2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MY13 Operator’s Manual

X
Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel
beyond the rear edge of spare wheel
bracket 0025.
X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the
bracket.
The spare wheel is heavy. When the spare
wheel is removed, the center of gravity
changes due to the heavy weight of the
wheel. The spare wheel may slip down or
tip over.
Installing
X Carefully place the spare wheel onto spare
wheel bracket 0025.
The spare wheel is heavy. When you place
the spare wheel onto spare wheel
bracket 0025, the center of gravity changes
due to the weight of the wheel. The spare
wheel may slip down or tip over.
X Raise spare wheel bracket 0025with the
pump lever and attach right-hand retaining
hook 0005.
X Slightly raise spare wheel bracket 0025and
attach left-hand retaining hook 0005.
X Pull the pump lever out.
X Tighten nuts 0006.
X Put fender nuts 0026in place and tighten
them. Spare wheel
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Genuine Sprinter parts
.....................314
Vehicle electronics ...........................314
Identification plates .........................315
Service products and capacities .....316
Vehicle data ...................................... 326 313Technical data

Genuine Sprinter parts
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop. H
Environmental note
We supply reconditioned assembliesa nd
parts which are of the same quality as new
parts. The same New Vehicl eLimited
Warranty applies as for new parts.
We tes tgenuine Sprinter parts, as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for the type of
vehicle, for:
R reliability
R safety
R suitability
Despite ongoing market research, we are
unable to assess other parts. If individual or
official approval is given, we assume no
responsibility for use in Sprinter vehicles.
In some countries, certain parts are only
officially approved for installation or
modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Sprinter parts
satisfy these requirements. Make sure that all
parts are suitable for your vehicle. All authorized Sprinter Dealers maintain a
supply of genuine Sprinter parts for required
service and repair work. Also, the
strategically distributed parts delivery
centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) and engin
enumbe rwhen
ordering genuine Sprinter parts
(Y page 315). Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine
electronics
G
WARNING
Always have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise, the
vehicle's operating safety could be affected.
! Only have engine electronics and the
corresponding parts, such as control units,
sensors or connector leads, serviced in a
qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise,
the vehicle parts may wear more quickly.
This can lead to loss of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Installing electrical or electronic
equipment
G
WARNING
You and others may damage your health due
to excessive electromagnetic radiation. By
using an external antenna, the possible health
risks of electromagnetic fields, which are
under discussion among the scientific
community, should be largely prevented.
Therefore, only have the exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Electrical and electronic devices may have a
detrimental effect on both the comfort and
the operating safety of the vehicle. If 314
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equipment of this kind is retrofitted, its
electromagnetic compatibility must be
checked and verified.
If these devices are linked to functions
associated with resistance to interference,
they must have type approval. This applies to
the device or its interfaces to the vehicle
electronics, e.g. charging brackets.
At elephone or two-way radio to be installed
in the vehicle must be approved. Further
information can be obtained from any
Sprinter Dealer.
For operation of mobile phones and two-way
radios, we recommend connection to an
approved exterior antenna. This is the only
way to ensure optimum reception quality
inside the vehicle and to minimize mutual
interference between the vehicle electronics,
mobile phones and two-way radios.
The transmission output of the mobile phone
or two-way radio may not exceed the
following maximum transmission output
(PEAK): Frequency range Maximum
transmission
output (PEAK)
Short wave
(f < 50 MHz) 100 W
4 m waveband 30 W
2 m waveband 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W
70 cm waveband 35 W
GSM 900/AMPS 10 W
GSM 1800 10 W
UMTS 10 W Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle identification plate for vehicles or chassis
on the base of the driver's seat
X
Open the driver’s door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0005
with the vehicle identification number
(VIN), the paint code and the permissible
weight data. Example: vehicle identification plate (US vehicles)
Example: chassis identification plate (US vehicles) Identification plates
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Example: chassis identification plate (vehicles for
Canada)
0006 VIN
0026 Paint code Engine compartment
0025
VIN (stamped on the rear wall of the
engine compartment)
0023 Engine numbe r(stamped on the
crankcase)
0024 Emission Control Information and engine
oil12
instruction labels
X Open the hood (Y page 240). Example: Emission Control Information label
i
The data shown in the pictures is for the
purposes of illustration. Such data is
vehicle-specific and may differ from that
shown. Always observe the specifications
on your vehicle's identification plate. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the
crankcase. More information may be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and
hazardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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Service products include the following:
R Fuels, e.g. diesel
R Additives for the exhaus tgas
aftertreatment, e.g .Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF)
R Lubricants, e.g. engine oil, transmission oil
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerants
Approved service products comply with the
highes tquality standards and are listed in the
MB Specifications for Service Products. Only
use service products approved for the
vehicle. This is an important condition for the
warranty.
You will recognize the approved service
products by the inscription on the container:
MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 228.5)
Other identifications and recommendations
refer to quality level or a specification
according to an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
228.5). They are therefore not necessarily
approved.
Further information can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Additives for approved service products are
neither required no rpermitted. Approved fuel
additives are the exception .Additives can
cause engine damage and must therefore not
be added to the service products.
The use of additives is always the
responsibility of the vehicle operator .The use
of additives may result in the restriction or
loss of your Limited Warranty entitlements. Fuel
Important safety notes 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
engine and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay.Don ot induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank contents Total capacity
Approximately
26.4 US gal (100 l) of which reserve
fuel
Approximately
5.3 US gal(20 l) Diesel
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel. Service products and capacities
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!
Refuel only using diesel fuel that
conforms to European standard EN 590 or
an equivalent specification. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear and damage the engine and
exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Bio-diesel
R Vegetable oil
R Gasoline
R Paraffin
R Kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.T his
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow
improvers".
! Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulfur Euro diesel with a sulfur content
under 50 ppm; otherwise the emission
control syste mcould be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle
filter: in countries where only diesel fuel
with a high sulfur conten tis available, you
will need to carry out your vehicle's oil
change at shorter intervals. Further
information on oil change intervals can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
You will generally find information aboutt he
fuel grade on the filling pump. If there is no
identification on the filling pump, consult a
gas station attendant.
For more information about refueling
(Y page 142). i
You can obtain information about
modification options for operation with
alternative fuels (bio-diesel fuels) from any
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Diesel at very low outside temperatures G
WARNING
If you heat fuel system components, e.g. with
a hot-air gun or open flame, these
components could be damaged. This can
cause fuel to escape and ignite. Depending on
the type of damage, fuel may also not escape
until the engine is running. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Never heat fuel system components. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the
malfunction.
Refill only with commercially available
ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD,
maximum sulfur content 15 ppm), which
fulfills the ASTM D975s tandard.
At very low outside temperatures, paraffin
may separate fro mthe diesel fuel resulting in
inadequate flow characteristics.
To prevent operating problems, diesel with
better flow qualities is available during the
winter months. You can obtain information at
the gas station or from your fuel supplier.
Your vehicle is equipped with afuel
preheating system. This improves the flow
properties of the diesel by approximately
46 ‡(8 †). ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL can
be used without risk of malfunction dow nto
an outside temperature of approximately
14 ‡ (002710 †).
Fuel additives
! Do no tuse any fuel additives except a
flow improver. Fuel additives can cause
malfunctions and engine damage.
! Do not add gasoline or kerosene to diesel
fuel to improve its flow characteristics.
Gasoline or kerosene impairs the
lubricating properties of the diesel fuel. 318
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