Trailer towing
................................. 146
Transmission oil change ................328
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 147
Auxiliary heating Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 130
Conditions for switching on ...........123
Heating time .................................. 123
Important safety notes ..................122
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 124
Operation with the remote
control ........................................... 125
Operation with the timer ................127
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 124
Setting the switch-on time .............125
see Auxiliary heating
AUX port ............................................ .240
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 333 B
Backup lamps Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 57
Indicator lamp ................................ 221
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 136
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes ....................68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 266
Charge indicator lamp ...................225
Charging ........................................ 266
Disconnecting and connecting
(driver's footwell) ........................... 262Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment)
...................264
Disconnecting and reconnecting
(base of driver's seat) ....................265
Display message ............................ 219
Important safety notes ..................260
Installing/removing (base of driv-
er's seat) ........................................ 266
Installing/removing (driver's foot-
well) ............................................... 263
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 265
Jump starting ................................. 278
Location ......................................... 261
Removing/installing the floor cov-
ering (driver's footwell) ..................261
Before driving off
Important safety notes ..................138
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system ..................143
Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating .................166
Notes/function .............................. 164
Trailer towing ................................. 166
Bodies
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Bottle holder ...................................... 237
see Cup holder
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level .........................256
Display message ............................ 208
Notes ............................................. 328
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 207
Indicator lamp ................................ 225 Index
5
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
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
Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Adjusts the exterior mirrors 89
0044
Selects an exterior mirror 89
0087
Opens/closes the left-hand
side window
78
0085
Opens/closes the right-
hand side window 78 Further control panels
Control panel between the light
switch and the steering wheel
Function Page
0084
Switches the auxiliary heat-
ing on/off
124
00AB
Switches the heater boos-
ter function on/off
130
0091
0092
Sets the working speed
172
0091
Switches the working
speed governor (ADR) on/
off
172
00A8
00A7
Ventilates the cargo com-
partment
133Further cont
rol panels
39At a glance
Vehicle with heating
X
Set temperature control 0043to a higher tem-
perature (Y page 113).
X Set airflow control 0044to a higher blower
setting. It should be set at least to level two
(Y page 113).
X Set air-distribution control 0085to
007E0085( Ypage 113).
i If the windows still fog up, set the control
as described for defrosting (Y page 118).
Vehicle with air conditioning
X Activate cooling with air dehumidification
(Y page 117).
X Press the 0066button (Y page 114).
The reheat function is switched on. The
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off the reheat function, press the
0066 button again. The indicator lamp in
the button goes out.
Windows fogged up on the outside You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
X Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 107).
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Adjust air distribution to the footwell
(Y page 117).
X Close the air vents (Y page 121). Windshield defroster
Windshield heater Windshield heater switch
The windshield heater consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the windshield is clear. The wind-
shield heating otherwise switches off auto-
matically after 5 minutes.
X
Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the0085switch.
The indicator lamp in the 0085button
comes on when the windshield heating is
switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the 0085windshield
heating button flashes, the on-board voltage
is too low. The windshield heating 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 windshield heating
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off. Operating the climate control system
119Climate control
X
To open: for the right-hand side of the vehi-
cle, turn thumbwheel 0044or for the left-hand
side of the vehicle, thumbwheel 0043of the
air vents clockwise.
X To close: for the right-hand side of the
vehicle, turn thumbwheel 0044or for the left-
hand side of the vehicle, thumbwheel 0043of
the air vents counter-clockwise. Adjusting the air vents in the roof duct
! Always leave at least one air vent open.
If the rear-compartment air conditioning is
switched on and all the air vents are closed,
the air-conditioning system may be dam-
aged. On vehicles with rear-compartment air con-
ditioning, adjustable air vents are integrated
into the roof duct.
X To adjust the airflow: open or close the
air flap in air vents 0043as needed.
X To adjust the air distribution: turn air
vent 0043to the desired position. Operating the auxiliary heating sys-
tem Important safety notes
G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, for example in
enclosed spaces or if the vehicle gets stuck
in snow. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Switch the auxiliary heating off in enclosed
spaces without extraction systems, e.g. in
garages. If the vehicle is stuck in snow and
you have to leave the auxiliary heating run-
ning, keep the exhaust pipe and the area
around the vehicle free of snow. To ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air, open a window
on the side of the vehicle that is not facing
into the wind. G
WARNING
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
parts of the vehicle can become very hot, e.g.
the exhaust system. Flammable material such
as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they
come into contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
make sure that no flammable material can
come into contact with hot vehicle compo-
nents.
! Turn on the auxiliary heating at least once
a month for approximately 10 minutes. The
auxiliary heating could otherwise be dam-
aged.
