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Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-uation and be ready to brake.
Adaptive Brake Assist aids you when braking
during hazardous situations at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h). With the help of Adaptive
Brake Assist, the distance warning signal can
detect obstacles that are in the path of your
vehicle for an extended period of time.
When you approach an obstacle and adaptive
Brake Assist detects that there is a risk of a col- lision, adaptive Brake Assist calculates the brak-
ing force necessary to avoid a collision. Should
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to the calculated level.
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes function as usual again if:
Ryou release the brake pedal
Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to the maximum vehicle speed, adaptive
Brake Assist can react to moving obstacles that
have already been recognized as such at least
once over the period of observa tion. Ad
aptive
Brake Assist does not react to stationary obsta-
cles.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
Rdirt, ice or anything else covering the sensors
Rsnow or heavy rain
Rinterference from other radar sources
Rthere are strong radar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle traveling in front on a different line
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the full
brake boosting effect with the help of BAS
remains available.
Following damage to the front end of the vehicle,
have the configuration and operation of the
radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow
speeds where there is no visible damage to the
front of the vehicle.
Lane Tracking package
Blind Spot Assist
General notes
Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either
side of the vehicle that are not visible to the
driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors
in the bumper. It supports you from speeds of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your atten-
tion to vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you then switch on the corresponding turn
signal to change lane, you will also receive an
optical and audible collision warning.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
Rvehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
Rvehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as
a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor
is intended for use in an automotive radar
system only. Removal, tampering, or altering
of the device will void any warranties, and is
not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehicle
in its lane.
The system may be impaired or may not function
if:
Rif the vehicle is incorrectly loaded
(Ypage 213)
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient
illumination of the road, or due to snow, rain,
fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, the
sun or reflection from other vehicles (e.g. if
the road surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicin-
ity of the camera
Rno, or several, unclear lane markings are pres-
ent for one lane, e.g. in a construction area
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or cov-
ered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too small
and the lane markings thus cannot be detec-
ted
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes
branch off, cross one another or merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are highly variable shade conditions on
the road
A warning may be given if a front wheel passes
over a lane marking. In addition, a warning tone
sounds and the Ãindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes red.
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist
Lane Keeping Assist is automatically activated
when you start the engine.
XTo deactivate: press thejbutton in the
center console (Ypage 37).
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
OFF
flashes briefly in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes yellow and then lights up continu-
ously.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
The Lane
Keep.AssistDeactivatedmes-
sage appears in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes yellow and then lights up continu-
ously. Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated.
XTo activate:
press thejbutton in the
center console again (Ypage 37).
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons:
on
flashes briefly in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out. If a lane marking is detected, the Ã
indicator lamp lights up green.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
The Lane Keep. Assist Activated
mes-
sage appears in the display and the Ã
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out. If a lane marking is detected, the Ã
indicator lamp lights up green.
Lane Keeping Assist is activated.
A Lane Keeping Assist warning is suppressed if:
Ra driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP®.
Ryou have set the turn signal and a lane change is detected. In this case, the warnings are
suppressed for a certain period of time.
Ryou accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown on vehi-
cles with an automatic transmission.
Ryou brake hard.
Ryou steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
Ryou cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when neces-
sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark-
ing, the system recognizes certain conditions
and warns you accordingly.
Lane Keeping Assist warns you earlier if:
Ryou approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
Rthe road has very wide lanes, e.g. a freeway.
Rthe system recognizes solid lane markings.
Warnings are given later if:
Rthe road has narrow lanes.
Ryou cut the corner on a bend.
All-wheel drive
Important safety notes
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the transfer case. Damage
of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must
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remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
!A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer.
Before you operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the all-wheel drive system can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. The all-wheel drive system
cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions
into account. The all-wheel drive system is only
an aid. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for
braking in good time.
4ETS ensures permanent drive for all four
wheels, and together with ESP
®it improves the
vehicle's traction.
If a driven wheel spins due to lack of traction:
RWhen pulling away, make use of the traction
control integrated in ESP®. Depress the
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
RWhile driving, slowly take your foot off the
accelerator pedal
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains
(
Ypage 251). This is the only way to get the full
benefit from the all-wheel drive system.
For information on "Driving off-road", see
(
Ypage 137).
Engaging all-wheel drive
Conditions for engaging/disengaging
All-wheel drive can only be engaged or disen-
gaged if:
Rthe engine is running
Rthe vehicle is stationary
If it is not possible to engage all-wheel-drive:
Rmove the selector lever to position N
Rrelease the brake pedal
Rpress the;button
Rmove the selector lever from Nto Dor R
Engaging/disengaging all-wheel drive
XTo engage/disengage: press the;but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the ;button flashes.
The h and: indicator lamps light up in
the instrument cluster. ESP
®and ASR are
deactivated for the duration of the engaging/ disengaging process.
If the engaging/disengaging process is suc-
cessful, the hand: indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out and ESP
®and
ASR are reactivated.
