2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System).... 55
12 V socket ........................................ 210
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Access step in the bumper
Cleaning .........................................2 37
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 102
Activating/deactivating the roof
ventilator ...........................................1 17
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes .............................1 43
ADAPTIVE ESP
®
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Add-on equipment ............................... 27
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Replacing bulbs (roof) ......................9 1
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 279
Engine oil ...................................... .281
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 81
ADR (working speed governor) ........154
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 45
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 201
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Adjusting for the passenger com-
partment ........................................ 106
Adjusting on the roof ..................... 106
Importa nt sa
fety notes .................. 105 Setting the center air vents ........... 105
Setting the side air vents ...............1
06
Air-conditioning system
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode
Important safety notes .................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Engaging/disengaging ................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ..... 148
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Interior motion sensor ..................... 57
Armrests .............................................. 76
Ashtray ............................................... 209
ASR (acceleration skid control)
Activating/deactivating ................... 53
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Switching off the alarm .................... 56
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ...............233
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 80
Automatic locking ............................... 64
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 126
Changing gear ............................... 125
Changing gear yourself .................. 125
Driving tips .................................... 126
Emergency running mode .............. 127
Important safety notes .................. 124
Kickdown ....................................... 126
Maneuvering .................................. 126
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Brake force distribution, elec-
tronicsee EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 182
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 136
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 143
Applying the parking brake ............ 131
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Checking brake fluid level .............. 223
Display messages .......................... 182
EBD .................................................. 54
Important safety notes .................. 135
Maintenance .................................. 195
New brake pads/linings ................ 136
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 136
Riding tips ...................................... 135
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 242
First-aid kit .................................... 241
Jump-starting ................................. 242
Reflective safety jacket .................. 241
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning triangle ............................ 241
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 79C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 237
Car wash ........................................ 233
Display ........................................... 237
Exterior lights ................................ 236
Interior ........................................... 237
Notes ............................................. 233
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim .................................... 238
Power washer ................................ 234
Rear view camera .......................... 236
Roof lining ...................................... 238
Seat belt ........................................ 238
Seat cover ..................................... 238
Selector lever ................................ 238
Sensors ......................................... 236
Sliding door ................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 238
Step (electrical) ............................. 237
Trim pieces .................................... 238
Washing by hand ........................... 234
Washing the engine ....................... 234
Wheels ........................................... 235
Windows ........................................ 235
Wiper blades .................................. 235
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 117
Cargo compartment floor ................... 28
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 214
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 216
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 217
CD player/CD changer ...................... 168
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 35
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Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity .................26
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Flui d )
Refillin g.......................................... 12 9
Delayed switch-off ............................ 17 2
Diagnostics connection
Operatin gsafet yand vehicl e
approva l........................................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 27 8
Diesel engin e
Preglow indicato rlamp .................. 20 1
Diesel Exhaust Flui d(DEF)
Displa ymessage s(vehicles wit h
steerin gwhee lbuttons )................ .187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Level indicator ............................... 162
Notes ............................................. 279
Storage .......................................... 280
Tank content .................................. 280
Diesel particle filter
Display message ............................ 187
Indicator lamp ................................ 201
Short-distance driving .................... 134
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Display
Display messages .......................... 176
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 167
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 163
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Standard display (vehicles with-
ou

t steering wheel buttons) ........... 163
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Service interval display .................. 226
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Service interval display .................. 226 Display messages
Calling up the message memory .... 176
Driving systems ............................. 190
Engine ............................................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 176
Lights ............................................. 185
Safety systems .............................. 181
SmartKey ....................................... 193
Tires ............................................... 191
Vehicle ........................................... 192
Distance recorder ............................. 167
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 143
Function/notes ............................. 142
Warning lamp ................................. 143
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 59
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 193
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Drinking and driving ......................... 133
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driver's/front-passenger door
Unlocking ......................................... 65
Driving abroad ................................... 134
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 136
Driving on rough terrain
Checklist before driving off-road .... 138
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 55
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 143
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 53
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............. 142
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 54
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Twin front-passenger seatStowage compartment .................. 206
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 275
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 266
U
