2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER engine

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 lever0087
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
Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions
relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 25). Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you drive with the lights switched on even
during the daytime. There may be differences
in operation due to legal requirements and
voluntary recommendations in some coun-
tries. Bulb failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You
are responsible for the proper functioning of
the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-func-
tioning vehicle lighting puts the operating
safety of the vehicle at risk.
For this reason, check the condition and func-
tion of your vehicle's lighting system and, if
necessary, that of the trailer before each jour- ney.
The bulb failure indicator monitors all of the
exterior lighting lamps, except the perimeter
lamp and the trailer lighting. If a bulb fails,
either the 0049(Ypage 35) indicator lamp
lights up, or you will see a corresponding
message in the display (Y page 208).
i Depending on the equipment, the bulb
failure indicator can fail for all lamps with
the exception of the turn signal lamps. Light switch
Operation 0047
0058
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime running lamps
0048 003F
Lights off
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting
004A 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
004B 005A
Fog lamps
004C 005E
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 003For0058.
or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 94).
Low-beam headlamps X
To switch on: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to position 0058.
The 0058 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps You can activate/deactivate the daytime run-
ning lamps function using the on-board com-
puter. 92
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

This is not possible in countries where day-
time running lamps are a legal requirement.
The daytime running lamps function must be
activated using the on-board computer:
R vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 192)
R vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 183)
X To switch on: turn the light switch to the
003F position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running. The 0058indi-
cator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
i USA only:
If you turn the light switch to the 0060or
0058 position, the parking lamps or low-
beam headlamps switch on. If you turn the light switch to the 0058position, the day-
time running lamps remain switched on.
i Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to the 0058
position, the low-beam headlamps are
switched on. If you turn the light switch to
the 0060 or0058 position, the daytime
running lamps remain switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving
aid. You are responsible for the vehicle light-
ing at all times.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light sensor automatically switches on the parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
If there is fog, snow or spray, turn the light
switch quickly from 0058to0058. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0058.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps switch on or off automati-
cally depending on the ambient light.
When the engine is running: if you activate
the "daytime running lamps" function using the on-board computer, the daytime run-
ning lamps are switched on. The parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps also
switch on or off automatically, depending
on the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the 0058indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to 0058before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others. G
WARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position 0058to0058 with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from 0058to0058 will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
X Turn the ignition key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0060. Exterior lighting
93Lights and windshield wipers Z

i
If your vehicle is only equipped with one
rear fog lamp, you must turn the light
switch to 0058.
i When the light switch is set to
0058, you
cannot switch on the front or rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green 005Aindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: pull the
light switch out to the second locking point.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps/rear
fog lamp: push in the light switch to the
stop.
The 005E and005A indicator lamp on the
light switch go out. 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 0043or0044.
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 headlamps:
switch on the low-beam headlamps
(Y page 92).
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 headlamps:
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 key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow 0044.94
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Cornering lamps
The cornering lamps improve the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction
you are turning, enabling better visibility in
tight bends, for example.
The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
R you are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on a turn signal or turn the steering wheel.
R you are traveling at a speed between
25 mph (40 km/ h)and 43 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than 3 minutes.
i If reverse gear is engaged the lamp on the
opposite side of the vehicle switches on
instead. Hazard warning lamps
G
WARNING
The rear exterior light will be covered if you:
R open the rear doors by 90°
R open the rear dropside.
The vehicle will then be difficult for other road users to see or will not be seen by them at all,
particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning tri- angle, for instance. Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the002Fhazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selec- ted will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if:
R an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the 002F
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
i The hazard warning lamps work even
when the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically
with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe
with washer fluid" function is activated
(Y page 107) while the low-beam headlamps
are on and the engine is running.
You can find information on refilling washer
fluid in the "Maintenance and care" section
(Y page 255). Exterior lighting
95Lights and windshield wipers Z

Motion detector
G
WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra- red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
R look directly into the unfiltered laser beam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
R look directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The cargo compartment lighting is also
switched on by the motion detector in the
cargo compartment of Cargo Vans equipped
with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detector within
four seconds if:
R the rear interior light switch (Y page 98) is
set to automatic control.
R the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake
is applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
Or
R the selector lever is in position Pon vehi-
cles with automatic transmission and the
brake pedal is not being depressed and
R the vehicle has not been locked from the
outside using the key
The motion detector switches off automati-
cally if no change is detected in the vehicle for
several hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if the
ignition key is turned, etc. This prevents the
battery from becoming discharged. Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
! Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon
bulbs, you can recognize this by the following: the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the low-beam headlamps must be
switched on before starting the engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo- nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore
make sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting sys-
tem before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Changing bulbs
99Lights and windshield wipers Z

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions
relevant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page 25). Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the recommended settings on the
following pages. Otherwise, the windows
could fog up.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances from the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only functions
optimally when the side windows are closed.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather. In order to cool the
vehicle more rapidly, switch climate control
to air-recirculation mode briefly. This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the airflow
into the vehicle interior. For this reason,
you should always observe the interval for
replacing the filter, which is specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
that stated in the Maintenance Booklet. 112
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control via the control
panel X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Vehicle with rear-compartment heating/
rear-compartment air conditioning
X To switch on/off: press the0074switch.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up, the rear-compartment heating/rear-com-
partment air conditioning is switched on. Switching the cooling with air dehu-
midification function on/off
Important information If you switch off the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi- cle will not be cooled (in warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could fog up morequickly.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu- midified according to the temperature selec-
ted.
Condensation may appear on the underside
of the vehicle when in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc- tion.
Switching on/off Vehicle with air conditioning
X Press the 005Abutton.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up, cooling with air dehumidification is
switched on. Setting the temperature
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the front compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments. Start at the center position, or at 72 ‡
(22 †).
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Turn temperature control 0043clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to reduce the temperature (Y page 114).
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the rear compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments.
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Turn rear-compartment temperature con-
trol 0087(Ypage 115) or rear-compartment
air-conditioning system 0044(Ypage 116)
clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to reduce the temperature.
i Vehicles with additional air conditioning
and heating in the rear compartment: if you set the temperature control to the center
position, only one of the two climate con-
trol systems works in the rear compart-
ment and in air-recirculation mode
(Y page 120). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings The air distribution symbols have the follow-
ing meanings:
0078
Directs air through the center and
side air vents
007E
0085 Directs air to the windshield and the
air vents Operating the climate control system
117Climate control