2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER fuel cap

Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 221
Dis play message ............................ 190
Fill ing capacity .............................. .282
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 282
Mixing ............................................ 281
Notes about oil grades ................... 280
Oil change ...................................... 282
Oil level (note) ............................... 220
Viscosity ........................................ 281
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 154
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 242
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety information ........... 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Exhaust check ................................... 134
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 162
DEF reducing agent ....................... 279
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 178
Indicator lamp ....................... 197, 201
Malfunction ....................................1 88
Refilling DEF .................................. 129
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Eye glasse
s compartment
................. 205
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 242
First-aid kit ......................................... 241 Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 267
General notes ................................ 266
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 74
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 275
Two-way radio ................................ 275
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 279
Consumption information .............. 279
Consumption statistics .................. 174
Diesel at very low outside temper-atures ............................................ 278
Display message ............................ 189
Driving tips ....................................1 33
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Quality (diesel) ............................... 278
Refueling ........................................ 127
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 174
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 278
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 224
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Fuel gauge ......................................... 162
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 189
Fuses .................................................. 246
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Removing/mounting ...................... 273
Specia lsea tbelt retractor .................. 48
Specialist worksho p............................ 26
Speed ,controlling
see Cruis econtrol
Speedomete r
Digital (vehicles wit hsteerin g
whee lbuttons ).............................. .170
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........1 70
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................8 9
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ......................9 0
Start-off assist
Display message ............................1 82
Starting (engine) ................................ 120
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 35
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 24
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 05
Glove box ....................................... 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Paper holder .................................. 207
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 206
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 205
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 206 Stowage space u
nder the rear
bench seat ..................................... 207
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 206
Summer tires ..................................... 249
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 56
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 111
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 172
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 162
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 90
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 162
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 277
Cargo tie-down points .................... 285
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 285
Loading rails .................................. 285
Roof carrier .................................... 286
Tires/wheels ......................... 257, 272
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 286
Vehicle data ................................... 285
Telephone .................................. 210, 211
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 175
Display messages .......................... 193
Numbers from the phone book ...... 175
Operating ....................................... 175
Redialing ........................................ 176
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 175
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 162
Setting (climate control) ................ 102
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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

Proper use
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in these operating instruc-
tions
Rthe technical data in these Operating Instruc-
tions
Rtraffic laws and regulations
Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out mod-
ifications to electronic components, their soft-
ware as well as wiring.
GWARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartment is not
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
RSolvents
RFuel
ROil and grease
RCleaning agents
RAcids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
24Introduction

FunctionPage
¦Fluid level too low in wind-
shield washer/headlamp
cleaning system
202
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted162
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction197
ÄIndicator lamp, distance
warning143
·Warning lamp, distance
warning143
ÃWarning and indicator lamps,
Lane Keeping Assist147
1Door or hood open203
Electrically operated step
malfunction203
#Brake pads/linings worn198
+LOW RANGE active148
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle with steering wheel
buttons)
81
JRight-hand turn signal81
:ASR malfunction53
BAS malfunction195
hESP®malfunction194
ÈDirt accumulation in air filter201
6Reserve fuel162
Fuel filler cap open200
FunctionPage
:Water in the fuel202
mFuel filter dirty202
#Battery charging malfunction198
bBulb defective203
=Tachometer with warning
and indicator lamps
cParking brake applied136
LLow-beam headlamps on79
KWorking speed governor
(ADR) on154
ÐPower steering assistance
malfunction203
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle without steering
wheel buttons)
81
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted162
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction197
|Reserve fuel200
Fuel filler cap open200
\Diesel particle filter malfunc-
tion201
hESP®malfunction194
7Fasten seat belts203
iCorresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Ypage 176).
34Instrument cluster
At a glance