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64
USB port ............................................. 211
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 192
Electronics ..................................... 275
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Limited Warranty ............................. 22
Loading .......................................... 258
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 59
Lowering ........................................ 271
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 132
Pulling away ................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 268
Registration ..................................... 27
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 130
Towing away .................................. 243
Transporting .................................. 246
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 59
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 27
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 285
Vehicle identification number .......... 276
Vehicle identification plate .............. 276
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 240 Vents
see Air vents
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 246
W
Warning Stickers ........................................... 24
Warning and indicator lamp
Diesel particle filter ....................... 201
Power assistance for the steering .. 203
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 195
Check Engine ................................. 200
Coolant .......................................... 199
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 197
Electrical step ................................ 203
ESP
®.............................................. 194
ESP®function ................................ 197
Overview .......................................... 33
Seat belt ........................................ 203
Warning lamp .................................... 241
Warning triangle ................................ 241
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 195
Air filter .......................................... 201
ASR ................................................ 194
BAS ................................................ 195
Battery charge ............................... 198
Brake wear .................................... 198
Bulbs .............................................. 203
Doors ............................................. 203
Engine oil level ............................... 198
Preglow .......................................... 201
Reserve fuel ................................... 200
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Water separator ............................. 202
Windshield washer fluid ................. 202
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 224
Capacities ...................................... 285
Display message ............................ 193
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Notes ............................................. 284
Wiping with ...................................... 93
20Index

A malfunction has occurred if the6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds
Rgoes out but then lights up again while the
engine is running, for example
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
Seat belts
Introduction
A correctly fastened seat belt is the most effec- tive means of restraining the movement of vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident or the
vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being thrown from
the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps to
keep the vehicle occupants in the best position
in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system consists of:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts
If the vehicle is equipped with a front air bag,the seat belt system also includes a seat belt
force limiter for the corresponding seat.
On vehicles with a front-passenger bench
seat, only the seat belt of the outer front-
passenger seat has a seat belt force limiter.
If the vehicle does not have a driver's air bag, the
seat belt system does not include an Emergency
Tensioning Device or a seat belt force limiter.
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly from
the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt
strap cannot be pulled out further. Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat
belts in an accident, pulling them close against
the occupant's body. They do not, howe
ver, pull
vehicle occupants back towards the backrest.
Emergency Tensioning Devices do not correct
an incorrect seat position or incorrectly worn
seat belts.
When triggered, the seat belt force limiter
reduces the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters are synchronized
with the front air bags, which absorb part of the
deceleration force. This makes it possible to
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The Emergency Tensioning Device of the co-
driver's seat is triggered independently of the
lock status of the seat belt.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
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GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
Securing systems for child restraint systems
include:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
RTop Tether anchorage points
iIf it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the notes on "Child
restraint systems on the front-passenger
seat" (
Ypage 51).
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
A statement by the child restraint manufacturer
of compliance with these standards can be
found on the instruction label on the child
restraint system. You will also find the state-
ment in the instruction manual provided with the
child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur-
ing system
GWARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, a child might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-
lation and operating instructions for the child
restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged
correctly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings
!When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could
otherwise be damaged.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing
rings :.
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Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
the child restraint system on a rear seat.
Rearward-facing child restraint system
The front-passenger front air bag cannot be
deactivated. Always install a rearward-facing
child restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not be
subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust
the head restraint position accordingly. Always
make sure that the shoulder belt strap is cor-
rectly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to the
shoulder belt guide on the child restraint sys-
tem. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for-
wards and downwards from the vehicle belt out-
let. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet
and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Override features/Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Ropen doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Child-proof locks for rear doors (
Ypage 52).
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
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dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro-tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Child-proof locks for the rear door
Rear door
:
Child safety bolt
2Door secured – then make sure that the
child-proof locks are working properly.
3Door released
The child-proof lock on the doors enable you to
secure each door individually.
A door with an activated child-proof lock cannot
be opened from the inside. If the vehicle is
unlocked, the door can be opened from the out-
side.
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi- cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
RASR (Acceleration SkidControl)
RBAS (B rakeAssist System)
REBD (E lectronic Brake Force Distribution)
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of accident nor override the
laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time
and for staying in your lane. Always adapt your
driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe dis-
tance from other road users. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving safety systems
described only work optimally when:
Rthere is adequate contact between the tires
and the road surface
Ryou use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary, when the road conditions
are wintry.
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