2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MY13 Operator’s Manual

Eyeglasses compartment in the
overhea
dcontrol panel X
To open: briefly press cover 0005.
The eyeglasses compartmen tfolds out.
X To close: press the eyeglasses
compartment into the overhead control
panel until it engages. Dashboard stowage compartment
G
WARNING
Objects protruding from the stowage
compartment above the co-driver front air bag
could obstruct or even prevent deployment of
the co-driver front air bag. The co-driver front
air bag may then fail to provide the intended
protection. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Do not place any protruding objects in the
stowage compartment above the co-driver
front air bag.
! The right and left storage spaces may be
loaded with a maximum of 11 lb (5 kg) each. Stowage space (example: co-driver's side)
Stowage compartment in the center
console
Stowage compartment on the dashboard above
the center console (example with lid)
The stowage compartments on and in the
center console can be used to store small,
light objects.
X To open: pull release handle 0006.
Lid 0005swings up.
X To close: close lid0005and engage it.
The lid of the stowage compartment must
remain closed while the vehicle is in motion
to ensure that stowed objects are
contained safely.
The stowage compartments on and in the
center console can be used to store small,
light objects. Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
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Stowage space above the headliner
! The entire stowage space may be loaded
with a maximum of 66 lb (30 kg).
Do not place high, bulky loads in the
stowage space. You could otherwise
damage the headliner in the event of sharp
braking. On vehicles with a partition, stowage
space
0005can only be loaded from the cargo
compartment. Stowage space above the windshield
! The right and left stowage spaces may be
loaded with a maximum of 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
each. Stowage compartmen
t(example: driver's side)
0005 Stowage compartment Stowage compartment under the twin
co-driver's seat
Twin co-driver's seat (example: Cargo Van)
You can stow various articles in the stowage
compartment under the twin co-driver's seat.
X
To fold a seat cushion forwards: lift the
seat cushion out of fron tanchorage 0005.
X Pull the sea tcushio nforwards slightly and
out of rear anchorage 0006.
X Fold the rear edge of the seat cushion up.
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 0006.
X Push down on the seat cushion at the front
until it engages in front anchorage 0005. Stowage compartment under the rear
bench seat
G
WARNING
Always secure the folded-up seat cushion
with the retainer loop. The seat cushion could
otherwise drop down unexpectedly and
thereby cause injury to yourself or others. G
WARNING
When folding down the seat cushion, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
! The retainer loop is neither a grab handle
for people to use nor a securing point for
loads. It may tear if used incorrectly. 224
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For vehicles with a crewcab, you can use the
stowage compartment under the rear bench
sea tto safely store tools and other small
items.
X To fold up the rear bench seat: lift seat
cushion 0005out of the front anchorage and
fold it upwards in the direction of the arrow. Retainer loops
0006are secured to the outer
head restraints. X
Attach retainer loop 0006to hook 0026
underneath folded-up seat cushion 0005.
X To fold down the seat cushion: hold seat
cushion 0005and detach retainer loop 0006
from hook 0026.
X Fold down seat cushion 0005.
The seat cushion engages automatically. Paper holder
X
To open: press the top of paper
holder 0005. Folding table in the twin co-driver's
seat
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. Folding table in the twin co-driver's seat
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X
To fold down the folding table: pull
folding table 0005forward by the tab.
X Fold folding table 0005down in the direction
of the arrow and onto the sea tcushion.
i The folding table is equipped with a pen
holder and cup holder. Cup holder
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The cup holder canno thold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle
occupants may come into contact with the
liquid and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You
may be distracted from the traffic conditions
and you could lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for
containers of the right size. Always close the
container, particularly if the liquid is hot.
! Do not use the cup holder recesses as
ashtrays. This could damage the cup
holders. Cup holders in the dashboard
Cup holder in dashboard stowage compartment
(example: right-hand side of vehicle)
0005
Cup holder
i If your vehicle is equipped with a twin co-
driver's seat, you will find further cup
holders in the folding table. Cup holders in the center console
Cup holders in the center console
X
To open: pull out ashtray
compartment 0005by the recess.
Clamping arm 0006of the cup holder opens
out fully.
i Vehicles with the non-smoking package
have an additional cup holder instead of the
ashtray.
X Place the beverage container into the cup
holder and push clamping arm 0006against
the container.
X To close: push ashtray compartment 0005
into the center console until it engages. 226
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Bottle holder
Bottle holders in the front doors (example: co-
driver's door) Ashtray
Ashtray in the cente
rconsole Ashtray in the ashtray compartment
X
Pull ashtray compartment 0005out by
recess 0006.
X To open: fold cover 0026upwards.
X To remove the insert: hold the ashtray by
the recesses on the left and righ tand pull
the insert out to empty it.
X To replace the insert: press it down into
the holde ras shown.
Make sure that the insert is inserted
correctly. Otherwise you will not be able to
close ashtray compartment 0005. Ashtrays in the passenger
compartment
Ashtrays on the left and right in the side trim panels
X
To open: fold out the ashtray.
X To remove the insert: press retaining
clip 0005down and remove the ashtray from
the trim.
X To replace the insert: insert the ashtray
down into the trim and close it. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourselfify ou touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle. Cigarette lighter
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X
To use the cigarette lighter: turn the key
to position 1in the ignition lock.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0005.
The cigarette lighte rwill pop out
automatically when the heatin gelemen tis
red-hot.
X Pull the cigarette lighter out of the socket
by its handle. 12
Vsocket
! Only use the 12 V socket (25 A) on the
center console for connecting the tire
inflatio ncompressor (Premium tire
sealant). You may otherwise damage the
electrical systems of the vehicle. Socket on the lower section of the center console
0005 12 V socket (25 A)
The 12 Vsockets 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 respective corner trim 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)
You can use the 12 V sockets (15 A) for
accessories with a maximu mpower
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.
i The sockets are supplied with power even
when the key is removed from the ignition
lock. If accessories, e.g. a coolbox, remain
connected while the engine is not running,
the battery will discharge. Mobile phone
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating mobile phones.
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.
You and others can suffer health-related
damage through electromagnetic radiation.
By using an exterior antenna, a possible
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as discussed in scientific circles, is taken into
account. Only have the exterior antenna
installed by 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. Mobile phone pre-installation
The mobile phone pre-installatio nincludes 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
accessories include 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 holders for your mobile
phone by the imprinted star and the B6
spare part number on the back of the
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 pre-
installation.
i The mobile phone battery is charged
depending on the condition of charge and
the position of the key in the ignition lock.
The mobile phone display indicates the
charging process. Additional 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.
An avigation system does no tsupply
informatio nonthe 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 electronicsa nd thus
compromise the operational safety of the
vehicle. There is an increased ris kofaccident.
Do not use this equipment while the vehicle
is in motion. G
WARNING
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largel yprevented.
Therefore, only have the exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
You will find information on retrofitting
electrical or electronic equipment in the
“Vehicle electronics” section (Y page 314). Additional communications equipment
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