2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER brake

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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
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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
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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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all the doors are closed.
R all the vehicle occupants are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
R the parking brake is applied.
i If you depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine, th epedal travel is short
and pedal resistance is high.
If you depress the brake pedal again after
starting the engine, pedal travel and
resistance will be back to normal again. Gearshift pattern
0016
Park position with parking lock
0012 Reverse gear
0013 Neutral
0015 Drive
X Move the selector lever to position P.
The display in the instrument cluster shows
P:
R on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 182)
R on vehicles without steering wheel
buttons (Y page 178)
i You can also start the engine in neutral
N.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The 000D preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up briefly.
X Once the 000Dpreglow indicator lamp goes
out, turn the key to position 3in the ignition
lock and release it as soon as the engine is
running. i
You can start the engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
The preglow system is malfunctioning if the
000D preglow indicator lamp lights up for
approximately 1minute:
R after the ignition is switched on
R while the engine is running
At extremely low outside temperatures you
may the nno longer be able to start the
engine. Have the malfunction rectified at a
qualified specialist workshop.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
the vehicle either automatically locks
centrally after switching on the ignition or
after pulling away.T he locking knobs in the
doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 69). Driving off
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WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift into reverse gear Rwhen the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X Move the selector lever to position Dor R.
On vehicles with a reverse warning feature,
when reverse gear is engaged a warning
tone sounds to alert other road users
(Y page 136). Driving
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Release the parking brake (Y page 146).
The 000B indicator lamp in the instrument
cluste rgoes out.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i After pulling away or switching on the
ignition, the vehicle automatically locks
centrally. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 69).Reverse warning device
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WARNING
Other road users may ignore or fail to hear the
warning tone of the reverse warning feature.
There is a risk of injury if you fail to ensure
that the area in which you are maneuvering is
clear.
Make sure that there are no persons or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering. It may be necessary to enlist
the help of a second person when
maneuvering.
The reverse warning feature is a system
designed to assist you in ensuring the safety
of other road users.
Aw arning signal sounds to alert other road
users when reverse gear is engaged .The
volume of the warning tone can be reduced
for night-time driving.
X To reduce the volume of the warning
tone: engage reverse gear twice in quick
succession.
The warning tone is now quieter.
i The warning tone sounds at a normal
volume by default. The volume of the
warning tone has to be reduced each time
you engage reverse gear if necessary. 136
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The on-board voltage is too low. The battery is too weak or
discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 267).
If the engine cannot be jump-started, the starter motor is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The battery is discharged or faulty.
X
Check the battery for damage.
X Charge the battery (Y page 254).Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
may roll only briefly in the neutral position
N.P rolonged rolling of the wheels, e.g.
when being towed, will result in
transmission damage. Selector lever
0016
Park position with parking lock
0012 Reverse gear
0013 Neutral
0015 Drive
The display in the instrument cluster shows
the present selector leve rposition or the
current shift range:
R on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 182)
R on vehicles without steerin gwheel buttons
(Y page 178) 138
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Selector lever positions
0002
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped. Only
move the selector lever to
Pif the
vehicle is stationary.
You can only remove the key when
the selector lever is in this position.
The selector lever is locked in
position Pif the key is removed.
The parking lock should not be
used as a brake when parking.
Always apply the parking brake as
well once you have parked the
vehicle. 0003
Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to
R
when the vehicle is stationary. 0001
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. by
pushing or towing.
Do not move the selector lever to
N
while driving. The automatic
transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
If ASR is deactivated or ESP ®
has
malfunctioned: only move the
selector lever to Nif the vehicle is
in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy
roads. 0007
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear itself. All forward
gears are available.
You can influence the gearshifts
and shift gears yourself or limit the
shift range. Changing gear
The 5-speed automatic transmission adapts
to your individual driving style by
continuously adjusting its shift points. These
shift point adjustments take into account the
current operating and driving conditions. If
the operating or driving conditions change,
the automatic transmission reacts by
adjusting the gearshift program.
