Fuel tanksee Fuel tank
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 185
Fuses .................................................. 242
G
Gasoline
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............ .196
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 131
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glove box ...........................................2 00
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 260
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 83
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 76
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 76
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 220
Cleaning system (function) .............. 83
Fogging up ....................................... 84
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 234
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 84
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 82
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 84
Switching Highbeam Assist
on/off ............................................ 168
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 15
Display message ............................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 214
Indicator lamp ................................ 198 Opening ......................................... 214
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 57
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 29
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 265
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ....................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 159
Outside temperature display .......... 159
Overview .......................................... 33
Speedometer ................................. 159
Tachometer ................................... 159
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 159
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 85
Front ................................................ 85
Motion detectors ............................. 86
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 93
Overview .......................................... 85
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 85
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 58
Deactivating ..................................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off .................................... 58
12Index
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
Index19
or heavy objects on or in front of the seats
next to the emergency exit window.
RThe window handles must not be used as
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags or
items of clothing.
RWhen exiting the vehicle through the emer-
gency exit window, pay attention to the vehi-
cle height and the local conditions. Particu-
larly children and smaller adults may require
assistance when exiting the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
XTo activate:remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XTo deactivate: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the vehi-
cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key
in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
when the starter battery is fully charged, the
immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an author-
ized Sprinter dealer or call 1-877-762-8267
(in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
XTo arm: close all doors.
XLock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 63) flashes.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 63) goes out.
iCargo Van and Passenger Van only:
Unless you open a door within 40 seconds
after unlocking the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle will be locked again
Rthe anti-theft alarm system will be armed
again If the alarm system is armed, a visual and audi-
ble alarm is triggered by the following:
RUnlocking the vehicle from inside
ROpening a door
ROpening the hood
iThe alarm is not switched off, even if you
immediately close the open door that has trig- gered it, for example.
XTo stop the alarm: press the%button on
the remote control.
or
XInsert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
Tow-away alarm
Operation
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when the tow- away alarm is armed. This can be the case if the
vehicle is raised on one side, for example.
Arming and disarming
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed
approximately 20 seconds after you lock the
vehicle.
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva-
ted when you unlock the vehicle.
Disarming
Theft deterrent locking system57
Safety
Z
Exceptionally, if the service brake fails, the park-
ing brake can be used to brake the vehicle in an
emergency.
XEmergency braking: press and hold release
button ;and carefully apply brake lever :.
Switching off the engine
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
!If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine
running at idle speed for about two minutes
before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to return
to normal.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
P .
XApply the parking brake.
XTurn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away (Ypage 127).
Wheel chock
Use the wheel chock or a similar object to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling away, e.g. when
parking or changing a wheel.
Wheel chock in the load/passenger compartment
XTo remove the wheel chock on Cargo
Vans/Passenger Vans: pull restraining
cable :down a little and remove it from
retainer ;.
XRemove the chock.
iWhen stowing the wheel chock, make sure
that restraining cable :is holding it securely
in retainer ;.
Wheel chock to the rear of the chassis on the left
side of the vehicle (example)
XTo remove the wheel chock on Cab Chas-
sis:pull the locking springs down and remove
the wheel chock.
iWhen stowing the wheel chock, make sure
that it is secured in the retainer with the lock-
ing springs.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you park your vehicle for longer than
three weeks:
Rconnect the batteries to a trickle charger or
Rdisconnect the vehicle's starter battery or
Parking129
Driving an d parking
Z