Sprinter Operator's Manual
Symbols $ % ! + X YY (Y page) Display Warning Environmental note Possible vehicle damage Tip A prompt to act Continuation symbol Page reference Messages in the display and in the monitor of the rear view camera Registered trademarks ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler. Vehicle distributor In the USA: In Canada: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 www.mbusa.com www.mbsprinterusa.com Customer Assistance Center: 1-877-762-8267 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter. Before you drive off, familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read the Operator's Manual. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may differ according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry specification Ravailability Individual warning and indicator lamps may not be functional. The manufacturer constantly updates its vehicles to the state of the art.
Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 25 Introduction ......................................... 17 Safety ................................................... 33 Controls ............................................... 53 Operation ........................................... 137 Practical advice ................................ 183 Wheels and tires ............................... 259 Technical data ................
4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket ........................................ 134 A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 203 Function/notes ................................ 49 Accessories and conversions ............. 20 see Add-on equipment Add-on equipment ....................... 20, 284 ADR Working speed governor (ADR) ...... 118 Air bags Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 41 Important safety notes ....................
Index Belt see Seat belts Bio-diesel ........................................... 156 Bi-Xenon headlamps Driving abroad ............................... 138 Bleeding the fuel system .................. 224 Bodies Body/equipment mounting directives for trucks ......................... 20 Bottle holder ...................................... 133 see Cup holder Brake fluid .......................................... 162 Display message ............................ 207 Fluid change ..................................
6 Index Heating .......................................... 100 Heating in the rear compartment ... 101 Rear-compartment air conditioning ................................... 101 Rear-compartment heating ............ 101 Reheat function (air dehumidification) ........................... 105 Setting the air distribution ............. 104 Setting the airflow ......................... 104 Setting the temperature ................ 102 Switching air-recirculation mode in the rear compartment on/off ....
Index Indicator lamp ................................ 199 Opening (from the inside) ................ 58 see Central locking .......................... 56 Unlocking/locking with key ............. 54 Doorway lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 240 Drinks holder see Cup holder Driver's door and co-driver's door ..... 58 Driving abroad ................................... 138 Driving off-road ................................. 138 Driving on rough terrain see Driving off-road ......................
8 Index Indicator lamp ................................ 192 Malfunction ........... 197, 201, 204, 206 Refilling DEF .................................. 143 Exterior lighting Bulb failure indicator ........................ 91 Changing bulbs .............................. 235 Daytime running lamp mode (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) ........................................... 76 Daytime running lamp mode (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ...........................................
Index Poly-V-belt ..................................... 193 Preglow .......................................... 196 Reserve fuel ................................... 195 SRS ................................................ 193 Tire pressure monitor .................... 197 Water separator ............................. 198 Windshield washer fluid ................. 198 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps ..... 27 Installations and conversions see Bodies .......................................
10 Index Daytime running lamp mode (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ..................................... 76, 86 Driving abroad ............................... 138 M M+S tires ............................................ 262 Maintenance points under the hood .................................................... 172 Malfunctions ...................................... 189 Message memory (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ................... 81 Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting .............
Index Power supply Battery isolating switch .................... 90 Power windows ................................... 63 Practical advice Auxiliary heating ............................ 219 Central locking system .................. 220 Engine ............................................ 215 Fuel and fuel tank .......................... 222 Headlamps and turn signals .......... 221 Windshield wipers .......................... 222 Preparing for a journey ..................... 110 Checks in the vehicle ........
12 Index Roof ventilator ................................... 109 S SAE classification (engine oils) ........ 159 Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 43 Child restraint systems .................... 43 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 34 Safety systems see Driving safety systems Seat belts Adjusting the height ......................... 36 Belt force limiters ............................ 37 Cleaning .........................................
Index SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction ..................................... 38 Warning lamp (function) ................... 38 Standing lamps Changing bulbs .............. 237, 238, 239 Starting see Starting the engine Steering wheel ..................................... 72 Adjusting ......................................... 72 Buttons (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ................................. 77 With buttons ....................................
14 Index Setting the unit (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ................... 85 Tables ............................................ 288 Tire and Loading Information label ............................................... 286 Tire Inflation Pressure label ........... 286 Tire label ................................ 264, 286 Warning lamp ................................. 197 Tire pressure monitoring system Function/notes ............................. 266 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) .................
Index Towing a trailer Coupling up a trailer ...................... 153 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 154 Driving tips .................................... 150 Important safety notes .................. 150 Installing the ball coupling ............. 152 Power supply ................................. 155 Towing eye ......................................... 256 Tow-starting ....................................... 255 Trailer Brake force booster malfunction . . . 190 Towing with PARKTRONIC ......
16 Index Wheels Changing ....................................... 231 Checking ........................................ 261 Interchanging/changing ................ 279 Rim size ......................................... 288 Spare wheel ................................... 186 Storing ........................................... 281 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 288 Window curtain air bag ....................... 42 Windows Cleaning .........................................
