2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER bulb

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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
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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!
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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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
203On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000F
The yellow
washer fluid
level indicator
lamp for the
windshield
washer/
headlamp
cleaning system
is lit after the
engine is started
or while the
vehicle is in
motion. The water level is too low.
X
Add washer fluid (Y page 246). 0014
If you turn the
key in the
ignition lock to
position 2, the
red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for
approximately
6s econds. The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
X
Fasten seat belt (Y page 48). 0002
When the key is
turned to
position 2in the
ignition lock, the
yellow bulb
warning lamp
lights up. One of the exterior lighting bulbs is faulty, with the exception of
the perimeter lamps and the trailer lighting.
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Depending on the equipment, the bulb failure indicator can fail
for all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
X Replace the faulty bulb as soon as possible (Y page 96).0004
The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit while
driving. The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
X
Close the doors or hood. 0004
The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit. The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not
at all.
X Make sure there is sufficien tfree space for the electrical step.
X Open or close the sliding door again.
X If the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push
the step in manually (Y page 72). Before stepping out, remind
the passengers that the step is missing. Indicator and warnin
glamps in the instrument cluster
219On-board computer and displays Z