2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER lock

X
Place the beverage container in cup
holder 0086.
X Push clamping arm 0087 against the
container.
Cup holders in the rear X
Pull out cup holder 0046.G
Warning
Slide the cup holders back under the seats
before leaving the vehicle. You and others
could otherwise injure yourselves on the
protruding cup holders. Socket
The 12 V sockets for accessories are
R at the bottom of the center console
(12 V, 25 A)
R on the inside of the driver's seat frame
(12 V, 15 A)
R in the corner lining next to the rear doors
in the passenger compartment
(12 V, 15 A)
R in the cargo compartment next to the left
rear door (12 V, 15 A) Socket on the lower section of the center console
0046
12 V socket, 25 A
You can use the 12 V sockets (15 A) for
accessories with a maximum power
consumption of 180 W. You can connect
accessories with a maximum power
consumption of 300 W to the 12 V socket
(25 A) on the lower section of the center
console.
! Only use the 12 V socket (25 A) on the
center console for connecting the electric
air pump (premium tire sealant). You may
otherwise
damage the electrical systems of
the vehicle.
i The sockets are supplied with power even
when the key is removed from the ignition
lock. Please be aware that the battery may
become discharged if accessories, e.g. a
coolbox, remain connected while the
engine is not running. Communications
Electronic communications
equipment
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Warning
Always pay attention to road and traffic
conditions.
Only operate electronic

equipment when road
and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind
that at a speed of only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h), your vehicle covers about 44 ft
(approximately 14 m) every second. Communications
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Controls
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status and the position of the key in the
ignition lock. The mobile phone display
indicates the charging status. Communications
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reduced in volume each time reverse gear
is engaged.
Refueling
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Warning
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary
heaters (sparks) are therefore prohibited
when handling fuel.
Switch off the
engine and the auxiliary heating
before refueling. G
Warning
Avoid any contact with fuels.
You can damage your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuel or if you
inhale fuel vapors.
0040Environmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels

to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
! 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. G
Warning
Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never

mix diesel with gasoline.
This causes damage to the fuel system and
engine and could result in the vehicle catching
fire.
! Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Even small amounts of
gasoline will cause damage to the fuel
system and engine. Damage resulting from
adding gasoline is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. !
If the wrong fuel has been added by
mistake, do not switch on the ignition. If
you do, the fuel could enter the fuel lines.
The tank and the fuel lines must then be
drained. Inform a qualified specialist
workshop and have the tank and the fuel
lines drained completely.
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. X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Switch off the auxiliary heating system
(Y page 104).
X Open the front left-hand door first, and then
the fuel filler flap.
X Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel
vapors from entering the vehicle.
X Turn tank filler cap 0047 counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from retaining
strap 0046.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
X Replace tank filler cap 0047 and turn
clockwise.
You will
hear

a click when the fuel filler cap
is closed fully.
X Open the front left-hand door first, and then
close the filler flap.
You will find information about fuel in the
"Service products" section (Y page 153). 142
Refueling
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
The exhaust gas aftertreatment requires a
reducing agent, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), in
order to function correctly. G
Warning
If you open the DEF reservoir cap at high
temperatures, ammonia vapors could be
released.
Ammonia vapors have

a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating for your skin, respiratory
organs and eyes. This may result in burning
eyes, nose and throat, as well as coughing and
watering eyes.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. G
Warning
Avoid contact with DEF.
DEF is hazardous

to health. Do not allow DEF
to come into contact with your skin. Rinse
affected areas with plenty of clean water and
consult a doctor if necessary.
0040Environmental note
Dispose of DEF in an environmentally
responsible manner.
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241 .

