2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 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
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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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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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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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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
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J
JackJacking points ................................ 263
Preparation .................................... 263
Storage location ............................2 36
Using ............................................. 263
Jump-starting ..................................... 238
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 117
Key positions ..................................... 117
Kickdown ...........................................1 23
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 144
Function/notes .............................1 43
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 281
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 50
License plate lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Light sensor ......................................... 81
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 168
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 169
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 81
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 80
Cornering light function ................... 83
Driving abroad ............................... 132 Fog lamps ........................................ 81
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 83
Headlamp range .............................. 82
High beam flasher ............................ 82
High-beam headlamps ..................... 82
Highbeam Assist .............................. 84
Important safety notes .................... 80
Light switch ..................................... 80
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 80
Parking lamps .................................. 80
Rear fog lamp .................................. 81
Setting the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 80
Turn signals ..................................... 82
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 23
Load distribution ............................... 210
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 212
Loading gui deli
nes
Important safety notes .................. 208
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 212
Maximum tensile strength ............. 282
Loads
Securing ........................................ 210
Transporting .................................. 208
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 169
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 63
Locking centrally
see Central locking
LOW RANGE ....................................... 145
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 145
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Driving abroad ............................... 132
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Lumbar support ................................... 73
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M
M+S tires............................................ 245
Maintenance ...................................... 221
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 131
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................. 164
Operation ....................................... 163
Settings .........................................1 65
Telephone ...................................... 172
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 73
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 78
Rear-view mirror .............................. 78
Mobile navigation devices ................ 207
Mobile phone ..................................... 207
Important safety notes .................. 206
Pre-installation ............................... 206
Type approval/frequency .............. 271
Mobile phone
see Mobile phone
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................2 67
Mounting a new wheel ................... 266
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 263
Raising the vehicle ......................... 263
Removing a wheel .......................... 265
Removing and mounting the spare wheel ............................................. 269
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 263
N
Navigation
Fittings for PND mobile navigation
devices .......................................... 207
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 116
O
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 4
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................4 0
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 52
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
Odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 164
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 136
Important safety notes .................. 135
Rules for driving off-road ............... 136
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Checking the oil level .....................2 16
Display message ............................ 173
Lighting submenu .......................... 168
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Audio menu ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 161
Menu overview .............................. 163
Operating ....................................... 161
Operation menu .............................1 63
Settings menu ............................... 165
Standard display ............................ 164
Telephone menu ............................ 172
Trip computer menu ......................1 71
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 173
General notes ................................ 160
Setting the clock ............................ 161
Standard display ............................ 160
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 23
Limited Warranty .............................2 3
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