2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ignition

Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tires, tire tread and winter operation
under "Wheels and tires" (
Ypage 247).
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (Ypage 52).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems will also
fail, including driving safety systems. Observe
the information relating to the !warning
lamp (
Ypage 195).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
The yellow !warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. The lamp goes out when the engine starts
running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (Ypage 52).
ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor suspend the laws of physics if the driver
does not pay attention when pulling away or
accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive
in a vehicle with this option, ASR will be deacti- vated for the duration of the activation/deacti-
vation process.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if ASR
is malfunctioning, the :indicator lamp lights
up while the engine is running and the engine
power may be reduced (
Ypage 195).
ASR significantly improves traction, i.e. the
transmission of power from the tires to the road surface, and thus increases the vehicle's driving
stability. If the driving wheels start to spin, ASR
brakes individual drive wheels and limits the
engine torque. ASR thus significantly assists you
when pulling away and accelerating, especially
on wet or slippery roads.
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASR will not allow you to pull away without
difficulty. The type of tires and total weight of the
vehicle as well as the gradient of the road also
play a crucial role.
If ASR intervenes, the dwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes.
Activating/deactivating ASR
GWARNING
If deactivated, ASR will not attempt to stabi-
lize the vehicle during pulling away and accel- eration. There is an increased risk of skidding
and of an accident.
Only deactivate ASR in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
!If you deactivate ASR, ESP®will still inter-
vene to stabilize the vehicle. Frequent braking
automatically triggered by ESP
®can damage
the brake system.
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Safety
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Hold the open window in position. You could
otherwise damage the emergency exit win-
dow.
The emergency exit window is intended for use
in an emergency only and must not be opened
unless the vehicle is stationary. The emergency
exit window is the first window behind the driv-
er's seat on the driver's side. It is marked by the
"Emergency Exit" label.
XTo open:position both handles :vertically.
This will break locking pins ;.
The window is unlocked.
XSwing the window outward by the handles
and hold it in this position. Make sure there is
sufficient clearance when doing so.
XTo close: close the window.
XPosition both handles :horizontally. Make
sure that the locks =are inside in front of the
window frame.
The window is locked.
XReplace locking pins ;at 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 vehi-
cle 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:
RBefore beginning a journey, inform the vehicle
occupants of the emergency exit window and explain how to use it. Make sure to explicitly
point out the risks described here.
ROnly vehicle occupants who know how to use
the emergency exit window are permitted to
sit next to it.
RAccess 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
.
RThe window handles must not be used as
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags or
items of clothing.
RWhen exiting the vehicle through the emer-
gency exit window, pay attention to the vehi-
cle height and the local conditions. Particu-
larly children and smaller adults may require
assistance when exiting the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
XTo activate:
remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XTo deactivate: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the vehi-
cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key
in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.
iThe 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 author-
ized Sprinter dealer or call 1-877-762-8267
(in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
XTo arm: close all doors.
XLock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 64) flashes.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 64) goes out.
iCargo Van and Passenger Van only:
Unless you open a door within 40 seconds
after unlocking the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle will be locked again
Rthe anti-theft alarm system will be armed
again
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If the alarm system is armed, a visual and audi-
ble alarm is triggered by the following:
RUnlocking the vehicle from inside
ROpening a door
ROpening the hood
iThe alarm is not switched off, even if you
immediately close the open door that has trig-
gered it, for example.
XTo stop the alarm: press the%button on
the remote control.
or
XInsert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
Tow-away alarm
Operation
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when the tow- away alarm is armed. This can be the case if the
vehicle is raised on one side, for example.
Arming and disarming
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed
approximately 20 seconds after you lock the
vehicle.
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva-
ted when you unlock the vehicle.
Disarming
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
XPress button :.
When the button is released, indicator
lamp ;in the button lights up for about
5 seconds.
XLock the vehicle.
The tow-away alarm is disarmed.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you
lock the vehicle again.
Disarm the tow-away alarm when locking your
vehicle and:
Rloading and/or transporting the vehicle, on a
ferry or car transporter, for example
Rparking on a moving surface, as split-level
garage
This will prevent false alarms.
Interior motion sensor
Operation
If the armed interior motion sensor detects
motion in the vehicle interior, a visual and acous-
tic alarm is triggered. This can happen if some-
one reaches into the vehicle interior, for exam-
ple.
Switching on
XClose the side windows.
XMake sure that nothing (such as mascots or
coat hangers) are hanging on the rear-view
mirror or on the grab handles on the head-
liner.
This will prevent false alarms.
XLock the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is armed after
approximately 40 seconds.
Switching off
XUnlock vehicle.
The interior motion sensor automatically
switches off.
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Deactivating
XRemoveth eke yfrom th eignition lock.
XPress butto n:.
Whe nth ebutto nis released, indicator
lamp ;of th ebutto nlights up fo rabout
5 seconds.
XLoc kth evehicle.
The interio rmotion sensor is deactivated.
The interio rmotion sensor remain sdeactivated
until you loc kth evehicle again .
