2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER phone

Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 190
Stowing and features.......................200
Useful information ............................... 200
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 200
Cup holder ........................................... 204
Bottle holder ........................................ 204
Ashtray ................................................ 205
Cigarette lighter ................................... 205
12 V socket .........................................2 06
Mobile phone ....................................... 206
Additional communications equip-
ment .................................................... 207
Transporting loads ............................208
Useful information ............................... 208
Loading guidelines ............................... 208
Load distribution ................................. 210
Securing loads ..................................... 210
Carrier systems ................................... 212
Maintenance and care ......................214
Useful information ............................... 214
Engine compartment ........................... 214
Vehicle interior ....................................2 21
Maintenance ........................................ 221
Battery ................................................. 223
Care ..................................................... 229
Breakdown assistance .....................236
Useful information ............................... 236
Where will I find...? .............................. 236
Flat tire ................................................ 238
Jump-starting ....................................... 238
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 239
Electrical fuses ....................................2 42
Wheels and tires............................... 243
Useful information ............................... 243
Important safety notes ........................ 243
Operation ............................................ 243
Operation in winter .............................. 245
Tire pressure ....................................... 246 Loading the vehicle .............................. 254
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 257
Flat tire ................................................ 262
Changing wheels ................................. 262
Wheel and tire combination ................. 268
Spare wheel ......................................... 268
Technical data
................................... 271
Useful information ............................... 271
Vehicle electronics .............................. 271
Identification plates .............................2 72
Service products and capacities .......... 273
Vehicle data ......................................... 281
Contents3

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
6Index

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 242
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 271
Problem (malfunction) ...................1 20
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 18
Additives ........................................ 278
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 217
Display message ............................ 186
Filling capacity ............................... 278
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 278
Mixing ............................................ 278
Notes about oil grades ................... 277
Oil change ...................................... 278
Oil level (note) ............................... 216
Viscosity ........................................ 277
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 151
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 238
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 181
Important safety information ........... 55
Indicator lamp ................................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 190
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 159
DEF reducing agent ....................... 275
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 275
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 184
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Indicator lamp ....................... 193, 197
Malfunction ....................................1 84
Refilling DEF .................................. 126
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78 Eyegl
asses compartment
................. 201
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 238
First-aid kit ......................................... 237
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 263
General notes ................................ 262
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 74
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 271
Two-way radio ................................ 271
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 274
Consumption information .............. 275
Consumption statistics .................. 171
Diesel at very low outside temper-atures ............................................ 274
Display message ............................ 185
Driving tips ....................................1 30
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Quality (diesel) ............................... 274
Refueling ........................................ 124
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 171
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 274
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 220
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Fuel gauge ......................................... 159
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Index11

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
14Index

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

repaired at least four times and Mercedes-
Benz has been informed of the necessity of
such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more than 30 calendar days due to repairs result-
ing from the same or other major defects ordamage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information booklet
describes all the necessary maintenance work
which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always bring the Service and Warranty Informa- tion booklet with you when taking the vehicle to
an authorized Sprinter dealer. Your customer
service advisor enters each service into the Ser-
vice and Warranty Information booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram provides you with technical assistance in
the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to
the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered
by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section of the Service and Warranty Information
booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehi-
cle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
Please use the " Notice of Change of Address"
form in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet to inform us of a change of address, or
simply phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. This enables us, if necessary,
to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the
literature in the vehicle so that it is available for
the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
booklet or phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100.
Operating the vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
RUnleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Please consult an authorized Sprinter dealer for
further information, or write to one of the fol-
lowing addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
24Introduction

Steering wheel buttons
FunctionPage
:Display161
On-board computer opera-
tion
;Selects a submenu or adjusts
the volume161
WUp/increases the vol-
ume
X Down/reduces the vol-
ume
Using the telephone172
6 Accepts a call/starts
dialing
~ Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call
=Scrolls from one menu to
another161
V Forwards
UBack
Scrolls within a menu161
9Forwards
:Back
Center console
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment201
;Audio 10 or Audio 15 (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
=Air-conditioning control
panel97
Paper holder1203
?Center console control
panel
cSwitches the left/right-hand
seat heating on/off77
zSwitches the windshield
heating on/off103
|Switches the rear window
defroster on/off103
fActivates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC150
£Switches the hazard warning
lamps on/off83
1Only on vehicles without rear-compartment climate control.
36Center console
At a glance

FunctionPage
àActivates/deactivates ASR54
Ã
ÄCentral locking, interior/rear
compartment63
æActivates/deactivates the
distance warning function140
jActivates/deactivates Lane
Keeping Assist144
kActivates/deactivates Blind
Spot Assist141
A• Stowage compartment or
• CD changer; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions,
or
BCup holder with:204
• Ashtray205
• Cigarette lighter205
C12 V socket206
Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:Microphone for the mobile
phone206
;Switches the right-hand
reading lamp on/off85
=Switches the automatic inte-
rior lighting on/off85
?• Eyeglasses compartment
or201
• Anti-Theft Alarm system
(ATA)57
ASwitches the interior lighting
on/off85
BSwitches the left-hand read-
ing lamp on/off85
Overhead control panel37
At a glance