2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER turn signal

i
To unlock the steering, move the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key to
position 1. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following
components on the vehicle, and on the
trailer as necessary:
R
license plates, vehicle lighting, turn
signals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
i The trailer coupling is one of the most
importan tvehicle parts with regard to road
safety. The separate instructions issued by
the manufacturer pertaining to operation,
care and maintenance should be observed.
X Rectify any noticeable defects before
commencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X
Check the equipment to make sure that it
is accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance
equipment is in the fron tdoor stowage
compartments and behind the driver's seat.
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page 96). Before driving off
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do
not slip or obstruct the pedals. Only use non-
slip floormats. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correc tusage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
X Secure the load as per the loading
guidelines (Y page 232).
X Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals.
X Close all doors. Starting the engine
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
X Before starting the engine, make sure that: 134
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The video signal from the rear view camera
corresponds to the NTSC standard. Normal
video signals generally use the PAL standard. X
Press the 0003button.
The main menu (menu level 1) is shown
(Y page 163).
X Press the 0008or0006 button until the
Norm menu is highlighted.
X Press the 0003button.
The Menu language menu (menu level 2)
is shown. The standard currently selected
is marked with the 0004symbol.
X Press the 0008or0006 button until the
desired standard is highlighted.
X Press the 0003button.
The selected standard is activated.
i If you select 0005and press the 0003
button, the monitor goes back to the main
menu (menu level 1).
Menu language menu You can set the language for the monitor
menus in the
Menu language menu.
X Press the 0003button.
The main menu (menu level 1) is shown
(Y page 163).
X Press the 0008or0006 button until the
Menu language menu is highlighted.
X Press the 0003button.
The Menu language menu (menu level 2)
is shown. The curren tlanguage is marked
with the 0004symbol. X
Press the 0008or0006 button until the
desired language is highlighted.
X Press the 0003button.
The selected language is activated.
i If you select 0005and press the 0003
button, the monito rgoes back to the main
menu (menu level 1).
Factory setting menu You can reset the monitor to the factory
settings in the
Default settings menu.
X Press the 0003button.
The main menu (menu level 1) is shown
(Y page 163).
X Press the 0008or0006 button until the
Default settings menu is highlighted.
X Press the 0003button.
The monitor displays the following
message: X
Press the 0008or0006 button until the
desired setting is highlighted.
R Yes:a ll settings are overwritten with the
default settings.
R 0005: return to the main menu without
accepting the default settings.
X Press the 0003button.
The monitor returns to the main menu
(menu level 1). Depending on your
selection, the current adjustmen tvalues
are retained or replaced by the default
settings. 166
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!
Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
Always observe the operating instructions
provided by the manufacturers of the trailer
coupling and the ball coupling.
Couple and decouple the trailer carefully.
When backing up the towing vehicle, make
sure nobody is standing between the vehicle
and the trailer.
At railer which is incorrectly coupled to the
towing vehicle could brea kaway. Acorrectly
coupled trailer must be positioned
horizontally behind the towing vehicle.
Ensure that the following weights are not
exceeded:
R the permissible noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the permissible gross weight of both the
towing vehicle and the trailer
R the permissible gross combination weight
The applicable permissible values that may
not be exceeded can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the type plates for the trailer tow hitch
R on the type plates for the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 315).
Where the values differ, the lowest is valid.
You will find values approved by the
manufacturer on the identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle in the
"Permissible trailer loads and trailer drawbar
noseweights" section (Y page 169).
Your vehicle behaves differently with a trailer
than without one.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and
gradient-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance R
is more susceptible to strong crosswinds
R requires more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This may impair the handling characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to suit the road and weather
conditions. Drive carefully. Maintain a safe
distance.
If you require explanations for the information
in this Operator's Manual, contract an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
General notes R
Observe the legally prescribed maximum
speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in
the relevant country, state or Canadian
province. Before setting off, check the
vehicle documents of the your trailer to find
out the permissible maximum speed.
This reduces the risk of accidents.
R Install only an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle. Only use aball coupling that
is approved for your vehicle and Sprinter
trailer tow hitch. More information on the
availability, mounting and installatio nofthe
trailer electrics is available at any qualified
specialist workshop.
R The turn signals on the trailer are only
guaranteed to function when incandescent
bulbs are used. You can obtain more
information about installing the trailer
electrics at any qualified specialist
workshop.
R The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road
safety. The notes on operation, care and
maintenance issued by the manufacturer
should be observed.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings. Towing
atrailer
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Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
R
Make sure the weights of the towing vehicle
and the trailer comply with the maximum
permissible values .Have the vehicle/
trailer combinatio nweighed on a calibrated
weighbridge. The vehicle/trailer
combination consists of the towing vehicle
including the driver, passengers and load,
as well as the loaded trailer.
