2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ignition

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Jack Jacking points ................................ 304
Preparation .................................... 304
Storage location ............................ 264
Using ............................................. 304
Jump-starting ..................................... 267K
Key Position in the ignition lock ............ 133
see SmartKey
Kickdown ........................................... 140L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 185
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile loa d................. 327
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 52
License plate lamp Changing bulbs ......................100, 101
License plate lamp (Chassi sCab)
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamp mode (vehicle swith
steerin gwheel buttons) ................... 91
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Automatic headlamp mode ..............91
Bulb failure indicator ........................90
Cornering light function ...................93
Driving abroad ............................... 149
Fog lamps ........................................ 91
Hazard warning lamps .....................93
Headlamp range .............................. 93
High bea mflasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps .....................92Important safety notes
....................90
Ligh tswitc h..................................... 90
Low-beam headlamps ......................90
Parking lamps .................................. 90
Rea rfog lamp .................................. 91
Setting the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steerin gwheel buttons) .................188
Switching the daytime running
lamp mode on/off (switch) ..............91
Turn signals ..................................... 92
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Light sensor ......................................... 91
Limited Warranty ................................ 29
Load distribution ............................... 234
Loading guidelines Important safety notes ..................232
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings .......236
Maximum tensile strength .............327
Loads
Securing ........................................ 234
Transporting .................................. 232
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 236
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Locking
see Centra llocking
Locking and unlocking manually .......69
Locking centrally see Centra llocking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 179
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 187
Display message ............................ 201
Driving abroad ............................... 149
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Lumbar support ................................... 8012
Index

Important safety notes
....................64
Loss ................................................. 68
Problem (malfunction) .....................68
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) ..133
Snow chains ...................................... 277
Sockets .............................................. 228
Spare wheel General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes ..................308
Removing/mounting ..................... .309
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 54
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons )............................... 178
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 186
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........185
see Instrument cluster
Sprinter Dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 214
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs (front) .....................98
Changing bulbs (rear) ..............99, 101
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................100
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
Start-off assist Display message ............................ 198
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 85
Button overview ............................... 36
Cleaning ......................................... 260
Step
see Electrical step
Sticker
Warning notes .................................. 26 Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............223
Glove box ...................................... .222
Important safety notes ..................222
Paper holder .................................. 225
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 224
Stowage compartment in the
center console ............................... 223
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 223
Stowage space above the
headliner ........................................ 224
Stowage space unde rthe rear
bench seat ..................................... 224
Stowage space unde rthe twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 224
Summer tires ..................................... 276
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............60
Switching the heater booster
function on/off .................................. 125
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .............187
Switch unit see Control panel
Swivel seat .......................................... .81 T
Tachometer ........................................ 177
Tail lamps Changing bulb s........................ 99, 101
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Tank
see Fuel tank Index
17

Control panel between the steering
wheel and the ignition lock Function Page
000D
000A
Switches the central rear
compartment lighting on/
off
94 Further control panels
39At a glance

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment
of your vehicle that were available at the time
of going to print. Country-specific variations
are possible. Note that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all of the described
functions. This also applies to systems and
functions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 26). Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the even tof
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do no tattemp tto modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) and
the air bag system offer additional protection
potential. Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
one another.
i
For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle as well as
restraint systems for infants and children,
see the "Children in the vehicle" section
(Y page 50). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
0008 warning lamp
R Air bags
R Air bag control unit with crash sensors
R ETDs for the driver's and co-driver's seat
R Seat belt force limiters
R Seat belt force limiters for the driver's and
co-driver seats
SRS reduces the risk of occupants hitting
parts of the vehicle interior in the event of an
accident .Inaddition, it can reduce the forces
the occupants are subjected to during an
accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint
system components may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an acciden twith a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. This allows malfunctions to
be detected in good time. 42
Occupant safetySafety

When you switch on the ignition, the
0008
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up for approximately 4seconds.
A malfunction has occurred if the 0008
warning lamp:
R does not light up when you switch on the
ignition, or
R does not go out within a few seconds of
switching on the ignition, or
R lights up again
Safet yguidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged sea tbelts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked. Only use seat
belts which have been installed or supplied
by a qualified specialist workshop.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check with your local
government's disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS. R
Do not install additional paneling, seat
covers, badges etc.o ver the steering wheel
hub, co-driver's front air bag cover,
outboard sides of the seat backrests, door
trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep the area between air bags and
occupants free of objects (e.g. packages,
purses, umbrellas etc.).
R Do not hang items such as coat hangers
from the coat hooks or handles over the
door. These items may be thrown around in
the vehicle and cause head and other
injuries when the window curtai nair bag is
deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet
on the floor in front of the seat.
R Improper repair work creates a risk of
rendering the SRS inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on
the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Please contac ta
qualified specialist workshop.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, we strongly
recommend that you infor mthe subsequent
owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS.
Also refer them to the applicable section in
the Operator's Manual. Occupant safety
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Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat
belt force limiters
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These instructions are available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
! If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do no tengage the sea tbelt
tongue in the buckle on the front-
passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency
Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
X In order to ensure that the pyrotechnic
Emergency Tensioning Devices have not
been triggered, always have the seat belts
checked after an accident.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices have
been triggered, they must be replaced.
If the vehicle is equipped with a driver's air
bag, the seat belts on the driver's and co-
driver's seats have Emergency Tensioning
Devices and seat belt force limiters.
ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the seat
occupant's body.
ETDs do not correct incorrect seat positions
or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
When activated, the seat belt force limiters
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on
the driver or co-driver.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the fron tair bags, which absorb part of
the deceleration force, resulting in the force
exerted on the occupant being distributed
over a greater area.
The ETDs can only be triggered if the ignition
is switched on and the restraint systems are
operational, see " 0008warning lamp"
(Y page 42). The Emergency Tensioning Devices are
triggered depending on the type and severity
of an accident:
R
in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision if the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
R in the event of a side impact if the vehicle
decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a
lateral direction and the vehicle is equipped
with thorax side impac tair bags and/or
window curtain air bags
If the ETDs are triggered, you will hear a bang
and powder may also be released .Only in rare
cases will the bang affect your hearing .The
powder emitted is not generally hazardous to
health. The 0008warning lamp lights up. Child restraint systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is not installed
correctly to a suitable seat, the child may not
be secured in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and may be seriously or even
fatally injured. Therefore, when installing a
child restraint system, you must observe the
manufacturer's installation instructions as
well as the notes on using the child restraint
system.
Child restraint systems should preferably be
installed to the rear seats. Children are
generally better protected there.
Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under the
child restraint system. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the
seat cushion.
A child restraint system must not be used
without the genuine cover designed for it.
Only replace damaged covers with genuine
covers. 50
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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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