2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER steering

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Radiator cover..................................... 29
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 164
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain and light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 170
Windshield wiper .............................. 94
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 171
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 75
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 203
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 100
Setting the air vents ...................... 105
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
Opening/closing from inside ........... 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 212
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 151
Switching on .................................. 151
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103 Rear window wiper
............................. 95
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 78
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 126
Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 126
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Flu id – DEF) ...................... 126
Re

frigerant ......................................... 281
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 125
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 124
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 125
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 124
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 109
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 110
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 109
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 109
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 110
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 198
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp (function) .......... 40, 194
Reverse warning feature .................. 119
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 282
Notes ............................................. 212
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Roof load (roof carrier)..................... 282
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Operating safety .............................. 26
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Correct usage .................................. 42
Display message ............................ 181
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seat heating ......................................... 77
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 73
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 73
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Armrest ............................................ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 234
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Folding seat ..................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear bench seat ............................... 75
Seat heating .................................... 77
Setting the driver's seat ................... 73
Swivel seat ....................................... 73
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 74
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 210
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 232
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 222
Exceeding a service due date ........ 222
Notes ............................................. 222 Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 222
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 275
Engine oil ....................................... 277
Fuel ................................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Power steering fluid ....................... 279
Refrigerant ..................................... 281
Transmissio
n oil ............................. 279
Washer fluid ................................... 281
Setting the air distribution ............... 101
Setting the airflow ............................ 101
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 168
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 161
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 165
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 165
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 131
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Hinged side windows ....................... 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Overview .......................................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
Resetting ......................................... 71
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Closing assist ................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Opening/closing .............................. 65
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 65
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 65
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 61
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 170
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Checking the battery .......................61
Display message ............................ 189
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Loss ................................................. 62
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 62
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 117
Snow chains ...................................... 246
Sockets .............................................. 206
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Removing/mounting ...................... 269
Special seat belt retractor .................. 48
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........ 167
see Instrument cluster
Sprinter dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 91
Start-off assist
Display message ............................ 179
Starting (engine) ................................ 118
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 36
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 25 Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 201
Glove box ....................................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Paper holder .................................. 203
Stowage co
mpartment above the
windshield ..................................... 202
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 202
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 201
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 202
Stowage space under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 203
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 202
Summer tires ..................................... 245
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 57
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 110
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 169
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 159
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 91
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 196
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 273
Cargo tie-down points .................... 281
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Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 282
Loading rails .................................. 282
Roof carrier .................................... 282
Tires/wheels........................ .252, 268
Trailer tow hitch .............................2 82
Vehicle data ................................... 281
Telephone .................................. 206, 207
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 172
Display messages .......................... 189
Numbers from the phone book ...... 172
Operating ....................................... 172
Redialing ........................................ 173
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 172
Temperature
Outside temperature ......................1 59
Setting (climate control) ................ 101
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 166
Theft deterrent systems
Immobilizer ...................................... 57
Tow-away alarm ............................... 57
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 267
Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 161
Timer
Activating ....................................... 113
Auxiliary heating ............................ 112
Important safety notes .................. 112
Overview ........................................ 113
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 114
Setting the preselection time
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 114
Setting weekday, time and oper-
ating duration (auxiliary heating) ... 113
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) ..... 114
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
C

hecking manually ........................ 249
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188 Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Maximum ....................................... 249
Notes ............................................. 248
Recommended ............................... 246
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Tire label ........................................ 247
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 251
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 251
Display message ............................ 188
Function/notes .............................2 49
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Tire pressure table ............................ 252
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 261
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 260
Bar (definition) ............................... 260
Changing a wheel .......................... 262
Characteristics .............................. 259
Checking ........................................ 244
Curb weight (definition) ................. 261
Definition of terms ......................... 259
Direction of rotation ...................... 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 261
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 260
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 259
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 260
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 260
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 260
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 243
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 260
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 260
Labeling (overview) ........................ 257
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Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 171
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 164
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Resetting ....................................... 159
see Trip computer (on-board computer)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 89
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 82
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 91
Twin front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 202
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 271
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 261
U
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 63
USB port ............................................. 207
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 189
Electronics ..................................... 271
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 165
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 254
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 59
Lowering ........................................ 267
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking for a long period ................ 129
Pulling away ................................... 119 Raising ........................................... 263
Registration ..................................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 127
Towing away .................................. 239
Transporting .................................. 242
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 59
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 28
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Vehicle data ....................................... 281
Vehicle identification number .......... 272
Vehicle identification plate .............. 272
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 236
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 242
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 25
Warning and indicator lamp
Power assistance for the steering .. 199
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 192
Check Engine ................................. 196
Coolant .......................................... 195
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 193
Electrical step ................................ 199
ESP
®.............................................. 190
ESP®function ................................ 194
Overview .......................................... 34
Seat belt ........................................ 198
Warning lamp .................................... 237
Warning triangle ................................ 237
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 191
Air filter .......................................... 197
ASR ................................................ 190
BAS ................................................ 191
Battery charge ............................... 194
Brake wear .................................... 194
Bulbs .............................................. 198
Doors ............................................. 198
Engine oil level ............................... 195
Preglow .......................................... 197
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Reservefuel .................................. .196
Tire pressure monitor .................... 197
Water separator .............................1 98
Windshield washer fluid ................. 198
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 20
Capacities ...................................... 281
Display message ............................ 189
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Notes ............................................. 281
Wiping with ...................................... 94
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 262
Checking ........................................ 244
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Important safety notes .................. 243
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 265
Interchanging/changing ................ 262
Mounting a new wheel ................... 266
Mounting a wheel .......................... 263
Removing a wheel .......................... 265
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 269
Snow chains .................................. 246
Storing ...........................................2 62
Tightening torque ........................... 267
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 268
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Defrosting ...................................... 102
Windshield heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 20
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain and light sensor ....................... 94
Rear window wiper .......................... 95
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 95 Setting the sensiti
vity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 170
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ................................................. 94
Winter diesel ..................................... 274
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 246
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 245
Radiator cover ................................. 29
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 245
Setting a limit speed ......................1 31
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Replacing ......................................... 95
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Door control panel38
;Light switch80
=Combination switch
• turn signals82
• high-beam headlamps82
• windshield wipers94
• rear window wiper95
?Cruise control lever137
ASteering wheel without or
with buttons36
BInstrument cluster33
CStowage compartment
• 3.5 mm audio jack207
• USB port207
DTimer for the auxiliary warm-
air heater (auxiliary heating)112
E• Stowage compartment
with interior light85
• Overhead control panel37
FRear-view mirror78
FunctionPage
GPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play148
HOpens/closes the right-hand
side window70
IStowage compartment (jack
and vehicle tool kit)236
JGlove box200
KCenter console36
LSelector lever (automatic
transmission)121
MIgnition lock117
NFurther control panels38
OSteering wheel buttons36
PEngages/releases the park-
ing brake133
QHorn
ROpens the hood214
SSteering wheel buttons36
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At a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Instrumentcluste ron vehicles without steering whee lbuttons
Instrumen tcluste rin vehicles wit hsteering-wheel buttons
FunctionPag e
:Speedometer159
;Tachometer159
=f, gBrightens/dims th e
instrumen tcluste rlighting15 9
?Fue lgage wit hfuel filler flap
location indicator15 9
ADisplay
Vehicles without steering
whee lbuttons16 0
Vehicles wit hsteering whee l
buttons16 1
FunctionPag e
BReset butto n933
CMen ubutto n4
• changes standard display16 0
•select smenus16 1
DService butto nË
Checks th eengin eoil level21 6
Instrument cluster33
At a glance