2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tire type

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

M
M+S tires ............................................ 276
Maintenance ...................................... 248
Malfunctions Message memory (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................ .149
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audi o............................................. 182
Operation ....................................... 181
Settings ......................................... 183
Telephone ...................................... 190
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Mirrors Exterior mirrors ................................ 86
Rear-view mirror .............................. 86
Mobile phone
Important safety notes ..................228
Pre-installation ............................... 229
Type approval/frequency ..............314
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................307
Mounting anew wheel ................... 306
Preparing the vehicle .....................303
Raising the vehicle .........................304
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 309
Removing awheel .......................... 306
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 303N
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 132O
Occupant safety Air bag s........................................... 44
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 50Important safety notes
....................42
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 182
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-roa d...... 154
Important safety notes ..................153
Rules for driving off-road ...............153
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Display message ............................ 192
On-board computer (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 192
General notes ................................ 178
Setting the clock ............................ 179
Standard displa y............................ 178
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) Audi omenu ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 180
Menu overview .............................. 181
Operating ...................................... .180
Operation menu ............................. 181
Settings menu ............................... 183
Standard displa y............................ 182
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip computer menu ......................189
Operating safety
Attachments, bodies, equipment
and conversions ............................... 27
Correct use ...................................... 26
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Diagnostics connection ...................25
Digital speedometer and
odometer ......................................... 25
Important safety note ......................24
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Modifying engine output ..................25
Qualified specialist workshop ..........26
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Vehicle registratio n.......................... 23
Warning note sticker ........................26 Index
13

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0004of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental issues and
recommendations
When prompted by this Operator's Manual to
dispose of materials, please try to regenerate
and recycle these materials. Observe all
relevant environmental guidelines and
regulations when disposing of materials. This
helps to protect the environment. Product information
We recommend original Sprinter parts and
conversion parts and accessories that have
been approved expressly for the type of
vehicle concerned.
We test genuine 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. We therefore
accept no responsibility for the use of such
parts in a Sprinter, even if they have been
independently or officially approved.
Genuine Sprinter parts, as well as specifically
approved conversion parts and accessories,
can be obtained at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer. Here you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. 22
Introduction

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
Child restraint systemsSafety

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

listed here on the inside title page. Details can
be found in the Maintenance Booklet. Short journey
! If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning
function for the diesel particle filter. As a
result, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short
distances, you should drive on a highway or
on rural roads for 20 minutes every
310 miles (50 0km). This ensures sufficient
regeneration of the diesel particle filter.
Therefore, if you mainl ydrive short distances,
drive on a freeway or an inter-urban road for
20 minutes every 300 miles (500 km). This
facilitates the diesel particl efilter's burn-off
process. Speed limiter
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tir eload-bearing
capacity and the approved maximum speed
could lead to tire damage or the tire bursting.
There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must find out about the
maximum speed of the vehicle and the
resulting permissible maximum speed of the
tires (tire and tire pressure). In particular, also
observe the tire approval regulations for each
country.
You must not exceed the speed limit for the
tires listed in the tire pressure tables. You can
find information on tire pressures in the
"Wheels and tires" section (Y page 278).You can permanently limit the maximum
speed of your vehicle to 75 mph (120 km/h).
We recommend that you use an authorized
Sprinter Dealer for the programming of the
maximum speed.
Before overtaking, take into consideration
that the engine speed limiter prevents the
speed increasing beyond the programmed
maximum speed. Driving abroad
Service An extensive network of authorized Sprinter
Dealers is also at your disposal when you are
traveling abroad. Nevertheless, please bear
in mind that service facilities or replacement
parts may not always be immediately
available. You can obtain
alist of workshops
at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Fuel In some countries, only fuels with a higher
sulfur conten
tare available.
Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
You will find information on fuels in the
"Service products and capacities" section
(Y page 317).
Low-beam headlamps If you are traveling in countries where
vehicles are drive
nonthe opposite side of the
road to that in which the vehicle is registered,
you will need to:
R have the halogen headlamps partially
masked
R have the Bi-Xenon headlamps set to
symmetrical low beam
This prevents glare to oncoming traffic and no
longer illuminates the edge of the road to the
same height and distance.
Have the headlamps masked or adjusted at a
qualified specialist workshop before you Driving tips
149Driving and parking Z

X
Wipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-
free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use care products and
cleaning agents recommended and
approved for Sprinter vehicles.
Cleaning the seat covers !
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
artificial leather covers. If used often, a
microfiber cloth can damage the cover.
! Clean:
R artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing
1% detergent, e.g. dish washing liquid.
R cloth covers with a microfiber cloth
moistened with a solution containing
1% detergent, e.g. dish washing liquid.
Wipe entire seat sections carefully to
avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat
to dry afterwards. Cleaning results
depend on the type of dirt and how long
it has been there.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident .This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
Remove any stains or dirt immediately .This
will avoid residue or damage.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution. Cleaning the roof trim X
Use a soft brush or dry shampoo to remove
heavy soiling. Care
261Maintenance and care Z

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). Important safety notes
G
Warning
Af lat tire severely impairs the driving,
steering and braking characteristics of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
do not drive with aflat tire. Immediately
replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is arisk of an
accident.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R model
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R model
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle or are not being used correctly can
impair operating safety. Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist
workshop and inquire about:
R
suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Contact an authorized Sprinter dealer if you
require information on tested and
recommended wheels and tires for summer
and winter driving. Advice on purchasing and
caring for tires is also available there.
Informatio nontire and wheel dimensions and
types as well as the recommended tire
pressure for your vehicle can be found in the
"Tire pressure" section (Y page 285).
This data can also be foun donthe Tire and
Loading Information placard on the B-pillar.
Modifications to the brake system or wheels
are not permitted. The use of wheel spacers
or brake dust shields is not permitted. This
invalidates the general operating permit for
the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tires
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information for a journey
If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire
pressures, and correct them, if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tires are damaged. If you
suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 274
OperationWheels and tires