2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER run flat

Brakes
ABS .................................................. 56
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................59
Applying the parking brake ............152
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes) .........................328
Checking brake fluid leve l.............. 256
Display messages ..........................207
EBD .................................................. 57
Important safety notes ..................156
Maintenance .................................. 221
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 157
Riding tips ...................................... 156
Brake system
Malfunction ................................... .207
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 278
First-aid kit .................................... 277
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Reflective safety jacket .................. 277
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 276
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning triangle ............................ 277
see Flat tire
see Towing away
see Tow-starting
Bulb
see Changing a bulb
Bulb failure indicator ..........................92C
Care Car wash ........................................ 267
Display ........................................... 272
Exterior lights ................................ 270
Notes ............................................. 267
Paint .............................................. 269
Plastic trim .................................... 272
Power washer ................................ 268
Rear view camera .......................... 271
Roof lining ...................................... 273
Seat belt ........................................ 273
Seat cover ..................................... 272
Selector lever ................................ 272
Sensors ......................................... 270
Sliding door ................................... 271Steering wheel
............................... 272
Step (electrical) ............................. 271
Trim pieces .................................... 272
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Washing the engine .......................269
Wheels ........................................... 269
Windows ........................................ 269
Wiper blades .................................. 270
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 133
Cargo compartment floor ...................28
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes ..................244
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 246
Permissible tensile loa d................. 331
Car wash (care) ................................. 267
CD player/CD changer ......................190
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console overview ....................37
Central locking Automatic locking ............................ 71
Important safety notes ....................71
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ...........71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 71
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) ............105
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ...........104
Backup lamps ................................ 103
Bi-Xenon bulbs ............................... 100
Brake lamps ................................... 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) ............104
Cornering lamps ............................ 102
Courtesy lights ............................... 105
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) .................................... 102
Display message ............................ 210
Front interior light ..........................106
High-beam headlamps ...................101
Interior light ................................... 106
Interior lighting .............................. 106
License plate lamp .........................1046
Index

Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .271
Display message ............................ 219
Emergency release ..........................74
Function .......................................... .74
Important safety notes ....................73
Indicator lamp ................................ 230
Manual retraction ............................ 74
Obstacle detection ........................... 74
Electrical system
Battery main switch .......................136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 61
Emergency exit window .....................61
Emergency Tensioning Devices Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ......172
Changing the power output .............25
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 227
Cleaning instructions .....................269
ECO Start (Euro 6 engines) ............140
Engine number ............................... 320
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 173
Irregular running ............................ 143
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Operating safety .............................. 25
Starting .......................................... 138
Starting problems ..........................143
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine, jump-starting .......................278
Engine electronics Notes ............................................. 318
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 254
Additives ........................................ 326
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 252Checking the oil level using the
dipstick
.......................................... 253
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 327
Mixing ............................................ 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Oil change ...................................... 327
Oil level (note) ............................... 252
Viscosity ........................................ 326
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 172
Equipment/conversions .....................27
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Display message ............................ 209
Important safety information ...........57
Indicator lamp ................................ 224
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ...............27
DEF level indicator .........................184
DEF reducing agent .......................324
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .............324
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ...........202
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................213
Indicator lamp ....................... 224, 228
Malfunction ................................... .213
Refilling DEF .................................. 149
Exterior lighting .................................. .92
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Important safety notes ....................89
Eyeglasses compartment .................233 F
Fire extinguisher ............................... 278
First-aid kit ......................................... 277
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 308
General notes ................................ 30710
Index

Air bags
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury when the front air
bags inflate, it is very important for the driver
and co-driver to always be in a properly seated
position and to wear their respective seat
belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a col-
lision always be in normal seated position with
your back against the seat backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and make sure it is properly
positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver's seat as far back as pos-
sible, still permitting proper operation of
vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
R Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
R Keep hands on the outside of the steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside
the rim can increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when the driver
front air bag inflates. R
Move the co-driver's seat as far as possible
away from the instrument panel when the
seat is occupied.
R Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt prop-
erly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
R Children twelve years old and under must
never travel on the co-driver's seat. They
will otherwise be struck by the co-driver's
front air bag when it inflates in a crash. This
could result in serious or fatal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety informa-
tion. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator's
Manual. G
WARNING
The air bag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the air bag parts. Have the
deployed air bags replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
i If the vehicle is still in running condition,
have it towed to a qualified specialist work-
shop. G
WARNING
If you modify the air bag covers or affix objects
such as stickers to them, the air bags may not
function correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify the air bag covers or affix
objects to them. 44
Occupant safetySafety

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
! Always observe the ground clearance of
the vehicle and avoid obstacles. On vehi-
cles with a step, ground clearance is further
restricted. Obstacles can damage the vehi-
cle.
If you must drive over obstacles, drive espe-
cially slowly and carefully. If necessary,
have another person direct you.
Drive sensibly – save fuel In order to save fuel, observe the following
tips:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof carriers when they are not
needed.
X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
mountainous terrain. Overrun cutoff If you are in overrun mode and take your foot
off the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is
cut off when the engine speed is out of the
idle speed control range.
Drinking and driving
G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control 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.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous substances in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. Any work on
the engine should therefore be carried out by
qualified and authorized technicians at a
Sprinter dealer.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. In addition, all spe-
cific maintenance work must be carried out
at regular intervals and in accordance with
the service requirements of the dealer listed 154
Driving tipsDriving and parking