2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ignition

Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview
Standard interior ligh t
1
Interio rligh tswitched on
2Interio rligh tswitched off
3Automatic control system switched on
Interio rlights in th eoverhead control panel
:
Switches th eleft-han dreading lamp on/off
;Switches th eright-hand reading lamp
on/off
=Right-hand reading lamp
?Interio rligh t
ASwitches th eautomatic control system on /
off
BSwitches th einterio rligh ton/off
CLeft-han dreading lamp
If you manually switch on th einterio rlighting or
reading lamp son th eoverhead control panel,
they switch off automatically after 20 minutes.
Automatic control
The interior ligh tcomes on if you:
Runlock th evehicl e
Ropen th edriver' sor th efront-passenger door
Rremove th eke yfrom th eignition loc k
The interior ligh tswitches off again automati-
cally.
If adoor is lef topen ,th einterior lighting
switches off after approximately 20 minutes.
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on/off centrally (Passenger
Van)
Rear compartmen tlighting switch
:
To switch on th erear compartmen tlighting
;Automatic control
=To switch off th erear compartmen tlighting
You can switch th erear compartmen tlighting
on/off centrally on Passenger Van sthat are
equipped wit hconvenience control .
Ther emay also be aswitch on th erear com-
partmen tlights that allows you to switch them
on/off separately. If you switch off rear com-
partmen tlighting =,therear compartmen t
ligh tis switched off ,regardless of th eposition of
it s own switch .
If you mov eth erear compartmen tlighting
switch to center position ;,theautomatic con-
trol system is switched on .When you open a
door or unlock th evehicle, th erear compart-
men tlighting then goes on automatically. Once
th edoor sare closed, it switches off automati-
call yafter 20 minutes.
Interior lighting85
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Switching the rear/cargo compart-
ment lamp on/off
Interior light with switch (example: Cargo Van)
1
Automatic control
2To switch off the interior lighting
3To switch on the interior lighting
Interior light with switch (example: Passenger Van
with rear-compartment air conditioning)
1
To switch on the interior lighting
2To switch off the interior lighting
3Automatic control
For Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans without
convenience control, the switch for the interior
lighting is on the rear interior light in the cargo
compartment/vehicle interior.
If you move the switch to automatic control, the
rear/cargo compartment lamps go on when you
open a door or unlock the vehicle. They switch
off automatically after 20 minutes, or when you
close the doors.
Motion detector
GWARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra- red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
Rlook directly into the unfiltered laser beam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
Rlook directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The load compartment lighting is also switched
on by the motion detector in the load compart-
ment on panel vans equipped with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detector within
four seconds if:
Rthe rear interior light switch (Ypage 85) is set
to automatic control.
Rthe vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is
applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
or
Rthe selector lever is in position Pon vehicles
with automatic transmission and the brake
pedal is not being depressed and
Rthe vehicle has not been locked from the out-
side using the key
The motion detector switches off automatically
if no change is detected in the vehicle for several
hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if the ignition key
is turned, etc. This prevents the battery from
becoming discharged.
86Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

XFold protective cover?back into place.
XAlign lamp housing :on the left-hand side
and engage.
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
XSwitch off the interior lighting.
XUndo screws :and remove the lamp lens.
XPress bulb ;into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
XPress new bulb ;into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition the lamp lens and tighten screws :.
iVehicles with LED cargo compartment
lamp: if an LED is defective, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Other-
wise, dirt or optical effects may cause unde-
sired windshield wiper sweeps. This could
then damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year (
Ypage 95), ideally in
spring and fall.
Combination switch
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the combination switch in the direction
of arrow ;to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
XSingle wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
XTo wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point in
the direction of arrow :.
The detent positions of the combination switch
correspond to the following wiper speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
94Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wiper s

iCanada only:
If the wind shield wiper s areswitched on and
you stop the veh icle, the windshield wiper
speed isreduced. For example, ifyou have
selected level IIand stop the veh icle,wipin g
continues with intermittent wipe whilethe
veh icle is stationary. Ifintermittent wipe is
selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you
can use level Ias the universal setting. The
rain and light sensor sets the appropriate wip-
ing frequency automatically, according to the
intensity of the rain. When you stop the veh i-
cle, leve lsIII and IIare swit ched down to
level Iautomatically.
The wind shield wiper will return to the original
level when you drive faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivit y of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 170).
In formation on checking the washer fluid level
can befound inthe "Maintenance and care"
section (
Ypage 220).
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Rearwindowwiper swit ch
2ôTowipe wit h washer fluid
3ITo swit ch on intermittent wiping
40To swit ch off intermittent wiping
5ô Towipe wit h washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn switch: to the corresponding position The rear window wiper
switches on automati-
cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wiper s are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
GWARNING
If the wind shield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiperblades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There isa risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper armwithout a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
wind ow.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiperblade
and itfalls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
!Only hold the wiperblade by the wiperarm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
The wind shield will no longerbe wipedproperly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Fron twindshield wiper arm wit hwiper blade
Windshield wipers95
Lights and windshield wipers
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XFold wiper arm=away from the windshield.
XSet wiper blade :at right angles to the wiper
arm.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :away from wiper arm =.
XPull wiper blade:up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
XPress new wiper blade :onto wiper arm =
until you hear retaining clips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back onto the windshield
again.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
96Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

