2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER electrical

Adding washer fluid
X
Mix the washe rfluid to the appropriate
mixing ratio in a container beforehand.
X Open the hood (Y page 240).
X Pull cap 0005on the washer fluid reservoir
upwards at the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X Press cap 0005onto the filler neck until it
engages audibly.
X Close the hood. Fuel system
Draining the fuel filter G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Improper handing of
fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion.
Avoid fire, open flames ,smoking and creating
sparks under all circumstances. Switch off the
ignitio nand auxiliary heating before carrying
ou tw ork to the fuel system. Always wear
protective gloves. H
Environmental note
Dispose of the water-fuel mixture in an
environmentally responsible manner.
! When the 000Eindicator lamp lights up,
drain the fuel filter with water separator
immediately. Otherwise, the engine may be
damaged. If the
000E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes on, drain the fuel filter with water
separator 0026immediately.
i We recommend that you have this
maintenance work carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
X Park the vehicle safely and secure it from
rolling away.
X Switch off the auxiliary heating system .
X Switch off the engine.
X Open the hood (Y page 240).
X Place a suitable receptacle under drain
hose 0005.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Open drain plug 0006immediately until the
water/fuel mixture flows out of drain
hose 0005.
X Screw in drain plug 0006as soon as
approximately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of the
water/fuel mixture have been collected.
i The electrical fuel pump halts the flow of
the water/fuel mixture after 30 seconds.
X After draining, turn the key back to
position 0in the ignition lock.
X Dispose of the collected water/fuel
mixture in an environmentally responsible
manner, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Check drain plug 0006.The drain plug must
be closed.
When the engine is running and drain
hose 0006is open, fuel is lost through drain
hose 0005.
X Close the hood.
If the 000E indicator lamp does not go out
after draining:
X Drain the fuel filter again.
X If the 000E indicator lamp does not go out
after draining for the second time, have the
cause checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Engine compartment
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message appears in the display,f
or
example:
R 0002 Service A due in ... days R
0002 Service A due in ... mi (km )
Battery
Important safety notes
Risk of explosion. Explosive
oxyhydrogen is produced when
batteries are being charged. Only
charge batteries in well-ventilated
areas.
Risk of explosion. Avoid creating
sparks. Avoid open flames and do
not smoke in the vicinity of the
battery.
Battery acid is caustic. Wear acid-
proof protective gloves. If skin or
clothes are splashed with acid,
neutralize the splashes
immediately with soapy water or
an acid neutralizer, and then clean
the affected areas with water.
Wear eye protection. When mixing
water and acid, the liquid can
splash into your eyes. Rinse acid
splashes to the eyes immediately
with clean water and contact a
doctor immediately.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Children are not able to assess the
dangers posed by batteries and
acid.
When handling batteries, observe
the safety precautions and special
protective measures contained in
this Operator's Manual. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner
.Take discharged
batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or a
special collectio npoint for
used batteries.
Observe the following notes:
R Have the condition of charge checked for
the batteries more frequently if you use the
vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave
it parked for an extended period.
In order for the batteries to achieve their
maximum possible service life, they must
always be sufficiently charged.
R When replacing a battery, only use
batteries that are recommended for use in
Sprinter vehicles.
R Have the battery removed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
R If you intend to leave your vehicle parked
for a long period:
-consult a qualified specialist workshop
or
- switch off the electrical system using the
battery main switch (Y page 132).
i When you park the vehicle, remove the
key if you do not require any electrical
consumers .The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power. Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
R a starter battery in the battery case in the
driver's footwell
R additional battery in the engine
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Installing/removing the floor
covering (starter battery)
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver' sfootwell can restric tthe
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats. X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X To remove: remove screws 0026and take off
trim 0006.
X Remove floor covering 0005.
X To install: place floor covering 0005in the
driver's footwell.
X Slide floor covering 0005underneath the
carrier of the accelerator pedal and align it
at the base of the driver's seat and at the
door sill.
Make sure that the floor covering does not
obstruct the accelerator pedal.
X Put trim 0006in place and screw screws 0026
back in. Disconnecting/connecting the
starter battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery
produces hydroge ngas. If a shor tcircuit
occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen
gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
R It is important that you observe the
described order of the battery terminals
when connecting and disconnecting a
battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and
disconnecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the starter battery !
Switch off the engine and remove the key
fro mt he ignition lock before you loosen or
disconnectt he terminal clamps. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Always disconnectt he starter battery in the
battery case in the driver's footwell first.
! Always disconnectt he battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle electronics. Battery
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Battery cover in the driver's footwell
X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X Remove the floor covering in the driver's
footwell (Y page 251).
