2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MY13 Operator’s Manual

Adjusting electrically
Button and switch for mirror adjustment
X
Before pulling away, tur nthe key to position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the switch to position 0005for the left-
hand exterior mirror or to position 0006for
the right-hand exterior mirror.
X Press button 0026at the top, bottom, right or
left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you can get a good overview of road
and traffic conditions.
i The exterior mirrors are automatically
heated at low outside temperatures. Mirrors
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Useful information
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Exterior lighting .................................. 90
Interior lighting ................................... 94
Changing bulbs ................................... 96
Windshield wipers ............................103 89Lights and windshield wipers

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific variations
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of the described
functions. This also applies to systems and
functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 26). Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you drive with the lights switched on even
during the daytime. There may be differences
in operation due to legal requirements and
voluntary recommendations in some
countries. Lamp failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You
are responsible for the proper functioning of
the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-
functioning vehicle lightin gputs the operating
safety of the vehicle at risk.
For this reason, check the condition and
function of your vehicle's lighting system and,
if necessary, that of the trailer before each
journey.
The bulb failure indicator monitors all of the
exterio rlighting lamps, except the perimeter
lamp and the trailer lighting. If a bulb fails,
either the 0002(Ypage 34) indicator lamp
lights up, or you will see a corresponding
message in the display (Y page 201).
i Depending on the equipment, the bulb
failure indicator can fail for all lamps with
the exceptio nofthe turn signal lamps. Light switch
Operation 00080007
Automatic headlamp mode
0009000C Lights off/daytime running lamp
mode
000A000B Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumentl ighting
000E0004 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
000F0005 Fog lamps
00100007 Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 000Cor0007.
Or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
The tur nsignals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 92).
Low-beam headlamps X
To switch on: turnthe key to position 2in
the ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to position 0004.
The 0004 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X To switch off: turn the light switch to
000C. 90
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Daytime running lamp mode
You can activate/deactivate daytime running
lamp mode using the on-board computer.
This is no tpossible in countries where
daytime running lamp mode is a legal
requirement.
Daytime running lamp mode must be
activated using the on-board computer:
R Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons(Y page 187)
R Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 179)
X To switch on: turn the light switch to the
000C position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running. The 0004
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
i USA only:
If you turn the light switch to the 000Bor
0004 position, the parking lamps or low-
beam headlamps are switched on. If you
turn the light switch to the 0007position,
daytime running lamp mode stays switched
on.
i Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to the 0004
position, the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. If you turn the light switch to
the 000B or0007 position, daytime running
lamp mode stays switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to 000Band it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. There is a risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0004. Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
If it is dark or foggy, turn the light switch
quickly from
0007to0004.Y ou could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the parking
lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0007.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
When the engine is running: depending on
the ambient light, the parking lamps and
the low-beam headlamps are switched on
or off automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the 0004indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamp/rear fog lamp G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to 0004before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others. G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position 0007to0004 with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from 0007to0004 will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident. Exterior lighting
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X
Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0004or000B.
i If your vehicle is only equipped with one
rear fog lamp, you must turn the light
switch to 0004.
i When the light switch is set to 0007, you
cannot switch on the front or rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green 0005indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: pull the
light switch out to the second locking point.
The yellow 0007indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps/rear
fog lamp: push in the light switch to the
stop.
The 0007 and0005 indicator lamp on the
light switch go out. Combination switch
Turn signal lamps 0005
To indicate a right turn
0006 To indicate a left turn X
To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction 0005or0006 until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction 0005
or 0006.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher 0005
High-beam headlamps
0006 High-beam flasher
X To switch on the high-beam
headlamps: switch on the low-beam
headlamps (Y page 90).
X Press combination switch 0005forwards.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the 0007position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. 92
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X
To operate the high-beam flasher: turn
the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the combinatio nswitch briefly in
directio nofarrow0006. Headlamp range adjustment
The headlamp range control is used to adapt
the downward angle of the headlamp beams
in accordance with the loadony our vehicle.
The cone of light from the headlamps changes
if seats are occupied or if the cargo
compartment is being loaded or unloaded.
This can impair visibility and cause glare to
oncoming traffic.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running.
X Turn headlamp range control 0005to the
corresponding position. The road ahead
should be lit up for 40 mto 100 mand the
low-bea mheadlamps should not cause
glare to oncoming traffic.
Select position 0011if the vehicle is unladen. Cornering light function (vehicles
with Bi-Xenon headlamps)
The cornering lamps improve the illumination
of the road over a wide angle in the direction
you are turning, enabling better visibility in
tight bends, for example. The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
R
you are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on the
turn signals or turn the steering wheel.
R you are driving at speeds between
25mph (40 km/h) and43 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than 3 minutes. Hazard warning lamps
G
WARNING
The rear exterior light will be covered if you:
R open the rear doors by 90°
R open the rear dropside.
The vehicle will then be difficult for other road
users to see or will not be seen by them at all,
particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and
similar situations that the vehicle is visible
from the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle, for instance. Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the0011hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn Exterior lighting
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signal lamps on the side of the vehicle
selected will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to
a halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the 0011
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
i The hazard warning lamps work even
when the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically
with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe
with washer fluid" function is activated
(Y page 103) while the low-beam headlamps
are on and the engine is running.
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview Standard interior light
0008
Interior light switched on
0009 Interior light switched off
000A Automatic control system switched on Interior lights in the overhead control panel
0005 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0006 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
0026 Right-hand reading lamp
0025 Interior light
0023 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0024 To switch the interior light on/off
0018 Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on the interior light or reading
lamp on the overhead control panel manually, 94
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