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Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the steer-
ing movements of the front wheels. In this
way, relevant areas will be illuminated to a
greater extent while driving. This allows you
to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and ani-
mals.
Active: when the lights are switched on. Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between high beam and low
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlamps from high beam to
low beam.
Once the system no longer detects any other
vehicles, it reactivates the high-beam head-
lamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Highbeam Assist does not recognize road
users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Highbeam Assist may fail
to recognize other road users who have lights,
or may recognize them too late. In this or sim-
ilar situations, the automatic high-beam head-
lamps will not be deactivated or will be acti-
vated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Highbeam Assist cannot take into account
road, weather or traffic conditions. Highbeam
Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for
adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevail-
ing light, visibility and traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
Activating/deactivating Highbeam
Assist X
To activate: switch on the Highbeam
Assist function using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 194).
X Turn the light switch to the 0058position.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043
(Y page 95).
Highbeam Assist is active.
The or
00CE indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up when it is
dark and the light sensor activates the low-
beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 22 mph (35 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) other road users
are recognized or the roads are adequately
lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 00CE Exterior lighting
97Lights and windshield wipers Z

Motion detector
G
WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra-
red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
R look directly into the unfiltered laser beam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
R look directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The cargo compartment lighting is also
switched on by the motion detector in the
cargo compartment of Cargo Vans equipped
with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detector within
four seconds if:
R the rear interior light switch (Y page 99) is
set to automatic control.
R the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake
is applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
Or
R the selector lever is in position Pon vehi-
cles with automatic transmission and the
brake pedal is not being depressed and
R the vehicle has not been locked from the
outside using the key
The motion detector switches off automati-
cally if no change is detected in the vehicle
for several hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if
the ignition key is turned, etc. This prevents
the battery from becoming discharged. Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
! Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon
bulbs, you can recognize this by the following:
the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the low-beam headlamps must be
switched on before starting the engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo-
nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore
make sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting sys-
tem before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the
bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs. 100
Changing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

R
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could may explode.
R Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type and
with the prescribed voltage
R Protect the bulbs from moisture when in
use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following
lamps changed at a qualified specialist
workshop:
- the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
- the high-mounted brake lamp
- the Bi-Xenon bulbs
- front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Front bulbs
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0043
Additional turn signal
lamp in the exterior mir-
ror (not for all-wheel-
drive vehicles) PY16W
P21W
0044
Halogen headlamps
Turn signal lamps
PY21W Lights Bulb type
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Turn signal lamps
NAK 3457
0087
Halogen headlamps
Navigation lights W5W
Low-beam/high-beam
headlamps H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Low-beam/high-beam
headlamps D3S–35 W
0085
Halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps
W21W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Cornering lamps
H7 55 W
0083
Fog lamps H7 55 W
0084
Bi-Xenon headlamps
LED daytime running
lamps
W5W 55 W
Low-beam headlamps and high-beam
headlamps/cornering lamp
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 250).
X Turn housing cover 0043in the direction of
the arrow and remove it. Changing bulbs
101Lights andwindshield wipers Z

Rear window defroster
Rear window defroster switch
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. The rear window
defroster otherwise switches off automati-
cally after 12 minutes.
X Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the0071switch.
The indicator lamp in the 0071button
comes on when the rear window defroster
is switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the 0071rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board volt-
age is too low. The rear window defroster has
switched off prematurely or cannot be acti-
vated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
If enough on-board voltage is available again
within 30 seconds, the rear window defroster
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off. Switching air-recirculation mode on/
off
Important safety notes When you switch on air-recirculation mode,
the windows could fog up more quickly, in
particular at low outside temperatures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for a short
time.
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle will only be
circulated.
Heating/air-conditioning system
Air-recirculation mode switches off automat-
ically after about 10to 30 minutes, depending
on the outside temperature.
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X To switch on/off: press the008Aswitch.
If the indicator lamp in the 008Abutton
lights up, air-recirculation mode is acti-
vated.
Rear-compartment heating/rear-com-
partment air conditioning On vehicles with a rear-compartment heating
and air-conditioning system, you can acti-
vate/deactivate air-recirculation mode for
the rear-compartment climate control.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X To activate: set the temperature control of
rear-compartment heating
0087(Y page 115) or rear-compartment air
conditioning system 0044(Ypage 116) to the
center position.
Only one of the two climate control sys-
tems in the rear compartment is activated
and is in air-recirculation mode.
X To deactivate: turn the temperature
control of rear-compartment heating
0087(Y page 115) or rear-compartment air-
conditioning system 0044(Ypage 116) clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Only change the
temperature in small increments. 120
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

