2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER weight

Diesel at very low outside
temperatures
................................. 318
Display message ............................ 205
Driving tips .................................... 148
Flow improver ................................ 318
Fuel gauge ..................................... 177
Important safety notes ..................317
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Quality (diesel )............................... 317
Refueling ........................................ 142
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 190
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................190
Tank content/reserve fuel .............317
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 247
Indicator lamp ................................ 218
Fuel gauge ......................................... 177
Fuel tank Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message ..............205
Fuses .................................................. 271G
Gasoline Reserve fuel warning lamp .............216
General driving tips
Driving short distances ..................149
Genuine .............................................. 314
Glove box ........................................... 222
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 293
Guarantee ............................................ 23H
Hazard warning lamps ........................93
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....246
Cleaning system (function) ..............94
Fogging up ....................................... 94
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) ....261 Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Hood
Closing .......................................... .241
Display message ............................ 209
Indicator lamp ................................ 219
Opening ......................................... 240
Hydroplaning ..................................... 151 I
Immobilizer .......................................... 60
Indicator lamp see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectp rotection on the radiator ......28
Installing/removing the ball
coupling ............................................. 170
Instrument cluster Fuel gag e....................................... 177
Important safety notes ..................176
Instrument cluster lighting .............177
Outside temperature displa y.......... 177
Overview .......................................... 33
Speedometer ................................. 177
Tachometer ................................... 177
Warning and indicator lamps ...........34
Instrument cluster lighting ..............177
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 94
Changing the bulbs ........................102
Front ................................................ 94
Motio ndetectors ............................. 96
Notes on replacing bulbs ...............102
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrall y......................... 95
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 61
Deactivating .................................... .61
Function ........................................... 61
Switching off .................................... 61 Index
11

Tank content
Fuelgauge ..................................... 177
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 190
Reserve fuel warning lamp .............216
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 316
Cargo tie-down points .................... 327
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... .327
Loading rails .................................. 327
Roo fcarrier .................................... 327
Tires/wheel s................................. 285
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 328
Vehicle data ................................... 326
Telephone .......................................... 228
Telephone (on-board computer) Accepting an incoming call ............191
Display messages ..........................209
Numbers from the phone book ......191
Operating ...................................... .190
Redialing ........................................ 192
Rejecting or ending a call ..............191
Temperature
Outside temperature ..................... .177
Setting (climate control) ................113
Setting the unit (vehicle swith
steerin gwheel buttons) .................184
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........60
Immobilize r...................................... 60
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-awa yalarm ............................... 60
Thoraxbag ............................................ 45
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 307
Time Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) .................179
Setting the time (vehicle swith
steerin gwheel buttons) .................186
Timer
Activating ....................................... 123
Important safety notes ..................122
Overview ........................................ 123
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 125
Setting the preselectio ntime
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 124Setting weekday, time and
operating duratio
n(auxiliary
heating )......................................... 123
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) .....124
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....281
Checking manually ........................280
Display messages (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) ....194
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................207
Maximum ....................................... 280
Notes ............................................. 279
Not reached (tire sealant) ..............301
Reached (tire sealant) ....................301
Recommended ............................... 278
Setting the unit (vehicle swith
steerin gwheel buttons) .................186
Tire label ................................ 278, 279
Tire pressure loss warning system .282
Tire pressure monitor Display message ............................ 207
Indicator lamp ................................ 218
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 282
Function/notes ............................. 281
Restarting ...................................... 283
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Tire pressure table ............................285
Tires Aspect ratio (definition) .................294
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................293
Bar (definition) ............................... 292
Changing awheel .......................... 302
Characteristics .............................. 292
Checking ........................................ 275
Definition of terms .........................292
Direction of rotatio n...................... 303
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................295
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .292
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............293 18
Index

GAWR (Gross Axle Weigh
tRating)
(definition) ..................................... 293
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 293
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 293
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................293
Important safety notes ..................274
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......293
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........293
Labeling (overview )........................ 289
Load bearing index (definition) ......294
Load index ..................................... 291
Load index (definition) ...................294
M+S tires ....................................... 276
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 293
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 294
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 294
Maximum tire loa d......................... 291
Maximum tire load (definition) .......294
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 294
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 294
Replacing ....................................... 302
Service life ..................................... 276
Sidewall (definition) .......................294
Speed rating (definition) ................293
Storing ........................................... 303
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 292
Summer tires ................................. 276
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 294
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 294
Tire pressure (definition) ................294
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 293
Tire size (data) ............................... 285
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 290
Tire tread ....................................... 275
Tire tread (definition) .....................294
Total load limit (definition) .............295 Traction (definition)
.......................295
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 293
Unladen weight (definition) ............294
valve, Snap-In ................................ 280
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............295
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 293
Tire sealant
Storage location ............................ 265
Using ............................................. 295
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Touchshift (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 139
Tow-away alarm Arming/deactivating ........................61
Deactivating .................................... .61
Operation ........................................ .60
Towing
If the vehicl eisstuck..................... 270
Important safety guidelines ...........268
Installing/removing the towing
eye. ................................................ 269
In the event of malfunction s.......... 269
With a raised front or rear axle ......269
Towing atrailer
Axle load ,permissible .................... 329
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 260
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 171
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 168
Important safety notes ..................168
Installing and removing the ball
coupling ......................................... 170
Notes on retrofitting ......................328
Power supply ................................. 174
Trailer loads ................................... 329
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......270
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............271
Important safety notes ..................268
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ...211
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
see Trailer tow hitch Index
19