X Loosen screws 0006and slide battery
cover 0005in the direction of the arrow.
The screws mus tprotrude beyond the
larger recesses.
X Remove battery cover 0005upwards. Starter battery in the driver's footwell
X
First loosen and remove the negative
terminal clamp so that it is no longer in
contact with the terminal.
X Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
X Loosen the positive terminal clamp and fold
it up to the side together with the pre-fuse
box. Reconnecting the starter battery !
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
X Fold the positive terminal clamp with the
pre-fuse box downt o the terminal.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp.
X Attach the cover to the positive terminal.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Position battery cover 0005so that
screws 0006are positioned over the large
recesses.
X Slide battery cover 0005in the direction of
travel into the smaller recesses.
X Tighten screws 0006.
X Install the floor covering in the driver's
footwell (Y page 251).
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X Reset the side windows (Y page 77). Removing/installing the starter
battery
Removing the starter battery X
Disconnect the battery (Y page 251).
X Pull breather hose with connector
bracket 0006from connection 0005on the
degassing cover. 252
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Additional battery in the engine compartment
X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X Ope nthe hood (Y page 240).
X First loosen and remove the negative
terminal clamp so that it is no longer in
contact with the terminal.
X Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
X Loosen and remove the positive terminal
clamp.
Connecting the additional battery !
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp.
X Attach the cover to the positive terminal.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Close the hood.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X Reset the side windows (Y page 77). Removing/installing the auxiliary
battery
Removing the additional battery X
Disconnect the battery (Y page 253).
X Loosen the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery from moving around.
X Remove the battery holder and take out the
battery.
Installing the additional battery X
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X Insert the battery holder.
X Tighten the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery from moving around.
X Connect the battery (Y page 253). Charging
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
! Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger that has been tested and
approved by the distributor named on the
inside of the front cover. This device allows
the battery to be charged when it is
installed in the vehicle. The vehicle's
electronics may otherwise be damaged. 254
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When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis componentsr eplaced
immediately.
! Observe the minimum distance to be
maintained between the nozzle of the
power washer and objec ttobe cleaned, as
outlined below:
R approximately 2.2 ft(70 cm) when using
round-jet nozzles
R approximately 1ft(30 cm) whe nusing
25°flat-spray jets and dirt blasters
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning.
To avoid causing damage, do not point the
water jet directly at:
R door joints
R brake hoses
R electrical components
R electrical connections
R seals
R drive train, especially not at the
intermediate bearing of the propeller
shaft
R rear view camera (camera lens and
microphone opening on the bottom)
Keep a minimum distance of
1.6 ft(50 cm).
Cleaning the engine !
Water must not enter intake or ventilation
openings. When cleaning with high
pressure water or steam cleaners, the spray must not be aimed directly at
electrical components or the terminals of
electrical lines.
Preserve the engine after the engine has
been cleaned. Protect the belt drive system
from exposure to the preservative agent.
Also observe the information in the section
"Powerw asher" (Y page 257).
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces .You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by
inadequate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades. Care
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Cleaning the electrical step
Clean the electrical step at least once a
month
.Make sure that no dirt accumulates in
the housing or on the step.
X Extend the electrical step (Y page 72).
X Close the sliding door until the door lock
engages.
The electrical step remains extended for
cleaning.
X Clean the electrical step and the housing
with a power washer.
X Afte rcleaning, spray the step guides on
each side with silicone spray when the
housing and electrical step are dry.
Do not use oil or grease as a lubricant.
X Retract the electric step.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch !
Do not clean the ball coupling with a
power washer. Do not use solvents.
! Observe the notes on care in the
Operator's Manual for the trailer tow hitch
and the ball coupling manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on
the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch
carried out by a qualified specialist workshop. Interior
Cleaning the display !
For cleaning, do not use any of the
following:
R alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R abrasive cleaning agents
R commercially-available household
cleaning agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to
irreparable damage to the display. X
Switch off the audio equipmen tormonitor
of the rear-view camera and allow to cool.
X Clean the display surface with a
commercially available microfiber cloth
and cleaner for TFT/LCD displays.
X Dry the display surface using a dry
microfiber cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag
deployment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic
surfaces:
R stickers
R films
R scented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces.
X Wipe the plastic trim and the cockpit with
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent.
Cleaning the steering wheel and
selector lever X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the trim elements !
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners,
polishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk
of damaging the surface. 260
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Useful information
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Where will I find...? ...........................264
Flat tire .............................................. 266
Jump-starting .................................... 267
Tow-starting and towing away ........268
Electrical fuses ................................. 271 263Breakdown assistance