2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER brake light

Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 198
Warning lamp ................................. 210
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 266
First-ai dkit.................................... 266
Jump-starting ................................. 267
Reflective safety jacket .................. 265
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 264
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning triangl e............................ 265
see Flat tire
see Towing away
see Tow-starting
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator ..........................90C
Care Car wash ........................................ 256
Display ........................................... 260
Exterior lights ................................ 258
Notes ............................................. 255
Paint .............................................. 257
Plastic trim .................................... 260
Power washer ................................ 257
Rea rview camera .......................... 259
Roof lining ...................................... 261
Seat bel t........................................ 261
Seat cover ..................................... 261
Selector leve r................................ 260
Sensors ......................................... 259
Sliding door ................................... 259
Steering wheel ............................... 260
Step (electrical )............................. 260
Trim pieces .................................... 260
Washing by hand ........................... 256
Washing the engine .......................257
Wheels ........................................... 258
Windows ........................................ 257
Wiper blades .................................. 258
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating
ventilation ...................................... 129
Cargo compartment floor ...................28Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes ..................234
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 236
Permissible tensile loa d................. 327
Car wash (care) ................................. 256
CD player/CD changer ......................183
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console overview ....................36
Central locking Automatic locking ............................ 69
Important safety notes ....................69
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ...........69
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........64
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 69
Central locking system
see Centra llocking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) ............101
Additional turn signals ...................101
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ...........100
Backup lamps .......................... 99, 101
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 96
Brake lamps ............................ .99, 101
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) ............100
Cornering lamps .............................. 98
Courtesy lights ............................... 101
Display message ............................ 201
Fog lamps ........................................ 98
Front interio rlight .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps .....................98
Important safety notes ....................96
Interior light ................................... 102
Interior lighting .............................. 102
License plate lamp ................100, 101
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) ..100
Low-beam headlamps ......................98
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) .............................................. .97
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Cargo Van/Passenger Van) ...99
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) .......................100
Parking lamps .................................. 98
Perimeter lamp .............................. 101
Rea rfog lamp .......................... 99, 1016
Index

Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 23
Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outline lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
Outside temperature display ...........177
Overhead control panel ......................37
Overrevving range .............................177
Overrun cutoff ................................... 148P
Pain tcode number ............................ 315
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...257
Paper holder ...................................... 225
Parking ............................................... 145
Important safety notes ..................145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Rea rview camera .......................... 161
Whee lchock .................................. 147
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
see Rea rview camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 201
Notes/function .............................. 146
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................159
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes ..................157
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Range of the sensors .....................157
Roll-back warning .......................... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 160
Warning displa y............................. 159
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes ....................75
Opening/closing .............................. 75
Passenger compartment air-
conditioning system
see Climate control Passenge
rcompartment heating
see Climat econtrol
Perimeter lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .260
Power supply Battery isolating switch .................132
Switching off .................................. 133
Switching on .................................. 133
Power take-off
Engine spee dsetting ..................... 167
Power washers .................................. 257
Power windows see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle .....................134
Visual check of the vehicle
exterio r.......................................... 134
Product information ............................22
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away ...................................... 135 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........26 R
Radiator cover ..................................... 28
Radio Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................182
Setting statio nselection (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) .........188
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Rain and light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) .........189
Windshield wiper ........................... 103
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 190
Rear bench seat Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 83
Stowage compartment (crewcab) ..224 14
Index

Electrical ste
p................................ 219
ESP ®
.............................................. 210
ESP ®
function ................................ 213
Overview .......................................... 34
Seat bel t........................................ 219
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 210
Air filter .......................................... 218
ASR ................................................ 210
BAS ................................................ 210
Battery charg e............................... 214
Brake wea r.................................... 214
Bulbs .............................................. 219
Doors ............................................. 219
Engine oil leve l............................... 214
Preglow .......................................... 217
Reserve fuel ................................... 216
Tire pressure monitor ....................218
Water separator ............................. 218
Windshield washer fluid .................219
Warning lamp .................................... 265
Warning triangle ................................ 265
Washer fluid Adding ........................................... 246
Capacities ...................................... 326
Display message ............................ 209
Indicator lamp ................................ 219
Notes ............................................. 326
Wiping with .................................... 103
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 302
Checking ........................................ 275
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Important safety notes ..................274
Interchanging/changing ................302
Mounting awheel .......................... 303
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 309
Storing ........................................... 303
Tightening torque ........................... 307
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows see Side windows
Windshiel dheating
Problem (malfunction) ...................115
Switching on/off ........................... 115Windshiel
dwasher fluid
Adding ........................................... 246
Indicator lamp ................................ 219
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................105
Rain and light sensor .....................103
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 104
Replacing the wiper blades ....103, 104
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 189
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ............................................... 103
Winte rdiesel ..................................... 318
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 277
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 276
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 276
Setting alimit speed ...................... 149
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Replacing ....................................... 104
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
21

Cockpit
Function Page
0005
Door control panel 38
0006
Ligh
tswitch 90
0026
Combinatio
nswitch • tur
nsignals 92
• high-beam headlamps 92
• windshield wipers 103
• rear window wiper 104
0025
Cruise control lever 155
0023
Horn
0024
Steering wheel without/
with buttons
36
0018
Instrument cluster 33
0019
Stowage compartment
001A
• Stowage compartment
with interior light
94
• Overhead control panel 37
001B
Rear-view mirror 86
001C
Rear view camera monitor
161 Function Page
001D
PARKTRONIC warning
display 157
001E
Opens/closes the right-
hand side window
76
001F
Stowage compartment
(jac kand vehicle tool kit) 264
0020
Glove box 222
0021
Center console 36
0022
Ignitio
nlock 133
0028
Further control panels 38
0029
Steering wheel adjustment 85
002A
Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
138
002B
Applies/releases the
parking brake
151
002C
Opens the hood 240
0014
Further control panels 3832
CockpitAt a glance