R Check the maximum permissible gross axle
weight rating of the front and rear axles
(GAWR), the gross trailer weight (GTW), the
gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
and the noseweight of the trailer drawbar
(TWR). Trailer power supply
! Incorrect wiring of the connector plug
could, under certain circumstances, cause
malfunctions in the vehicle's other
electronic systems. We therefore
recommend having the connector plug
wired at a qualified specialist workshop.
! You can connecta ccessories with a
maximum power consumption of 240 Wto
the permanent powe rsupply.
You must no tcharge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
Your vehicle may be equipped with various
electrical installations for trailer towing.
Depending on your trailer, you may need an
adapter to connect the electrical system of
the trailer with that of the vehicle.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped
at the factory with apermanen tpower supply.
The permanent power supply is on the trailer
socket pin assignment 4.
Note that the permanent power supply of the
trailer is not switched off when the on-board
voltage is low. This can completely discharge
the starter battery of your vehicle.
The turn signals on the trailer are only
guaranteed to function when incandescent
bulbs are used. Further information on the electrical
equipment currently installed on your vehicle
and on installing trailer electrics can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop.174
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When a connection is established, the
name of the other person and/or the call
duration appear in the display.
X To exit the telephone book: press the
0005 button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
Using the steering wheel buttons
X Use the 0010or0007 buttons to select the
TEL menu.
The display shows the mobile phone
operational readiness symbol.
X Press the 0001button.
The display shows the most recently dialed
numbers or names in the redial memory.
X Press the 0001or0009 button to select the
desired name or number.
X To start dialing: press the0001button.
The on-board computer dials the
corresponding phone number. The
Dialing (Audio 20) message appears in
the display.
When a connection is established, the
name of the other person and/or the call
duration appear in the display.
Or
X To exit the redial memory: press the
0005 button. Display messages
Notes on displa
ymessages
Important safety notes G
WARNING
No informatio nwill be displayed if either the
instrumen tcluster or the display is
inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see warning
and indicator lamps or information about the
driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature. Driving characteristics may be
impaired
.Adjust your driving style and vehicle
speed accordingly.
Contac taqualified specialist workshop
immediately. G
WARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the
operating safety of your vehicle may be
affected. This could cause you to lose control
of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Moreover, the safety systems may no longer
be able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
i If you turn the key to position 2in the
ignition, a display chec kis performed. All
warning/indicator lamps (except the turn
signal indicator lamps) and the display are
activated. Before starting the journey,
check that the warning and indicator lamps
are operating correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons Warnings, malfunctions or additional
information may also be shown in the display.
The following tables show all the display
messages.
Awarning tone sounds with
certain display messages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons The on-board computer shows warnings,
malfunctions or additional informatio
ninthe
display. Awarning tone sounds with certain
display messages .Display messages of a high
priority are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the
display messages and follow the additional
notes in this Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by
pressing the 0010,0007,0001or0009 192
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000B
Parking brake
Release brake Additionally, a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake ( Ypage 146). 0014
Seatbelt sys.
Visit workshop The belt system has malfunctioned.
G WARNING
In the event of an acciden torarapid deceleration, the seat belts
either cannot protect you as intended.
There is a risk of injury.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
G WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems could be triggered
inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the event of an
accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop immediately. Lights
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0002
Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
2
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 98).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0002
Low beam right The right-hand low-beam is faulty
2
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 98).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0002
Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
2
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).2
Depending on the equipment ,the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0002
Cornering
lt. right The right-hand cornering ligh
tis faulty 2
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Lights on
automatical.
Remove key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
0007
position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0002
Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 98) or
rear (Y page 99) indicator lamp. 0002
Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 98) or
rear (Y page 99) indicator lamp. 0002
Brake lamp left The left-hand brake lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Third brake lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
2
This display message will
only appearifa ll LEDs have failed.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. 0002
High beam left The left-hand high-beam is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
High-beam right The right-hand high-beam is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
License plate lamp Al
icense plate lamp is faulty. 2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 100).0002
Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the
vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to 000C.2
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. 202
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0002
Foglamp front left The left-hand fron
tfog lamp is faulty. 2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Foglamp
front right The right-hand front fog lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Rear foglamp The rear fog lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Parking
lamp front
left The front left parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Parking
lamp front
right The front right parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
2
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Reverse lamp One of the backup lamps is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Tail lamp left The left-hand tail lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Tail lamp right The right-hand tail lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Perim. lamps Ap
erimeter lamp is faulty. 2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).2
Depending on the equipment ,the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Display messages
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