Deactivat eth einterio rmotion sensor when
locking your vehicle:
Rwit hpeople or animals remainin ginsid e
Rwithth esid ewindows remainin gope n
Rwhen transporting it on aferr yor car trans -
porter, fo rexample
Thi swill preven tfalse alarms .
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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 possi-
ble. 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 (
Ypage 26).
Key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get
out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
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 park
position Por shift manual transmission into
neutral.
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 you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Do not keep the key with remote control:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key with remote control
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rin metallic objects, e.g. metal cases
This can affect the key's functionality.
Key functions of the remote control
General notes
The vehicle is equipped with either 2 or 4 remote
controls with a folding key, or 4 mechanical
keys. In this Operator's Manual, both the
mechanical keys and the keys with remote con-
trol are referred to as keys. The remote control
key has a range of up to 32 ft (10 m). Use the
remote control of the key only when in immedi-
ate proximity of the vehicle. This prevents theft.
Remote controls that are not included in the
scope of delivery for the vehicle must be pro-
grammed before use. Further information can
be obtained at any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
The key's remote control locks/unlocks the
driver's door and/or the following centrally if
the factory settings have not been changed:
Rthe driver's and the front-passenger door
Rthe sliding doors
Rthe rear doors
iIf the driver's or front-passenger door is not
closed, the corresponding door is not locked.
If a sliding door or a rear door is not closed
properly, none of the rear doors are locked.
If there is a key is in the ignition lock, the remote
control is inoperative. When locking or unlock-
ing the vehicle with the remote control, always
pay attention to the indicator lamp signaling.
Also check the locking knobs of the doors.
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Opening and closing
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the
remote control
Remote control with an integrated folding key
:
5To unlock the sliding doors and the
rear door
;% To unlock the driver's door only or
unlock the vehicle centrally
=& To lock the vehicle centrally
?Key release button
ABattery check lamp
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the%
button.
The turn signals flash once. The theft deter-
rent locking system is deactivated.
XTo unlock the sliding doors and the rear
door: press the 5button.
The turn signals flash once.
XTo unlock centrally: unlock the driver's
door.
XPress the %button again within 2 sec-
onds.
The turn signals flash once.
iIf the surround lighting has been switched
on using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 172), 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:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Rthe theft deterrent locking system is armed
again.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The indicator lamps flash three times when
the theft deterrent locking system has been
armed and all doors have been closed.
XCheck the locking knobs on all the doors.
The locking knobs must all be in the lowered
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 folding key.
The alarm can be disabled in the following two
ways:
XPress the %or& button on the remote
control.
Or
XInsert the key into the ignition lock.
Driver's door
Rear door
1
Locked
2Unlocked
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Problems with the key/remote control
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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.
XClose the doors properly and lock the vehicle again.
The central locking system has malfunctioned.
XLock the vehicle using the folding key (Ypage 59).
XHave the central locking system checked as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
It is no longer possible to
lock or unlock the vehi-
cle using the remote
control.The key battery is weak or discharged.
XPoint the remote control at the driver's door handle from very close
range and press the %or& button.
If this does not work:
XReplace the key battery (Ypage 61).
or
XLock the vehicle using the folding key (Ypage 59).
The remote control is faulty.
XLock the vehicle using the folding key (Ypage 59).
XHave the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The key cannot be
turned in the ignition
lock.The steering lock has jammed mechanically.
XRemove 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.
XSwitch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting, and
try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 232).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 242).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
You have lost a key.XHave the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
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Central locking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Activate the child-proof door locks if children are traveling in the vehicle. The children could
otherwise open the doors while the vehicle is
in motion, injuring themselves and others.
GWARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. Children could otherwise
injure themselves on parts of the vehicle.
They could be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
If children open a door, they could:
Rinjure other people
Rget out of the vehicle and thereby injure
themselves or be injured by a passing vehi-
cle
Rseverely injure themselves by falling down,
in particular due to the vehicle height
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you are only leaving for a short time.
You can open a locked front door from the inside at any time. You can open a locked sliding door
or rear door from the inside if it has been previ-
ously unlocked from inside.
Locking and unlocking manually
Central lockin gbuttons
Use the central locking buttons to centrally
lock/unlock either the entire vehicle or just the
sliding doors and rear doors from the inside.
XTo lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press
the upper Ãcentral locking button when
the doors are closed.
When the entire vehicle is locked, the indica-
tor lamp in the Ãcentral locking button
lights up.
iIf the key has been removed or is in position
0 in the ignition lock, the indicator lamp in the
à central locking button remains lit for
5 seconds.
XTo lock/unlock the sliding doors and rear
doors: press the lower section of the Ä
central locking button when the doors are
closed.
When the sliding doors and rear doors are
locked, the indicator lamp in the upper Ã
central locking button lights up.
Automatic locking
General notes
The vehicle locks automatically as standard
once a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) has been
reached. Depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the doors may be locked automatically
once the ignition is switched on. Information on
the functions of the automatic locking mecha-
nism of your vehicle can be obtained from any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
If the automatic locking when driving function is
activated, there is a risk of being locked out
when the vehicle is pushed or towed.
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