Driving safet
ysystems Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R ASR (Acceleration SkidControl)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake Force Distribution) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt yourd riving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintai nasufficient,
safe distance from other road users. Drive
carefully.
The driving safety systems described can only
attain their maximum effectiveness when
there is optimum contact between the tires
and the road can. Therefore pay special
attention to the information on tires, the
recommended minimum tire tread, etc., in
the "Wheels and tires" section (Y page 274).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as
effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
(Y
page 56). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems will
also fail, including driving safety systems.
Observe the information relating to the 000E
(Y page 210) warning lamp.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS acts from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
The yellow 000Ewarning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. The lamp goes out when the
engine starts running.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake AssistS
ystem)
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
(Y page 56). 56
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G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
the BAS driving safety system is
malfunctioning, the 000Awarning lamp lights
up while the engine is running (Y page 210).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake quickly,
BAS automatically increases the brake
pressure, thereby reducing the stopping
distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
(Y page 56). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt yourd riving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure to the rear wheels. This enables EBD
to improve handling during braking.
Observe the information on warning and
indicator lamps (Y page 210). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
(Y page 56). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning it willn ot provide
any vehicle stabilization. There is an increased
risk of skidding or of an accident.
Exercise caution when continuing to drive.
Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Only operate the vehicle briefly
(maximum of 10 seconds) on a brake
dynamometer. The key must be turned to
position 1in the ignition lock during this
time. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
! Do not run the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (e.g. for performance tests).
If you must operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop in advance. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
If you activate or deactivate ESP ®
in a vehicle
with engageable all-wheel drive, ESP ®
will be
deactivated for the duration of the
activation/deactivation process.
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, the 0002indicator
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
(Y page 210).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and detects a
tendency of the vehicle to understeer or
oversteer (skidding) in good time. If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating from the
direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the
vehicle on the desired course within physical
limits. ESP ®
greatly assists you when driving
on wet or slippery road surfaces. ESP ®
also
stabilizes the vehicle when braking.
The 000D warning lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes when ESP ®
is intervening. Driving safety systems
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If ESP
®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ASR under any
circumstances.
X When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
X Adapt yours peed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly. ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes Important safety notes
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
(Y
page 56).
ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor suspend the laws of physics if the driver
does not pay attention when pulling away or
accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
ASR is malfunctioning, the 000Aindicator
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
(Y page 210).
ASR significantly improves traction, i.e. the
transmission of power from the tires to the
road surface, and thus increases the vehicle's
driving stability. If the driving wheels start to
spin, ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque. ASR thus
significantly assists you when pulling away
and accelerating, especially on wet or
slippery roads.
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASR will not allow you to pull away
without difficulty. The type of tires and total
weight of the vehicle as well as the gradient
of the road also play a crucial role. If ASR intervenes, the
000Dwarning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes.
Activating/deactivating ASR G
WARNING
If deactivated, ASR will not attempt to
stabilize the vehicle during pulling away and
acceleration. There is an increased risk of
skidding and of an accident.
Only deactivate ASR in the situations
described in the following.
! If you deactivate ASR, ESP ®
will still
intervene to stabilize the vehicle. Frequent
braking automatically triggered by ESP ®
can damage the brake system.
For this reason, deactivate ASR only briefly
and when absolutely necessary. When ESP
®
is intervening and the 000D
warning lamp in the instrument cluster is
flashing, leave ASR on. In this case, only
depress the accelerator pedal as far as
required when pulling away.
X Press the 0006button.
If ASR is deactivated, the 000Dwarning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
ASR is automatically activated when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel 58
Driving safet
ysystemsSafety

to provide the intended protection. There is
an increased ris kofinjury, possibly eve nfatal.
Engage the driver's and co-driver's seats so
they are facing th edirection of travel before
starting the engine.
! When rotating the seats, make sure that
there is sufficient space to do so.
Move the seat forward or back first. This
will help to avoid contac twith other parts
of the interior.
Push the handbrake lever down to the stop.
The parking brake or handbrake lever could
otherwise be damaged. Seat release (example: co-driver's seat)
The driver's seat and co-driver's seat can be
rotated by 50° and 180°.
The seats engage when facin
ginthe direction
of travel as well as when facing in the opposite
direction and also engage at an angle of 50°
to the door.
X Make sure that the parking brake has been
engaged and that the handbrake lever has
been pushed down to the stop
(Y page 146).
X Adjust the steering wheel to provide the
necessary space to rotate and adjust the
driver's seat (Y page 85).
X Before rotating, push the co-driver's seat
forwards (Y page 80).
X 2To rotatet he seat:push lever 0005on the
rear of the seat towards the center of the
vehicle and rotate the sea tslightly inwards.
The rotation device is released. X
Release lever 0005.
X Turn the seat about 50° towards the
outside or inside to the desired position. Twin co-driver's seat
X
To fold a seat cushion forwards: lift the
seat cushio nout of fron tanchorage 0005.
X Pull the sea tcushio nforwards slightly and
out of rear anchorage 0006.
X Fold the rear edge of the seat cushion up.
i You can stow various articles in the space
under the twin co-driver's seat.
X To fold the seat cushion back: fold down
the seat cushion by the rear edge.
X Slide the seat cushion under the seat
backrest into rear anchorage 0006.
X Push down on the seat cushion at the front
until it engages in front anchorage 0005. Folding seat
G
WARNING
If the key is inserted in the partition sliding
door, it may come into contact with the
person on the folding seat. There is a risk of
injury.
Always remove the key from the partition
sliding door before a person sits on the folding
seat. 82
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors