2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER door lock

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
2Contents

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
Index7

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
Index9

R
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
16Index

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
Index17

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
18Index

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
Index21

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
32Cockpit
At a glance