If the indicator lamp in the ;button is lit,
all-wheel drive is engaged. On vehicles with
steering-wheel buttons, the display then
shows the following message: Four-wheel
drive active.
If the engaging/disengaging process fails, the indicator lamp in the ;button flashes
three times briefly. One of the gear change
conditions was not fulfilled.
As long as the indicator lamp in the ;button
is flashing, you can cancel the engaging/disen-
gaging process by pressing the ;again.
iIf the LOW RANGE transmission ratio
(Ypage 147) is engaged, all-wheel drive can-
not be disengaged.
LOW RANGE transmission ratio
General notes
The LOW RANGE transmission ratio assists you
when driving on difficult terrain. If you engage
LOW RANGE, the engine's performance charac-
teristics and the automatic transmission's shift-
ing characteristics are adjusted accordingly.
The transmission ratio from the engine to the
wheels is around 40% lower than in the on-road position. This increases the drive torque.
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Conditions for engaging/disengaging
LOW RANGE can only be engaged or disengaged
if:
Rthe engine is running
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe brake pedal is depressed
Rthe selector lever of the automatic transmis-
sion is in positionPor N
Rall-wheel drive is engaged
Engaging and disengaging LOW RANGE
:Engages and disengages LOW RANGE
XTo engage or disengage: press button:
or ;.
The + indicator lamp flashes in the instru-
ment cluster for the duration of the engaging/
disengaging process.
If the engaging/disengaging process is suc-
cessful:
Rand LOW RANGE is engaged, the +indi-
cator lamp lights up.
Rand LOW RANGE is disengaged, the +
indicator lamp goes out.
As long as the +indicator lamp is flashing,
you can cancel the engaging/disengaging
process by pressing button :or; again.
If the engaging/disengaging process fails, the + indicator lamp briefly flashes three
times. One of the gear change conditions was
not fulfilled.
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Important safety notes
Observe the notes on braking in the section on
"Driving and parking". If you fail to adapt your
driving style or you are inattentive, DSR can nei-
ther reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. DSR cannot take road, weather
and traffic conditions into account. DSR is only
an aid. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for
braking in good time.
General notes
DSR supports you with the LOW RANGE trans-
mission ratio when you are driving downhill off-
road and on construction sites. DSR maintains a
preset speed for you on downhill gradients by
applying the brakes as required. Maintaining the
speed is dependent on the road surface condi-
tions and the downhill gradient and cannot
therefore be guaranteed in all situations.
You can set the speed to between 2.5 mph
(4 km/h) and 11 mph (18 km/h) using the brake
and accelerator pedals or the cruise control
lever.
RIf the vehicle is stationary, or its speed is less
than 2.5 mph (4 km/h) the speed is set to
2.5 mph (4 km/h).
RIf you drive faster than 11 mph (18 km/h) off-
road, DSR switches to standby mode. DSR
remains activated, but does not brake auto-
matically.
RIf you drive downhill slower than 11 mph
(18 km/h), DSR sets the speed to the previ-
ously set speed.
RDSR switches off automatically if you drive
faster than 28 mph (45 km/h).
Cruise control lever
:Activates DSR and stores the current or
higher speed
;Activates DSR and stores the current speed
=Activates DSR and stores the current or
lower speed
?Deactivates DSR
The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever
on the left of the steering column. For as long as
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nobody is standing between the vehicle and the
trailer.
A trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the tow-ing vehicle could break away. A correctly cou-
pled trailer must be positioned horizontally
behind the towing vehicle.
Ensure that the following weights are not excee-
ded:
Rthe permissible noseweight
Rthe permissible trailer load
Rthe permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
Rthe maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
Rthe permissible gross combination weight rat-
ing
The applicable permissible values that may not
be exceeded can be found:
Rin your vehicle documents
Ron the type plates for the trailer tow hitch
Ron the type plates for the trailer
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Ypage 276)
Where the values differ, the lowest is valid.
You will find values approved by the manufac-
turer on the identification plates and those for
the towing vehicle in the "Permissible trailer
loads and trailer drawbar noseweights" section
(
Ypage 158).
Your vehicle behaves differently with a trailer
than without one.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
Ris heavier
Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
Rhas an increased braking distance
Ris more susceptible to strong crosswinds
Rrequires more sensitive steering
Rhas a larger turning circle
This may impair the handling characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to suit the road and weather conditions. Drive
carefully. Maintain a safe distance.
If you require any further explanation of the
information contained in the Operator's Manual, please contact an authorized Sprinter dealer.
General notes
RObserve the legally prescribed maximum
speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in the
relevant country, state or Canadian province.Before setting off, check the vehicle docu-
ments of the your trailer to find out the per-
missible maximum speed.
This reduces the risk of accidents.
RInstall only an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle. Only use a ball coupling that is
approved for your vehicle and Sprinter trailer
tow hitch. More information on the availabil-
ity, mounting and installation of the trailer
electrics is available at any qualified specialist
workshop.
RThe trailer coupling is one of the most impor-
tant vehicle parts with regard to road safety.