GWARNING
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
parts of the vehicle can become very hot, e.g.
the exhaust system.
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with:
Rhot parts of the exhaust system
Rthe exhaust gas itself
There is a risk of fire.
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
make sure that:
Rno flammable materials come into contact
with hot vehicle components
Rthe exhaust gas can escape from the
exhaust pipe unhindered
Rthe exhaust gas does not come into contact
with flammable materials.
!Turn on the auxiliary heating at least once a
month for approximately 10 minutes. The
auxiliary heating could otherwise be dam-
aged.
!Make sure that the flow of hot air is not
blocked. The auxiliary heating will otherwise
overheat and switch off.
Your vehicle may be equipped with either an
auxiliary hot-water heater or an auxiliary warm-
air heater. Adjustment and operation of the:
Rhot-water auxiliary heater is done via the on-
board computer and with the auxiliary heating
button in the control panel (
Ypage 108) or
with the remote control (Ypage 109).
Rauxiliary warm-air heater is done via the timer
above the overhead control panel
(
Ypage 114).
The auxiliary heating works independently of the
engine and supplements the climate control
system in the vehicle. The auxiliary heating
heats the air in the vehicle interior to the tem-
perature set.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hot-water aux-
iliary heater, the auxiliary heating also keeps the
coolant warm. This way, the load on the engine
is minimized and fuel is saved.
The heater booster function (
Ypage 111) of the
au xiliary heating supports the climate control system when the engine is running and the out-
side temperature is low.
You can use the auxiliary heating at an outside
temperature of up to 39 ‡ (4 †). At an outside
temperature above 39 ‡ (4 †) the auxiliary
heating system and the heater booster function
switch off automatically.
Hot-water auxiliary heating
Heating time
The heating time when operating the auxiliary
heating with the vehicle is stationary without the
engine running depends on the outside temper-
ature and the electrical consumers switched on.
Outside
tempera-
tureHeating
timePossible startup
procedures
Above
23 ‡
(Ò5 †)Approx.
20 minutes6
23 ‡
(Ò5 †) to
5 ‡
(Ò15 †)Approx.
40 minutes3
Below 5 ‡
(Ò15 †)Approx.
50 minutes2
You can then switch on the auxiliary heating
again.
If you do not start the engine for a while, the total
duration of heating is limited to a maximum of
120 minutes to protect the starter battery.
Switching on the auxiliary heating is then auto-
matically disabled. You can, for example, switch
on the auxiliary heating without the engine run- ning if the outside temperature is Ò5‡( Ò20 †) a
maximum of two times. If you try it again, the
indicator lamps in the ybutton
(
Ypage 108) flash alternately for approximately
2 minutes to signal switch-on interlock. The aux-
iliary heating cannot be switched on without
starting the engine.
When the condition of charge of the starter bat-
tery is sufficient again, the switch-on interlock
will be deactivated. To charge the starter bat-
tery, let the engine run. The engine run time
required to reach the necessary condition of
charge depends on the outside temperature and
on the electrical consumers switched on.
Operating the auxiliary heating system107
Climate control
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and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuelvapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
HEnvironmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
!Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Even small amounts of gasoline
will cause damage to the fuel system and
engine.
!Do not switch on the ignition if you acciden-
tally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Filter the fuel before transferring it to the
vehicle if you are refueling the vehicle from
barrels or containers.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel sys-
tem due to contaminated fuel.
Further information on fuel and on fuel grades
can be found in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 277).
Refueling procedure
The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand
door when viewed in the direction of travel. It is
only possible to open the fuel filler flap when the front door is open.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
XSwitch off the auxiliary heating system
(Ypage 106).
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
the fuel filler flap.
XClose all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vaporsfrom entering the vehicle interior.
XTurn fuel filler cap ;counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from strap :.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Fuel may otherwise leak out.
XReplace tank filler cap;on tank and turn
clockwise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
close the filler flap.
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Driving and parking

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or thefuel tank are defective.
XTurn the key immediately to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
XDo not restart the engine under any circum-
stances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the fuel tank has been run dry, after refueling
carry out the following steps:
XBefore starting the engine: switch on the igni-
tion three or four times.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Ypage 119).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up briefly.
XOnce the %preglow indicator lamp goes
out, turn the key to position 3in the ignition
lock and release it as soon as the engine is
running.
You can start the diesel engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Important safety notes
!Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Never mix DEF with additives or
thin it with tap water. The exhaust gas after-
treatment may otherwise be damaged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet 352.0.
Damage that results from the use of additives
or tap water leads to the loss of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
!If DEF comes into contact with a painted or
aluminum surface, wash the surface off
immediately with plenty of water.
!DEF is not a diesel additive and must not be
mixed with fuel in the tank. Even small
amounts of DEF can cause engine damage.
Damage that results from the blending of DEF
will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limi-
ted Warranty.
iIf the outside temperature is below 12 ‡
( Ò 11 †) it may be difficult to top up. If the DEF
is frozen and there is an active warning indi- cator, topping up may not be possible. Park
the vehicle in a warm place, e.g. in a garage,
until the DEF has become liquid again. Top-
ping up is then possible again. Alternatively,
have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
iIf you add DEF at temperatures below 12 ‡
( Ò 11 †) it is possible that the level is not
shown correctly due to the frozen DEF.
Drive for at least 20 minute s(heating phase in
the tank activated) and then st

op the vehicle
for at least 30 seconds. The level is then
shown correctly.
You will find further information on DEF in the
"Service products" section (
Ypage 277).
Refueling procedure
DEF filler neck
Non-lockable DEF filler cap
Example: DEF filler cap in the engine compartment
XTo open: switch off the ignition.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 218).
XTurn filler cap :counter-clockwise and
remove it.
XTo close: replace cap :on the filler neck and
turn it clockwise.
You will hear a click when cap :is fully
closed.
XClose the hood (Ypage 219).
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Driving and parking
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