Control panel for rear-compartment air-conditioning system
:Sets the airflow (Ypage 101)
K Increases the airflow
I Reduces the airflow
;Sets the temperature (Ypage 101)
=Blower setting bar display
?iSwitches rear-compartment air-conditioning on and off (Ypage 100)
Optimum use of rear-compartment air
conditioning
For optimum climate control, set the tempera-
ture control to the middle level. Only change the
temperature in small increments.
Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
Important information
When the climate control is switched off, air
intake and air circulation also stop. Only use this
setting for a brief period. Otherwise, the win-
dows could fog up.
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol via the control panel
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock. Vehicle with heating
XTo switch on:
set airflow control ;down to
at least level 1(Ypage 98).
XTo switch off: set airflow control ;up to the
0 position (Ypage 98).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XTo switch on: press theKbutton.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next to
the button.
XTo switch off: press theIbutton and,
after reaching the lowest blower speed, press
it again.
Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control via the control
panel
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
100Operating the climate control system
Climate control

Outside tempera-
tureEngine runtime
Above 32 ‡ (0 †)at least 10 minutes
32 ‡ (0 †) to 14 ‡
(Ò10 †)at least 15 minutes
Below 14 ‡ (Ò10 †)at least 20 minutes
Before switching on
XCheck the fuel level and top up if necessary.
The auxiliary heating is operated directly
using the vehicle's fuel. The tank must be at
least a quarter full to ensure that the auxiliary
heating functions.
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 100).
XSet the temperature control to the desired
temperature (Ypage 101).
XSet the air distribution as required
(Ypage 101).
XOpen the center (Ypage 104) and side air
vents (Ypage 105) and set them to the middle
position.
iThe auxiliary heating automatically switches
to heater booster mode after the engine is
started.
Operating with the button (control
panel)
iSwitch the heater booster function on or off
with the ¢button (Ypage 110).
XTo activate the auxiliary heating system:
press and hold the upper section of the y
switch for longer than 2 seconds.
The red indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates the interior to the temperature that you have set.
The blower switches to the first level.
XTo deactivate the auxiliary heating:
press
the upper section of the yswitch.
or
XTurn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 0.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The auxiliary heating operates for another
2 minutes and then switches off automati-
cally.
Selecting a switch-on time
Important information
You can use the on-board computer to define up
to three switch-on times, one of which can be
selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in the ybutton
goes out after 30 minutes, if you:
Rhave selected the switch-on time and
Rturn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock
On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XPress the ybutton.
The y symbol flashes in the display.
or
XPress the 4menu button on the instrument
cluster repeatedly until the ysymbol
flashes in the display.
XUse the forg buttons on the instrument
cluster to select the switch-on time 1to3.
The switch-on time selected is displayed.
XWait 10 seconds for the standard display to
appear.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the ybutton lights up.
If you do not preselect a switch-on time, and
--:--
is shown in the display, this means that
the automatic switch-on mode is switched
off. The yellow indicator lamp in the y
button goes out.
Operating the auxiliary heating system107
Climate control
Z

On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock.
XPress the ybutton.
The Aux. heatsubmenu is shown in the dis-
play.
If no switch-on time has been selected, the
selected switch-on time is highlighted or
Timer off
is highlighted.
iYou can also access the Aux. heat.sub-
menu via the Settings(Ypage 165) menu.
XUse theWorX button on the steering
wheel to select the desired switch-on time.
Use the Timer off
setting to deactivate
automatic switch-on.
XPress the Vbutton on the steering wheel.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the ybutton lights up.
Setting the switch-on time
XUse the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
On-board computer without steering wheel
buttons
XPress the 9reset button on the instrument
cluster.
The hour display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons on the instrument
cluster to set the hours.
XPress the 9reset button
The minute display flashes.
XUse the fand gbuttons to set the minutes.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
On-board computer with steering wheel but-
tons
XPress the 9button on the steering wheel.
The display shows the Hoursmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons on the steer-
ing wheel to set the hours.
XPress the 9button.
The display shows the Minutesmenu.
XUse theWandX buttons to set the
minutes.
XPress the Vbutton.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
Operation with the remote control
Important information
You can switch the auxiliary heating on/off and
set the operating duration using the remote con-
trol. You can use up to 4 remote control units on
the vehicle. These must be synchronized for the
receiver in your vehicle (
Ypage 109).
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 600 meters. This range is
reduced by:
Rsources of interference
Rsolid objects between the remote control and
the vehicle
Rthe remote control being in an unfavorable
position in relation to the vehicle
Rtransmitting from an enclosed space
Overview of the remote control
:Indicator lamp
;To confirm settings
=To switch the remote control on/off, set the operating duration or end or cancel settings
Indicator lamp :lights up in various ways to
show different operating modes:
SignalingMeaning
Lights up redRemote control switched on
Data transfer
108Operating the auxiliary heating system
Climate control