2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER remote start

Automatic transmission
emergency mode
...............................141
Auxiliary heating Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 125
Conditions for switching on ...........119
Important safety notes ..................118
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 119
Operation with the remote control .121
Operation with the timer ................122
Problem (malfunction) ...................128
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 119
Setting the switch-on time .............120
see Auxiliary heating
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 329B
Backup lamps Changing bulbs ........................ 99, 101
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 198
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamp ................................ 210
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 132
Replacing (SmartKey) ................66, 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 66
Important safety notes ....................66
Replacing ................................... 66, 67
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 255
Charge indicator lamp ...................214
Charging ........................................ 254
Disconnecting and connecting
(driver's footwell) ........................... 251
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ...................253
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes ..................250Installing/removing (driver's
footwell) ......................................... 252
Installing/removing (engine
compartment)
................................ 254
Jump starting ................................. 267
Location ......................................... 250
Removing/installing the floor
covering (driver's footwell) ............251
Belt
see Seat belts
Bio-diesel ........................................... 317
Bleeding the fuel system ..................137
Bodies Body/equipment mounting
directives for trucks .........................28
Bottle holder ...................................... 227
see Cuph older
Brake
EBD .................................................. 57
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level .........................245
Display message ............................ 199
Notes .................................... .245, 324
Warning lamp ................................. 211
Brake force distribution,
electronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs ........................ 99, 101
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 199
Indicator lamp ................................ 214
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 56
Applying the parking brake ............146
BAS .................................................. 56
Brake fluid (notes) .................245, 324
Checking brake fluid leve l.............. 245
Display messages ..........................199
Driving tips .................................... 150
Important safety notes ..................150
Maintenance .................................. 210
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 151 Index
5

sure to explicitly point out the risks
described here.
R Only vehicle occupants who know how to
use the emergency exit window are
permitted to sit next to it.
R Access to the emergency exit window must
remain unobstructed. Do not place any
large or heavy objects on or in front of the
seats next to the emergency exit window.
R The window handles must not be used as
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags
or items of clothing.
R When exiting the vehicle through the
emergency exit window, pay attention to
the vehicle height and the local conditions.
Particularly children and smaller adults
may require assistance when exiting the
vehicle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X To deactivate: turn the key to position 2
in the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave
the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the
engine.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Sprinter dealeror
call 1-877-762-8267 (in USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X To arm: close all doors.
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
button (Y page 69) flashes.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
button (Y page 69) goes out.
i Cargo Van and Crew Van only:
Unless you ope nadoor or the tailgate
within 40 seconds after unlocking the
vehicle:
R the vehicle will be locked again
R the anti-thef talarm system will be armed
again
If the alarm system is armed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered by the following:
R Unlocking the vehicle fro minside
R Opening a door
R Opening the hood
i The alar mis not switched off, even if you
immediately close the open door that has
triggered it, for example.
X To stop the alarm: press the0009button
on the remote control.
Or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops. Tow-away alarm
Operation Av
isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when the
tow-away alarm is armed. This can be the
case if the vehicle is raised on one side, for
example. 60
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

Problems with the key/remote control
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
It is no longer possible
to lock the vehicle
using the remote
control.
The turn signals do not
flash when the vehicle
is locked. The doors are not closed properly.
X
Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. The central locking system has malfunctioned.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 64).
X Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible
at a qualified specialist workshop. It is no longer possible
to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the
remote control. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X
Point the remote control at the driver's door handle from very
close range and press the 0009or0008 button.
If this does not work:
X Replace the key battery (Y page 66).
Or
X Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 64). The remote control is faulty.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 64).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The key cannot be
turned in the ignition
lock. The steering lock has jammed mechanically.
X
Remove the key and insert it again into the ignition lock. Turn
the steering wheel from side to side while doing so. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting,
and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 254).
Or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 267).
Or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced. 68
KeyOpening and closing

