2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER seats

Locking mechanism lever on the feet of the bench
seat
X To remove the rear bench seat: swing all
levers 0043of the bench seat completely
upwards.
The bench seat moves back into the seat
mounting recesses on the vehicle floor.
X Lift the bench seat upwards out of the seat
mounting recesses. i
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
number of seats for models registered as
passenger vehicles.
X To install the rear bench seat: observe
the prescribed installation position of the
bench seat.
Install the two-seat bench seat only on the
driver's side.
X Check mounting shells 0044on the vehicle
floor.
Mounting shells 0044must be free from dirt
and foreign objects.
X Position the bench seat in the direction of
travel in corresponding mounting
shells 0044. X
Slide the bench seat forwards until you
hear the locking mechanisms engage.
X Check levers 0043on the anchorages of the
bench seat.
All levers 0043must be flush to the vehicle
floor. Head restraints
G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Do not change over the head restraints for the
front and rear seats. Otherwise, it will not be
possible to correctly adjust the height and
angle of the head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
as possible to the back of your head. Head restraint (example: luxury head restraint on
the co-driver's seat)
0043 Release button
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Head restraint angle (luxury head
restraints only) 86
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X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release button 0043and slide
the head restraint down to the desired posi-
tion.
X To adjust the angle: hold the front part of
the luxury head restraint by the lower edge
and tilt it to the desired position.
X To remove : pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release button 0043and pull out the
head restraint.
X To insert: insert the head restraint so that
the rod with the detents is on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Press and hold release button 0043.
X Push the head restraint down until it
engages. Armrests
X
To set the armrest angle: fold the armrest
upwards 0044by more than 45°.
The armrest is released.
X Fold armrest 0087forwards to the stop.
X Slowly fold the armrest upwards to the
desired position.
X To fold the armrest up: if necessary, fold
the armrest upwards 0043by more than
90°. Seat heating
G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer
burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
! When you leave your seat, do not place
anything on the seat and switch off the seat
heating. Do not switch the seat heating on
when the seat is not occupied, e.g. when
driving without a co-driver. The seat heat-
ing may otherwise overheat, causing dam-
age to the seat. The three red indicator lamps in the
0072
button show the activated heating level 1to
3.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately
five minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately
ten minutes.
At level 1, the seat heating remains in con-
tinuous operation. Seats
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X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the0072button
repeatedly until the desired heating level
has been set.
X To switch off: press the0072button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.
If the indicator lamps of the current heating
level in the 0072button flash, the seat heat-
ing has switched off automatically. In this
case, too many electrical consumers are
switched on or the battery charge is not suf-
ficient. The seat heating will automatically
switch back to the current heating level when
enough on-board voltage is available again. Steering wheel
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion. G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The steering wheel can still be adjusted if the
key has been removed. 0043
Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
0044 Steering column height
0087 Lever
X To set the steering wheel: swing lever
0087 down until it engages.
The steering wheel is unlocked.
X Move the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Pull lever 0087up to the stop.
The steering wheel is locked again. 88
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever 0043
in the direction of the arrow. Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The additional mirrors in the exterior mirrors
reduce the size of the image. Objects visible
in the mirrors are closer than they appear. You
could misjudge the distance from road users
driving behind you when changing lanes, for
instance. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always determine the
actual distance from road users driving
behind you, e.g.:
R by looking over your shoulder
R by looking in the main mirror in the exterior
mirror.
Adjusting manually X
Before starting off, manually adjust the
exterior mirrors in such a way that you can
get a good overview of road and traffic con-
ditions. Adjusting electrically
Adjustment buttons and switches for setting the
mirrors
X
Before pulling away, turn the key to position
2in the ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Press switch 0044to position 1for the left-
hand exterior mirror or to position 2for the
right-hand exterior mirror.
X Press adjustment button 0043at the top, bot-
tom, right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you can get a good overview of road
and traffic conditions.
i The exterior mirrors are automatically
heated at low outside temperatures.
i Adjust the wide-angle mirrors by hand. Mirrors
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Combination switch
Turn signal lamps 0043
To indicate a right turn
0044 To indicate a left turn
X To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction 0043or0044 until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction 0043
or 0044.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 High-beam flasher X
To switch on the high-beam head-
lamps: switch on the low-beam headlamps
(Y page 93).
X Press combination switch 0043forwards.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the 0058position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
X To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X To switch on the high-beam flasher: turn
the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow 0044. Headlamp range adjustment
The headlamp range control is used to adapt
the downward angle of the headlamp beams
in accordance with the load on your vehicle.
