2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER display

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 23
Operating Instructions .......................... .23
Service and vehicle operation ................ 23
Proper use ............................................. 25
Protection of the environment ............... 25
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 29
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 36
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................... 37
Door control panel ................................. 38
Further control panels ........................... 38
Safety ................................................... 40
Useful information ................................. 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 47
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 52
Driving safety systems ........................... 53
Emergency exit ...................................... 56
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 57
Opening and closing ...........................59
Useful information ................................. 59
Key ........................................................ 59
Central locking ...................................... 63
Driver's door and front passenger
door ....................................................... 64
Sliding door ........................................... 65
Electrical step ........................................ 66
Rear doors ............................................. 67
Partition sliding door ............................. 69
Side windows ......................................... 70
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....72
Useful information ................................. 72
Seats ..................................................... 72
Steering wheel ....................................... 77
Mirrors ................................................... 78
Lights and windshield wipers ............80
Useful information ................................. 80
Exterior lighting ..................................... 80
Interior lighting ...................................... 85
Changing bulbs ...................................... 87
Windshield wipers .................................. 94
Climate control .................................... 97
Useful information ................................. 97
Overview of climate control systems ..... 97
Operating the climate control system .. 100
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 104
Operating the auxiliary heating sys-
tem ...................................................... 105
Operating the cargo compartment air
vents .................................................... 115
Driving and parking ..........................116
Useful information ............................... 116
Breaking-in notes ................................. 116
Driving ................................................. 116
Automatic transmission ....................... 121
Refueling ............................................. 124
Parking ................................................ 127
Driving tips .......................................... 130
Driving systems ................................... 137
Working mode ..................................... 151
Towing a trailer .................................... 152
On-board computer and displays ....158
Useful information ............................... 158
Important safety notes ........................ 158
Instrument cluster ............................... 158
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 160
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 161
Display messages ................................ 173
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System).... 55
12 V socket ........................................ 206
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 178
Function/notes ................................ 53
Important safety notes .................... 53
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Access step in the bumper
Cleaning .........................................2 33
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 101
Activating/deactivating the roof
ventilator ...........................................1 15
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes .............................1 40
ADAPTIVE ESP
®
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Add-on equipment ............................... 28
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs ............................... 89
Replacing bulbs (roof) ......................9 2
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 274
Engine oil ...................................... .278
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 82
ADR (working speed governor) ........151
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 46
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Adjusting for the passenger com-
partment ........................................ 105
Adjusting on the roof ..................... 105
Importa nt sa
fety notes .................. 104 Setting the center air vents ........... 104
Setting the side air vents ...............1
05
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
Refrigerant ..................................... 281
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode
Important safety notes .................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Engaging/disengaging ................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ..... 145
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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 ..................... 58
Armrests .............................................. 76
Ashtray ............................................... 205
ASR (acceleration skid control)
Activating/deactivating ................... 54
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 54
Important safety notes .................... 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 57
Switching off the alarm .................... 57
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ...............229
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 81
Automatic locking ............................... 64
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 123
Changing gear ............................... 122
Changing gear yourself .................. 122
Driving tips .................................... 123
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Emergency running mode .............. 124
Important safety notes .................. 121
Kickdown ....................................... 123
Maneuvering .................................. 123
Overview ........................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 121
Selector lever positions ................. 122
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Touchshift ...................................... 122
Trailer towing ................................. 123
Transmission oil change ................ 279
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 124
AUX port ............................................. 207
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 110
Adjusting ....................................... 170
Conditions for switching on ........... 107
Heating time .................................. 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 107
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 108
Operation with the timer ................ 112
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 107
Setting the switch-on time ............. 108
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 283
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90 Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 116
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Replacing ......................................... 61
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 228
Charge indicator lamp ................... 194
Charging ........................................ 228
Disconnecting and connecting ....... 225
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 227
Display message ............................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 223
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 228
Jump starting ................................. 238
Location ......................................... 224
Removing and installing ................. 226
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 224
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 118
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 120
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 143, 170
Notes/function .............................. 141
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Brake fluidChecking the level ......................... 219
Display message ............................ 180
Notes ............................................. 279
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 179
Indicator lamp ................................ 194
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 133
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 140
Applying the parking brake ............ 128
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Checking brake fluid level .............. 219
Display messages .......................... 179
EBD .................................................. 55
Important safety notes .................. 132
Maintenance .................................. 191
New brake pads/linings ................ 133
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 133
Riding tips ...................................... 132
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 238
First-aid kit .................................... 237
Jump-starting ................................. 238
Reflective safety jacket .................. 237
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning triangle ............................ 237
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 80C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 233
Car wash ........................................ 229
Display ........................................... 233
Exterior lights ................................ 232
Interior ........................................... 233
Notes ............................................. 229
Paint .............................................. 231
Plastic trim .................................... 234
Power washer ................................ 230
Rear view camera .......................... 232
Roof lining ...................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 234
Seat cover ..................................... 234
Selector lever ................................ 234
Sensors ......................................... 232
Sliding door ................................... 233
Steering wheel ............................... 234
Step (electrical) ............................. 233
Trim pieces .................................... 234
Washing by hand ........................... 230
Washing the engine ....................... 230
Wheels ........................................... 231
Windows ........................................ 231
Wiper blades .................................. 231
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 115
Cargo compartment floor ................... 29
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 210
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 212
Permissible tensile load ................. 282
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 213
CD player/CD changer ...................... 165
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 36
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Central lockingAutomatic locking ............................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 63
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 63
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 59
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 63
Central locking system
see Central locking
Change of address .............................. 24
Change of ownership .......................... 24
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) .............. 92
Additional turn signals ..................... 89
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ............. 91
Backup lamps .................................. 90
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 87
Brake lamps ..................................... 90
