2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER engine

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Immedia tely rinse su rfaces that come in
con tact wi thDEF when filling with water
or remo veDEF wi tha damp clo thand
cold water.
If DEF has already cr ystallized, clean using a
spon geand cold water. If
yo u open the DEF tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapor may be released. Do not inhale
any ammonia vapor that may be released. Fill the
DEF tank only in well-ventilated areas.
DEF consum ption and filling capacity
DEF consum ption
Like fuel consum ption, DEF consum ption is highly
dependent upon driving style and operating con‐
ditions. DEF consum ption is usually within a
ra nge of 0 and 10% of the fuel consum ption. If
necessar y,DEF mu stbe refilled in acco rdance
with the instructions when there fill message is
displa yed in the instrument clus ter.This may also
be necessary between the scheduled mainte‐
nance.
To tal capacity of DEF tank Ve
hicl eT otal capacity
All model s5 .8gal (22 liters ) Exhau
stgas af tertre atment
The vehicle must be operated with DEF if the
ex haust gas af tertre atment sy stem is tofunction
cor rectl y.
If yo u operate theve hicle without DEF or with
emissions-rele vant malfunctions, the legal MOT
appr oval is in validated. The vehicle could be pro‐
hibited from public road use byan of ficial ordi‐
nance.
It may be improper or punishable in some coun‐
tries tooperate a vehicle that uses no DEF or one
th at does not comply with the specifications of
th ese operating instructions.
Engine management monitors theex haust gas
af te rtre atment components for compliance with
emissions la wsand regulations. If you attem ptto
operate theve hicle without DEF, with diluted DEF
or with a dif fere nt reducing agent, this will be
de tected bythe engine management sy stem.
Other emissions- releva nt malfunctions, e.g.
me tering malfunctions or sensor er rors, are also
de tected and log ged. The engine management sy
stem subsequently
pr eve nts the engine being restar ted af ter issuing
a wa rning message.
Therefore add DEF tank regular lyduring vehicle
operation or, at the latest, af terre ceiving thefirst
wa rning message via the instrument clus ter. Engine oil
Note
s on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 340). *
NO
TEEngine damage caused byan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives #
Do not use engine oils or oil filters other
th an those which meet the specifica‐
tions necessary forth e prescribed
service inter vals. #
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an presc ribed. #
Do not use additives. #
Have the engine oil changed af terthe
prescribed inter vals. Mercedes-Benz
recommends having the oil
ch anged at a qualified specialist workshop.
Fu rther information on engine oil and oil filter:
R inthe MB Specifications for operating fluidsat
http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com (by entering
th e designation)
R at a qualified specialist workshop 344
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Quality and capacity of engine oil
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The containers of
theva rious engine oils are
mar ked with theAC EA (Association of Euro‐
pean Automotive Manufacturers) and/or API
(America Petroleum Institu te) classifications.
Only use appr oved engine oils that cor re‐
spond tothe MB Specifications for operating
fl uids and the prescribed ACEA and/or API
classi fications named bel ow. Engine oils of
ot her grades are not permissible and can
re sult in the loss of the New Vehicle Limited
Wa rrant y.The use of other engine oils not
appr ovedfo r diesel engines can dama gethe
diesel particulate filter (DPF).
MB- Freigabe orMB-App roval Gasoline engine MB-F
reigabe orMB-
Appr oval
M2 74 229.5Diesel engine
sMB-Freigabe orMB-
Appr oval
OM642/OM65 1228.51,229.3 1,
229.5 1,229.52* *
Re commended for lo west possible fuel con‐
sum ption (lo westSA E viscosity class in ea ch
case; obser vepossible restrictions of the
appr ovedSA E viscosity classes).
To achie vethe lo west possible fuel consum ption,
it is recommended touse the engine oil specifica‐
tions mar ked in theta ble forth e lo west SAE vis‐
cosity class. Obser veany possible restrictions of
th e appr ovedSA E viscosity classes.
If th e engine oils lis ted in theta ble are not availa‐
ble, you may add a maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of thefo llowing engine oils once only:
R Vehicles with a gasoline engine: MB-Frei‐
ga be or MB-Appr oval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B4
R Vehicles with a diesel engine: MB-Freigabe
or MB-Appr oval 228.5, 229.3 or 229.5
Multig rade engine oils of the prescribed SAE clas‐
si fication (viscosity) may be used all year round,
ta king the outside temp erature into account. Vi
scosity of the engine oil
* NO
TEEngine damage due toincor rect
SA E classi fication (viscosity) of the
engine oil If
th eSA E classi fication (viscosity) of the
engine oil added is not suitable for prolonged
low outside temp eratures, it may cause
engine damage.