The cone of light from the headlamps changes
if seats are occupied or if the cargo compart-
ment is being loaded or unloaded. This can
impair visibility and cause glare to oncoming
traffic.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running. Exterior lighting
95Lights and windshield wipers Z

Always switch off the engine before opening
the sliding door or rear door. Never drive the
vehicle when the sliding door or rear door is
open.
X Securing loads: check that the load is
secure before every journey and at regular
intervals during a long journey, and correct
if necessary.
X Doors: close the sliding doors and rear
doors.
X Tire pressure: adjust the tire pressures
according to the vehicle load
(Y page 290).
X Driving style: adapt your driving style
according to the vehicle load. Load distribution
General notes
! Excessive loads on individual points of the
cargo floor or on the load surface impair
vehicle handling characteristics and could
cause damage to the floor covering.
The overall center of gravity of the load should
always be as low as possible, centered and
between the axles near the rear axle.
On Cargo Vans/Passenger Vans:
X Always transport loads in the cargo com-
partment.
X Always place the load against the backrests
of the rear bench seat.
X Move large and heavy loads as far towards
the front of the vehicle as possible against
the rear bench seat. Stow the load flush
with the rear bench seat.
X Always additionally secure the load with
suitable load-securing aids or tie downs. Observe the following notes:
R
Do not stack loads higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
R Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
R If the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
the seat belts crosswise into the buckle of
the opposite seat belt. Securing loads
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you attach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load, the following may occur in
the event of abrupt changes in direction, brak-
ing maneuvers or an accident:
R the cargo tie-down rings may become
detached or the tie-down may tear if the
permissible load is exceeded
R the load may not be restrained.
This may cause the load to slip, tip over or be
tossed about, striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always tension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and only between the described
cargo tie-down rings. Always use tie-downs
designed specifically for the loads. G
WARNING
You may not transport anyone in the cargo
compartment or on the load surface. Never
let more people ride in the vehicle than there
are seat belts available. Make sure everyone
riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained
with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat
belt for more than one person at a time.
! Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If you use several cargo tie-down points to
secure a load, you must always take the 244
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Loading the vehicle
Instruction labels for tires and loads
G
WARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a
blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the
steering and driving characteristics and lead
to brake failure. There is a risk of accident.
Observe the load rating of the tires. The load
rating must be at least half of the GAWR of
your vehicle. Never overload the tires by
exceeding the maximum load. The Tire and Loading Information placard on the
driver’s door B-pillar
Two instruction labels on your vehicle show
the maximum possible load.
(1) Only for vehicles with a gross weight of
less than 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg):
Tire and Loading Information placard 0043
is on the B-pillar on the driver's side. Tire
and Loading Information placard 0043
shows the permissible number of occu-
pants and the maximum permissible load
of the vehicle. It also contains details of
the tire sizes and corresponding pres-
sures for tires mounted at the factory.
(2) The vehicle identification plate is located on the base of the driver's seat. The vehi-
cle identification plate informs you of the
gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up
of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-
pants, the fuel and the cargo. You can
also find information about the maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating on the front and
rear axle.
The maximum gross axle weight rating is
the maximum weight that can be carried
by one axle (front or rear axle). Do not
exceed the maximum gross vehicle
weight or the maximum gross axle weight
rating for the front or rear axle.
Tire and Loading Information placard
General notes Only vehicles with a gross weight of less than
10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) have a Tire and Loading
Information placard on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
0043
Maximum number of seats
0044 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
X Specification for maximum gross vehicle
weight 0044is listed in the Tire and Loading
Information placard: "The gross weight of
occupants and luggage must not exceed
XXX kilograms or XXX lbs."
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants,
cargo, luggage and trailer load/noseweight (if
applicable) must not exceed the specified
value.
i The details on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard illustration are only an 298
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example. The maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating is vehicle-specific and
may differ from that which is illustrated.
You can find the valid maximum permissi-
ble gross vehicle weight rating for your
vehicle on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
Number of seats 0043
Maximum number of seats
0044 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
Maximum number of seats 0043determines the
maximum number of occupants allowed to
travel in the vehicle. This information can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
i The details on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard illustration are only an
example. The number of seats is vehicle-
specific and can differ from the details
shown. The number of seats in your vehicle
can be found on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard.
Determining the maximum load Individual steps
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 in
accordance with the "National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
X Step 1: Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard.
X Step 2: Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be trav-
eling in your vehicle.
X Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-
grams or XXX lbs.
X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will be five
150 pound passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs (1400 00F8750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs).
X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. For reasons of safety, that weight
must not exceed the available cargo and
luggage cargo capacity calculated in step
4.
X Step 6 (if applicable): If you intend to tow
a trailer behind your vehicle, the load on the
trailer is transferred to your vehicle. Please
consult the Tire and Loading Information
placard, to determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. Loading the vehicle
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