2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER maintenance reset

Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights
...................................... 173
Trailer towing PARKTRONI C................................. 160
Permissible trailer loads and
drawba rnoseweights ............169, 173
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 323
Transport Loading guidelines .........................232
Vehicle .......................................... .271
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 150
Transport by rail ................................ 150
Transporting Load distribution ............................ 234
Securing aload .............................. 234
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .260
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 189
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 182
Resetting ....................................... 177
see Trip computer (on-board computer)
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) .....................98
Changing bulbs (rear) ..............99, 101
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................100
Twin co-driver's seat
Folding tabl e.................................. 225
Stowag ecompartmen t.................. 224
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency ..............314
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 295 U
Unlocking From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 69 V
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 208
Electronics ..................................... 314
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................183
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 286
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 64
Lowering ........................................ 307
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 24
Parking for a long period ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 304
Registration ..................................... 23
Reporting problems .........................28
Securing from rolling away ............145
Towing away .................................. 268
Transporting .................................. 271
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................64
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 326
Vehicle identification number .......... 315
Vehicle identification plate ..............315
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 264
Voltage supply Fuse s............................................. 271 W
Warning and indicator lamps Brakes ........................................... 211
Check Engine ................................. 216
Coolant .......................................... 215
Diesel Exhaus tFluid (DEF) .............213 20
Index

G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
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.
! If the engine is switched off and a device
which is connected to the on-board
diagnostics connection is being used, the
battery may discharge.
Connecting equipmen tto the diagnostics
connections can lead to emissions
monitoring information being reset. The
possible outcome may be that the vehicle no
longer fulfills the emissions laws and
regulations. This may be acriminal offense or
breach of road traffic regulations in certain
countries. Qualified specialist workshops
An authorized Sprinter Deale ris a qualified
specialist workshop. Aqualified specialist
workshop has the necessary specialist
knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out the work required on the
vehicle. This is especially the case for work
relevan tto safety.
Observe the information in the Maintenance
Booklet.
The following work should always be carried
out at qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications as well as installations and
alterations
R work on electronic components For this reason, we recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Proper use
G
WARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that
constitute a health hazard or react
aggressively can escape even from securely
closed containers. When transporting such
substances in the vehicle interior, your ability
to concentrate or your health could be
affected during the journey. Malfunctions,
short circuits or electrical componen tsystem
failures may also result .There is a risk of an
accident and fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These include:
R solvents
R fuel
R oils and greases
R cleaning agents
R acids
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. If you remove warning stickers,
others may fail to recognize the dangers.
Leave the warning stickers in their original
position.
Observe the following information when
operating your vehicle:
R the safety information in these instructions
R the “Technical data“ section in this
Operator's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standards 26
Introduction

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
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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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