2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER brakes

Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 284
Warning lamp ................................. 197
Brake force distribution
Display message ............................ 183
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 182
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 135
Brake system
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 142
Applying the parking brake ............ 130
BAS .................................................. 56
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 284
Checking brake fluid level .............. 224
Display message ............................ 183
EBD .................................................. 56
Important safety notes .................. 134
New brake pads/linings ................ 135
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 135
Riding tips ...................................... 134
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 243
First-aid kit .................................... 242
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Reflective safety jacket .................. 242
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 241
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning triangle ............................ 242
see Towing away
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 82
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23 Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 238
Car wash ........................................ 234
Display ........................................... 238
Exterior lights ................................ 237
Interior ........................................... 238
Notes ............................................. 234
Paint .............................................. 236
Plastic trim .................................... 239
Power washer ................................ 235
Rear view camera .......................... 237
Roof lining ...................................... 239
Seat belt ........................................ 239
Seat cover ..................................... 239
Selector lever ................................ 239
Sensors ......................................... 237
Sliding door ................................... 238
Steering wheel ............................... 239
Step (electrical) ............................. 238
Trim pieces .................................... 239
Washing by hand ........................... 235
Washing the engine ....................... 235
Wheels ........................................... 236
Windows ........................................ 236
Wiper blades .................................. 236
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 117
Cargo compartment floor ................... 29
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 215
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 217
Permissible tensile load ................. 287
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 218
Center console overview .................... 37
Central locking
Automatic locking ............................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 65
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 61
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 65
Central locking system
see Central locking
6Index

Driving systemsBlind Spot Assis t............................ 14 3
Cruis econtrol ................................ 13 9
Displa ymessage ............................ 19 1
Lan eKeepin gAssis t...................... 14 5
PARKTRONI C................................. 150
Driving tips
Automati ctransmissio n................ .125
Brakes ...........................................1 34
Break-in period .............................. 118
Checking brake lining thickness .... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 134
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving abroad ............................... 133
Driving in winter .............................1 36
Driving on flooded roads ................ 136
Driving on wet roads ......................1 36
Exhaust check ............................... 133
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 132
Hydroplaning ................................. 136
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 118
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 135
New brake disks ............................ 135
New brake pads/linings ................ 135
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Overrun cut-off .............................. 132
Snow chains .................................. 251
Speed limitation .............................1 33
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Transport by rail .............................1 34
Wet road surface ........................... 135
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 148
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamps .............................. 196
Electrical closing assist ......................68
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .238
Display message ............................ 194
Emergency release .......................... 68 Function ...........................................6
8
Important safety notes .................... 68
Indicator lamp ................................ 204
Manual retraction ............................ 68
Obstacle detection ........................... 68
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 118
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 57
Emergency exit window .....................57
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 153
Changing the power output ............ .27
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .201
Cleaning instructions ..................... 235
Engine number ............................... 278
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 154
Irregular running ............................ 122
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Operating safety .............................. 27
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting problems .......................... 122
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 247
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 276
Probl

em (malfunction) ................... 122
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 23
Additives ........................................ 283
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 283
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 283
Mixing ............................................ 283
10Index

Two-way radiosType approval/frequency .............. 276
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 266
Type plate
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) .............................................. 276
U
UnlockingFrom inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 65
USB port ............................................. 212
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 194
Electronics ..................................... 276
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 259
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 61
Lowering ........................................ 272
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 268
Registration ..................................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 129
Towing away .................................. 244
Transporting .................................. 247
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 61
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 28
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Vehicle data ....................................... 286
Vehicle identification number .......... 276
Vehicle identification plate .............. 276
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241 VIN
...................................................... 276
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 247
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 25
Warning and indicator lamp
Power assistance for the steering .. 204
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 197
Check Engine ................................. 201
Coolant .......................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 198
Distance warning function ............. 195
Electrical step ................................ 204
ESP
®.............................................. 195
ESP®function ................................ 199
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Overview .......................................... 35
Seat belt ........................................ 203
Warning lamp .................................... 242
Warning triangle ................................ 242
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 196
Air filter .......................................... 202
ASR ................................................ 195
BAS ................................................ 196
Battery charge ............................... 199
Brake wear .................................... 199
Bulbs .............................................. 203
Doors ............................................. 203
Engine oil level ............................... 200
Preglow .......................................... 202
Reserve fuel ................................... 201
Tire pressure monitor .................... 202
Water separator ............................. 203
Windshield washer fluid ................. 203
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 225
Capacities ...................................... 286
Display message ............................ 194
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Notes ............................................. 286
Wiping with ...................................... 96
Index21

