
Depending on the vehicle version, the DEF
consumption of:
R a Cargo Van/Passenger Van is
approximately 2322 MPG
(0.10 l/100 km)
R a Chassis Cab

is approximately 1720 MPG
(0.14 l/100 km)
In each case, the stated consumption figure
is a mean value between urban and extra-
urban driving cycles. The consumption figure
does not refer to a specific vehicle, but is
provided for the purposes of comparison
between different vehicle types.
DEF consumption, like fuel consumption, is
very dependent on the driving style and the
operating conditions. This means that the real
consumption figures during operation of your
vehicle may deviate from those stated. 140
Driving tips
Operation

The windshield wipers may otherwise move
and injure you.
X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock or remove it.
! Do not fold the windshield wipers away
from the windshield unless the hood is
closed. Otherwise, you could damage the
hood.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them engage.
X Clean the windshield and the wiper blades.
X Fold the windshield wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Headlamps Wipe the headlamp lenses with a wet sponge.
! Only use washer

fluid which is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses. Unsuitable washer
fluid could damage the plastic lamp lenses
of the headlamps.
Therefore, do not use:
R dry cloths
R abrasive products
R solvents
R cleaning products containing solvents
You could otherwise scratch or damage the
surface of the lenses.
Sliding door Clean the contact plates and the tips of the
contact pins around the sliding door with
water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
Do not oil or grease the contact plates and
contact pins.
Remove foreign objects. Power washers
! Maintain the following minimum
distances between the high-pressure
nozzle and the object being cleaned:
R approximately 2.2 ft (70 cm)

when using
round-jet nozzles
R approximately 1 ft (30 cm) when using
25° flat-spray jets and concentrated-
power jets
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning.
To avoid causing damage, do not point the
water jet directly at:
R door joints
R brake hoses
R electrical components
R plug connections
R seals
R the drive train, especially not at the
intermediate bearing of the propeller
shaft
R the rear-view camera or the microphone
opening on the bottom of the rear-view
camera. Keep a minimum distance of
1.6 ft (50 cm). G
Warning
Do not
use round-jet nozzles to clean the tires.
The pulsating water jet can cause damage to
the substructure of

the tires that is not visible
from the outside. This type of damage only
becomes noticeable at a much later stage and
can cause the tires to burst. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in
an accident and injuring yourself or others.
Replace damaged tires immediately. Automatic car wash
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before
you put it through an automatic car wash. G
Warning
If a wax preservative is applied after the
vehicle is washed,

you should remove the wax164
Cleaning and care
Operation

Replace the tires, including the spare wheel,
at least every six years. They should be
replaced regardless of the degree of tread
wear. Check the tire pressure on the spare
wheel at regular intervals.
If you replace
a tire, we also recommend that
you replace the tire valve. G
Warning!
Only for vehicles without a tire pressure
monitor:
For safety reasons, we recommend that you
only use tire valves manufactured by
Schrader. These have been tested for use on
your vehicle.
Use only tire valves of type:
R TR 600 for the vehicle types 2500
R TR 418 for the vehicle types 3500
Using other tire inflation valves or valves
made by other manufacturers can result in
tire pressure loss and thereby impair the
operating safety of the vehicle.
You will find safety-relevant information on
tires and wheels in the "Tires and wheels"
section ( Y page 252).Preparing the vehicle
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic and

on a level, firm and non-slip
surface.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever of the automatic
transmission to position P.
X Any passengers should leave the vehicle,
ensuring that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lights at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements. Using tire sealant
You can use

the Premium tire sealant to seal
small punctures, particularly those in the tire
tread. Tire sealant can be used at outside
temperatures down to –22 ‡ (–30 †). G
Warning
Smoking, fire
and naked flames are prohibited
when handling tire sealant. Avoid creating
sparks. The tire

sealant could otherwise ignite
and cause a fire. G
Warning
Your safety is at particular risk and the tire
sealant is unable to repair a tire in the
following situations:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tire
larger than 0.23 inches (6 mm)
R if the rim is damaged
R if you have driven with very low tire
pressures or with flat tires
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which

has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
For this reason, we recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 222).
X Before using Premium tire sealant, you
should stop the

vehicle so that the damage
on the tire is at the bottom.
X It is beneficial to the sealing process if you
remove the foreign body that has pierced
the tire, e.g. a screw or a nail.
X Remove the Premium tire sealant, the
accompanying "max. 50 mph" ("max.
80 km/h") sticker and the tire inflation
compressor from the stowage222
Wheels and tires
Practical advice

!
Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension.
Only slide the middle
rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench.
The rods may otherwise bend and be
distorted to such an extent that they can
no longer be used as a pump lever for the
jack. X
Loosen the wheel nuts or wheel bolts on
the wheel to

be changed by about one turn
using extended lug wrench 0046. Do not
unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
completely.
Hydraulic jack X
Insert the third rod of the jack pump lever
into the lug wrench extension.
The jack pump lever is assembled. X
Close pressure release screw 0047.
X To do this, use the flattened section on
pump lever 0046 to turn pressure release
screw 0047 clockwise to the stop. i
Never turn pressure release screw 0047
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic fluid
could otherwise escape.
X Insert pump lever 0046 into the
recess on the
jack and secure by turning it clockwise.
X Make sure that the jack is positioned
directly under the

jacking points described
below.
X Raise the vehicle by pumping the lever until
the wheel is raised clear of the ground.
Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the

tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
Jacking point at the front axle The vehicle jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member
in

front of the front axle. Jacking point at the rear axle
The jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member
in

front of the rear axle. Jacking point (example: vehicle type 2500)230
Wheels and tires
Practical advice

Jacking point (example: vehicle type 3500 )
!
Do not place
the jack on the leaf spring or
the differential case.
On cab chassis vehicles, the jacking point is
located next to the front leaf spring support. Jacking point (example: platform vehicle)
!
Only position the jack on the jacking
points intended for

this purpose. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle.
Removing a wheel X
Unscrew the wheel bolts or nuts.
! Do not place

the wheel bolts or the wheel
nuts in sand or dirt. The threads of the
wheel bolts and wheel nuts could otherwise
be damaged when being installed.
X On front wheels with wheel nuts, remove
the wheel nut cover.
X Remove the wheel. Mounting a new wheel G
Warning
To avoid the risk of serious or even fatal injury
and to avoid damage to the vehicle, observe
the following:
R replace the wheel bolts and wheel nuts if
they are damaged or have become rusty.
R never oil or grease wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
R if a wheel

hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required.
For this reason, we recommend an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, all
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
R For safety reasons, we recommend that you
only use wheel bolts and wheel nuts which
have been approved for Sprinter vehicles.
Other wheel bolts or wheel nuts could work
loose.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
X Push the wheel onto the wheel hub or the
adapter for the

spare wheel and press it on.
! If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitor, each wheel has an
electronic component.
Tire-mounting tools should not be applied
in the area of the valve. Otherwise, the
electronic components could

be damaged.
Only have the tires changed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. G
Warning
Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts
completely while the

vehicle is still jacked up.
The vehicle could otherwise tip. Wheels and tires
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Practical advice Z