2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER key battery

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
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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
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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

X
To open: position both handles 0043verti-
cally. This will break locking pins 0044.
The window is unlocked.
X Swing the window outward by the handles
and hold it in this position. Make sure there
is sufficient clearance when doing so.
X To close: close the window.
X Position both handles 0043horizontally.
Make sure that the locks 0087are inside in
front of the window frame.
The window is locked.
X Replace locking pins 0044at the latest before
starting on a new journey.
You can obtain information on this at any
qualified specialist workshop.
In an emergency, or after an accident, the
vehicle occupants can exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
Observe the following notes to make sure that
the emergency exit window can be used
safely in the event of an emergency:
R Before beginning a journey, inform the vehi-
cle occupants of the emergency exit win-
dow and explain how to use it. Make sure
to explicitly point out the risks described
here.
R Only vehicle occupants who know how to
use the emergency exit window are permit-
ted to sit next to it.
R Access to the emergency exit window must
remain unobstructed. Do not place any
large or heavy objects on or in front of the
seats next to the emergency exit window.
R The window handles must not be used as
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags
or items of clothing.
R When exiting the vehicle through the emer-
gency exit window, pay attention to the
vehicle height and the local conditions. Par-
ticularly children and smaller adults may
require assistance when exiting the vehi-
cle. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate: remove the key from the igni-
tion lock.
X To deactivate: turn the key to position 2
in the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave
the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the
engine.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Sprinter dealer or
call 1-877-762-826 7(in USA) or
1-800-387-010 0(in Canada). ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X To arm: close all doors.
X Lock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
button (Y page 71) flashes.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
button (Y page 71) goes out.
i Cargo Van and Crew Van only:
Unless you open a door or the tailgate
within 40 seconds after unlocking the vehi-
cle:
R the vehicle will be locked again
R the anti-theft alarm system will be armed
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Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

If there is a key is in the ignition lock, the
remote control is inoperative. When locking
or unlocking the vehicle with the remote
control, always pay attention to the indicator
lamp signaling. Also check the locking knobs
of the doors.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the
remote control Remote control with an integrated folding key
0043 0042 To unlock the sliding doors and the
rear door
0044 0036 To unlock the driver's door only or
unlock the vehicle centrally
0087 0037 To lock the vehicle centrally
0085 Key release button
0083 Battery check lamp
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
0036 button.
The turn signals flash once. The theft deter-
rent locking system is deactivated.
X To unlock the sliding doors and the rear
door: press the 0042button.
The turn signals flash once.
X To unlock centrally: unlock the driver's
door.
X Press the 0036button again within 2 sec-
onds.
The turn signals flash once.
i If the surround lighting has been switched
on using the on-board computer
(Y page 195), it goes on when the vehicle
is unlocked. If you do not open a Cargo Van or
Passenger Van within approximately
40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the0037button.
The indicator lamps flash three times when
the theft deterrent locking system has been
armed and all doors have been closed.
X Check the locking knobs on all the doors.
The locking knobs must all be in the low-
ered position.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the
mechanical key or the folding key The anti-theft alarm system (ATA) is triggered
if you unlock and open the driver's door or the
rear door with the mechanical key or the fold-
ing key.
The alarm can be disabled in the following two
ways:
X
Press the 0036or0037 button on the
remote control.
Or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock. Key
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Driver's door
Rear door
0047
Locked
0048 Unlocked
X To unlock the driver's or rear door: press
the key release button on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
X Insert the key fully into the door lock and
turn it to position 0048.
The door is unlocked.
X To lock the vehicle: lock all doors except
the driver's door and, if necessary the rear
door, from inside. To do this, press down
the door locking buttons.
X Press the key release button on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
X Insert the key fully into the driver's door
lock and turn it to position 0047.
The driver's door is locked. Remote control battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan-
ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal
injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The key batteries contain perchlorate mate-
rial, which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. Check with your
local government’s disposal guidelines. Cali-
fornia residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
We recommend that you have batteries
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the batteries X
Press the 0036or0037 button for longer
than two seconds.
If battery indicator lamp (Y page 66) lights
up briefly, the batteries in the remote 68
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control still have sufficient charge. Other-
wise, change the batteries immediately.
i If the remote control is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, press-
ing the 0037or0036 button:
R lock or
R unlock the vehicle
Changing batteries You need a CR 2025 2 3 V cell battery, which
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
When changing the batteries, do not press
any of the buttons on the remote control. X
Press release button 0044.
The key folds out.
X Remove battery compartment cover 0043in
the direction of the arrow. X
Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
X Insert the new batteries into the battery
tray with the positive pole facing upwards.
Use a lint-free cloth to do so. X
Align battery compartment cover 0043and
push it on until it audibly engages.
X Check the function of all the remote control
buttons on the vehicle. Key
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Problems with the key/remote control
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions It is no longer possible
to lock the vehicle
using the remote
control.
The turn signals do not
flash when the vehicle
is locked. The doors are not closed properly.
X
Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. The central locking system has malfunctioned.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66).
X Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible
at a qualified specialist workshop. It is no longer possible
to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the
remote control. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X
Point the remote control at the driver's door handle from very
close range and press the 0036or0037 button.
If this does not work:
X Replace the key battery (Y page 69).
Or
X Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66). The remote control is faulty.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The key cannot be
turned in the ignition
lock. The steering lock has jammed mechanically.
X
Remove the key and insert it again into the ignition lock. Turn
the steering wheel from side to side while doing so. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting,
and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 266).
Or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 278).
Or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced. 70
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