When the selector lever is in position D, the
automatic transmission selects the individual
gears automatically. This depends on:
R any restriction in the shift range
(Y page 140)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed Touchshift
When the selector lever is in position D, you
can perform gearshifts yourself.
X To shift down: press the selector lever to
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the gear
currently engaged. The shift range is also
restricted.
i The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you press the selector lever
towards D–while traveling at too high a
speed. This protects the engine from
overrevving.
X To shift up: briefly press the selector lever
to the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear up, depending on the current
gearshift program. This also extends the
shift range. Automatic transmission
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To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selecto rlever towards D+until D appears in the display again.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to
D.
X To select the optimum shift range: press
and hold the selector lever to the left
towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration .To do this, the automatic
transmission will shift down one or more
gears. Shift ranges
When the selector lever is in position Dyou
can restrict or derestrict the shift range for
the automatic transmission.
X To extend/restrict the shift range: press
the selector lever briefly to the right
towards D+or left towards D–.
The display shows the selected shift range.
The automatic transmission shifts only as
far as the relevant gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the
restricted shift range is reached and you
depress the accelerator pedal, the
automatic transmission will not shift up. Driving situations
0009
Use the braking effect of the engine
on steep downhill gradients and for
driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 000E
Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill
gradients and long downhill
stretches. Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the
automatic transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R lots of throttle: later upshifts
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the engine
speed.
X Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Maneuvering Maneuvering in a tight space:
X
Control the vehicle's speed by braking
carefully.
X Depress the accelerator pedal slightly and
evenly.
i You can shift back and forth between
drive position Dand reverse gear Rat low
speeds without applying the brakes. This
can help you, for example when rapidly
maneuvering the vehicle or rocking it out of
snow or slush.
Towing atrailer X
Drive at moderate engine speeds on steep
uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, shift down to ashift range
adapted to the driving situation
(Y page 140), even if cruise control is
activated. 140
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Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The transmission
malfunctions when
shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. The acceleration
characteristics have
deteriorated
noticeably.
The transmission does
not shift. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear or reverse gear
R.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the selector lever to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the selector lever to position Dor R.
In position D, the transmission shifts into second gear; in
position R, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Releasing the parking lock manually
X
Apply the parking brake.
X Remove cover 0005. X
Slide implement 0006as far as it will go into
the opening.
X Push the implement in and simultaneously
move the selector lever out of position P.
The selector lever lock is released. You can
now move the selector lever freely again
until it is returned to position P.
X Remove implement 0006.
X Re-install cover 0005.
In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to
manually release the selector lever from the Automatic transmission
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Turn tank filler cap 0006counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from strap 0005.
Make sure that tool 0023remains in tank filler
cap 0006while doing so.
X Only fill up the DEFt ank until the DEFlevel
is visible for the first time in the filler neck.
X Replace tank filler cap 0006and turn
clockwise.
X Pull tool 0023out of tank filler cap 0006and
stow with the vehicle tool kit in the footwell
on the co-driver's side.
X Pull cover 0025up over hole 0026of tank filler
cap 0006, turn and release.
X Turn tank filler cap 0006.
If tank filler cap 0006turns freely, the DEF
tank is closed. Parking
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Flammable materials, e.g. leaves, grass or
twigs, may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system or
exhaust gases for extended periods. There is
a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable
materials come into contact with hot parts of
the vehicle. In particular, do not park on dry
areas of grass or harvested grainfields. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant function sare only available
with limitations, or not at all.T his could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Am oving vehicle can lead to damage to
the vehicle or damage to the drive train.
! When the vehicle is parked, always
remove the key to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
switch off the power supply if the vehicle is
to be out of use for a longer period of time.
Always park your vehicle safely and according
to legal requirements and secure it against
rolling away.
To ensure that the vehicle is properly secured
against rolling away unintentionally:
R the parking brake must be firmly applied
R the selector lever must be in position Pand
the key must be removed from the ignition
lock
R
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the
front wheels must be turned towards the
curb
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the
empty vehicle must be secured at the front
axle, e.g. with a wheel chock or similar
object
R on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the
laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle, e.g. with a wheel chock or similar
object Parking
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