The temp erature readings of theSA E classi fi‐
cation are al ways based on fresh oil. Engine
oil ages when driving as a result of soot and
fuel residue. The characteristics of engine oil
de teriorate significantly at low outside tem‐
peratures. #
Use an engine oil of the appropriate SAE
classi fication at low outside temp era‐
tures. #
Use oil for all-year-round operation. The
temp erature readings of theSA E classi fica‐
tion are al ways based on fresh oil. The temp era‐
ture characteristics of the engine oil, especially at
low outside temp eratures, can de teriorate signifi‐
cantly due toaging when driving.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
ch ange the engine oil before thest art of the cold
season. Only use an appr oved engine oil in the
prescribed SAE classi fication forth is purpose. The viscosity indicates
theflow characteristics of
a fluid. With rega rd toengine oil, a high viscosity
is synonymous with thick liquid and a low viscos‐
ity with thin liquid. Depending on the outside
te mp eratures, select the engine oil according to
th eSA E classi fication (viscosity). The table sho ws
th eSA E classi fications tobe used. The low tem‐
perature characteristics of engine oils can de teri‐
orate significantly during operation due toaging
and soot and fuel acc retion, forex ample. A regu‐
lar oil change with an appr oved engine oil in the
appropriate SAE classi fication is therefore
stro ngly recommended. Te
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Ad
ditive
* NO
TEEngine damage due touse of addi‐
tives in the engine oil The use of additional additives in
the engine
oil can damage the engine. #
Do not use any additional additives in
the engine oil. Miscibility of engine oil
The benefits of high-quality engine oils are
re
duced bymixing oil.
We recommend that you on lyuse engine oil of
th e same grade and SAE classi fication as the oil
fi lled at the last oil change. If, in exceptional
cases, engine oil of the type in the engine is not
av ailable, use ano ther appr oved mineral or syn‐
th etic engine oil.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: ifth e grade is
not available, you may also refill with engine oils
acco rding toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 228.5,
229.3 or 229.5. The refill qu antity is then limited
to maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
Yo u must then ha vean oil change car ried out at
th e earliest possible opportunit y.
Ve hicles with a gasoline engine: ifth e grade is
not available, you may refill with engine oils
acco rding toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 229.3
or AC EA A3/B4. The refill qu antity is then limited
to maximum 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter).
Yo u must then ha vean oil change car ried out at
th e earliest possible opportunit y.
Engine oils are di fferentiated according to:
R Engine oil brand
R Grade (MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval)
R SAE classi fication (viscosity)
Oil change inter val
The on-board computer automatically sho ws the
date of the next oil change as an event messa ge
on the displa y.
Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
ch anged at a qualified specialist workshop. Engine oil capacities Engine
Engine oil
M2 74 Approx. 11.1 qt
(10.5 liters)
OM642 Approx.13 .2 qt
(12.5 li ters)
OM651 (rear wheel
drive) Appr
ox.12 .2 qt
(1 1. 5 liters) Information on oil consum
ption
Depending on the driving style, theve hicle con‐
sumes a maximum of 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil per 620 miles (1000 km).
In thefo llowing cases, oil consum ption may also
exc eed this limit:
R The vehicle is ne w.
R You use theve hicle mostly under arduous
conditions.
R You drive frequent lyat a high engine speed.
Re gular maintenance is a prerequisite forfa vo ra‐
ble consum ption figures. You can only assess the
oil consum ption af ter a long journe y.Check the
oil le vel in the engine regularly, e.g. weekly or
eve rytime youre fuel. Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 340). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va por poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid con stant lyabsorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va por poc kets may form inthe brake sy stem
when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking ef fect to be impaired. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. *
NO
TEDama getopaint, plastic or rubber
by brake fluid There is a
risk of damage toproperty if brake
fl uid comes into con tact wi thpaint, plastic or
ru bber. 346
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If paint, plast ic orrubber comes into
con tact wi thbrake fluid, rinse wi th
wate r immediatel y. Obser
vethe no tes on paintwork/matte finish
paintwork care (/ page 287).
Ha ve the brake fluid replaced regular lyat a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
in accordance with MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval
33 1.0.