Introduction Environmental protection %Environmental note Our declared policy is integrated environmental protection. Our objectives are to use the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into consideration. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner.
18 Introduction as components, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other heritable genetic damage. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and remote control batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local government’s disposal guidelines. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ index.cfm.
Introduction Unauthorized modifications to the device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized modifications to the device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
20 Introduction Changing the engine power output ! Increases in engine power can: Rchange the emission values Rcause malfunctions Rcause consequential damage The operating reliability of the engine is not guaranteed in all cases. Any tampering with the engine management system in order to increase the engine power output will lead to the loss of New Vehicle Limited Warranty and other warranty entitlements.
Introduction ! For safety reasons, have add-on equipment manufactured and installed according to the Sprinter body/equipment mounting directives in force. These body/ equipment mounting directives ensure that the chassis and the body form one unit and that maximum operating and road safety is achieved. We recommend for safety reasons that: Ryou carry out no other modifications to the vehicle.
22 Introduction We are not responsible for the final certification, product liability or warranty claims which result from the modifications.
Introduction Safety-relevant malfunction message In the USA: In all 50 states and Washington, D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the vehicle distributor named on the inside of the front cover.
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Cockpit ................................................. Instrument cluster variants ............... Steering wheel with buttons .............. Center console .................................... Switch units .........................................
26 Cockpit At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page : Door control panel 31 G Rear view camera monitor 124 ; Light switch 92 H = Combination switch: • turn signals • high-beam headlamps • windshield wipers • rear window wiper PARKTRONIC warning display 121 93 93 97 97 ? Cruise control lever A Horn B Steering wheel without/ with buttons 29 C Instrument cluster 27 D Stowage compartment E • Stowage compartment with interior light • Overhead control panel 95 30 Rear-
Instrument cluster variants 27 At a glance Instrument cluster variants Function : ; Instrument cluster on vehicles without steeringwheel buttons Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps Page G 73 H 74 = Indicator and warning lamps ? Tachometer with indicator and warning lamps 74 f, g Brightens/dims the instrument cluster lighting 75 Fuel gauge with fuel filler flap location indicator 75 C Display 75 D Display 77 E Reset button 9 73 F Ë Service button Checks the engine oil leve
28 Instrument cluster variants At a glance Function Page Function Page b Brake fluid level too low EBD malfunctioning Trailer brake force booster malfunction 190 189 : ASR malfunction BAS malfunction 190 191 h ESP® malfunction 189 4 Engine oil level warning 194 ; Check engine indicator lamp Exhaust gas aftertreatment malfunction % Preglow system 190 196 ¦ Fluid level too low in windshield washer/ headlamp cleaning system 201 202 È Dirt accumulation in air filter 197 6 Reserve fuel Fuel
Center console Center console At a glance Steering wheel with buttons 29 Function : Display Page 77 Controls the on-board computer ; = ? A Selects a submenu or adjusts the volume W Up/increases the volume X Down/reduces the volume Using the telephone 6 Accepts a call/starts dialing ~ Ends a call/rejects an incoming call Scrolling from one menu to another V Forwards U Back Scrolling within a menu & Forwards * Back Function Page : Stowage compartment ; Radio; see the separate operating instru
30 Switch units Roof At a glance Switch units Center console Function Function Page : c Switches the left/righthand seat heating on/off 71 ; z Switches the windshield heating on/off 98 = | Switches the rear window defroster on/off 98 ? f Activates/deactivates PARKTRONIC 123 £ Switches the hazard warning lamps on/off 94 à Activates/deactivates ASR 50 Ã Central locking, interior/ Ä rear compartment 56 A B Microphone for the telephone Page 135 Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/
Switch units Driver's door 31 At a glance Additional switch units Function Page : Adjusts the exterior mirrors 73 ; Selects an exterior mirror 73 = Opens/closes the left-hand side window ? Opens/closes the righthand side window 63 63 Switch unit between the light switch and the steering wheel Function Page y Switches the auxiliary heating on/off 106 ± Switches the heater booster function on/off 106 E Sets the working speed F 119 E Switches the working speed governor (ADR) on/ off
Switch units At a glance 32 Switch unit between the steering wheel and ignition lock Function l Switches the reark compartment convenience lighting on/off Page 95
33 34 34 47 49 Safety Useful information .............................. Occupant safety .................................. Emergency exit ................................... Driving safety systems .......................
34 Occupant safety Safety Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19).
Occupant safety Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body.
Safety 36 Occupant safety abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. RNever wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries. RMake sure the seat belt is always routed snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. RNever use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time.
Occupant safety Engage belt tongue = in seat belt buckle A. X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body. X The upper part of the seat belt must be routed across the middle of your shoulder. Adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height as necessary. G WARNING Only adjust the belt height when the vehicle is stationary and the parking brake is applied.
38 Occupant safety The ETDs are triggered depending on the type and severity of an accident: Safety Rin the event of a head-on or rear-end collision, if the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal direction during the initial stages of the impact Rin the event of a side impact if the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direction and the vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags and/or window curtain air bags Rin certain situations, if the vehicle overturns an
Occupant safety RAir bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them. place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. RImproper repair work creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
40 Occupant safety Safety and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle. In order to prevent potential breathing difficulties, you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.
