2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER lights

X
To operate the high-beam flasher: turn
the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the combinatio nswitch briefly in
directio nofarrow0006. Headlamp range adjustment
The headlamp range control is used to adapt
the downward angle of the headlamp beams
in accordance with the loadony our vehicle.
The cone of light from the headlamps changes
if seats are occupied or if the cargo
compartment is being loaded or unloaded.
This can impair visibility and cause glare to
oncoming traffic.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running.
X Turn headlamp range control 0005to the
corresponding position. The road ahead
should be lit up for 40 mto 100 mand the
low-bea mheadlamps should not cause
glare to oncoming traffic.
Select position 0011if the vehicle is unladen. Cornering light function (vehicles
with Bi-Xenon headlamps)
The cornering lamps improve the illumination
of the road over a wide angle in the direction
you are turning, enabling better visibility in
tight bends, for example. The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
R
you are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on the
turn signals or turn the steering wheel.
R you are driving at speeds between
25mph (40 km/h) and43 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than 3 minutes. Hazard warning lamps
G
WARNING
The rear exterior light will be covered if you:
R open the rear doors by 90°
R open the rear dropside.
The vehicle will then be difficult for other road
users to see or will not be seen by them at all,
particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and
similar situations that the vehicle is visible
from the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle, for instance. Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the0011hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn Exterior lighting
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signal lamps on the side of the vehicle
selected will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to
a halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the 0011
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
i The hazard warning lamps work even
when the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically
with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe
with washer fluid" function is activated
(Y page 103) while the low-beam headlamps
are on and the engine is running.
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview Standard interior light
0008
Interior light switched on
0009 Interior light switched off
000A Automatic control system switched on Interior lights in the overhead control panel
0005 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0006 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
0026 Right-hand reading lamp
0025 Interior light
0023 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0024 To switch the interior light on/off
0018 Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on the interior light or reading
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it switches off automatically after
20 minutes.
Automatic control
The interior light comes on if you:
R
unloc kthe vehicle
R open the driver's or the co-driver's door
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior light switches off again
automatically.
If a door is left open, the interior lighting
switches off after approximately 20 minutes. Switching the rear compartment
lighting on/off centrally (Passenger
Van) Rear compartmen
tlighting switch
0005 To switch on the rear compartment
lighting
0006 Automatic control
0026 To switch off the rear compartment
lighting
You can switch the rear compartmen tlighting
on/off centrally on Passenger Vans that are
equipped with convenience control.
There may also be a switch on the rear
compartmen tlights that allows you to switch
the mo n/off separately .Ifyou switch off rear
compartment lighting 0026, the rear
compartment light is switched off, regardless
of the position of its own switch. If you move the rear compartment lighting
switch to center position
0006, the automatic
control system is switched on. When you
open a door or unlock the vehicle, the rear
compartment lighting then goes on
automatically. Once the doors close, it
switches off automatically after 20 minutes.
If automatic control is switched on, the rear
compartment lighting goes on automatically
when you unlock the vehicle. Switching the rear/cargo
compartment lamp on/off
Interior light with switch (example: Cargo Van)
Interior light with switch (example: Passenger Van
with rear-compartment air conditioning)
0008
To switch on the interior lighting
0009 To switch off the interior lighting
000A Automatic control
For Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans without
convenience control, the switch for the
interior lighting is on the rear interior light in
the cargo compartment/vehicle interior. Interior lighting
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If you move the switch to automatic control,
the rear/cargo compartment lamps go on
when you open a door or unlock the vehicle.
It switches off automatically after
20 minutes, or when you close the doors.
Motion detector
G
WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible
infrared radiation emitted by LEDs (light
emitting diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
R look directly into the unfiltered laserb eam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
R look directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The cargo compartment lighting is also
switched on by the motion detector in the
cargo compartment of Cargo Vans equipped
with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movemen tin
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detecto rwithin
four seconds if:
R the rear interior light switch (Y page 95) is
set to automatic control.
R the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake
is applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
Or R
the selector lever is in position Pon
vehicles with automatic transmission and
the brake pedal is not being depressed and
R the vehicle has not been locked fro mthe
outside using the key
The motion detector switches off
automatically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. if a door is
opened, if the ignition key is turned, etc. This
prevents the battery from becoming
discharged. Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical
contacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work
on the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
! Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon
bulbs, you can recognize this by the following:
the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the low-beam headlamps must be
switched on before startingt he engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential
componentofv ehicle safety. You must
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correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting
system before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the
bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs.
R Do not use a bulb that has bee ndropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could may explode.
R Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type and
with the prescribed voltage
R Protect the bulbs from moisture when in
use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following
lamps changed at a qualified specialist
workshop:
- the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
- the high-mounted brake lamp
- the Bi-Xenon bulbs
- front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Fron
tbulbs
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
Additional turn signal
lamps in the exterior
mirrors PY 16 W
0006
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0026
Halogen headlamps:
low-bea mheadlamps H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps:
low-beam/high-beam
headlamps D1S–35 W
0025
Halogen headlamps:
high-beam headlamps H7 55 W
Cornering lamps H7 55 W
0023
Fog lamps H11 55 W
0024
Parking lamps/
standing lamps WY 5 WChanging bulbs
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Low-beam headlamps and high-beam
headlamps/cornering lamp
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 240).
X Press catches 0005down.
X Lif th ousing cover 0006in the direction of the
arrow and remove it. 0026
Connector for low-beam headlamps
0025 Connector for high-beam headlamps
(halogen headlamps)/cornering lamps
(Bi-Xenon headlamps)
X Remove corresponding connector 0026
or 0025 from the bulb.
X Detach the locking spring and remove the
bulb.
X Insert the new bulb in such a way that its
base fits into the recess of the bulb holder.
X Attach the locking spring and plug the
connector onto the bulb.
X Insert housing cover 0006into the lower
mounting points. X
Fold housing cover 0006against the
headlamp casing.
X Push catches 0005up until you feel them
engage.
X Close the hood.
Turn signal lamps X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 240).
X Turn bulb holder 0005counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn the bulb counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder 0005.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0005and
screw it in clockwise.
X Insert bulb holder 0005into the lamp and turn
it clockwise to tighten.
X Close the hood.
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X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Ope nthe hood (Y page 240).
X Turn housing cover 0005counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
X Position housing cover 0005and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go.
X Close the hood. Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0005
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0006
Brake lamps P 21 W
0026
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W Lights Bulb type
0025
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R 5 W
0023
License plate lamp W 5 W
0024
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0018
Backup lamps P 21 W
Tail lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the rear door.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the rear lamp
lens in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. Changing bulbs
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0006
Retaining lugs
0026 Brake lamps
0025 Standing lamp/tail lamp
0023 Backup lamps
0024 Turn signal lamps
0018 Rear fog lamp
X Release retaining lugs 0006and take the bulb
holder out of the tail lamp.
X Applying ligh tpressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Press the connector into the bulb holder.
X Insert the lamp lens.
To do this, clip the bulbh older into the three
holes provided at the side and tighten
screws 0005. License plate lamp X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Insert a screwdriver or similar implement
into recess 0006and carefully pry off lamp
lens 0005.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert a new bulb.
X Align lamp lens 0005and clip it in so that it
engages. Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types Chassis (example: Chassis Cab)
Lights Bulb type
0005
Perimeter lamp/
standing lamp R 5 W
0006
Tail lamps R 5 W
0026
Brake lamps P 21 W
0025
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W100
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