2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER engine

Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 195
Stowing and features.......................205
Useful information ............................... 205
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 205
Cup holder ........................................... 209
Bottle holder ........................................ 209
Ashtray ................................................ 210
Cigarette lighter ................................... 210
12-V socket .........................................2 11
Mobile phone ....................................... 211
Additional communications equip-
ment .................................................... 212
Transporting loads ............................213
Useful information ............................... 213
Loading guidelines ............................... 213
Load distribution ................................. 215
Securing loads ..................................... 215
Carrier systems ................................... 217
Maintenance and care ......................219
Useful information ............................... 219
Engine compartment ........................... 219
Vehicle interior ....................................2 26
Maintenance ........................................ 226
Battery ................................................. 228
Care ..................................................... 234
Breakdown assistance .....................241
Useful information ............................... 241
Where will I find...? .............................. 241
Flat tire ................................................ 243
Jump-starting ....................................... 243
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 244
Electrical fuses ....................................2 47
Wheels and tires............................... 248
Useful information ............................... 248
Important safety notes ........................ 248
Operation ............................................ 248
Operation in winter .............................. 250
Tire pressure ....................................... 251 Loading the vehicle .............................. 259
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 262
Flat tire ................................................ 267
Changing wheels ................................. 267
Wheel and tire combination ................. 273
Spare wheel ......................................... 273
Technical data
................................... 276
Useful information ............................... 276
Vehicle electronics .............................. 276
Identification plates .............................2 76
Service products and capacities .......... 278
Vehicle data ......................................... 286
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System).... 57
12-V socket ........................................ 211
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 54
Important safety notes .................... 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Access step in the bumper
Cleaning .........................................2 38
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 103
Activating/deactivating the roof
ventilator ...........................................1 17
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes .............................1 42
ADAPTIVE ESP
®
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Add-on equipment ............................... 28
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Replacing bulbs (roof) ......................9 4
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 280
Engine oil ...................................... .283
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 84
ADR (working speed governor) ........153
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 47
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 47
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Adjusting for the passenger com-
partment ........................................ 107
Adjusting on the roof ..................... 107
Importa nt sa
fety notes .................. 106 Setting the center air vents ........... 106
Setting the side air vents ...............1
07
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
Refrigerant ..................................... 286
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode
Important safety notes .................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 105
All-wheel drive
Engaging/disengaging ................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ..... 147
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft system
Interior motion sensor ..................... 59
Armrests .............................................. 78
Ashtray ............................................... 210
ASR (acceleration skid control)
Activating/deactivating ................... 55
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 55
Important safety notes .................... 55
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ...............234
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 83
Automatic locking ............................... 66
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 125
Changing gear ............................... 124
Changing gear yourself .................. 124
Driving tips .................................... 125
Emergency running mode .............. 126
Important safety notes .................. 123
Kickdown ....................................... 125
Maneuvering .................................. 125
Overview ........................................ 123
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 126
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Selector lever ................................ 123
Selector lever positions ................. 124
Shift ranges ................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 120
Touchshift ...................................... 124
Trailer towing ................................. 125
Transmission oil change ................ 284
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 126
AUX port ............................................. 212
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 112
Adjusting ....................................... 172
Conditions for switching on ........... 109
Heating time .................................. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 109
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 110
Operation with the timer ................ 114
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 109
Setting the switch-on time ............. 110
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Setting the departure time ............. 116
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 288
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Basic settings
see Settings Battery
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Replacing ......................................... 63
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 233
Charging ........................................ 233
Disconnecting/connecting (addi-
tional battery) ................................ 232
Disconnecting/connecting
(starter battery) ............................. 230
Display message ............................ 194
Important safety notes .................. 228
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Installing/removing (additional
battery) .......................................... 233
Jump starting ................................. 243
Location ......................................... 229
Main switch ................................... 118
Removing and installing (starter
battery) .......................................... 231
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 229
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 45
Bio-diesel ........................................... 279
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 122
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (button) .... 145
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 172
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
Notes/function .............................. 143
Trailer towing ................................. 145
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 224
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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
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Setting the air distribution ............. 103
Setting the air vents ...................... 106
Setting the airflow ......................... 103
Setting the temperature ................ 103
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 105
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 105
Switching windshield heating on/
off .................................................. 105
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 142
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 192
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Combination switch ............................ 84
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 212
PND fittings ................................... 212
Type approval/frequency .............. 276
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 173
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 38
Center console ................................ 37
Climate control ................................ 37
Driver's door .................................... 39
Left and right side of the steering
wheel ............................................... 39
Conversions/equipment .................... 28
Coolant (engine)
Adding ........................................... 224
Checking the level ......................... 223
Display message ............................ 190
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 166
Filling capacity ............................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 223
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Cooling
see Climate control Cornering lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Cornering light function
Function/notes ................................ 85
Courtesy lights
Replacing bulbs ............................... 94
Crosswind Assist
Display message ............................ 192
Fu

nction/notes ................................ 57
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 140
Activation conditions ..................... 140
Cruise control lever ....................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 140
Display message ............................ 191
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 176
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Resuming the stored speed ........... 140
Setting a speed .............................. 140
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 140
Cup holder ......................................... 209
Cup holder
see Cup holders
Cup holders ........................................ 209
Curtains (cleaning instructions) ...... 240
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) ......... 170
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) .............................................. 90
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 82
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Switching on/off (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 163
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid )
Refilling .......................................... 128
Delayed switch-off ............................ 171
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 279
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp .................. 202
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 177
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Level indicator ............................... 161
Notes ............................................. 281
Storage .......................................... 281
Tank content .................................. 282
Diesel particle filter
Short-distance driving .................... 133
Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Display
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 166
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 162
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 166
Standard display (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 162
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Calling up the message memory .... 175
Driving systems ............................. 191
Engine ............................................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 175
Lights ............................................. 185 Safety systems .............................. 181
Service interval display .................. 227
SmartKey ....................................... 194
Ti
res ............................................... 193
Ve
hicle ........................................... 194
Distance recorder ............................. 166
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 61
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 194
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's/front-passenger door
Unlocking ......................................... 66
Driving abroad ................................... 133
Driving off-road
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .. 148
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 136
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 57
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 142
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 55
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 56
Distance warning function ............. 141
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 56
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 56
Important safety information ........... 54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving system
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 180
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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
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Notes about oil grades ................... 282
Oil change ...................................... 283
Oil level (note) ............................... 221
Viscosity ........................................ 282
Warning lamp .................................200
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 153
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Crosswind Assist .............................5 7
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety information ........... 56
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Exhaust check ................................... 133
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator .........................1 61
DEF reducing agent ....................... 281
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 281
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Refilling DEF .................................. 128
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 206
F
Fire extinguisher............................... 243
First-aid kit ......................................... 242
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 268
General notes ................................ 267
Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Folding seat ......................................... 76
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 276
Two-way radio ................................ 276
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 95
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 280 Consumption information .............. 280
Consumption statistics .................. 173
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 279
Driving tips ....................................1 32
Fuel gauge ..................................... 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Quality (diesel) ............................... 279
Refueling ........................................ 126
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 173
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 279
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 225
Indicator lamp ................................ 203
Fuel gauge ......................................... 161
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Fuel tank
see Fuel tank
Fuses .................................................. 247
G
Gasoline
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 201
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 133
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glove box ........................................... 205
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 265
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 85
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 225
Cleaning system (function) .............. 85
Fogging up ....................................... 86
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 239
Heating
see Climate control
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