Signaling Meaning
Flashes red Auxiliary heating switched
off
Lights up
green Auxiliary heating switched
on
Flashes green Change operating duration
active
Flashes alter-
nately red and
green Remote control in syn-
chronizing mode
i
When the remote control battery is weak,
indicator lamp 0043flashes red rapidly.
Replace the remote control battery
(Y page 130).
You can find further information on the lamp
status in the "Problems with the auxiliary
heating" section (Y page 132).
Switching the remote control on/off The remote control switches to standby mode
after 10 seconds. Indicator lamp 0043goes out.
X To switch on: press and hold the 00D0
button until indicator lamp 0043lights up red.
If a connection between the remote control
and the receiver in the vehicle has been
established and indicator lamp 0043:
R flashes red, the auxiliary heating is
switched off.
R lights up green, the auxiliary heating is
switched on.
X To switch off: press and hold the 00D0
button until indicator lamp 0043goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating on/off X
Switch on the remote control.
X To switch on: when indicator lamp 0043
flashes red, press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red. When indicator lamp
0043lights up green, the
auxiliary heating is switched on.
X To switch off: when indicator lamp 0043
lights up green, press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red.
When indicator lamp 0043flashes red, the
auxiliary heating is switched off.
Changing the operating duration X
Switch on the remote control.
X When indicator lamp 0043flashes red, press
00D0 and0070 simultaneously.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green.
X Press the 00D0button repeatedly until the
desired operating duration is shown.
R 20 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green twice.
R 30 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green three
times.
R 40 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green four
times.
X Press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red.
If indicator lamp 0043emits two long, green
flashes, the selected operating duration is
stored.
i If no adjustment is made, indicator
lamp 0043flashes six times and the remote
control goes into standby mode.
Synchronizing the remote control X
Press the 0084auxiliary heating button in
the control panel (Y page 124) for longer
than 10 seconds.
When you press and hold the 0084button,
the red indicator lamp lights up in the but-
ton. 126
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

Problems with the auxiliary heating
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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 130).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 a connection and the auxiliary heating is
switched on, it can then only be deactivated using the 0084button
(Y page 124). 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 126). 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 126).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 com-
plete (Y page 126). 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 130).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 automati-
cally and/or cannot be
switched on. The fuel tank is less than
00C4full. 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. 132
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

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 func-
tions. This also applies to systems and func-
tions relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 26). Breaking-in notes
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
New or replaced brake pads and brake disks
only reach their optimum braking effect after
a few hundred miles (a few
hundred kilometers). Until then, compensate
for this by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
For the service life and economy of your vehi-
cle it is crucial that you break in the engine
with due care.
R Therefore, protect the engine for the first
1000 miles (1500 km) by driving at varying
vehicle and engine speeds.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle and high
engine speeds during this period, e.g. driv-
ing at full throttle. Do not exceed 00C6of the
maximum speed for each gear.
R Do not change down a gear manually in
order to brake.
R Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick-
down).
R The shift ranges 3,2or 1should only be
engaged when driving slowly, e.g. when
driving in mountainous terrain.
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate
the vehicle to full speed. i
You should also observe these notes on
breaking-in if the engine or parts of the
drive train on your vehicle have been
replaced. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off. Battery isolating switch
Important safety notes !
Make sure that the key is in position 0in
the ignition lock and wait at least 20 sec-
onds before disconnecting or connecting
the battery isolating switch. You could oth-
erwise damage electrical system compo-
nents.
You can use the battery isolating switch to
disconnect the power supply to all your vehi-
cle's consumers. This will prevent uncontrol-
led battery discharge caused by off-load cur-
rent consumption.
If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary
battery in the engine compartment, you will
need to disconnect both batteries. Only then 136
DrivingDriving and parking

When you return from your journey, and as
close to the border as possible, you will need
to:
R remove the adhesive surfaces from your
halogen headlamps and clean the glass of
the headlamps if necessary
R have the Bi-Xenon headlamps reset to
asymmetrical low beam at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop Transport by rail
Transporting your vehicle by rail may be sub-
ject to certain restrictions or require special
measures to be taken in some countries due
to varying tunnel heights and loading stand-
ards.
You can obtain further information from any
authorized Sprinter dealer. Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
should change down to shift range 0048or0047
in good time. This should be observed in par-
ticular when driving with a laden vehicle and
when towing a trailer. i
You must also change the shift range in
good time when cruise control is switched
on.
You thereby make use of the braking effect of
the engine and do not have to brake as often
to maintain the speed. This relieves the load
on the service brake and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.
Drive on for a short while. The brakes are
cooled down more quickly in the airflow.
Wet road surfaces If you have been driving for a long time in
heavy rain without braking, there may be a
delayed response when you first apply the
brakes. This may also occur after driving
through a car wash or deep water.
You must depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a longer distance to the vehi-
cle in front.
While paying attention to the traffic condi-
tions, you should brake the vehicle firmly
after driving on a wet road surface or through
a car wash. This heats the brake discs, so that
they dry more quickly, which protects them
against corrosion.156
Driving tipsDriving and parking