2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER brake sensor

Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated in
thefo llowing
situations: #
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
depress the accelerator pedal when the auto‐
matic transmission is in position 005Bor005E. #
Depress the brake pedal again with suf ficient
pressure until the00D9 display in the multi‐
function display goes out. #
Activate Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC.
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hicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission of your vehicle shifts
to 005D afte r some time. This relie vesth e load
on the service brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the auto‐
matic transmission automatically shifts to005D in
th efo llowing situations:
R The driver lea vesth e driver's seat.
R The driver's door is opened.
R The engine is switched off without the ECO
st art/ stop function. Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC Fu
nction of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic park‐
ing assis tance sy stem with ultrasound. It moni‐
to rs the area around your vehicle using six sen‐
sors on the front bumper and six sensors on the
re ar bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC indi‐
cates visually and audibly the dis tance between
yo ur vehicle and an object.
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is on lyan aid. It is
not a substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur‐
ro undings. The responsibility for safe maneu ver‐
ing and parking remains with you. Make sure that
th ere are no persons, animals or objects in the
maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking
in/exiting parking spaces.
In thest andard setting, an intermit tent wa rning
to ne sounds from a di stance of appr oximately
1. 3 ft (0.4 m) toan obs tacle. A continuous tone
sounds from a di stance of appr oximately 1.0 ft
(0.3 m). You can set thewa rning tone in the mul‐
timedia sy stem so that it will sound earlier at a
grea ter dis tance of appr oximately 3.3 ft(1 m)
(/ page 156).
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC displ ayinthe
mu ltimedia sy stem
If th ePa rking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the
multimedia sy stem is not active and an obs tacle is de
tected in the path of theve hicle, a pop-up
window forPa rking Assist PARKTRONIC appears
in the multimedia sy stem at speeds up toappr ox‐
imately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Sy stem limitations
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily
ta ke into account thefo llowing obs tacles:
R Obs tacles bel ow the detection range, e.g. per‐
sons, animals or objects.
R Obs tacles ab ovethe de tection range, e.g.
ove rhanging loads, overhangs or loading
ra mp s of truc ks.
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush.
Otherwise, they may not function cor rectl y.Clean
th e sensors regular ly,ta king care not toscratch
or damage them.
Ve hicles with trailer hitch: Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC is deactivated forth ere ar zone
when you es tablish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
Deactivating/activating Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC
* NO
TERisk of an accident from objects at
close range Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC may not de tect
cer tain objects at close range. #
When pa rking or maneuvering theve hi‐
cle, pay particular attention toany
objects which are abo veor below the
sensors, e.g. flowe r pots or dr awbars.
The vehicle or other objects could oth‐
erwise be damaged. Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick Access #
Select PARKTRONIC On .
The function is activated or deactivated
depending on the pr evious setting.
% Pa
rking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatical ly
activated when starting theve hicle.
Setting thewa rning tones of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC
Multimedia sy stem:
4 Settings 5
Assistance
5 Camera & Parking 5
Set Warning Tones
Ad justing the volume of thewa rning tones #
Select Warning Tone Volume. 15 6
Driving and pa rking

&
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
limited de tection per form ance of Drive
Aw ayAssi st
Drive AwayAssi stcannot al ways clea rly iden‐
tify objects and traf fic situations.
In such cases, Drive AwayAssi stmight:
R Warnyou without reason and limit the
ve hicle speed.
R Not warnyou or not limit theve hicle
speed. #
Always pay careful attention tothe traf‐
fi c situation; do not relyon Drive Away
Assi stalone. #
Be prepared tobrake or swer veas nec‐
essar y,prov ided the tra ffic situation
permits and that it is safe totake eva‐
sive action. Drive
Away Assistis only an aid. It is not a substi‐
tute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings. Yo u
are alw aysre sponsible for safe maneu vering,
pa rking and exiting a parking space. Make sure
th at no persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
path of your vehicle.
A risk of a collision may arise in thefo llowing sit‐
uations, forex ample:
R Ifth e driver mixes up the accelerator and
brake pedals.
R Ifth e wrong gear is selec ted.
The Drive AwayAssi stfunction is active under the
fo llowing conditions:
R IfPa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R Every time thege ar is changed to005E or005B
when theve hicle is at a standstill.
R Ifth e de tected obs tacle is less than appr ox‐
imately 3.3 ft(1.0 m) away.
R Ifth e maneuvering assis tance function is acti‐
va ted in the multimedia sy stem.
Sy stem limits
Drive AwayAssi stis una vailable on inclines and
when driving with a trailer. Re
ar Cross Traf fic Alert Fu
nction of Rear Cross Traf fic Alert
The radar sensors in the bumper are used forthe
sy stem. This wayth e area adjacent totheve hicle
is continually monitored. If thera dar sensors are obscured
byvehicles or other objects, de tection
is not possible.
% Also
read the no tes on Blind Spot Assist
(/ page 164).
Ve hicles with Blind Spot Assis t:drivers can
also be warned of any crossing tra ffic when back‐
ing up out of a parking space. If a vehicle is
de tected, thewa rning lamp in the outside mir ror
on the cor responding side lights up red. If it
de tects a critical situation, a warning tone also
sounds.
Ve hicles with Blind Spot Assist and Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC: drivers can also be warned
of any crossing tra ffic when backing up out of a
parking space. If a critical situation is de tected, a
wa rning symbol appears on the camera image of
th e multimedia sy stem. If the driver does not
re spond tothewa rning, theve hicle's brakes can
be applied automatically. In this case, a warning
to ne sounds.
The Rear Cross Traf fic Alert function is acti ve
under thefo llowing conditions:
R Blind Spot Assist is activated.
R Reversege ar is engaged or theve hicle is
backing up at walking pace.
R Ifth e maneuvering assis tance function is acti‐
va ted in the multimedia sy stem.
The Rear Cross Traf fic Alert function is una vaila‐
ble when driving with a trailer. Lane
Keeping Assist and Active Lane Keeping
Assist Fu
nctions of Lane Keeping Assist Lane
Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of
yo ur vehicle with multifunction camera 1. It16 6
Driving and pa rking