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) .............. 91
Cornering lamps .............................. 88
Courtesy lights ................................. 92
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) ...................................... 88
Display message ............................ 182
Front interior light ............................ 93
High-beam headlamps ..................... 88
Interior light ..................................... 93
Interior lighting ................................ 93
License plate lamp ........................... 91
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) .... 91
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 88
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 87
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Cargo Van/Passenger
Van) ................................................. 90
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) ......................... 91
Parking lamps .................................. 88
Perimeter lamp .......................... 91, 92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 90
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab) ............ 91
Rear interior light ............................. 93
Standing lamps (rear, Chassis
Cab) ................................................. 91
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 90
Tail lamps ........................................ 90
T

ail lamps (Chassis Cab) .................. 91
Turn signals (front) ........................... 89 Turn signals (rear, Chassis Cab) ....... 91
Turn signals (rear) ............................ 90
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 198
see Replacing bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Checklist
Before driving off-road ................... 136
Child
Restraint system .............................. 49
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 50
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Top Tether ....................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 52
Rear door ......................................... 52
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 48
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 47
Chock ................................................. 129
Cigarette lighter ................................ 205
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 232
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 233
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 100
Air-conditioning system ................... 98
Auxiliary heating ............................ 105
Checking/cleaning the air filter
(rear-compartment air condition-
ing) ................................................ 221
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 101
Defrosting the windows ................. 102
Heating ............................................ 97
Heating in the rear compartment ..... 99
Important safety notes .................... 97
Operating the cargo compartment
air vents ......................................... 115
Overview of systems ........................ 97
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Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................103
Problems with the windshield
heating .......................................... 103
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 100
Rear-compartment heating .............. 99
Reheat function (air dehumidifica-
tion) ............................................... 102
Setting the air distribution ............. 101
Setting the air vents ......................1 04
Setting the airflow ......................... 101
Setting the temperature ................ 101
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 103
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 103
Switching windshield heating on/
off ..................................................1 03
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 140
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Combination switch ............................ 82
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 207
PND fittings ................................... 207
Ports .............................................. 207
Type approval/frequency .............. 271
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 37
Center console ................................ 36
Climate control ................................ 36
Driver's door ....................................3 8
Left and right side of the steering
wheel ............................................... 38
Conversions/equipment .................... 28
Coolant (engine)
Adding ........................................... 219
Checking the level .........................2 18
Display message ............................ 185 Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Filling capacity ............................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 218
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Cornering light function
Function/notes ................................ 83
Courtesy lights
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 55
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 138
Activation conditions ..................... 138
Cruise control lever ....................... 137
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 186
Driving system ............................... 137
Function/notes .............................1 37
Important safety notes .................. 137
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Resuming the stored speed ........... 138
Setting a speed .............................. 138
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 138
Cup holder ......................................... 204
Center console .............................. 204
Cup holder
see Cup holders
Cup holders ........................................ 204
Curtains (cleaning instructions) ...... 235
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Activating/deactivating (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 168
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Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps)............................................. .88
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 80
Switching on/off (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 161
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid )
Refilling .......................................... 126
Delayed switch-off ............................ 169
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 274
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp .................. 197
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 184
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Indicator lamp ................................ 193
Level indicator ............................... 159
Notes ............................................. 275
Storage .......................................... 276
Tank content .................................. 277
Diesel particle filter
Short-distance driving .................... 131
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 166
Display
Display messages .......................... 173
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 164
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 160
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 164
Standard display (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 160
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display
see Warning and indicator lamps Display message (vehicle with
steering whe
el b
uttons)
Service interval display .................. 222
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Service interval display .................. 222
Display messages
Calling up the message memory .... 173
Driving systems ............................. 186
Engine ............................................ 184
Important safety notes .................. 173
Lights ............................................. 182
Safety systems .............................. 178
SmartKey ....................................... 189
Tires ............................................... 188
Vehicle ........................................... 189
Distance recorder ............................. 164
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 140
Function/notes ............................. 139
Warning lamp ................................. 140
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 59
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 189
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Drinking and driving ......................... 130
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driver's/front-passenger door
Unlocking ......................................... 64
Driving abroad ................................... 131
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 134
Driving on rough terrain
Checklist before driving off-road .... 136
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 55
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 53
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Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 140
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 54
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............. 139
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 55
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 55
Important safety information ........... 53
Overview .......................................... 53
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 141
Cruise control ................................ 137
Display message ............................ 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 143
PARKTRONIC ................................. 148
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 123
Brakes ........................................... 132
Break-in period .............................. 116
Checking brake lining thickness .... 133
Downhill gradient ........................... 132
Drinking and driving ....................... 130
Driving abroad ............................... 131
Driving in winter ............................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ................ 134
Driving on wet roads ...................... 134
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 130
General .......................................... 130
Hydroplaning ................................. 134
Icy road surfaces ........................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 116
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 133
New brake disks ............................ 133
New brake pads/linings ................ 133
Off-road driving .............................. 135
Overrun cut-off .............................. 130
Snow chains .................................. 246
Speed limitation ............................. 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 152
Transport by rail ............................. 132
Wet road surface ........................... 133
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 146
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 55
Indicator lamps .............................. 191
Electrical closing assist ...................... 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Display message ............................ 189
Emergency release .......................... 66
Function ........................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Manual retraction ............................ 66
Obstacle detection ........................... 66
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 116
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency exit .................................... 56
Emergency exit window ..................... 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 46
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 151
Changing the power output ............. 27
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 196
Cleaning instructions ..................... 230
Engine number ............................... 273
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 152
Irregular running ............................ 120
Jump-starting ................................. 238
Operating safety .............................. 27
Starting .......................................... 118
Starting problems .......................... 120
Switching off .................................. 129
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