When indicato
rlamp 0005lights up green, the
auxiliary heating is switched on.
X To switch off: when indicator lamp 0005
lights up green, press the 000Abutton.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0005lights up red.
When indicator lamp 0005flashes red, the
auxiliary heating is switched off.
Changing the operating duration X
Switch on the remote control.
X When indicator lamp 0005flashes red, press
0002 and000A simultaneously.
Indicato rlamp 0005flashes green.
X Press the 0002buttonrepeatedly until the
desired operating duration is shown.
R 20 minutes
Indicator lamp 0005flashes green twice.
R 30 minutes
Indicator lamp 0005flashes green three
times.
R 40 minutes
Indicator lamp 0005flashes green four
times.
R 60 minutes
Indicator lamp 0005flashes green six
times.
X Press the 000Abutton.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0005lights up red.
If indicator lamp 0005emits two long, green
flashes, the selected operatin gduration is
stored.
i If no adjustmen tis made, indicator
lamp 0005flashes six times and the remote
control goes into standby mode. Synchronizing the remote control X
Press the 0020auxiliary heating button in
the control panel (Y page 119) for longer
than 10 seconds.
When you press and hold the 0020button,
the red indicator lamp lights up in the
button.
When the red indicator lamp in the 0020
button flashes, the receiver in the vehicle
is ready for synchronizing.
X Press and hold the 0002remote control
button until indicator lamp 0005lights up red.
If there is an active connection between the
remote control and the receiver, indicator
lamp 0005flashes alternately red and green.
The remote control is in synchronizing
mode.
i If you press the 0002button againont he
remote control after starting
synchronization, you will only synchronize
this remote control unit with the receiver.
Any other remote control units that were
synchronized will be cleared. Indicator
lamp 0005flashes alternately red and green
(very slowly).
X Press the 000Abutton on the remote
control.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0005lights up red.
When remote control indicator lamp 0005
emits two long green flashes, the selected
operating time is synchronized. The
indicator lamp in the 0020auxiliary heating
button goes out. Operation with the timer
Important safety notes This is only for vehicles with a hot-water
auxiliary heater.
G
DANGER
If a switch-on time has been selected, the
auxiliary heating switches on automatically. 122
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

At an outside temperature of up to
39 ‡(4 †) the fuel-fired heate
rbooster
system heats the vehicle interior as quickly
as possible when the engine is running.
The auxiliary heating automatically switches
to heater booster mode after the engine is
started.
At an outside temperature above 39 ‡(4 †)
the auxiliary heating system and the heater
booster function switch off automatically.
If you switch off the engine without switching
off the heater booster function, the system
will be switched on the next time the engine
is started (memory function).
i Switch the auxiliary heating on or off with
the 0020 button (Y page 119).
X To switch on/off: press the0013switch.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
the heater booster function is switched on.
After switching off, the auxiliary heating
operates for about another three minutes and
then switches off automatically. Replacing the remote control battery
G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner
.Take discharged
batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or a
special collectio npoint for
used batteries.
If the indicator lamp on the remote control
flashes red rapidly, the remote control battery
is discharged. You should replace the remote
control battery.
You need a battery of the type CR2430, which
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. X
Remove battery cover 0006using a suitable
implement, e.g. a coin, by turning it
counter-clockwise.
X Check the seal on battery cover 0006for
damage and, if necessary, replace.
X Remove old batteries 0026.
X Insert new, clean battery 0026into the
battery tray with the positive pole facing
upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. 126
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

Problems with the auxiliary heating
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
The indicator lamp on
the remote control
flashes red rapidly. The remote control battery is discharged. Data transmission is not
possible.
X
Replace the remote control battery (Y page 126).The indicator lamp on
the remote control
flashes red and green in
rapid succession. There is no connection between the remote control and the
receiver in the vehicle.
X
Change your position in relation to the vehicle, e.g. hold the
remote control higher or to the side.
X Move closer.
If you cannot establish aconnection and the auxiliary heating is
switched on, it can then only be deactivated using the 0020button
(Y page 119). The indicator lamp on
the remote control
flashes red and green in
rapid succession. Several remote controls are being used at the same time.
X
Switch on the remote control again after a short while
(Y page 121). The indicator lamp on
the remote control
flashes red and green in
rapid succession. The remote control is not synchronized.
X
Synchronize the remote control (Y page 122).The indicator lamp on
the remote control
slowly flashes red and
green alternately. The remote control is being synchronized.
X
Wait until the remote control synchronization process is
complete (Y page 122). The remote control for
the auxiliary heating
cannot be switched on. The remote control battery is discharged.
X
Replace the remote control battery (Y page 126).The auxiliary heating
does not switch on. The outside temperature is above 39
‡(4† ). The auxiliary heating
switches off automatically. The auxiliary heating
switches off
automatically and/or
cannot be switched on. The fuel tan
kis less than 0002full. The auxiliary heating switches off
automatically.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
X Then, start the auxiliary heating several times until the fuel lines
are full. 128
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control