Obser
vethefo llowing no tes: Note
s on cleaning and car ePreve nting damage totheve hicle
Wheels/rims Usewate r and acid-free wheel cleaner. R
Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to
re mo vebrake dust. Otherwise, wheel
bolts and brake components may be
damaged.
R Toavo id cor rosion of brake discs and
brakepads, drive for a few minutes
af te r cleaning before parking the
ve hicle. The brake discs and brake‐
pads warm up and dry out.
Wi ndo ws
Clean wind owsinside and outside with a
damp clo thand with a cleaning agent
re commended for Mercedes-Benz . Do not use dry clo
ths or abrasive or sol‐
ve nt-based cleaning agents toclean the
inside of windo ws.
Wi per blades
Carefully clean thefo lded-a way wiper
blades with a damp clo th.Do not clean
the wiper blades too of ten.
Ex terior
lighting Clean
the lenses with a wet sponge and
mild cleaning agent, e.g. car sha mpoo. Only use cleaning agents or clo
ths suita‐
ble for plast ic lenses.
Sensors Cleanthe sensors in the front and rear
bumper and in thera diator grill with a
soft clo thand car shampoo. When using a po
werwa sher, keep a min‐
imum dis tance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Re ar view
camera and
360° Cam‐
era Use clean
water and a soft clo thtoclean
th e camera lens. Do not use a po
werwa sher.
Tr ailer hitch
R
Remo vetraces of rust on the ball,
e.g. with a wire brush.
R Remo vedirt with a lint-free clo th.
R After cleaning, lightly oil or grease
th e ball head.
R Obser vethe no tes on care in the
trailer hitch manufactu rer's operat‐
ing instructions. Do not clean
the ball neck with a po wer
wa sher or sol vent.
Sliding door R
Remo vefore ign objects from the
vicinity of the contact plates and
contact pins of the sliding door.
R Clean the contact plates and contact
pins with a mild cleaning agent and a
soft clo th. Do not oil or grease
the contact plates
and the contact pins. Maintenance and care
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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.
% Yo
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
warning and indicator lamps 359

