2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER steering

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

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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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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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
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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
14Index

Operating safetyLimited Warranty ............................. 23
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 28
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 27
Correct use ...................................... 25
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Equipment and conversions ............. 28
Important safety notes .................... 26
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 28
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 26
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 27
Registering your vehicle ................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Overrevving range ............................. 159
Overrun cutoff ................................... 130
P
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 231
Paper holder ...................................... 203
Parking ............................................... 127
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 128
Wheel chock .................................. 129
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 128
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88 PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Range of the sensors ..................... 148
Roll-back warning .......................... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 150
Warning display ............................. 149
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 69
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 52
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 234
Power assistance for the steering
Display message ............................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Power supply
Battery isolating switch ................. 116
Switching off .................................. 117
Switching on .................................. 117
Power take-off
Engine speed setting ..................... 151
Power washers .................................. 230
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 118
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 118
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away ...................................... 119
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
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