2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER windshield wipers

If you move the switch to automatic control,
the rear/cargo compartment lamps go on
when you open a door or unlock the vehicle.
It switches off automatically after
20 minutes, or when you close the doors.
Motion detector
G
WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible
infrared radiation emitted by LEDs (light
emitting diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
R look directly into the unfiltered laserb eam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
R look directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The cargo compartment lighting is also
switched on by the motion detector in the
cargo compartment of Cargo Vans equipped
with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movemen tin
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detecto rwithin
four seconds if:
R the rear interior light switch (Y page 95) is
set to automatic control.
R the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake
is applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
Or R
the selector lever is in position Pon
vehicles with automatic transmission and
the brake pedal is not being depressed and
R the vehicle has not been locked fro mthe
outside using the key
The motion detector switches off
automatically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. if a door is
opened, if the ignition key is turned, etc. This
prevents the battery from becoming
discharged. Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
! Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon
bulbs, you can recognize this by the following:
the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the low-beam headlamps must be
switched on before startingt he engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential
componentofv ehicle safety. You must
therefore make sure that these function 96
Changing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting
system before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the
bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs.
R Do not use a bulb that has bee ndropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could may explode.
R Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type and
with the prescribed voltage
R Protect the bulbs from moisture when in
use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following
lamps changed at a qualified specialist
workshop:
- the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
- the high-mounted brake lamp
- the Bi-Xenon bulbs
- front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Fron
tbulbs
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
Additional turn signal
lamps in the exterior
mirrors PY 16 W
0006
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0026
Halogen headlamps:
low-bea mheadlamps H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps:
low-beam/high-beam
headlamps D1S–35 W
0025
Halogen headlamps:
high-beam headlamps H7 55 W
Cornering lamps H7 55 W
0023
Fog lamps H11 55 W
0024
Parking lamps/
standing lamps WY 5 WChanging bulbs
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X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Ope nthe hood (Y page 240).
X Turn housing cover 0005counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
X Position housing cover 0005and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go.
X Close the hood. Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0006
Brake lamps P 21 W
0026
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W Lights Bulb type
0025
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R 5 W
0023
License plate lamp W 5 W
0024
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0018
Backup lamps P 21 W
Tail lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the rear door.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the rear lamp
lens in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. Changing bulbs
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Lights Bulb type
0023
Backup lamps P 21 W
0024
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0018
License plate lamp R 5 W
Tail lamps
0005
Screws
0006 Lamp lens
0026 Perimete rlamp/standing lamp
0025 Turn signal lamps
0023 Brake lamps
0024 Tail lamps
0018 Rear fog lamp
0019 License plate lamp
001A Backup lamps
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0005and remove lamp lens 0006.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0006and tighten
screws 0005. Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Perimete
rlamp (Cab Chassis) Type of lamp: W
5W
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0006and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0006.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0006.
X Screw bulb holder 0006into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0005.
Courtes ylights Type of lamp: W
5W Changing bulbs
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X
Insert new bulb 0006.
X For interior lights withou taswitch, fold
back protective cover 0026.
X Align lamp housing 0005on the left-hand side
and engage.
i Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Cargo compartment lamp Type of lamp: W 10 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the lamp lens.
X Press bulb 0006into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
X Press new bulb 0006into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0005.
i Vehicles with LED cargo
compartment lamp: if an LED is defective,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper on/
off
! Do not operate the windshieldw ipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weathe rconditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather.
Otherwise, dirt or optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace
the wiper blades twice a year (Y page 103),
ideally in spring and fall. Combination switch Windshield wipers
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X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the combination switch in the
direction of arrow 0005to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
X Single wipe: push the combination switch
briefly up to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0006.
X To wipe with washer fluid: press the
combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 0006.
i Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wipe rspeed is reduced. For example, if you
have selected level IIand stop the vehicle,
wiping continues with intermitten twipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermitten twipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with arain and light sensor:
you can use level Ias the universal setting.
The rai nand light sensor sets the
appropriate wiping frequency
automatically, according to the intensity of
the rain. Whe nyou stop the vehicle, levels
III and IIare switched down to level I
automatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again. You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(Y
page 189).
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
0005
0001 Rear window wiper switch
0009 0006 To wipe with washer fluid
000A ITo switch on intermittent wiping
000E 0To switch off intermittent wiping
000F 0006 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch 0005to the corresponding
position
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
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WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades. 104
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dwipers

!
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper
arm. You could otherwise damage the
wiper rubber.
The windshield will no longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace
the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring
and fall. Front windshield wiper arm with wiper blade
X Fold wiper arm 0026away from the
windshield.
X Set wiper blade 0005at right angles to the
wiper arm.
X Press both retaining clips 0006together in
the direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade 0005away from wiper arm 0026.
X Pull wiper blade 0005up and out of the
retainer on wiper arm 0026. X
Slide new wiper blade 0005into the retainer
on wiper arm 0026.
X Press new wiper blade 0005onto wiper arm
0026 until you hear retaining clips 0006engage.
X Fold wiper arm 0026back onto the windshield
again. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are jammed The windshield wiper drive has been
deactivated.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the
key from the ignition lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction, e.g.
leaves or snow.
X Switch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wipers are not working
at all There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper
drive.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
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Vehicle with heating
X
Set temperature control 0005to a higher
temperature (Y page 109).
X Set airflow control 0006to a highe rblower
setting. It should be set at least to level two
(Y page 109).
X Set air-distribution control 0025to
000B0021(Y page 109).
i If the windows still fog up, set the control
as described for defrosting (Y page 114).
Vehicle with air conditioning
X Activate cooling with air dehumidification
(Y page 113).
X Press the 0011button (Y page 110).
The reheat function is switched on. The
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off the reheat function, press the
0011 button again. The indicator lamp in
the button goes out.
Windows fogged up on the outside You should only selec
tthis setting until the
windshield is clear again.
X Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 103).
X Switch on climate control (Y page 112).
X Adjust air distribution to the footwell
(Y page 113).
X Close the air vents (Y page 117). Windshield defroster
Windshield heater Windshield heater switch
The windshield heater consumes
alot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the windshield is clear. The
windshield heating otherwise switches off
automatically after 5minutes.
X Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the0021switch.
The indicator lamp in the 0021button
comes on when the windshield heating is
switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the 0021windshield
heating button flashes, the on-board voltage
is too low. The windshield heating has
switched off prematurely or cannot be
activated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
If enough on-board voltage is available again
within 30 seconds, the windshield heating
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off. Operating the climate control system
115Climate control