2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER radio

you do not close an opened door after the
engine has been switched off.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection.
X Press 005A or 005B to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Headlamps
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B to select whether and
for how long you wish the exterior lighting
to remain on.
Vehicle submenu Setting the radio station selection
The Search function enables you to
determine whether the radio should search
for a new station or a previously stored
station each
time
the radio is operated using
the steering wheel buttons (not with
Audio 20).
The Frequency setting starts the station
search. The Memory setting selects the next
stored station.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection. X
Press 005A or 005B to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Search function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B to select the station
search mode.
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use
the Wipe sensor function to set
the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor:
R Level 1: high sensitivity – wiping begins
even in light rain
R Level 2: moderate sensitivity
R Level 3: low sensitivity – wiping only
begins in heavy rain
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0059 or 0058 button repeatedly
until the Settings menu appears in the
display.
X Press 0029 to switch to the submenu
selection.
X Press 005A or 005B to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X Press 0029 to select the Wipe sensor
function.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press 005A or 005B
to set the sensitivity of
the rain/light sensor. 84
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons
Controls

A navigation system does not supply
information on the load-bearing capacity of
bridges or the overhead clearance of
underpasses.
The driver remains responsible for the safety
of the vehicle at all times.
Observe legal requirements.
Telephones, two-way
radios
and fax machines
without an exterior antenna could interfere
with the vehicle electronics and thus
compromise the operational safety of the
vehicle. There is an increased risk of accident.
Do not use this equipment while the vehicle
is in motion.
Failure to observe the Sprinter installation
specifications can result in the invalidation of
your vehicle's operating permit.
You will find information on retrofitting
electrical or electronic equipment in the
"Technical data" section ( Y page 277).Telephone
G
Warning
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving,

please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second. G
Warning
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
constitute a health hazard to yourself and
others. Use of an exterior antenna gives consideration to scientific discussion
surrounding the
possible

health risk posed by
electromagnetic fields.
The exterior antenna should only be installed
at a qualified specialist workshop which has
the necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. We
recommend that you use an authorized
Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
We recommend the use of an approved
exterior antenna for operating the mobile
phone. Only in this way can optimal mobile
phone reception quality in the vehicle be
ensured and mutual interference between the
vehicle electronics and mobile phones
minimized.
Observe the legal requirements for each
individual country.
The mobile phone fitting includes a hands-
free system integrated into the vehicle. The
microphone for the hands-free system is
installed in the overhead control panel or in
the overhead stowage compartment together
with the front interior light.
In order to use the hands-free system, you will
need a special bracket. The Sprinter range of
accessories includes brackets for various
mobile phone models.
i Mobile phone brackets which are
available from various manufacturers on
the open market are not compatible with
the Sprinter telephone system. You can
recognize suitable phone brackets for your
mobile, by the printed star and the B6 in the
part number on the rear of the phone
bracket.
Detailed instructions for use can be found in
the operating instructions for the mobile
phone bracket and in the separate operating
instructions for the mobile phone fittings.
i The mobile phone battery is charged
depending on the condition of charge 134
Communications
Controls

G
Warning
Never use openings in the bodywork as steps.
You may otherwise

damage the vehicle or lose
your footing and injure yourself or others.
If you have to clean the upper areas of the
vehicle, always use suitable ladders or other
secure climbing aids. G
Warning
Dirty or
iced-up steps and entrances create a
risk of slipping or falling.
Keep steps, entrances

and footwear free from
dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice). Cleaning the interior of the vehicle
Seat belts !
Observe the following notes on cleaning
the seat belts:
R Remove any stains or dirt immediately.
This will avoid residue or damage.
R Do not bleach

or dye the seat belts. This
could impair the function of the seat
belts.
R Do not dry the seat belts in direct
sunlight or at temperatures above
176 ‡ (80 †).
Steering wheel boss and cockpit G
Warning!
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing

solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as a result, plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an air bag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
Use a damp, clean and lint-free cloth to clean
the plastic components and the cockpit. If
particularly dirty, use a mild detergent. !
Do not use
dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. You could otherwise scratch
or damage the surfaces.
Radio and monitor display X
Switch off the radio or rear-view camera
monitor and let it cool.
X Clean the display surface with a
commercially available microfiber cloth
and cleaner for TFT/LCD displays.
X After drying,
polish the display surface with
a dry microfiber cloth, applying only light
pressure.
! Do not use dry, rough or hard cloths or
abrasive products, solvents or cleaning
agents containing solvents. Do not scrub.
Only apply light pressure when cleaning.
Otherwise, you will damage the display
surface, as it is sensitive to pressure and
susceptible to scratches.
Windows !
Do not use

dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing
solvents to clean the inside of the windows.
Clean the inside of the windows with a
damp cloth or a commercially available
glass cleaner.
Do not touch the inside of the rear and side
windows with hard objects, e.g. an ice
scraper or ring. You could otherwise
damage the windows or the rear window
defroster. Cleaning the exterior of the vehicle
General notes Scratches, corrosive
deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by neglect
or inadequate care cannot always be
completely remedied. In this case, visit a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. the
nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer. 162
Cleaning and care
Operation

from the windshield and the wiper blades to
prevent smearing.
Smears
impair the driver's
view, and their effect is made worse in
conditions where visibility is poor (e.g. glare,
mist, darkness, snow). You may therefore fail
to recognize dangers, or not recognize them
in time, and thereby cause an accident.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors and
remove the radio/telephone antenna.
Otherwise, the exterior mirror, antenna or
the vehicle itself could be damaged.
Make sure that the antenna is installed and
that the exterior mirrors are fully folded out
again when you leave the automatic car
wash.
! Make sure that the side windows are
completely closed, that the ventilation/
heating is switched off and that the
windshield wiper switch is set to 0.
Otherwise, the rain/light sensor could be
activated, triggering unintended wiper
movements. This can cause damage to the
vehicle.
After putting the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe off wax from:
R the rear-view camera lens ( Y page 163)
R the windshield and the wiper blades. This
prevents smears and reduces wiping noise
which can be caused by residue on the
windshield. Cleaning the engine
! Water must not

enter intake or ventilation
openings. When cleaning with high
pressure water or steam cleaners, the
spray must not be aimed directly at
electrical components or the terminals of
electrical lines. Preserve the engine after the engine has
been cleaned.
Protect

the belt drive system
from exposure to the preservative agent. Alloy wheels
Clean the alloy wheels regularly.
! Do not use

any acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents. They can cause corrosion on the
wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retainer
springs for the wheel-balancing weights. After driving off-road or on
construction sites
G
Warning
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and
operating safety.
It can specifically result in the following
dangers:
Stone impact. Stones trapped between the
tires can be thrown out while driving. This
could injure other

road users or damage other
vehicles (especially windscreens).
Risk of skidding. Dirt and mud on the tires/
on the road reduce the grip of the tires on the
road. This especially applies when the surface
is wet. The vehicle could then start to skid.
Risk of injury. Dirt and mud on the steps and
entrance can make the steps unsafe. This
could cause you to slip off the steps and be
injured.
For this reason, you should always clean your
vehicle carefully after driving off-road or on
construction sites before driving on public
roads. Observe the corresponding safety
notices in this chapter if you use a power
washer or an automatic car wash to clean your
vehicle.
X Clean the vehicle, paying special attention
to the following:
R
Lighting system
R Windows and exterior mirrors
R Access steps and entrances Cleaning and care
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Operation Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsESP
Unavailable
ESP
®
has been deactivated due to undervoltage. This also
deactivates cruise control.
The battery might not be charging.
The vehicle's stability is no longer automatically regulated at an
early stage. Engine power output may be reduced.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Tire pres.
Adj. pres. The pressure in one or more tires is too low or there is a significant
difference between tire pressures on individual wheels.
X
Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if
necessary ( Y page 281). Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Tire press.
monitor currently
unavail. The tire pressure monitor function is temporarily unavailable due
to radio interference or undervoltage.
X
As soon as the causes have been remedied, the tire pressure
monitor activates itself automatically. Tire press.
monitor
inoperative No
wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
R
a wheel has
been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
R the maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units
has been exceeded.
R the wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
X Have wheels with suitable wheel electronics units installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control
Visit workshop Cruise control has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
X
Have cruise control checked at a qualified specialist workshop. SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop
G
Warning!
The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The air bags or belt
tensioners could be triggered unintentionally or might not be
triggered at all in the event of an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Troubleshooting
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Driving systems
G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardized if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a
result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. We recommend visiting an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsOnly the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning

displays are

lit.
A warning tone also
sounds for
approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately 20
seconds.
The indicator lamp on
the 0069 switch lights
up and the red
segments in the
PARKTRONIC warning
display go out. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
When you press the
0069 switch, the red segments in the
PARKTRONIC
warning displays

light up again and the warning tone
sounds for approximately two seconds.
X Have PARKTRONIC checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialized workshop. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or iced up.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y
page 163).
X Turn the key to position 2 again in the ignition lock. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. An external radio or ultrasonic source may be causing
interference.
X
Check PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Arrangement
Fuses
Fuse-relay box (SRB)
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 1 Horn 15 A
2 Electronic steering lock
(electronic ignition/start
switch) 25 A
3 Electronic ignition/start
switch 10 A
4 Light switch/switch unit
on center console 5 A
5 Windshield wipers 30 A
6 Fuel pump 15 A
7 MRM (jacket tube
module) 5 A
8 Terminal 87 (2) 20 A
9 Terminal 87 (3) 25 A
10 Terminal 87 (4) 10 A
11 Terminal 15 R vehicle 15 A No. Consumer Fuse
rating 12 Air bag control unit 10 A
13 Cigarette lighter/glove
box lamp/radio 15 A
14 Diagnostics socket/light
switch/instrument
cluster 5 A
15 Front-compartment
heating 5 A
16 Terminal 87 (1) 10 A
17 Air bag control unit 10 A
18 Terminal 15 vehicle,
brake light switch 7.5 A
19 Interior lighting 7.5 A
20 Front-passenger power
window switch/terminal
30/2 signal acquisition
and actuation module 25 A
21 Engine control unit 5 AElectrical system
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No. Consumer Fuse
rating 22 Brake system (ABS) 5 A
23 Starter motor 20 A
24 Engine components 10 A
25 12 V socket in the center
console 25 A
Fuse block F55/1
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 1 Left door control unit 25 A
2 Diagnostics socket 10 A
3 Brake system (valves) 25 A
4 Brake system (delivery
pump) 40 A
5 Terminal 87 (5) engine 7.5/10 A
6 Terminal 87 (6) engine 7.5/10 A
7 Headlamp cleaning
system 30 A
8 Anti-theft alarm system
(ATA) 15 A
9 Additional turn signal
module 10 A
Fuse block F55/2
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 10 Radio 15 A
11 Mobile phone 7.5 A
12 Blower, front/auxiliary
heating blower setting 1 30 A
13 Auxiliary heating digital
timer, radio receiver/
basic wiring DIN-
slot 7.5 A No. Consumer Fuse
rating 14 Seat heating 30 A
15 Unassigned —
16 Heating, rear-
compartment heating/
front-compartment air
conditioning/CD player 10 A
17 Motion detector/
convenience lighting 10 A
18 Rear-compartment air-
conditioning system 7.5 A
Prefuse box in the battery compartment in the
driver's footwell F59
No. Consumer Fuse
rating 1 Preglow relay/
secondary air pump 80/40 A
2 Air-conditioning system
cooling fan, cab 60/40 A
3 Signal acquisition and
actuation module
(SAM)/fuse-relay box
(SRB) 80 A
4 Auxiliary battery/
retarder 150 A242
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