The exhaust gas aftertreatment
system may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet No. 352.0.
Damage caused by the use of other
reducing agents will result in the loss of
your New Vehicle 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
If the DEF level drops below the reserve
level, the second warning message
(Y page 116) appears and at this point, at
the latest, you

must add at least 2.0 US gal
(7.6 l) of DEF.
You will find further information on DEF in the
"Service products" section (Y page 155).
DEF filler neck in the engine
compartment X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Close all
vehicle doors so that no ammonia
vapors can enter the vehicle.
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. X
Turn tank filler cap 0046
counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Only fill the tank via the filler neck until the
DEF level can be seen in the filler neck.
X Replace DEF tank filler cap 0046 on the filler
neck and turn clockwise.
You will hear a click when tank filler
cap 0046 is closed fully.
DEF filler neck on the right-hand vehicle
side X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Close all vehicle doors so that no ammonia
vapors can enter the vehicle. Refueling
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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 tank on the right-hand side of the vehicle
(example: Chassis Cab)
DEF tank filler cap
X
Remove tool 0086 for unlocking tank filler
cap 0047 from the

footwell on the co-driver's
side ( Y page 182).
X Pull cover 0088 up, turn 90° and release.
X Insert tool 0086 into hole 008A of tank filler
cap 0047.
X Turn tank filler cap 0047 counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from retaining
strap 0046. Make sure that tool 0086 remains
in tank filler cap 0047 while doing so.
X Only fill the tank via the filler neck until the
DEF level can be seen in the filler neck.
X Replace tank filler cap 0047 and turn
clockwise. X
Pull tool 0086 out of tank filler cap 0047 and
stow with
the

vehicle tool kit in the footwell
on the co-driver's side.
X Pull cover 0088 up over hole 008A of tank filler
cap 0047, turn and release.
X Turn tank filler cap 0047.
If tank filler cap 0047 turns freely, the DEF
tank is closed. Transporting loads with the vehicle
Loading guidelines
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Warning
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines. You or others could
otherwise be injured by the load slipping or
being thrown around in the event of sharp
braking, sudden changes in direction or on
poor road surfaces.

This also applies to seats
which have been removed if they remain in the
vehicle.
Even if you follow all loading guidelines, the
load increases the risk of injury in the event
of an accident. Observe the tips in the
"Securing a load" section. G
Warning
Do not allow the load, including passengers,
to exceed the permissible gross vehicle
weight or the

gross axle weight rating for your
vehicle.
If the gross axle weight rating or permissible
gross vehicle weight is exceeded during
transport, tire durability and road safety are
adversely affected. The vehicle's handling and
steering characteristics change noticeably.
Braking and stopping distances are
significantly longer.
The vehicle's driving, steering and braking
characteristics change as the gross vehicle
weight increases or when the center of gravity
is raised. 144
Transporting loads with the vehicle
Operation

journey, and correct an incorrectly or
inadequately secured load if necessary.
i
You can obtain information about
securing the load correctly from the
manufacturer of the load securing aids or
tie down for securing the load.
X Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
compartment walls or wheel arches (form-
locking). Use rigid
load securing aids, such
as wedges, wooden fixings or padding.
X Attach secured and stabilized loads in all
directions to the cargo tie-down points,
cargo tie-down rings

and loading rails in the
cargo compartment or on the load surface,
depending on the equipment in the vehicle.
Only use tie downs, such as lashing rods or
lashing nets and lashing straps, that have
been tested in accordance with current
standards (e.g. DIN EN).
Always use the cargo tie-down rings closest
to the load to secure it and pad sharp edges
for protection.
i Tie-downs which have been tested in
accordance with current standards (e.g.
DIN EN) can be obtained from specialist
firms or an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Loads, and

heavy loads in particular, should
preferably be secured using the cargo tie-
down rings. Cargo tie-down points (example: Passenger Van)
0046
Cargo tie-down rings Cargo tie-down points (example: Cargo Van)
0046
Cargo tie-down rings
0047 Load rails G
Warning
You may not transport anyone in the cargo
compartment or on the load surface. Never
let more people

ride in the vehicle than there
are seat belts available. Make sure everyone
riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained
with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat
belt for more than one person at a time. Transporting loads with the vehicle
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G
Warning
Do not attempt to modify or repair the lashing
points, cargo tie-down

rings or tie downs. The
load or the cargo tie-down rings could work
loose and cause serious injury to you and
other people as well as material damage.
Spread the load evenly between the lashing
points or cargo tie-down rings.
Observe the loading guidelines.
i Secure loose loads with a tested lashing
net or a tarpaulin.
X Always fasten the lashing net or tarpaulin
to all available

