Central lockingAutomatic locking ............................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 64
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 59
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 64
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) .............. 91
Additional turn signals ..................... 88
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ............. 90
Backup lamps .................................. 89
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 86
Brake lamps ..................................... 89
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) .............. 90
Cornering lamps .............................. 87
Courtesy lights ................................. 91
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) ...................................... 87
Display message ............................ 185
Front interior light ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps ..................... 87
Interior light ..................................... 92
Interior lighting ................................ 92
License plate lamp ........................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) .... 90
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 86
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Cargo Van/Passenger
Van) ................................................. 89
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) ......................... 90
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Perimeter lamp .......................... 90, 91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 89
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab) ............ 90
Rear interior light ............................. 92
Standing lamps (rear, Chassis
Cab) ................................................. 90
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 89
Tail lamps ........................................ 89
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab) .................. 90
Turn signals (front) ........................... 88
T
urn signals (rear, Chassis Cab) ....... 90
Turn signals (rear) ............................ 89 Warning and indicator lamps ......... 203
see Replacing bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Checklist
Before driving off-road ................... 138
Child
Restraint system .............................. 48
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 49
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 51
Rear door ......................................... 52
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 48
Chock ................................................. 132
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 236
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 237
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 101
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Auxiliary heating ............................ 106
Checking/cleaning the air filter
(rear-compartment air condition-
ing) ................................................ 225
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 102
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Heating ............................................ 98
Heating in the rear compartment ... 100
Important safety notes .................... 97
Operating the cargo compartment
air vents ......................................... 117
Overview of systems ........................ 97
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 104
Problems with the windshield
heating .......................................... 104
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 101
Rear-compartment heating ............ 100
6Index
G
GasolineReserve fuel warning lamp ............. 200
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 134
Genuine parts ...................................... 28
Glove box ........................................... 204
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 264
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 82
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................7 6
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 76
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 224
Cleaning system (function) .............. 82
Fogging up ....................................... 83
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 238
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 83
Switching Highbeam Assist on/
off .................................................. 171
Hood
Closing ........................................... 219
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 218
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Opening ......................................... 218
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Hydroplaning ..................................... 136
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions Immobilizer
.......................................... 56
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 28
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 269
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ....................................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 162
Outside temperature display .......... 162
Overview .......................................... 32
Speedometer ................................. 162
Tachometer ................................... 162
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 162
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 84
Front ................................................ 84
Motion detectors ............................. 85
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 92
Overview .......................................... 84
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 84
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 57
Deactivating ..................................... 58
Function ........................................... 57
Switching off .................................... 57
J
JackJacking points ................................ 268
Preparation .................................... 268
Storage location ............................ 240
Using ............................................. 268
Jump-starting ..................................... 242
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 119
Index11
Key positions.................................... .119
Kickdown ...........................................1 26
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
Function/notes .............................1 46
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 285
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 49
License plate lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Light sensor ......................................... 80
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 171
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 80
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 79
Cornering light function ................... 82
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Fog lamps ........................................ 80
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 82
Headlamp range .............................. 81
High beam flasher ............................ 81
High-beam headlamps ..................... 81
Highbeam Assist .............................. 83
Important safety notes .................... 79
Light switch ..................................... 79
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 79
Parking lamps .................................. 79
Rear fog lamp .................................. 80 Setting the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 172
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 79
Turn signals ..................................... 81
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 22
Load distribution ............................... 214
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 216
Loading guide
lines
Important safety notes .................. 212
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 216
Maximum tensile strength ............. 285
Loads
Securing ........................................ 214
Transporting .................................. 212
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 64
Locking centrally
see Central locking
LOW RANGE ....................................... 148
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 148
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Driving abroad ............................... 135
Replacing bulbs ............................... 87
Switching on/off .............................. 79
Lumbar support ................................... 73
M
M+S tires............................................ 249
Maintenance ...................................... 225
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 176
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 134
12Index
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 265
Snow chains .................................. 249
Speed rating (definition) ................ 264
Storing ........................................... 267
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 264
Summer tires ................................. 249
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 265
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 265
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 265
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 264
Tire size (data) ....................... 257, 272
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 261
Tire tread ....................................... 248
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 265
Total load limit (definition) ............. 266
Traction (definition) ....................... 266
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 266
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 264
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 266
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 264
Top Tether ............................................ 50
Touchshift (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 125
Tow-away alarm
Arming/deactivating ........................ 57
Deactivating ..................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 246
Important safety notes .................. 243
Towing
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 245
Installing/removing the towing
eye ................................................. 244
With a raised front or rear axle ...... 245
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 287
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 237
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 157
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 159
Driving tips .................................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Notes on retrofitting ...................... 286 Trailer loads ................................... 287
Tow ing aw
ay
Important safety guidelines ........... 243
In the event of malfunctions .......... 244
With both axles on the ground ....... 245
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ... 195
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 159
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 159
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 282
Transport
Loading guidelines ......................... 212
Vehicle ........................................... 246
Transport by rail ................................ 135
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 135
Transporting
Load distribution ............................ 214
Securing a load .............................. 214
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 174
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 163
Resetting ....................................... 162
see Trip computer (on-board computer)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 88
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 89
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
Index19
Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Door control panel37
;Light switch79
=Combination switch
• turn signals81
• high-beam headlamps81
• windshield wipers93
• rear window wiper94
?Cruise control lever140
ASteering wheel without or
with buttons35
BInstrument cluster32
CStowage compartment
• 3.5 mm audio jack211
• USB port211
DTimer for the auxiliary warm-
air heater (auxiliary heating)114
E• Stowage compartment
with interior light84
• Overhead control panel36
FRear-view mirror78
FunctionPage
GPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play151
HOpens/closes the right-hand
side window71
IStowage compartment (jack
and vehicle tool kit)240
JGlove box204
KCenter console35
LSelector lever (automatic
transmission)124
MIgnition lock119
NFurther control panels37
OSteering wheel buttons35
PEngages/releases the park-
ing brake136
QHorn
ROpens the hood218
SSteering wheel buttons35
Cockpit31
At a glance
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
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.
Key59
Opening and closing
Z
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
60Key
Opening and closing