XRemove thebatterie sfrom th ebattery tray.
XInser tth ene wbatterie sint oth ebattery tray
wit hth epositive pole facing upwards. Use a
lint-free cloth to do so.
XAlign battery compartmen tcover :and push
it on until it audibly engages.
XChec kth efunction of all th eremot econtrol
buttons on th evehicle.
62Key
Opening and closing
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.
64Central locking
Opening and closing
Operation and obstacle detection
Electrical step
The sliding door of your vehicle can be equipped
with an electrical step.
XWhen getting in and out of the vehicle, use thegrab handles and electrical step :.
Electrical step :automatically extends when
the sliding door is opened and retracts when it is
closed.
Electrical step :is equipped with an obstruc-
tion detection device on the front side. If the
step comes into contact with an obstacle while
it is extending, it stops.
After you have removed the obstacle, you must
first close the sliding door and open it once
again so that the step can extend completely.
iIf the electrical step obstructs loading, you
can prevent the step from extending when
opening the sliding door via obstacle detec-
tion. The electrical step can then remain
retracted and a forklift or other lifting equip-
ment can be moved nearer to the cargo com-
partment.
Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons: if
the 1 indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up and a warning tone sounds, elec-
trical step :is malfunctioning (
Ypage 203).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: if the
Electrical
Stepmessage is shown in the dis-
play and a warning tone sounds, electrical
step :is malfunctioning (
Ypage 192).
If electrical step :is malfunctioning, the step
may only partially extend/retract or may not
extend/retract at all. If a malfunction does
occur, you will have to retract and lock electrical
step :manually before continuing the journey
(
Ypage 67). Before passengers get out of the vehicle, let
them know that electrical step
:might not be
extended.
Emergency release
!
Driving with the step extended may result in
it being damaged.
If the electrical step does not retract auto-
matically, you will have to push it in and lock it
into place manually before continuing your
journey.
XPull R-clips ;on both rods :on the under-
side of the step out of their respective pins.
XRemove washers =and detach both rods :.
XFold rods:into the housing in the step.
XPush the step into its housing.
Electrical step67
Opening and closing
Z
XTo set the steering wheel:swing lever=
down until it engages.
The steering wheel is unlocked.
XMove the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
XPull lever =up to the stop.
The steering wheel is locked again.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever :in
the direction of the arrow.
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The additional mirrors in the exterior mirrors
reduce the size of the image. Objects visible in
the mirrors are closer than they appear. You
could misjudge the distance from road users
driving behind you when changing lanes, for
instance. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always determine the
actual distance from road users driving
behind you, e.g.:
Rby looking over your shoulder
Rby looking in the main mirror in the exterior
mirror.
Adjusting manually
XBefore starting off, manually adjust the exte-
rior mirrors in such a way that you can get a
good overview of road and traffic conditions.
Adjusting electrically
Adjustment buttons and switches for setting the
mirrors
XBefore pulling away, turn the key to position 2
in the ignition lock (Ypage 119).
XPress switch ;to position 1for the left-hand
exterior mirror or to position 2for the right-
hand exterior mirror.
XPress adjustment button :at the top, bot-
tom, right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way that
you can get a good overview of road and traf- fic conditions.
iThe exterior mirrors are automatically
heated at low outside temperatures.
78Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
The daytime running lamps function must be
activated using the on-board computer:
Rvehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 171)
Rvehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 164)
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to the
$ position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps and
license plate lamp are switched on when the
engine is running. The Lindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up.
iUSA only:
If you turn the light switch to the TorL
position, the parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps switch on. If you turn the light
switch to the Ãposition, the daytime run-
ning lamps remain switched on.
iCanada only:
If you turn the light switch to the Lposi-
tion, the low-beam headlamps are switched
on. If you turn the light switch to the Tor
à position, the daytime running lamps
remain switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, 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
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting 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 ÃtoL. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the park-
ing lamps switch on or off automatically
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 running
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 Lindicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
GWARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Lbefore you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position ÃtoL with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from ÃtoL will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTurn the ignition key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to LorT.
iIf your vehicle is only equipped with one rear
fog lamp, you must turn the light switch to
L.
iWhen the light switch is set to Ãyou
cannot switch on the front and rear foglamps.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
80Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
button to reduce or theKbutton to
increase the airflow.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next to
the buttons.
Defrosting the windows
You can use the "defrosting" function to defrost
the windshield or to demist the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Only use the following settings until the win-
dows are clear again.
XVehicle with window heating: switch on the
front (Ypage 104) and/or rear window
defroster (Ypage 104) .
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
Vehicle with heating
XSet temperature control :and airflow con-
trol ;toz (Ypage 98).
XSet air-distribution control ?tosz
(Ypage 98).
XClose the center air vents (Ypage 105) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the rear compartment (
Ypage 106).
XDirect the side air vents towards the side win-dows and open the defroster vents for the
side windows (
Ypage 106).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XSet temperature control :to
z (Ypage 99).
XPress the Kbutton until the maximum
blower output is reached.
