2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER oil filter

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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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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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

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous substances in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's specifications. Any work on the
engine should therefore be carried out by quali-
fied and authorized technicians at a Sprinter
dealer.
The engine settings must not be changed under any circumstances. In addition, all specific
maintenance work must be carried out at regu-
lar intervals and in accordance with the service
requirements of the dealer listed here on the
inside title page. Details can be found in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Short journey
!
If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving or is stationary for long
periods, this could lead to a malfunction in the automatic cleaning function for the diesel par-
ticle filter. This can lead to blockage of the
diesel particle filter. This can also result in fuel
collecting in the engine oil and cause engine
failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short distances,
drive on a highway or an inter-urban road for
20 minute severy 300 miles (500 km). This facil-
itates the diesel particle filter's burn-off proc-
ess.
Speed limiter
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must find out about the max-
imum speed of the vehicle and the resulting per-
missible maximum speed of the tires (tire and
tire pressure). In particular, also observe the tire
approval regulations for each country.
You must not exceed the speed limit for the tires
listed in the tire pressure tables. You can find
information on tire pressures in the "Wheels and
tires" section (
Ypage 250).
You can permanently limit the maximum speed
of your vehicle to 65 mph (105 km/h) or 75 mph (120 km/h).
We recommend that you have the maximum
speed programmed by an authorized Sprinter
dealer.
Before overtaking, take into consideration that
the engine speed limiter prevents the speed
increasing beyond the programmed maximum
speed.
Driving abroad
Service
An extensive network of authorized Sprinter
Dealers is also at your disposal when you are
traveling abroad. Nevertheless, please bear in
mind that service facilities or replacement parts
may not always be immediately available. You
can obtain a list of workshops at any authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
Fuel
In some countries, only fuels with a higher sulfur
content are available.
Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage. Infor-
mation on fuel (
Ypage 277).
134Driving tips
Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
*
CoolantCheck level
The coolan tlevel is to olow.
Never run th eengin eif th ecoolan tlevel is to olow. The engin ecould
overheat and be damaged.
XStop th evehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XSwitc hoff th eengin eand let it cool down .
XAddcoolan tand be sur eto observ eth ewarning note s
(Ypage 283).
XIf you need to add coolan tfrequently, hav eth eengin ecoolin gsys-
te m checke dat aqualified specialist workshop .
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Reservefue lDriveto agas statio n
The fuel level has fallen int oth ereserv erange.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station (Ypage 127).
:
WaterinfuelVisitworkshop
The water that has collecte din th ewater separator has reached th e
maximum level.
XDrain th ewater separator (Ypage 224).
m
Fuelfilter Visitworkshop
The fuel filter is dirty.
XHav eth efuel filter elemen treplace das soo nas possibl eat aquali-
fie dspecialist workshop .
4
Engine oil Add 1.0quart(Canada:1.0liter)
The oil level is to olow.
XChec kth eoil level th enext time you refuel (Ypage 220), and add
oil.
4
Engine oil levelNot whe neng .run ‐ning
You wan tto chec kth eengin eoil level eve nthough th eengin eis still
running.
XSwitc hoff th eengine.
XChec kth eoil level (Ypage 220).
4
Engine oil levelReduce oil level
You haveadded to omuc hengin eoil. There is aris kof damaging th e
engin eor catalytic converter.
XChec kth eoil level (Ypage 220).
XIf theoil level is to ohigh :hav eth eengin eoil extracted at th enext
qualified specialist workshop .
XIf theoil level is correct: hav eth emalfunction rectifie dat th enext
qualified specialist workshop .
Display messages189
On-board computer and displays
Z