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

Android
Auto ......................................... 252
Connecting a mobile phone .............. 253
Control using the application but‐
to ns .................................................. 253
Ending .............................................. 253
No te ................................................. 253
Overview .......................................... 252
Sound settings ................................. 253
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ...................2 53
Animals Pets in theve hicle .............................. 45
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft Alarm sy stem
see ATA (Anti -Theft Alarm sy stem)
Anti-theft pr otection
Immobilizer ........................................ .61
Anti-theft pr otection
see ATA (Anti -Theft Alarm sy stem)
Apple CarPlay ®
...................................... 251
Connecting an iPhone ®
.................... 252
Control using the application but‐
to ns .................................................. 252
Ending .............................................. 252
No tes ................................................ 251
Overview ...........................................2 51
Sound settings ................................. 252
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ...................2 53
Ashtr ays
In the windshield stowage com‐
partment ............................................ 79
ASR (acceleration skid cont rol) .......... .147
Assistance graphic (on-board com‐
puter) ..................................................... 17 9
ASS YST PLUS ........................................ 278
Battery disconnection periods .......... 278
Displ aying the service due date ........ 278
Fu nction/no tes ................................ 278
Re gular maintenance work ............... 278
Special service requirements .......... .278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm sy stem) .............. .61
Ac tivating/deactivating the interior
motion sensor .................................... 63
Fu nction .............................................. 61
Interior motion sensor function .......... 63
St opping the alarm ............................. 62
Switching theto w- aw ay alarm
on/off ................................................ 62
To w- aw ay alarm function .................... 62 At
tachments .......................................... .22
AT TENTION ASSI ST....................... 162, 16 3
Fu nction ........................................... 16 2
Setting .............................................. 16 3
Sy stem limitations ............................1 62
Au thorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic distance control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Au tomatic driving lights ........................84
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver ........................ 12 2
Engaging drive position .................... 12 3
Engaging neutral ............................... 12 2
Engaging reve rsege ar ...................... 12 2
Kickdown .......................................... 124
Re stricting the shift range ................ 124
Selecting pa rkposition .....................1 23
Tr ansmission position display .......... .122
Tr ansmission positions .................... .122
Au xiliary heating ..................................1 05
Fu nction ........................................... 105
Axle load .............................................. .338 B
Back support see Lumbar support (4-w ay)
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem) .................. 14 6
Battery Charging ........................................... 295
Charging a vehicle battery ................2 95
Disconnecting the auxiliary battery
in the engine compartment .............. 300
Disconnecting thest ar ter battery .... 298
Jump -sta rting (vehicle) .................... .295
Ke y .................................................... .47
No tes (vehicle) ................................. 294
Re moving or ins talling thest ar ter
battery .............................................2 99
St arter battery .................................. 297
Battery main switch Notes ................................................ 12 0
Switching po wer supp lyon/off ......... 121
Belt see Seat belt
Belt warning
see Seat belt
Blind Spot Assist .................................. 16 4
Ac tivating/deactivating .................... 16 5
Fu nction ........................................... 16 4
Re ar Cross Traf fic Alert .................... 16 6388
Index

Sy
stem limitations ............................1 64
Blue tooth ®
............................................. 211
Ac tivating/deactivating .................... 211
Information .......................................2 10
Setting up an Internet connection .... 255
Bottle holder ........................................... 78
Brake ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........ 14 6
Ac tivating/deactivating the HOLD
function ............................................ 15 5
Ac tive Brake Assi st........................... 14 9
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) ............... 14 6
Braking wi thparking brake: .............. 11 4
Downhill gradient .............................. 11 4
Driving no tes ............................. 111,11 4
EBD (electronic brake forc e distri‐
bution) ..............................................1 48
Heavy and light loads ........................ 11 4
HOLD function .................................. 15 5
New brake discs and brake pads/
linings ............................................... 11 4
Re stricted braking ef fect (salt-trea‐
te dro ads) ........................................ .114
We tro ad sur faces ............................. 11 4
Brake Assi stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake Assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes ............................................... 346
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (electronic brake forc e distri‐
bution) ..............................................1 48
Brakes Breaking-in no tes .............................. 111
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................1 11
Breakdown Assi stance overview .......................... .18
Changing a wheel ............................ .327
Ro adside Assis tance ........................... 24
To w starting .................................... .304
To wing away ..................................... 301
Tr ansporting theve hicle ...................3 03
Breakdown see Flat tire
Breaking-in no tes ..................................1 11
Bulbs Reversing light .................................... 94
Buttons Steering wheel ..................................1 76 C
Call list Calling up options ............................ .249
Deleting ............................................ 24 9
Making a call .................................... 24 9
Overview .......................................... 24 9
Calls ...................................................... .246
Ac cepting ......................................... 24 6
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ...... 24 6
Calls with se veral participants .......... 24 6
Declining .......................................... 24 6
Ending a call ..................................... 24 6
Incoming call during an existing
call .................................................. .246
Making ............................................. 24 6
Camera see 360° Camera
see Rear view camera
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) .................................... 286
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings .............. 235
Overview .......................................... 235
Sending hazard warnings ................ .235
Care ....................................................... 290
Car wash .......................................... 286
Carpet ..............................................2 90
Displ ay............................................. 290
Exterior lighting ................................ 288
Headliner .......................................... 290
Matte finish ...................................... 287
Pa int ................................................ .287
Plastic trim ....................................... 290
Po we rwa sher ................................... 286
Re alwo od/trim elements ................2 90
Re ar view camera/360° Camera .... .288
Seat belt .......................................... .290
Seat co ver ........................................ 290
Sensors ............................................ 288
Ta ilpipes .......................................... .288
Tr ailer hit ch...................................... 288
Wa shing byhand .............................. 287
Wheels/rims .................................... 288
Wi ndo ws ........................................... 288
Wi per blades .................................... 288
Cargo compartment lighting Motion de tector .................................. 89
Cargo co mpartment ventilation
Deactivating .....................................1 08
Setting .............................................. 108
Cargo tie-down point ............................273 Index
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