2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER bulb

0083
Brake lamps
0084 Tail lamps
006B Rear fog lamp
006C License plate lamp
006D Backup lamps
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove lamp lens 0044.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0044and tighten
screws 0043. Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Type of lamp: P 21 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove lamp lens 0044.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0044and tighten
screws 0043again. Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp: W 5 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0044and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0044.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Screw bulb holder 0044into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0043.
Courtesy lights Type of lamp: W 5 W
X
Press in the latching spring of courtesy
light 0043with a suitable implement, e.g. a
screwdriver.
X Pry off courtesy light 0043. Changing bulbs
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X
Disconnect cable connector 0087.
X Unscrew bulb holder 0044.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0044.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Screw bulb holder 0044into courtesy
light 0043.
X Connect cable connector 0087.
The connector locking spring must engage.
X Align courtesy light 0043on the side and
engage. Interior lighting
General notes !
Have the bulbs in the overhead control
panel replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop. You could otherwise damage
the overhead control panel.
Front interior light Type of lamp: K 18 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press spring catch 0044in the direction of the
arrow and lift off interior light 0043.
X Remove bulb 0087from the bulb holder.
X Insert new bulb 0087.
X Align interior light 0043on the right-hand side
and engage the spring catch. Rear interior light
Interior light with switch
Interior light without switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press in the catch spring of lamp hous-
ing 0043with a suitable object, e.g. with a
screwdriver, and pry off lamp housing 0043.
X Interior light without switch: open pro-
tective cover 0085.
X Press the contact spring of bulb holder 0044
outwards and remove bulb 0087.
X Insert new bulb 0087.
X Interior light without switch: fold back
protective cover 0085.
X Align lamp housing 0043on the left-hand side
and engage.
i Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop. 106
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Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Undo screws 0043and remove the lamp lens.
X Press bulb 0044into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
X Press new bulb 0044into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0043.
i Vehicles with LED cargo compart-
ment lamp: if an LED is defective, consult
a qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers. !
If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Oth-
erwise, dirt or optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the
wiper blades twice a year (Y page 108), ide-
ally in spring and fall. Combination switch
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow 0044to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
X Single wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0043.
X To wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point
in the direction of arrow 0043.
i Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield. Windshield wipers
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i
To unlock the steering, move the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key to posi-
tion 1. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following compo-
nents on the vehicle, and on the trailer as
necessary:
R license plates, vehicle lighting, turn sig-
nals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
i The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road
safety. The separate instructions issued by
the manufacturer pertaining to operation,
care and maintenance should be observed.
X Rectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X Check the equipment to make sure that it
is accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is in the front door stowage compart-
ments and behind the driver's seat.
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page 100). Before driving off
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do
not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
X Secure the load as per the loading guide-
lines (Y page 242).
X Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals.
X Close all doors. Starting the engine
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine. 138
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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.
Always observe the operating instructions
provided by the manufacturers of the trailer
coupling and the ball coupling.
Couple and decouple the trailer carefully.
When backing up the towing vehicle, make
sure nobody is standing between the vehicle
and the trailer.
A trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the
towing vehicle could break away. A correctly
coupled trailer must be positioned horizon-
tally behind the towing vehicle.
Ensure that the following weights are not
exceeded:
R the permissible noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the permissible gross weight of both the
towing vehicle and the trailer
R the permissible gross combination weight
The applicable permissible values that may
not be exceeded can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the type plates for the trailer tow hitch
R on the type plates for the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 319).
Where the values differ, the lowest is valid.
You will find values approved by the manu-
facturer on the identification plates and those
for the towing vehicle in the "Permissible trailer loads and trailer drawbar noseweights"
section (Y
page 178).
Your vehicle behaves differently with a trailer
than without one.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is more susceptible to strong crosswinds
R requires more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This may impair the handling characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to suit the road and weather condi-
tions. Drive carefully. Maintain a safe dis-
tance.
If you require any further explanation of the
information contained in the Operating
Instructions, please contact an authorized
Sprinter dealer.
General notes R
Observe the legally prescribed maximum
speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in
the relevant country, state or Canadian
province. Before setting off, check the vehi-
cle documents of the your trailer to find out
the permissible maximum speed.
This reduces the risk of accidents.
R Install only an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle. Only use a ball coupling that
is approved for your vehicle and Sprinter
trailer tow hitch. More information on the
availability, mounting and installation of the
trailer electrics is available at any qualified
specialist workshop.
R The turn signals on the trailer are only guar-
anteed to function when incandescent
bulbs are used. You can obtain more infor-
mation about installing the trailer electrics
at any qualified specialist workshop.
R The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road 174
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tion consists of the towing vehicle including
the driver, passengers and load, as well as
the loaded trailer.
R Check the maximum permissible gross axle
weight rating of the front and rear axles
(GAWR), the gross trailer weight (GTW), the
gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
and the noseweight of the trailer drawbar
(TWR). Trailer power supply
! Incorrect wiring of the connector plug
could, under certain circumstances, cause
malfunctions in the vehicle's other elec-
tronic systems. We therefore recommend
having the connector plug wired at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! You can connect accessories with a max-
imum power consumption of 240 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
Your vehicle may be equipped with various
electrical installations for trailer towing.
Depending on your trailer, you may need an
adapter to connect the electrical system of
the trailer with that of the vehicle.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped
at the factory with a permanent power supply.
The permanent power supply is on the trailer
socket pin assignment 4.
Note that the permanent power supply of the
trailer is not switched off when the on-board
voltage is low. This can completely discharge
the starter battery of your vehicle.
The turn signals on the trailer are only guar-
anteed to function when incandescent bulbs
are used.
Further information on the electrical equip-
ment currently installed on your vehicle and
on installing trailer electrics can be obtained
at any qualified specialist workshop. Towing a trailer
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Lights
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Low beam left Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
3
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 101).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0049
Low beam right Low beam right The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty
3
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 101).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0049
Cornering lt. left Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
Cornering Cornering
lt.
lt.right
right The right-hand cornering light is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
Lights on automat‐ Lights on automat‐
ical. Remove key ical. Remove key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
0058
position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0049
Turn signal left Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front ( Ypage 102)
or rear (Y page 103) indicator lamp. 0049
Turn signal right Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front ( Ypage 102)
or rear (Y page 103) indicator lamp. 0049
Brake lamp left Brake lamp left The left brake lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).0049
Brake lamp right Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).0049
Third brake lamp Third brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty
3
. This display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. 3
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. 210
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
High beam left High beam left The left high-beam headlamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
High beam right High beam right The right high-beam headlamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
License plate lamp License plate lamp A license plate lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 104).0049
Switch off lights Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the vehi-
cle.
X
Turn the light switch to 003F.0049
Foglamp front left Foglamp front left The left-hand front fog lamp is faulty.
3
X Have the bulb replaced as soon as possible at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. 0049
Foglamp Foglamp
front
frontright
right The right-hand front fog lamp is faulty
3
.
X Have the bulb replaced as soon as possible at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. 0049
Rear foglamp Rear foglamp The rear fog lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).0049
Parking Parking
lamp
lampfront
front
left
left The front left parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
Parking Parking
lamp
lampfront
front
right
right The front right parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 101).0049
Reverse lamp Reverse lamp A reversing lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).0049
Tail lamp left Tail lamp left The left-hand tail lamp is faulty.
3
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).3
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Display
messages
211On-board computer and displays Z