2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER remove seats

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Never place anything between the seat
cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow). The
bottom of the child seat must make full
contact with the vehicle seat cushion. An
incorrectly mounted child

seat could cause
injuries to the child in the event of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
R Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing special child restraint
systems. G
Warning
Infants and
small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant. During an
accident, they could

be crushed between the
occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
the shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat
may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt
positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
Special seat belt retractor G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y
page 41).
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the
driver's seat belt,

are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor. When activated, the
special seat belt retractor ensures that the
seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat
is secured. Installing a child restraint system:
X
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat

belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor function is enabled.
X Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/
deactivating the special seat belt retractor:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Press the seat belt release button and
guide the belt tongue to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor function is
deactivated. G
Warning
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in

motion, since the special seat belt
retractor will be deactivated.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system in the rear compartment G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y
page 41).
G
Warning
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats

using regular seat belts. Position
the shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In order to attain the correct seating position
for children weighing over 41 lb (18 kg), it may
be necessary to use a booster seat until they
reach a height where a normal lap/shoulder Occupant safety
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Safety
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mirror or on the grab handles on the
headliner. This will prevent a false alarm.
Deactivating the interior
motion sensorDeactivate the interior motion sensor if
people or
animals

remain in the vehicle or you
are having the vehicle transported, e.g. by
ferry. This will prevent a false alarm. X
Turn the key to position 0 or 1
in the ignition
lock or remove the key.
X Press button 0046.
Indicator lamp 0047 lights up for
approximately five seconds after the
button is released.
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior motion sensor remains
deactivated until
you

lock the vehicle again.Seats
Driver's and co-driver's seat
Standard/luxury/suspension seat G
Warning
If you adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle
is in motion, your attention will be distracted
from the traffic conditions. You could lose
control of the vehicle as a result of sudden
seat movements and, thereby, cause an
accident.
Therefore, only adjust the driver's seat when
the vehicle is

stationary and the parking brake
is applied. G
Warning
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat. Never place your
hands under the seat or in the vicinity of
moving parts.
Your seat must

be adjusted in such a way that
you can wear the seat belt correctly.
Observe the following points:
R Position the backrest in an almost vertical
position so that you are sitting virtually
upright.
R Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat
belt from being routed correctly. The
shoulder section of the belt must be routed
over the middle of your shoulder and be
pulled tight against your upper body. The
lap belt must always pass across your lap
as low down as possible, i.e. over your hip
joints. Do not drive or ride with the backrest
reclined too far back.
R Your arms should be slightly bent when you
are holding the steering wheel.
R The distance from the pedals should be
such that you can depress them fully.
R Adjust your head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head.
R Make sure that you hear the seat engage.
Otherwise, the seat is not correctly locked
in place.
Failing to observe these instructions may lead
to injury. Seats
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Controls Z

X
To fold the seat cushions forwards: lift
the seat cushion out of front
anchorage 0046.
X Pull the seat cushion forwards slightly and
out of rear anchorage 0047.
X Fold the rear edge of the seat cushion up.
i You can stow
various articles in the space
under the twin co-driver's seat.
X To fold the seat cushion back: fold down
the seat cushion by the rear edge.
X Slide the seat cushion under the seat
backrest into rear anchorage 0047

.
X Push down on the seat cushion at the front
until it engages in front anchorage 0046. Rear bench seat
G
Warning!
The unlocking levers at the foot of the rear
bench seat must lie parallel to the vehicle
floor. You may only install a rear bench seat
with two seats on the driver's side.
Information about this can be found at any
authorized Sprinter dealer.
The integral seat

belts can only protect you as
intended if you correctly install the prescribed
rear bench seats. For this reason, have a rear
bench seat with four seats installed only at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Sprinter dealer.
Keep the mounting shells of the bench seats
on the floor free from dirt and other objects.
The secure engaging of the locks is
guaranteed only in this way.
For safety reasons, have bench seat mounting
shells retrofitted only at an authorized
Sprinter dealer.
i Do not exceed the maximum permissible
number of seats for models registered as
passenger vehicles.
! For safety reasons, the rear bench seat
with four seats must be installed or
removed only at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter
dealer.
Removing two-seat or three-seat rear
benches The locking lever is located on the feet
underneath the bench seat.
0046
Lever
X Turn all levers 0046 for the bench seat fully
upwards.
The rear bench seat moves back into the
seat mounting recesses on the vehicle
floor.
X Lift the rear bench seat upwards out of the
seat mounting recesses.66
Seats
Controls

Installing two-seat or three-seat rear
benches
X
Observe the prescribed installation
position of the bench seat.
Install the two-seat rear bench only on the
driver's side. 0046
Lever
0047 Seat mounting recesses
X Examine seat mounting recesses 0047 on
the
vehicle floor.
Seat mounting recesses 0047
must be kept
free from dirt and foreign objects.
X Position the rear bench seat in the direction
of travel in seat mounting recesses 0047.
X Slide the rear bench seat forwards until you
hear the locking mechanisms engage.
X Check levers 0046 on the feet of the bench
seat.
All levers 0046 must be flush to the vehicle
floor. Folding seat
Folding seat (example with partition sliding door)
G
Warning
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
If the key

is inserted in the lock of the partition
sliding door the risk of injury to the co-driver
in the case of steering movements and in the
event of an accident is increased.
Remove the key of the partition sliding door
before using the folding seat.
X Remove key 0046 from the partition sliding
door.
X Fold seat cushion 0047 down or up.
The seat cushion is held in the
corresponding position. Head restraints
G
Warning
Only drive with the head restraints installed
and adjusted correctly. You could otherwise
suffer serious or fatal injuries in the area of
the upper spinal column.
Adjust your head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head. The back of your head should be as
close as possible to the head restraint when
relaxed, so that your head can be properly
supported in the event of an accident.
The head restraint must be engaged in a
detent. Seats
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Controls Z

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
G
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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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
G
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
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