! Make sure that the flow of hot air is not
blocked. The auxiliary heating will other-
wise overheat and switch off.
Your vehicle may be equipped with either an
auxiliary hot-water heater or an auxiliary
warm-air heater. Adjustment and operation of
the:
R hot-water auxiliary heater is done via the
on-board computer and with the auxiliary
heating button in the control panel
(Y page 124) or with the remote control
(Y page 125).
R auxiliary warm-air heater is done via the
timer above the overhead control panel
(Y page 127).
The auxiliary heating works independently of
the engine and supplements the climate 122
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control
control system in the vehicle. The auxiliary
heating heats the air in the vehicle interior to
the temperature set.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hot-water
auxiliary heater, the auxiliary heating also
keeps the coolant warm. This way, the load
on the engine is minimized and fuel is saved.
The heater booster function (Y page 130) of
the auxiliary heating supports the climate
control system when the engine is running
and the outside temperature is low.
You can use the auxiliary heating at an out-
side temperature of up to 39 ‡ (4 †). At an
outside temperature above 39 ‡ (4 †) the
auxiliary heating system and the heater boos-
ter function switch off automatically. Heating time
The heating time operating the auxiliary heat-
ing when the vehicle is stationary without the
engine running depends on the outside tem-
perature. Outside tempera-
ture Heating time
Above 23 ‡ (
00F85 †) Approx. 20 minutes
23 ‡ (
00F85 †) to 5 ‡
(00F815 †) Approx. 40 minutes
Below 5 ‡ (00F815 †) Approx. 50 minutes
You can then switch on the auxiliary heating
again.
If you do not start the engine for a while, the
total duration of heating is limited to a maxi-
mum of 120 minutes to protect the starter
battery. Switching on the auxiliary heating is
then automatically disabled. You can, for
example, switch on the auxiliary heating with-
out the engine running if the outside temper-
ature is
00F85 ‡ (00F820 †) a maximum of two
times. If you try it again, the indicator lamps
in the 0084button (Y page 124) flash alter-
nately for approximately 2 minutes to signal switch-on interlock. The auxiliary heating can-
not be switched on without starting the
engine.
When the charge status of the starter battery
is sufficient again, the switch-on interlock will
be deactivated. To charge the starter battery,
let the engine run. The engine runtime
required to reach the necessary charge sta-
tus depends on the outside temperature.
Outside tempera-
ture Engine runtime
Above 32 ‡ (0 †) Approx. 10 minutes
32 ‡ (0 †) to 14 ‡
(00F810 †) Approx. 15 minutes
Below 14 ‡ (
00F810 †) Approx. 20 minutes
Before switching on
X Check the fuel level and top up if necessary.
The auxiliary heating is operated directly
using the vehicle's fuel. The tank must be
at least a quarter full to ensure that the
auxiliary heating functions.
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Set the temperature control to the desired
temperature (Y page 117).
X Set the air distribution as required
(Y page 117).
X Open the center (Y page 121) and side air
vents ( Ypage 121) and set them to the
middle position.
i The auxiliary heating automatically
switches to heater booster mode after the
engine is started. Operating the auxiliary heating system
123Climate control Z
Operating with the button (control
panel)
i
Switch the heater booster function on or
off with the 006Abutton (Y page 130).
X To activate the auxiliary heating sys-
tem: press the upper section of the 0084
switch for longer than two seconds.
The red indicator lamp in the button lights
up. The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates
the interior to the temperature that you
have set. The blower switches to the first
level.
X To switch off auxiliary heating: press the
upper section of the 0084button.
Or
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 0.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes
out. The auxiliary heating operates for
another two minutes and then switches off
automatically. Selecting a switch-on time
Important information You can use the on-board computer to define
up to three switch-on times, one of which can
be selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in the 0084button
goes out after 30 minutes, if you:
R have selected the switch-on time and
R turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock. On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 0084button.
The 0084 symbol flashes in the display.
Or
X Press the 0079menu button on the instru-
ment cluster repeatedly until the 0084
symbol flashes in the display.
X Use the 0074or0075 buttons on the instrument
cluster to select the switch-on time 1
1 to 3 3.
The switch-on time selected is displayed.
X Wait 10 seconds for the standard display to
appear.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the 0084button lights up.
If you do not preselect a switch-on time,
and --:-- --:-- is shown in the display, this
means that the automatic switch-on mode
is switched off. The yellow indicator lamp
in the 0084button goes out.
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 0084button.
The Aux. heat Aux. heat submenu is shown in the
display.
If no switch-on time has been selected, the
selected switch-on time is highlighted or
Timer off
Timer off is highlighted.
i You can also access the Aux. Aux.heat.
heat. sub-
menu via the Settings
Settings(Ypage 190)
menu. 124
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control