If the: indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes on, drain fuel filter with water sep-
arator =immediately.
iWe recommend that you have this mainte-
nance work carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop.
XPark the vehicle safely and secure it from roll-
ing away.
XSwitch off the auxiliary heating system .
XSwitch off the engine.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 218).
XPlace a suitable receptacle under drain
hose :.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XOpen drain plug ;immediately until the
water/fuel mixture flows out of drain hose :.
XScrew in drain plug;as soon as approx-
imately 0.2 qt (0.2 l)of the water/fuel mixture
has been collected.
The electrical fuel pump automatically halts
the flow of the water/fuel mixture after
30 seconds.
XAfter draining, turn the key back to position 0
in the ignition lock.
XDispose of the collected water/fuel mixture
in an environmentally responsible manner,
e.g. at a qualified specialist workshop.
XCheck drain plug ;. The drain plug must be
closed.
When the engine is running and drain hose ;
is open, fuel is lost through drain hose :.
XClose the hood (Ypage 219).
If the : indicator lamp does not go out after
draining:
XDrain the fuel filter again.
XIf the : indicator lamp does not go out
after draining for the second time, have the
cause checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Vehicle interior
Air filter for the rear-compartment air
conditioning
!
Regularly check the air filters for visible dirt.
Clean or replace a dirty filter mat. The dirt may
otherwise lead to damage to the air-condi-
tioning system.
Filter magazine, located on the roof in the rear
compartment
An increased amount of sand or dust may collect in the air filter of the rear-compartment air con-
ditioning when you drive on dusty or sandy
roads.
XTo remove the filter mat: carefully pry
cover :out of recesses ;and remove.
XRemove the filter mat from the air duct.
XTo clean the filter mat: wash the dirty filter
mat with clear water.
XLeave the filter mat to dry.
iThe filter mat must not be cleaned or dried in
a machine.
XTo install the filter mat: insert the filter mat
into the air duct.
XReplace and engage cover :.
Maintenance
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Observe measures to protect the environ-
ment when working on the vehicle. You must
observe the legal requirements when dispos-
ing of service products, e.g. engine oil. This
also includes all components, e.g. filters,
which have come into contact with service
products. Any qualified specialist workshop
can provide information about this.
Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths
and care products in an environmentally
responsible manner. Comply with the instruc-
tions for use of the care products.
Maintenance225
Maintenance and care
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When handling, storing and disposing of fuels,
please observe the relevant regulations.
Tank contents
Depending on equipment, the total capacity of
the fuel tank may vary.
Vehicle typeTotal capa-cityof which
reserve fuel
2500
3500Approx-imately
26.4 US gal (100 l)Approx-
imately
5.0 US gal
(19 l)
All-wheel-
drive vehicleApprox-
imately
24.6 US gal (93 l)
Diesel
Fuel grade
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.
!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.
!You will damage the diesel engine if you do
not refuel with ULSD or a diesel fuel with a
sulfur content of more than 15 ppm.
!Do not use the following:
RMarine diesel
RHeating oil
RBio-diesel
RVegetable oil
RGasoline
RParaffin
RKerosene Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives. This can other-
wise lead to engine damage. This does not
include flow improver additives. For further
information, see "Flow improvers".
You will generally find information about the fuel
grade on the filling pump. If there is no identifi-
cation on the filling pump, consult a gas station
attendant.
For more information ab out re
fueling
(Ypage 127).
Diesel at very low outside temperatures
GWARNING
If you heat fuel system components, e.g. with
a hot-air gun or open flame, these compo-
nents could be damaged. This can cause fuel
to escape and ignite. Depending on the type
of damage, fuel may also not escape until the
engine is running. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Never heat fuel system components. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the
malfunction.
Refill only with commercially available ULTRA-
LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD, maximum sulfur
content 15 ppm), which fulfills the ASTM D975
standard.
The flow properties of diesel may be inadequate
at low outside temperatures due to paraffin sep-
aration.
iMalfunctions resulting from paraffin sepa-
ration can only be rectified by heating the
entire fuel system. Park the vehicle in a
heated garage, for example.
To prevent operating problems, diesel with bet-
ter flow qualities is available during the winter
months. You can obtain information at the gas
station or from your fuel supplier.
Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel preheating
system. This improves the flow properties of the
diesel by approximately 46 ‡ (8 †). ULTRA-
LOW SULFUR DIESEL can be used without ris k
o

f malfunction down to an outside temperature
of approximately 14 ‡ ( Ò10 †).
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Technical data

of another quality is not permitted and may
invalidate the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The use of other, non-approved engine oils fordiesel engines can cause damage to the die-
sel particle filter (DPF).
Use only engine oils that have been approved for
your vehicle according to the MB Specifications
for Service Products.
The MB Specifications for Service Products are
valid for your vehicle
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R228.51
R229.31
R229.51
These are high quality engine oils which have a
positive effect on:
Rengine wear
Rfuel consumption
Rexhaust gas emissions
Multi-grade engine oils of the prescribed SAE
class (viscosity) may be used all year round, tak-
ing the outside temperatures into account.
Engine oil viscosity
!If the SAE viscosity class of the engine oil
used does not cover the outside temperature
range in which you are operating the vehicle,
it must be changed in good time, in particular
before the cold season commences. Using an
engine oil that does not have adequate tem-
perature characteristics can lead to engine
damage.
The temperature range information of the SAE
classification always refers to that of fresh oil.
The temperature characteristics of the engine
oil may deteriorate significantly due to aging
in use, especially at low outside tempera-
tures.
We recommend that you change the engine
oil before the cold season commences. Use
an approved engine oil of the specified SAE
class.
Engine oil SAE classification
Viscosity indicates the flow characteristics of a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this
means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin.
Depending on the respective outside tempera-
tures, select an engine oil according to SAE
classification (viscosity). The table displays the
SAE classification to be used. The low temper-
ature characteristics of engine oils can notice-
ably deteriorate during operation, e.g. from
aging, soot and fuel accretion. For this reason,
regular oil changes using an approved engine oil
from the suitable SAE classification are urgently
recommended.
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Miscibility of engine oils
!Mixing oils reduces the benefits of using
high grade engine oils.
We recommend that you only add engine oil of
the same quality grade and SAE class as used
when the engine oil was last changed.
If, in exceptional cases, oil of the type in the
engine is not available, top up using another
approved mineral or synthetic engine oil.
If the quality grade is not available for diesel
engines, you may also add engine oils meeting
the requirements in MB Sheet Number 228.5,
229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then
limited to a maximum of 1 qt (1 l).
12If the quality grade is not available for diesel engines, you may also add engine oils meeting the requirements
of MB Sheet No. 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then limited to a maximum of 1 qt (1 l).
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