The operating safety of the vehicle could be
jeopardized if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
We test genuine Sprinter parts, as well as con-
version parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for the type of vehicle, for:
RReliability
RSafety
RSuitability
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-
Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
we accept no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Sprinter vehicles, even if they have been
officially approved or independently approved
by a testing center.
In some countries, certain parts are only offi-
cially approved for installation or modification if
they comply with legal requirements. All genu-
ine Sprinter parts satisfy these requirements.
Make sure that all parts are suitable for your
vehicle.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and engine number when ordering genuine Sprinter parts (
Ypage 276).
QR code for rescue card
The QR Code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar
on the driver's and front-passenger side.
In the event of an accident the rescue services
use the QR Code to quickly find the rescue card
for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains the most important information on your
vehicle, e.g. the electric cable routes, in a com-
pact form.
Further information can be found at http://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information from electronic control
units
There are electronic control units installed in
your vehicle. Some of these are necessary for
your vehicle to operate safely, while some offer
support during driving (driver assistance sys-
tems). In addition, your vehicle offers comfort
and entertainment functions that are also made
possible by electronic control units.
Electronic control units contain data storage
systems that can temporarily or permanently
save technical information concerning the vehi-
cle's condition, component stress and mainte-
nance requirements as well as technical events
and malfunctions.
This information generally documents the con-
dition of a component, a module, a system or the
surroundings, for example:
ROperating conditions of system components
(e.g. levels, battery status, tire pressure)
RStatus messages concerning the vehicle or its
individual components (e.g. wheel revolution
number / speed, deceleration in movement,
lateral acceleration, display showing fastened
belts)
RMalfunctions and defects in key system com-
ponents (e.g. lights, brakes)
RInformation about events leading to vehicle
damage
RSystem responses in special driving situa-
tions (e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of
stability control systems)
RAmbient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain
sensor)
In addition to performing the actual control unit function, these data are used by manufacturers
to detect and rectify malfunctions and to opti-
mize vehicle functions. Most of these data are
volatile and processed only in the vehicle itself.
Only a small part of the data is stored in event or
malfunction memories.
When you use services, the technical data from
the vehicle can be read out by service network
employees or third parties. Service activities
include repairs, maintenance, warranty claims
and quality assurance measures. The data are
read out via the connection for OBD (on-board
diagnostics) in the vehicle, which is required by
law. The relevant offices in the service network
or third parties collect, process and use the
30Introduction

Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems will also
fail, including driving safety systems. Observe
the information relating to the !warning
lamp (
Ypage 196).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
The yellow !warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. The lamp goes out when the engine starts
running.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (Ypage 54).
ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor suspend the laws of physics if the driver
does not pay attention when pulling away or
accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive
in a vehicle with this option, ASR will be deacti- vated for the duration of the activation/deacti-
vation process. Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if ASR
is malfunctioning, the
:indicator lamp lights
up while the engine is running and the engine
power may be reduced (
Ypage 196).
ASR significantly improves traction, i.e. the
transmission of power from the tires to the road surface, and thus increases the vehicle's driving
stability. If the driving wheels start to spin, ASR
brakes individual drive wheels and limits the
engine torque. ASR thus significantly assists you
when pulling away and accelerating, especially
on wet or slippery roads.
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASR will not allow you to pull awa
y without
difficulty. The type of tires and total weight of the
vehicle as well as the gradient of the road also
play a crucial role.
If ASR intervenes, the dwarning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes.
Activating/deactivating ASR
GWARNING
If deactivated, ASR will not attempt to stabi-
lize the vehicle during pulling away and accel- eration. There is an increased risk of skidding
and of an accident.
Only deactivate ASR in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
!If you deactivate ASR, ESP®will still inter-
vene to stabilize the vehicle. Frequent braking
automatically triggered by ESP
®can damage
the brake system.
For this reason, deactivate ASR only briefly
and when absolutely necessary.
When ESP®is intervening and the dwarning
lamp in the instrument cluster is flashing, leave
Driving safet ysystem s55
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ASR on. In this case, only depress the acceler-
ator pedal as far as required when pulling away.
XPress theàbutton.
If ASR is deactivated, the dwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up.
ASR is automatically activated when the engine
is started.
It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the
following situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
If you deactivate ASR:
Rengine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning wheels
will then achieve a cutting effect for better
traction.
Rtraction control remains active through brake
intervention. If a drive wheel attains its tire
traction limit because one side of the road is
slippery, for example, that wheel is braked.
The traction is then increased in this situation.
Ractive brake intervention by ESP®to increase
driving stability remains active. The d
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes when ESP
®is intervening.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if the
BAS driving safety system is malfunctioning,
the : warning lamp lights up while the
engine is running (
Ypage 196).
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake quickly, BAS automat-
ically increases the brake pressure, thereby
reducing the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
to the rear wheels. This enables EBD to improve
handling during braking.
Observe the information on warning and indica-
tor lamps (
Ypage 196).
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning it will not provide
any vehicle stabilization. There is an increased
risk of skidding or of an accident.
Exercise caution when continuing to drive.
Have ESP
®checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
!Do not run the vehicle on a roller dynamom-
eter (e.g. for performance tests). If you must
operate the vehicle on a roller dynamometer,
please consult a qualified specialist workshop
in advance. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive
in a vehicle with this option, ESP
®will be deac-
tivated for the duration of the activation/deac-
tivation process.
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, the hindicator
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
(
Ypage 195).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP®function properly.
56Driving safety systems
Safety

