2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER key battery

Overview ........................................124
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 127
Selector lever ................................ 124
Selector lever positions ................. 124
Shift ranges ................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Touchshift ...................................... 125
Trailer towing ................................. 126
Transmission oil change ................ 282
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 127
AUX port ............................................. 211
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 111
Adjusting ....................................... 173
Conditions for switching on ........... 108
Heating time .................................. 107
Important safety notes .................. 106
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 108
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 109
Operation with the timer ................ 114
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 108
Setting the switch-on time ............. 109
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 287
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 54 Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 118
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................6 1
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Replacing ......................................... 61
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 232
Charge indicator lamp ................... 198
Charging ........................................ 232
Disconnecting and connecting ....... 229
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 231
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 227
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 231
Jump starting ................................. 242
Location ......................................... 228
Removing and installing ................. 230
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 228
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 123
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 146, 173
Notes/function .............................. 144
Trailer towing ................................. 146
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 223
Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 283
Warning lamp ................................. 195
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Correct usage .................................. 41
Display message ............................ 184
Fastening ........................................ .42
Important safety guidelines .............4 0
Introduction .....................................4 0
Releasin g ......................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 203
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seat heating ......................................... 76
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 73
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 73
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Armrest ............................................ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 238
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Folding seat ..................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear bench seat ............................... 75
Seat heating .................................... 76
Setting the driver's seat ................... 73
Swivel seat ....................................... 73
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 74
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 214
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 236
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 226
Exceeding a service due date ........ 226
Notes ............................................. 226
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 226
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 279
Engine oil ....................................... 280
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Power steering fluid ....................... 283
Refrigerant ..................................... 284
Transmission oi l ............................. 282
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asher fluid ................................... 284 Setting the air distribution
............... 102
Setting the airflow ............................ 102
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 171
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 164
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 168
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 168
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 134
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 235
Hinged side windows ....................... 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Overview .......................................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
Resetting ......................................... 71
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Closing assist ................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Opening/closing .............................. 65
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 66
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 66
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 61
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 173
Checking the battery ....................... 61
Display message ............................ 193
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Loss ................................................. 63
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 63
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 119
Snow chains ...................................... 249
Sockets .............................................. 210
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 272
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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
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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

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
56Theft deterrent locking system
Safety

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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XTo unlock the driver's or rear door:press
the key release button on the remote control.
The key folds out.
XInsert the key fully into the door lock and turn it to position 2.
The door is unlocked.
XTo lock the vehicle: lock all doors except the
driver's door and, if necessary the rear door,
from inside. To do this, press down the door
locking buttons.
XPress the key release button on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
XInsert the key fully into the driver's door lock
and turn it to position 1.
The driver's door is locked.
Remote control battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The key batteries contain perchlorate material,
which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local gov-
ernment’s disposal guidelines. California resi-
dents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm .
We recommend that you have batteries
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the batteries
XPress the %or& button for longer than
two seconds.
If battery indicator lamp (
Ypage 59 )lights up
briefly, the batteries in the remote control still
have sufficient charge. Otherwise, change the
batteries immediately.
iIf the remote control is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing
the & or% button:
Rlock or
Runlock the vehicle
Changing batteries
You need a CR 2025 2 3 V cell battery, which can
be obtained from any qualified specialist work-
shop.
When changing the batteries, do not press any
of the buttons on the remote control.
XPress release button ;.
The key folds out.
XRemove battery compartment cover :in the
direction of the arrow.
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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.
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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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