2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER engine

Vehicle equipment
i Diese Betriebsanleitung beschreibt alle
Modelle, Serien- und
Sonderausstattungen
Ihres Fahrzeugs, die zum Zeitpunkt des
Redaktionsschlusses dieser
Betriebsanleitung erhältlich waren.
Länderspezifische Abweichungen sind
möglich. Beachten Sie, dass Ihr Fahrzeug
nicht mit allen beschriebenen Funktionen
ausgestattet sein könnte. Dies betrifft auch
sicherheitsrelevante Systeme und
Funktionen. Environmental protection
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Environmental note
Our declared policy is one of comprehensive
environmental protection.
Our objective is to use natural resources,
which are the basis of our existence on this
planet, sparingly and in a manner that takes
the requirements of both nature and
humanity into account.
You too can contribute to environmental
protection by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and engine, transmission,
brake and tire wear depend on these two
factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Observe the following notes: Operating
conditions:
R avoid driving short distances as this
increases fuel consumption.
R make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry

any unnecessary weight in/on
the vehicle.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. R
remove roof racks

once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the specified service
intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the
vehicle is stationary.
R adopt an anticipatory style of driving and
keep a sufficient distance from other
vehicles.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
In this manual,

whenever you see instructions
to discard materials, you should first attempt
to reclaim and recycle them. To preserve our
environment, follow appropriate
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. Operating Safety
Safety notes
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Warning
Engine exhaust,
some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to

the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles, and certain products of component
wear contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. 16
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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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Modifying the engine power output
Having the engine power output of your
vehicle increased by tampering with the
electronic engine management system will
invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit and insurance coverage, as well as
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty and
warranty entitlement.
Modifications to the output of the engine
must be reported to the insurance provider
and require the vehicle to be recertified. The
tires, chassis, brake and cooling systems
must be adapted to the increased engine
power output.
Tampering with the electronic engine
management system modifies emission
values and it
will not be possible to guarantee
the operating safety of the engine in every
case. Increases in performance may lead to
malfunctions and consequential damage to
other assemblies.
If you sell the vehicle, failing to inform the
buyer of the modified engine power output
could constitute an offense punishable by
law, depending on the country concerned. Diesel particle filter
! If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning
function for the diesel particle filter. As a
result, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short
distances, you should

drive on a highway or
on rural roads for 20 minutes every
310 miles (500 km). This ensures sufficient
regeneration of the diesel particle filter. Vehicle alterations
We recommend the use of genuine Sprinter
parts and conversion parts as well as accessories that have been expressly
approved for your vehicle model.
These parts have been subjected to special
tests in order to determine their safety,
reliability and suitability.
!
For safety reasons, have add-on
equipment prepared and installed
according to the

Sprinter body/equipment
mounting directives in force. These body/
equipment mounting directives guarantee
that the chassis and add-on equipment
form a cohesive whole and that the highest
possible level of operating and driving
safety is reached.
We recommend for safety reasons that:
R you carry out no other modifications to
the vehicle.
R you obtain the agreement of the
distributor named on the inside of the
front cover for any deviations from the
approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval by official testing centers or
permission given by authorities do not
eliminate safety risks.
! The wooden or plastic cargo area floor
fitted at the factory is an integral
component of the vehicle structure. The
vehicle body could be damaged if you have
the load area floor removed. This then
affects the securing of loads and the
maximum loading capacity of the lashing
points is no longer guaranteed.
Therefore, do not have the load area floor
removed.
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator cover for winter
driving or as protection against insects, are
not allowed. These could cause the engine
diagnostics to register incorrect data. The
recording of engine diagnostic data is a legal
requirement, and must always be verifiable
and accurate. 18
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Sprinter body builder guideline
If you intend on making any alterations to the
vehicle, we strongly recommend that you
contact the distributor named on the inside
of the front cover in order to obtain all
necessary information (there may be a
charge).
Body builders and dealers who make any
modifications which may affect the final
certification of the engine, vehicle or
equipment assume
the
sole responsibility for
the vehicle, including labeling and
documentation, affected by their
modifications.
It is their responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle conforms to all applicable
standards and regulations affected by the
vehicle alteration or continues to comply with
the motor vehicle safety standards and
emissions regulations.
They are responsible for ensuring that
modifications or equipment installation do
not affect the safety of the vehicle. G
Warning
Any modifications or alterations of the
Sprinter not in compliance with the Sprinter
Body Builder Guideline and the Sprinter
Operator's Manual may seriously inhibit its
roadworthiness and safety

and may lead to an
accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult the Sprinter Body Builder Guideline
and the Sprinter Operator's Manual prior to
initiating any alterations or modifications.
We are not responsible for any final
certification or claims regarding product
liability, or warranty claims, which result from
any component, assembly, or system being
altered, or which cause non-compliance with
any of the emission control standards or
motor vehicle safety standards, or which
would otherwise cause the vehicle to be or to
become defective or unsafe.
We do not assume responsibility as the final-
stage manufacturer or the consequential
product liability. Correct use
Observe the following