Fu rther information on brake fluid:
R inthe MB Specifications for operating fluids
at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
R at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 340). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into con tact wi thhot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
adding antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant #
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction. Information on coolant is
available at thefo llow‐
ing locations:
R Inthe MB Specifications for operating fluids
31 0.1
- Athttp://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- Inthe BeVo app
R Ataqu alified specialist workshop *
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the engine
cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pr otected
against overheating and cor rosion at high out‐
side temp eratures. #
Always use a coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Obser vethe instructions in the MB
Specifications for operating fluids3 10.1 . *
NO
TEPaint wo rkdamage due tocoolant #
Do not spill coolant on painted sur fa‐
ces. Ha
ve the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
No tethe proportion of anti-cor rosion agent/anti‐
freeze in the engine cooling sy stem within thefo l‐
lowing temp erature ranges:
R Atleast 50% (antifreeze pr otection up to
about -35°F (-37°C))
R Maximum 55% (antifreeze pr otection up to
-49°F (-45°C))
Coolant capacities
Engine cooling sy stem Engine
Coolant
M2 74 approx. 3.0 gal
(1 1. 5 liters)
OM642 approx. 2.6 gal
(10 liters)
OM65 1a pprox. 2.5 gal
(9.5 liters) Wi
ndshield washer fluid Note
s on windshield washer fluid
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 340). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Wi ndshield washer concentrate is highly flam‐
mable. It could ignite if it comes into con tact
wi th hot engine component parts or the
ex haust sy stem. Te
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Check Brake Pads See
Operator's Manual *T
he brakepads ha vereached their wear limit. &
WARNING Risk of accident due torestricted braking po wer
When the brake pads ha vereached their wear limit, the braking
po we r may be restricted. #
Drive on carefully. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
004D
Check Brake Fluid Level *T
here is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not add brake fluid. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic con‐
ditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not add brake fluid.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Limited See Opera-
tor's Manual *A
ctive Brake Assi stis malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions Currently Limited
See Operator's Manual *A
ctive Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limits (/ page149). #
Drive on.
When the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the
sy stem will be available again. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop in accordance
with the traf fic conditions and restart the engine.
Radar Sensors Dirty See
Operator's Manual *
The radar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the sensors
R Heavy precipitation
R Exte nded country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear, proceed as follo ws: 358
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean all sensors (/ page 288). #
Restart the engine.
SOS NOT READY *T
he emergency call sy stem is not available.
Po ssible causes forth is include:
R The ignition is switched off.
R The emer gency call sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Switch on the ignition.
If an emer gency call is una vailable, a message tothis ef fect will
appear on the multifunction display of the instrument clus ter. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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u can find more information on there gional availability of the
emer gency call sy stem at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
connect_ecall
007A
0025
00E5 Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual *
EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be mal‐
functioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are mal‐
functioning
If EBD, ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels can lock
when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle stabilization.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus
se verely impaired. The braking di stance in an emer gency brak‐
ing situation can increase. In addition, other driving saf ety sys‐
te ms are switched off. #
Drive on careful ly. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
00E5 Inoperative See Opera-
tor's Manual *
ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be mal‐
functioning.
The brake sy stem continues working with the normal ef fect. The
braking dis tance may increase in eme rgency braking situations. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabili‐
zation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00CE
00B0
á
Currently Unavailable
Camera Dirty *
The camera view is restricted. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield. #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop. Currently Unavailable
Radar Sensors Dirty
*
The radar sensor sy stem is malfunctioning. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the sensors
R Heavy precipitation
R Exte nded country driving wi thout other traf fic, e.g. in the desert
The following sy stems may be af fected:
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC (/ page 152)
R Blind Spot Assist (/ page164)
R Active Brake Assi st (/ page 149)
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean all sensors (/ page 288). #
Restart the engine. #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Distance Assist
Now Available *A
ctive Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC is operational again and can be
acti vated (/ page153).
00D9 Off *T
he HOLD function has been deactivated because theve hicle is slip‐
ping or an activation condition has not been met. #
Reactivate the HOLD function later on or check the HOLD func‐
tion's activation conditions (/ page155).
Traffic Sign Assist Inop-
erative *T
raffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning. #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Traffic Sign Assist Cam-
era View Restricted See
Operator's Manual *
The camera view is restricted. Possible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog362
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield.
Traffic Sign Assist Cur-
rently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *T
raffic Sign Assist is temp orarily una vailable (/ page163). #
Drive on.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the sy stem will be avail‐
able again.
*T he windshield is dirty.
Clean the windshield.
Blind Spot Assist Inoper-
ative *B
lind Spot Assist is malfunctioning (/ page164). #
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist Trailer
Not Monitored *W
hen you es tablish an electrical connection with the trailer, Blind
Spot Assist will remain available but the area beside the trailer will
not be monitored. The function of Blind Spot Assist may be restric‐
te d as a result (/ page164). #
Press the left-hand Touch Control and ackn owledge the display
message.
Blind Spot Assist Cur-
rently Unavailable See
Operator's Manual *B
lind Spot Assist is temp orarily una vailable (/ page164).
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page164). #
Drive on.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the sy stem will be avail‐
able again.
or #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop in accordance
with the traf fic conditions and restart the engine. #
If necessar y,clean there ar bumper. If the bumper is very dirty,
th e sensors in the bumper may malfunction.
Active Lane Keeping
Assist Camera View
Restricted See Opera-
tor's Manual *T
he camera view is restricted (/ page 167).
Po ssible causes:
R Dirt on the windshield in the camera's field of vision
R Heavy precipitation or fog
Driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may be malfunctioning
or temp orarily una vailable.
When the causes ha vebeen eliminated, the driving sy stems and
driving saf ety sy stems will be available again.
If th e display message does not disappear: #
Stop in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Clean the windshield. Display messages and
warning and indicator lamps 363