All bars in the display next to the button light up.
XSet air-distribution control Atosz
(Ypage 99).
XClose the center air vents (Ypage 105) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the rear compartment (
Ypage 106).
XDirect the side air vents towards the side win-dows and open the defroster vents for the
side windows (
Ypage 106).
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
XVehicle with window heating: switch on the
front (Ypage 104) and/or rear window
defroster (Ypage 104) .
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 104).
Vehicle with heating
XSet temperature control :to a higher tem-
perature (Ypage 98).
XSet airflow control ;to a higher blower set-
ting. It should be set at least to level two
(
Ypage 98).
XSet air-distribution control ?tosz
(Ypage 98).
iIf the windows still fog up, set the control as
described for defrosting (Ypage 103).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XActivate cooling with air dehumidification
(Ypage 102).
XPress the ¨button (Ypage 99).
Reheat mode is activated. The indicator lamp
in the switch lights up.
To deactivate reheat mode, press the ¨
button again. The indicator lamp in the button
goes out.
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers (Ypage 93).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
XAdjust air distribution to the footwell
(Ypage 102).
XClose the air vents (Ypage 105).
Operating the climate control system103
Climate control
Outside tempera-
tureEngine runtime
Above 32 ‡ (0 †)at least 10 minutes
32 ‡ (0 †) to 14 ‡
(Ò10 †)at least 15 minutes
Below 14 ‡ (Ò10 †)at least 20 minutes
Before switching on
XCheck the fuel level and top up if necessary.
The auxiliary heating is operated directly
using the vehicle's fuel. The tank must be at
least a quarter full to ensure that the auxiliary
heating functions.
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
XSet the temperature control to the desired
temperature (Ypage 102).
XSet the air distribution as required
(Ypage 102).
XOpen the center (Ypage 105) and side air
vents (Ypage 106) and set them to the middle
position.
iThe auxiliary heating automatically switches
to heater booster mode after the engine is
started.
Operating with the button (control
panel)
iSwitch the heater booster function on or off
with the ¢button (Ypage 111).
XTo activate the auxiliary heating system:
press and hold the upper section of the y
switch for longer than 2 seconds.
The red indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates the interior to the temperature that you have set.
The blower switches to the first level.
XTo deactivate the auxiliary heating:
press
the upper section of the yswitch.
or
XTurn the key in the ignition lock to position 0.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The auxiliary heating operates for another
2 minutes and then switches off automati-
cally.
Selecting a switch-on time
Important information
You can use the on-board computer to define up
to three switch-on times, one of which can be
selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in the ybutton
goes out after 30 minutes, if you:
Rhave selected the switch-on time and
Rturn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the ybutton.
The y symbol flashes in the display.
or
XPress the 4menu button on the instrument
cluster repeatedly until the ysymbol
flashes in the display.
XUse the forg buttons on the instrument
cluster to select the switch-on time 1to3.
The switch-on time selected is displayed.
XWait 10 seconds for the standard display to
appear.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the ybutton lights up.
If you do not preselect a switch-on time, and
--:--
is shown in the display, this means that
the automatic switch-on mode is switched
off. The yellow indicator lamp in the y
button goes out.
108Operating the auxiliary heating system
Climate control
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
XTurn the key to position2in the ignition lock.
XPress the ybutton.
The Aux. heatsubmenu is shown in the dis-
play.
If no switch-on time has been selected, the
selected switch-on time is highlighted or
Timer off
is highlighted.
iYou can also access the Aux. heat.sub-
menu via the Settings(Ypage 168) menu.
XUse theWorX button on the steering
wheel to select the desired switch-on time.
Use the Timer off
setting to deactivate
automatic switch-on.
XPress the Vbutton on the steering wheel.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the ybutton lights up.
Setting the switch-on time
XUse the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
On-board computer without steering wheel
buttons
XPress the 9reset button on the instrument
cluster.
The hour display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons on the instrument
cluster to set the hours.
XPress the 9reset button
The minute display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons to set the minutes.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
On-board computer with steering wheel but-
tons
XPress the 9button on the steering wheel.
The display shows the Hoursmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons on the steer-
ing wheel to set the hours.
XPress the 9button.
The display shows the Minutesmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons to set the
minutes.
XPress the Vbutton.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
Operation with the remote control
Important information
You can switch the auxiliary heating on/off and
set the operating duration using the remote con-
trol. You can use up to 4 remote control units on
the vehicle. These must be synchronized for the
receiver in your vehicle (
Ypage 110).
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 600 meters. This range is
reduced by:
Rsources of interference
Rsolid objects between the remote control and
the vehicle
Rthe remote control being in an unfavorable
position in relation to the vehicle
Rtransmitting from an enclosed space
Overview of the remote control
:Indicator lamp
;To confirm settings
=To switch the remote control on/off, set the operating duration or end or cancel settings
Indicator lamp :lights up in various ways to
show different operating modes:
SignalingMeaning
Lights up redRemote control switched on
Data transfer
Operating the auxiliary heating system109
Climate control
Z