information when using
your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standards
Substances constituting a health
hazard Do not store or transport in the cab any
substances that
constitute

a health hazard or
react aggressively.
These include:
R solvents
R fuels
R oils and greases
R cleaning agents
R acids G
Warning
Do not store or transport in the cab any
substances that constitute

a health hazard or
react aggressively. Gases and liquids may
escape from containers that are completely
sealed.
The driver's ability to concentrate while the
vehicle is in motion and the driver's health
could be affected. In addition, electrical
components (e. g. control units and
connectors) could be damaged. This can
result in malfunctions, system failures, or
short circuits which can start a fire.
You could cause an accident, thereby
endangering yourself and others.
Stickers and warning labels G
Warning!
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning

labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels Introduction
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Instrument cluster variants
Function Page
0046
Instrument cluster on
vehicles without
steering-wheel buttons
70
0047
Indicator and warning
lamps
008A
0069, 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
0088
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps
71
0086
Display 73
0087
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator
72
006E
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps
71
006F
Reset button 0048
70
0070
007B Menu button:
• changes standard display 73
• selects menus 73 Function Page
0071
Instrument cluster on
vehicles with steering-
wheel buttons
70
0072
Indicator and warning
lamps
0073
Display 74
0074
Tachometer with indicator
and warning lamps
71
0075
Fuel gauge with fuel filler
flap location indicator
72
0076
0069, 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 72
0077
Speedometer with
indicator and warning
lamps
71
0078
Reset button 0048
70
0079
00A4 Service button
Checks the engine oil level 171
Indicator and warning
lamps24
Instrument cluster variants
At a glance

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
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Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display 0073(Y page 24). Instrument cluster variants
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X
Without twisting it, place the shoulder
section of the seat belt over the center of
the shoulder and the lap section across the
hips.
X Engage belt tongue 0047 in buckle 0088.
X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
appropriate height ( Y
page 35).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the
driver's seat
belt, are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor to secure child restraint
systems properly. For further information on
"Special seat belt retractors", see
(Y page 43).
For more information about releasing the seat
belt with release button 0088, see "Releasing
seat belts" ( Y page 35).
Adjusting the seat belt height
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the outer co-driver's seat.
Adjust the belt to a height that allows the
upper part

of the seat belt to be routed across
the center of your shoulder. X
To raise: slide belt sash guide 0046 upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various
positions. X
To lower: press and hold belt sash guide
release 0086.
X Slide belt sash guide 0046
downwards.
X Release belt sash guide release 0086 and
make sure that belt sash guide 0046 has
engaged.
Releasing seat belts
X Press release button 008A and guide belt
tongue 0047

back towards belt sash
guide 0046.
! Make sure

that the seat belt retracts fully.
The seat belt or belt buckle may otherwise
become trapped in the door or the seat
adjustment mechanism. This could
damage the door, door trim panels and the
seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no
longer provide the intended degree of
protection and must be replaced. Contact
an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Belt warning for drivers and co-drivers Regardless of whether the driver's and co-
driver's seat belts have already been
fastened, the 0082 seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out once the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone goes out
after approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat
belt force limiters
If the vehicle is equipped with a driver's front
air bag, the seat belts on the driver's and co-
driver's seats have ETDs.
!
If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the front-
passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency Occupant safety
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Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
ETDs help remove
slack in the seat belts in an
accident, pulling the seat belt close against
the occupant's body.
ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions
or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
If the seat belt is also equipped with a seat
belt force limiter and this is triggered, the
force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle
occupant is reduced.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags, which take on a part
of the deceleration force in an accident. Thus,
the force exerted on the occupant is
distributed over a greater area.
The ETDs can only be triggered if the ignition
is switched on and the restraint systems are
operational, see "SRS warning lamp" .
The ETDs are triggered depending on the type
and severity of an accident:
R in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, if the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
R in the event of a side impact if the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a
lateral direction and the vehicle is equipped
with side impact air bags and/or window
curtain air bags
R in certain situations, if the system detects
that the vehicle will overturn
If the ETDs are triggered, you will hear a bang
and powder may also be released. In rare
cases the bang may temporarily affect your
hearing. The power emitted is generally not
hazardous to health. The 008A SRS indicator
lamp lights up. G
Warning
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced. For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants hitting the
vehicle interior
in

the event of an accident. In
addition, it can reduce the forces the
occupants are subjected to during an
accident.
SRS consists of:
R the 008A SRS indicator lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R ETDs for the driver's and co-driver's seat
R seat belt force limiters, for the driver's and
co-driver's seat
008A indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The 008A SRS indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on.
It goes out no later than a few seconds after
the engine has been started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when
the 008A

SRS indicator lamp
is not lit while the engine is running. G
Warning
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 008A SRS indicator lamp:
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
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Occupant safety
Safety