
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 126
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 130
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 126
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ...126
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................100
Navigation lights ............................ 101
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 130
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse warning feature ..................140
Roof carrier Maximum payloa d.......................... 331
Notes ............................................. 247
Roof load (roof carrier) .....................331 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Child restraint systems ....................50
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Belt warning/warning lamp .............49
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Correct usage .................................. 47
Display message ............................ 209
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .50
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............47
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Seat heating ........................................ .87
Seats Adjusting lumbar support ................83
Adjusting the co-driver's sea t.......... 83
Adjusting the head restraint ............86
Armrest ............................................ 87
Cleaning the cover .........................272Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Folding seat
..................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................82
Rear bench seat ............................... 85
Seat heating .................................... 87
Setting the driver's seat ................... 83
Swivel seat ....................................... 84
Twin co-driver's seat ........................85
Securing loads
Important safety notes ..................244
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......270
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 260
Exceeding a service due date ........260
Notes ............................................. 259
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) .............................................. .259
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 328
Coolant (engine) ............................ 329
Diesel ............................................ 321
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .............324
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 321
Important safety notes ..................320
Power steering fluid .......................328
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
Transmission oil ............................. 328
Washer fluid .................................. .330
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) .........................190
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) .........191
Setting the air distribution ...............117
Setting the airflow ............................118
Setting the clock Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 185
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 193
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 15516
Index

Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Hinged side windows .......................78
Important safety information ...........78
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Problem (malfunction) .....................79
Resetting ......................................... 79
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 55
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Closing assist ................................... 73
Important safety notes ....................72
Opening/closing .............................. 72
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................69
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 196
Checking the battery .......................68
Display message ............................ 220
Door central locking/unlocking .......66
Important safety notes ....................66
Loss ................................................. 70
Problem (malfunction) .....................70
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) ..137
Snow chains ...................................... 289
Sockets .............................................. 238
Spare wheel General notes ................................ 314
Important safety notes ..................313
Removing/mounting ..................... .314
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 184
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 193
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........192
see Instrument cluster
Sprinter Dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp (function) ..........42, 225
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................103
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................104
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
Start-off assist Display message ............................ 207
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 88
Button overview ............................... 37
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Step
see Electrical step
Sticker
Warning notes .................................. 26
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments Eyeglasses compartment ...............233
Glove box ...................................... .232
Important safety notes ..................232
Paper holder .................................. 236
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 234
Stowage compartment in the
center console ............................... 234
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 233
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 234
Stowage space under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 235
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 235
Summer tires ..................................... 288
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............62
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 130 Index
17

Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......282
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............282
Important safety notes ..................279
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ...222
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 178
Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 166
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................178
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 328
Transport Loading guidelines .........................242
Vehicle .......................................... .282
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 156
Transport by rail ................................ 156
Transporting Load distribution ............................ 244
Securing a loa d.............................. 244
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) ..272
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .197
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 184
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 189
Resetting ....................................... 183
see Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................103
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................104Twin co-driver's seat
Folding table .................................. 236
Stowage compartment ..................235
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency ..............318
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 307 U
Unlocking From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
USB port ............................................. 240 V
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 219
Electronics ..................................... 318
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................190
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 298
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 312
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 24
Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 309
Registration ..................................... 23
Reporting problems .........................28
Securing from rolling away ............151
Towing away .................................. 279
Transporting .................................. 282
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................66
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 331
Vehicle identification number .......... 319
Vehicle identification plate ..............319
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 27620
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Door control panel 39
0044
Light switch 93
Headlamp range adjust-
ment 95
0087
Combination switch
• turn signals 95
• high-beam headlamps 95
• windshield wipers 107
• rear window wiper 108
0085
Cruise control lever 161
0083
Steering wheel without/
with buttons
37
0084
Instrument cluster 34
006B
Stowage compartment
• 3.5 mm audio jack 240
• USB port 240
006C
Timer for the auxiliary
warm-air heater (auxiliary
heating)
127 Function Page
006D
• Stowage compartment
with interior light
98
• Overhead control panel 38
006E
Rear-view mirror 89
006F
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
168
0070
Opens/closes the right-
hand side window
78
0071
Stowage compartment
(jack and vehicle tool kit)
276
0072
Glove box 232
0073
Center console 37
0074
• Selector lever (automatic
transmission)
144
0075
Ignition lock 137
0076
Further control panels 39
0077
Steering wheel buttons 37
0078
Applies/releases the park-
ing brake
15732
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
002F
Switches the hazard warn-
ing lamps on/off
96
00E3
Activates/deactivates ASR 60
00BF
00C0
Central locking, interior/
rear compartment
71
00D4
Activating/deactivating
the distance warning func-
tion
59
00B0
Activates/deactivates
Lane Keeping Assist
167
006C
Activates/deacti-
vates Blind Spot Assist 164
0083
• Stowage compartment or
• CD changer, see separate
operating instructions or
0084
Cup holder with: 236
• ashtray 237
• cigarette lighter 238
006B
12 V socket 238 Overhead control panel
Function Page
0043
Microphone for the mobile
phone 239
0044
Switches the reading lamp
on/off, right 98
0087
Switches the automatic
interior lighting on/off 98
0085
• Eyeglasses compartment
or
233
• Anti-Theft Alarm system
(ATA)
62
0083
Switches the interior light-
ing on/off 98
0084
Switches the reading lamp
on/off, left 9838
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Control panel between the steering
wheel and the ignition lock Function Page
0039
0038
Switches the central rear
compartment lighting on/
off
9840
Further control panelsAt a glance

Useful information
..............................42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Child restraint systems ......................50
Child-proof locks ................................. 54
Pets in the vehicle .............................. 56
Driving safety systems .......................56
Emergency exit ................................... 61
Theft deterrent locking system .........62 41Safety

Make sure that:
R
the Top Tether hook 0087is hooked into
Top Tether anchorage 0044, as shown
R the Top Tether belt 0085is not twisted
X Tighten Top Tether belt 0085. Comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
X If necessary, push the head restraint back
down slightly. Make sure that you do not
interfere with the correct routing of Top
Tether belt 0085. Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driv-
er's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat
belt retractor. When activated, the special
seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt
cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
X To activate the special seat belt retrac-
tor: install the child restraint system.
Observe the child-seat manufacturer's
installation instructions when doing so.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X Engage the belt tongue in the seat belt
buckle. X
Extend the seat belt fully and then allow the
inertia reel to retract the belt.
A ratcheting noise can be heard when the
belt is retracting; this indicates activation
of the special seat belt retractor.
X Press the child restraint system down
firmly into the seat to avoid any play.
X To disable the special seat belt retrac-
tor: press the seat belt buckle release but-
ton and allow the belt to retract fully.
The seat belt can be used in the normal
manner again. Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-
tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
You can activate the child-proof lock for the
sliding door (Y page 55) and for the rear
door (Y page 55). 54
Child-proof locksSafety