cargo tie-down points. Make
sure that the retaining hooks are secured
against accidental opening.
! Observe the information

on the maximum
loading capacity of the lashing points.
If you use multiple lashing points to secure
a load, you should observe the maximum
loading capacity of the weakest lashing
point.
When you brake hard, for example, forces
apply that can be far higher than the weight
force of the transported load. Always use
multiple lashing points to distribute these
forces, and distribute the load equally
among them.
Information about the maximum loading
capacity of the cargo tie-down points can be
found in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 283).
i If your vehicle is equipped with loading
rails in the cargo floor, you should place
lashing rods directly in front of and behind
the load. The lashing rods directly absorb
the potential shifting forces. G
Warning
If you
tension the lashing straps between the
side walls, or between a side wall and the
cargo floor, the

maximum permissible load for
the loading rails or lashing points or eyelets
could be exceeded if the brakes are applied suddenly, if
the vehicle's direction is changed
abruptly or in the event of an accident.
The load would no longer be secured,
resulting in a risk of serious injury being
caused by the load slipping.
For this reason,

do not tension a lashing strap
between the side walls or between a side wall
and the cargo floor.
Only lashing rods are to be used between the
loading rails on the side walls. Observe the
operating instructions of the lashing rod
manufacturer.
i Securing loads on the cargo floor by
lashing them down is only recommended
for lightweight loads. Place non-slip mats
(anti-slip mats) on the cargo floor to
increase load security. G
Warning
Before releasing
the lashing straps, you must
make sure that

the load is standing firmly and
that it cannot tip over once the straps have
been removed. Otherwise, you or others could
be injured by the load slipping.
Installing/removing cargo tie-down
points for the loading rails X
To install: slide the cargo tie-down ring
through a recess

in the loading rail close to
the load until locking mechanism 0046
engages in the recess.
i When you pull locking mechanism 0046 up
and out of the recess, the cargo tie-down
ring is able to move within the loading rail. 148
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Make sure that locking mechanism 0046 is
always engaged in a recess.
G
Warning
If not firmly anchored in the loading rail, the
cargo tie-down ring
may slip or be torn out of
the loading rail in the event of sudden braking.
The load would no longer be secured,
resulting in a risk of serious injury being
caused by the load slipping. For this reason,
always check the cargo tie-down ring for firm
seating after installing.
X Check the cargo tie-down ring for firm
seating.
X To remove:
pull locking

mechanism 0046 up
and pull the cargo tie-down ring towards
the locking mechanism and out of the
loading rail through a recess. Carrier systems
It is possible to install a roof carrier if your
vehicle is equipped

with securing rails on the
roof.
Special mountings (sliding blocks) are
available as accessories. These are available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer. 0046
Securing rails G
Warning
If you have installed a roof carrier, the
vehicle’s handling, steering and braking
characteristics may change

due to the higher
center of gravity. This is the case particularly if the roof carrier is laden. Adapt your driving
style according to the vehicle load.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. An incorrectly secured roof
carrier and/or
load

could come loose, fall off
and thereby endanger you or others.
Observe the maximum roof load and
maximum roof carrier load. Loads transported
on the roof must always be secured with
particular care.
Do not allow the load, including passengers,
to exceed the permissible gross vehicle
weight or the gross axle weight rating for your
vehicle.
You can find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 283).
! Make sure that:
R the roof rack mounting bolts are
tightened in the slot nuts provided with
a torque of 6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft(8 – 10 Nm).
R the bolts, when tightened, do not touch
the rails.
R the slot nuts are not located in the area
of the plastic caps.
R the slot nuts have the right cross-section.
R the mounting rails in the interior are free
of dirt.
R retighten the mounting bolts evenly after
approximately 300 miles (500 km).
We recommend that you only use roof
racks tested and approved by Sprinter.
These help avoid vehicle damage.
! If you would like to have the mounting
rails retrofitted, have them installed at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle.
For this reason, we recommend an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. Transporting loads with the vehicle
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