The display in the instrument cluster shows the
present selector lever position or the current
shift range:
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 166)
Ron vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 162)
Selector lever positions
BPark position
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only move the
selector lever toPif the vehicle is
stationary.
You can only remove the key when
the selector lever is in this position.
The selector lever is locked in posi-
tion Pif the key is removed.
The parking lock should not be used
as a brake when parking. Always
apply the parking brake as well once
you have parked the vehicle.
CReverse gear
Only move the selector lever to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
ANeutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels. Releasing
the brakes will allow you to move the
vehicle freely, e.g. by pushing.
Do not move the selector lever to N
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise be dam-
aged.
If ASR is deactivated or ESP
®has
malfunctioned: only move the selec-
tor lever to Nif the vehicle is in dan-
ger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
7Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear itself. All forward gears are avail-
able.
You can influence the gearshifts and
shift gears yourself or limit the shift
range.
Changing gear
The 5-speed automatic transmission adapts to
your individual driving style by continuously
adjusting its shift points. These shift point
adjustments take into account the current oper-
ating and driving conditions. If the operating or
driving conditions change, the automatic trans-
mission reacts by adjusting the gearshift pro-
gram.
When the selector lever is in position D, the
automatic transmission selects the individual
gears automatically. This depends on:
Rany restriction in the shift range
(Ypage 125)
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Touchshift
When the selector lever is in position D, you can
perform gearshifts yourself.
XTo shift down: press the selector lever to the
left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear down, depending on the gear currently
engaged. The shift range is also restricted.
iThe automatic transmission does not shift
down if you press the selector lever towards
D– while traveling at too high a speed. This
protects the engine from overrevving.
XTo shift up: briefly press the selector lever to
the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the current gearshift
program. This also extends the shift range.
XTo derestrict the shift range: press and hold
the selector lever towards D+until D
appears
in the display again.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
XTo select the optimum shift range: press
and hold the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic trans-
mission will shift down one or more gears.
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Driving and parking

Shift ranges
When the selector lever is in positionDyou can
restrict or derestrict the shift range for the auto- matic transmission.
XTo extend and restrict the shift range:
press the selector lever briefly to the right
towards D+or left towards D–.
The display shows the selected shift range.
The automatic transmission shifts only as far
as the relevant gear.
iIf the maximum engine speed for the restric-
ted shift range is reached and you depress the
accelerator pedal, the automatic transmis-
sion will not shift up.
Driving situations
5Use the braking effect of the engine
on steep downhill gradients and for
driving:
Ron steep mountain roads
Rin mountainous terrain
Rin arduous conditions
4Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill gradi-
ents and long downhill stretches.
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rlots of throttle: later upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the engine speed.
XEase off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Maneuvering
Maneuvering in a tight space:
XControl the vehicle's speed by braking care-
fully.
XDepress the accelerator pedal slightly and
evenly.
iYou can shift back and forth between drive
position Dand reverse gear Rat low speeds
without applying the brakes. This can help
you, for example when rapidly maneuvering
the vehicle or rocking it out of snow or slush.
Towing a trailer
XDrive at moderate engine speeds on steep
uphill gradients.
XDepending on the uphill or downhill gradient,
shift down to a shift range adapted to the
driving situation (
Ypage 125), even if cruise
control is activated.
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Driving and parking
Z