2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER parking brake

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
4Index

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

Change of address.............................. 24
Change of ownership .......................... 24
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) .............. 94
Additional turn signals .................... .91
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ............. 93
Backup lamps .................................. 92
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 89
Brake lamps ..................................... 92
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) .............. 93
Cornering lamps .............................. 90
Courtesy lights ................................. 94
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) ...................................... 90
Display message ............................ 185
Front interior light ............................ 95
High-beam headlamps ..................... 90
Interior light ..................................... 95
Interior lighting ................................ 95
License plate lamp ........................... 93
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab) .... 93
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 90
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 89
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs, Chassis Cab) ......................... 93
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................... 92
Parking lamps .................................. 91
Perimeter lamp .......................... 93, 94
Perimeter/side marker lamp ........... 91
Rear fog lamp .................................. 92
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab) ............ 93
Rear interior light ............................. 95
Standing lamps (rear, Chassis
Cab) ................................................. 93
Standing lamps (rear) ...................... 92
Tail lamps ........................................ 92
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab) .................. 93
Turn signals (front) ........................... 91
Turn signals (rear, Chassis Cab) ....... 93
Turn signals (re ar) ............................ 92
W

arning and indicator lamps ......... 203
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Checklist
Before driving off-road ................... 138 Child
Restraint system .............................. 50
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 53
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 52
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 52
Top Tether ....................................... 52
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 53
Rear door ......................................... 54
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 49
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 49
Chock ................................................. 131
Cigarette lighter ................................ 210
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 237
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 238
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 102
Air-conditioning system ................. 100
Auxiliary heating ............................ 107
Checking/cleaning the air filter
(rear-compartment air condition-
ing) ................................................ 226
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 103
Defrosting the windows ................. 104
Heating ............................................ 99
Heating in the rear compartment ... 101
Important safety notes .................... 99
Operating the cargo compartment
air vents ......................................... 117
Overview of systems ........................ 99
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 105
Problems with the windshield
heating .......................................... 105
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 102
Rear-compartment heating ............ 101
Reheat function (air dehumidifica-
tion) ............................................... 104
Index7

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
Index11

Operator's ManualGeneral notes ................................. .23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 94
Outside temperature display ........... 161
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Overrevving range ............................. 161
Overrun cutoff ................................... 132
P
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 236
Paper holder ...................................... 208
Parking ............................................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Parking brake ................................ 130
Wheel chock .................................. 131
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 184
Notes/function .............................. 130
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Switching on/off .............................. 82
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 152
Driving system ............................... 150
Function/notes ............................. 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Range of the sensors ..................... 150
Roll-back warning .......................... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 152
Warning display ............................. 151
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes .................... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Perimeter/side marker lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 91
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 54
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 239
Power assistance for the steering
Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Power supply
Battery isolating switch ................. 118
Switching off .................................. 119
Switching on .................................. 119
Power take-off
Engine speed setting ..................... 153
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 120
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 120
Protection of the e
nvironment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away ...................................... 121
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radiator cover..................................... 29
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 166
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain and light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 171
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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

FunctionPage
¦Fluid level too low in wind-
shield washer/headlamp
cleaning system
203
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted161
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction198
ÄIndicator lamp, distance
warning195
·Warning lamp, distance
warning195
ÃWarning and indicator lamps,
Lane Keeping Assist146
1Door or hood open203
Electrically operated step
malfunction204
#Brake pads/linings worn199
+LOW RANGE active147
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle with steering wheel
buttons)
84
JRight-hand turn signal84
:ASR malfunction55
BAS malfunction196
hESP®malfunction195
ÈDirt accumulation in air filter202
6Reserve fuel161
Fuel filler cap open201
FunctionPage
:Water in the fuel203
mFuel filter dirty203
#The charging process is mal-
functioning199
bBulb defective203
=Tachometer with warning
and indicator lamps
cParking brake applied135
LLow-beam headlamps on82
KWorking speed governor
(ADR) on153
ÐPower steering assistance
malfunction204
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle without steering
wheel buttons)
84
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted161
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction198
|Reserve fuel201
Fuel filler cap open201
hESP®malfunction195
7Fasten seat belts203
iCorresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Ypage 175).
36Instrument cluster
At a glance

REmergency Tensioning Devices, if the systemdetermines that deployment can offer addi-
tional protection in this situation
RWindow curtain air bags on the driver's and
front-passenger side in certain situations
when the vehicle rolls over, if the system
determines that deployment can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt
iNot all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems work independ- ently of each other.
How the air bag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration and the apparent type of accident:
RFrontal collision
RSide impact
RRollover
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, we
strongly advise that you install a child restraint
system on a rear seat. Children are generally
better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height istraveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this vehicle. The child
restraint system must be appropriate to the
age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 42) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 43).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
Children in the vehicle49
Safety
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