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

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

Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To reduce the ris kofinjury when the front air
bags inflate, it is very important for the driver
and co-driver to always be in a properly seated
positio nand to wear thei rrespective seat
belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the seat backrest.
Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is
properly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
R Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
R Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when the driver
front air bag inflates. R
Move the co-driver's seat as far as possible
away from the instrument panel when the
seat is occupied.
R Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates .This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
R Children twelve years old and under must
never travel on the co-driver's seat. They
will otherwise be struck by the co-driver's
front air bag when it inflates in a crash. This
could result in serious or fatal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual. G
WARNING
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
i If the vehicle is still in running condition,
have it towed to a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you modify the air bag covers or affix objects
such as stickers to them, the air bags may not
function correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify the air bag covers or affix
objects to them. 44
Occupant safetySafety

properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! Make sure that the seat belt retracts fully.
The seat belt or belt buckle may otherwise
become trapped in the door or the seat
adjustment mechanism. This could
damage the door, door trim panels and the
seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no
longer fulfill their protective function and
must be replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop. X
To fasten the seat belt: adjust the seat
and move the backrest to an almost vertical
position (Y page 80).
X Pull the seat belt smoothly through belt
sash guide 0006.
X Without twisting it, guide the shoulder
section of the seat belt across the middle
of your shoulder and the lap section across
your hips. X
Engage belt tongue 0026in seat belt buckle
0023.
X The upper part of the seat belt must be
routed across the middle of your shoulder.
Adjust the seat belt to the appropriate
height as necessary.
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
X To raise the seat belt: slide belt sash
guide 0006upwards.
Belt sash guide 0006engages in various
positions.
X To lowert he seat belt: press and hold
release button 0005.
X Adjust bel tsash guide 0006to the
appropriate height.
X Let go of release button 0005and make sure
that belt sash guide 0006has engaged.
X To release the seat belt: press release
button 0025on seat belt buckle 0023.
X Guide seat belt to belt sash guide 0006.
All seat belts in the vehicle, excep tthe
driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special
seat belt retractor. This helps to secure the
child restraint system properly in the vehicle.
For further information on "Special seat belt
retractors", see (Y page 54).
Belt warning for drivers and co-drivers Regardless of whether the driver's and co-
driver's seat belts have already been
fastened, the
0014seat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out if the driver and
the co-driver have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone switches
off after approximately six seconds or once
the driver's seat belt is fastened. Occupant safety
49Safety Z

On the rear seats, use only child restraint
systems that have been recommended for
use in the Sprinter. G
WARNING
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than
children secured in the co-driver's seat. For
this reason, we strongly advise that you
always secure children in the rear seats.
Regardless of the seat position, children
under 12 years must be secured correctly in
a suitable infant or child restraint system or
booster seat suitable for the size and weight
of the child.
Never place anything between the seat
cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow). The
bottom of the child seat must make full
contact with the vehicle seat cushion. An
incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in the event of an
accident, instead of protecting the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and Top Tether strap, or lower anchors
and Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with
the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Always observe the manufacturer's
instructions when installing special child
restraint systems.
Occupants, in particular children, must sit as
upright as possible, fasten the seat belt
correctly and use a suitable infant restraint
system, child restraint system or booster seat
suitable for the size and weight of the child.
Children can be seriously or even fatally
injured by an air bag deploying. Observe the
following important information if it is
absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
co-driver's seat:
R The co-driver's front air bag is not
deactivated.
R Never secure your child in a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the co-
driver's seat. A child in a rearward-facing
child restraint system on the co-driver's seat can be seriously injured or even killed
if the co-driver's front air bag deploys. Only
install a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat.
R Where permitted by state law, if you secure
your child in a forward-facing child restraint
system on the co-driver's seat, move the
co-driver's seat as far back to the rear as
possible.Y ou must then use an
appropriately sized child restraint system
recommended for the age, size and weight
of the child and secure it with the vehicle
seat belt in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer's instructions. G
WARNING
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another occupant .Inthe event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck.Ab ooster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where alap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is no tinuse, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident. G
WARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body could become trapped within the sweep
of the roller sunblind. There is a risk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the Child restraint systems
51Safety
Z