The notes on operation, care and mainte-
nance issued by the manufacturer should be
observed.
RThe bumpers of your vehicle are not suitable
for installing detachable trailer couplings.
RDo not attach rented trailer tow hitches or
other detachable trailer tow hitches to the
bumper.
RMinimize the risk of damage to the ball cou-
pling. If you do not require the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess.
Weight information can be found in the “Per-
missible trailer and drawbar noseweig hts” se
c-
tion (Ypage 158).
iThe height of the ball neck changes accord-
ing to the load on the vehicle. If this is case,
use a trailer with a height-adjustable trailer
drawbar.
Driving tips
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combination depends on the type of
trailer. Before setting off, check the vehicle
documents of the your trailer to find out the
permissible maximum speed. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations in the relevant country,
state or Canadian province.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer and it will con-
sume more fuel.
On long, steep downhill slopes you must select
shift range 3,2 or 1in good time.
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Using thef,g,4or9 buttons you can
select the following functions:
RCalling up the service due date
(Ypage 227)
RChecking the oil level (Ypage 221)
RChecking the DEF level (Ypage 161)
RPreselecting/setting the auxiliary heating
switch-on time (Ypage 109)
RTire pressure monitor(Ypage 254)
RSetting the time (Ypage 163)
RActivating/deactivating Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 170)
RSetting the daytime running lamps
(Ypage 82)
Setting the time
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the 4menu button repeatedly until the
hours figure flashes.
XPress the forg button to set the hour.
XPress the 9reset button.
The minute display flashes.
XPress the forg button to set the minute.
iIf you keep the forg button pressed, the
value will change continuously.
Activating/deactivating Highbeam
Assist
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the 4menu button repeatedly until the
_ indicator lamp flashes and the onorOFFmessage appears in the display.
XUse the forg button to switch Highbeam
Assist on/off.
Switching the daytime running lamps
on/off
If you switch the daytime running lamps on, the
daytime running lamps will automatically light
up when the engine is running.
For safety reasons, it is only possible to change
this setting when the vehicle is stationary. The
factory setting is on
in countries in which day-
time running lamp mode or daytime running
lamps are mandatory.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress the 4menu button repeatedly until the
L indicator lamp flashes and the onorOFFmessage appears in the display.
XPress the forg button to activate or deac-
tivate the daytime running lamps.
iUSA only:
If you turn the light switch to TorL,
the corresponding light switches on. If you
turn the light switch to Ã, the daytime
running lamps remain switched on.
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch to L, the low-
beam headlamps switch on. If you turn the
light switch to TorÃ, the daytime run-
ning lamps remain switched on.
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
The on-board computer shows vehicle informa-
tion and settings in the display.
You can control the display and the settings in
the on-board computer with the buttons on the
steering wheel.
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Settings menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu, the following options and
submenus are available:
RResetting all settings
RResetting the functions of a submenu
RInstrument cluster (Ypage 168)
-Units and language settings
-Status bar settings
RTime(Ypage 169)
RLighting (Ypage 170)
-Switching surround lighting on/off
-Switching the daytime running lamps
on/off
-Setting the delayed switch-off time for the
exterior lighting
-Activating/deactivating Highbeam Assist
RVehicle
-Setting the radio station selection
-Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
RStationary heating or auxiliary heating
(Ypage 109)
RConvenience (Ypage 172)
-Key-dependent settings
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to reset
all of the functions while the vehicle is in
motion. For example, in the Lighting
sub-
menu, the Daytime runn. lampsfunction
remains unchanged.
Resetting all settings
Settings menu
When the Settingsmessage is displayed, you
can reset all functions of the submenu to the
factory settings. Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the
VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress and hold the 9reset button for approx-
imately 3 seconds.
You will see a message in the display prompt-
ing you to press the 9reset button again to
confirm.
XPress the 9reset button again.
The functions in all submenus are reset to the
factory settings.
iIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the 9reset button a second time. The
Settings
menu appears again after approx-
imately 5 seconds.
Resetting the functions of a submenu
You can individually reset the functions of each
submenu to the factory settings.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select a
submenu.
XPress and hold the 9reset button for approx-
imately 3 seconds.
You will see a message in the display prompt-
ing you to press the 9reset button again to
confirm.
XPress the 9reset button again.
All functions in the submenu are reset to the
factory settings.
iIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the 9reset button a second time. The
Settings
menu appears again after approx-
imately 5 seconds.
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Selecting submenus
You will see the collection of submenus. There
are more submenus than can be displayed at the
same time.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select a
submenu.
The submenu currently selected is highligh-
ted.
XPress the 9button to select the function
within a submenu.
XChange the setting by pressing the Wor
X button.
The changed setting is saved.
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the unit for temperature
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Tem‐perat.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select the
unit for all messages in the display: °C
(degrees Celsius) or°F(degrees Fahrenheit).
Selecting the unit for the digital speed-
ometer
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Dig.speedo.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select the
unit for the digital speedometer: km/hor
mph.
Selecting the unit for distance
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
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