Occupant safety (3) The air bags are only deployed if the air bag control unit detects the need for deployment. Only in the event of such a situation will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise, it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental protection. In the event of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy.
Safety 42 Occupant safety The seat covers must feature a special tear seam for the side impact air bags. The side impact air bag may otherwise not deploy correctly and may fail to provide the intended degree of protection in the event of a collision. Suitable seat covers can be obtained, e.g. at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors.
Window curtain air bags : are deployed: Ron the side on which the impact occurs the start of an accident with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g.
44 Occupant safety Safety Always observe the manufacturer's instructions when installing special child restraint systems. Occupants, in particular children, must sit as upright as possible, fasten the seat belt correctly and use a suitable infant restraint system, child restraint system or booster seat suitable for the size and weight of the child. Children can be seriously or even fatally injured by an air bag deploying.
Occupant safety Rstrong braking maneuvers changes of direction Ran accident Rsudden Special seat belt retractor G WARNING Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 43). All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat is secured. Installing a child restraint system: X Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Occupant safety 46 Safety Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of child restraint systems. ! When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt for the middle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt could otherwise be damaged. : Securing rings X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system.
Emergency exit 47 Child-proof locks Important safety notes When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock. Always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
48 Emergency exit G DANGER Safety Observe the following notes to make sure that the emergency exit window can be used safely in the event of an emergency: RBefore beginning a journey, inform the vehicle occupants of the emergency exit window and explain how to use it. Make sure to explicitly point out the risks described here. ROnly vehicle occupants who know how to use the emergency exit window are permitted to sit next to it. RAccess to the emergency exit window must remain unobstructed.
X Turn both handles : to a horizontal position. Make sure that locks = are in front of the window frame on the inside. The window is locked. X Replace locking pins ; before beginning a new journey at the latest. Relevant information can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop.
50 Driving safety systems Safety Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsating in the brake pedal. X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over. X To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force. G WARNING If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems such as the BAS or the ESP® are also switched off.
If, taking tires, cargo load and gradient into consideration, the surface driven on still provides insufficient traction, you may experience difficulties in pulling away despite ASR. Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: the : indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you switch on the ignition. When the engine is running, it goes out. improve driving stability. The d warning lamp flashes.
52 Driving safety systems G WARNING Safety Never switch off ASR when you see the d warning lamp flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: Rwhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Rwhile driving, ease off the accelerator pedal. Radapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Useful information .............................. 54 Opening and closing ........................... 54 Theft deterrent locking system ......... 64 Seats .................................................... 66 Steering wheel .................................... 72 Mirrors ................................................. 73 Instrument cluster .............................. 73 On-board computer without steering wheel buttons ............................... 75 On-board computer with steering wheel buttons ...
54 Opening and closing Controls Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19).
If children open a door, they could: Checking the batteries Rinjure X other people out of the vehicle and thereby injure themselves or be injured by a passing vehicle Rseverely injure themselves by falling down, in particular due to the vehicle height Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving for a short time. Rget Press the %& button for longer than two seconds.
Opening and closing 56 Locking the vehicle using the folding key Controls You can also unlock/lock the driver's door and the rear door using the folding key. Driver's door X To lock the vehicle: lock all doors except the driver's door and, if necessary the rear door, from inside. To do this, press down the door locking buttons. X Press the key release button on the remote control. The key folds out. X Insert the key into the door lock of the rear door as far as it will go and turn to position 1.
Opening and closing 57 Locking and unlocking manually If the automatic locking when driving function is activated, there is a risk of being locked out when the vehicle is pushed or towed. For this reason, deactivate the automatic locking when driving function: X To lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press upper section : of the central locking button when the doors are closed. When the entire vehicle is locked, the indicator lamp in the central locking button lights up.
58 Opening and closing Controls the indicator lamp in the button flashes twice. X For the sliding doors and rear doors only: press lower section ; of the central locking button until the indicator lamp in the button flashes twice. You could otherwise cause injury to yourself and others. You can open the driver's or co-driver's door from the inside at any time, even if it is locked. Ignition lock X Pull door handle :. Locking knob ; pops up. The door opens.
Opening and closing i You can also lock the sliding door in place around halfway when opening/closing. The door does not have to be opened fully when getting into or out of the vehicle. The intermediate detent does not fully engage the sliding door. X Slide the sliding door by handle = back to the stop. X Check the sliding door detent. The sliding door must be engaged. X To close: slide the sliding door firmly forwards by handle = until it engages. X To lock: press locking knob ? down.
Opening and closing 60 Controls body parts when the sliding door is opened. There is a risk of injury. Please pay particular attention when opening a sliding door with an electrical access step. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the access step when opening the sliding door. The sliding door of your vehicle can be equipped with an electrical access step. electrical step : is malfunctioning (Y page 199).
Opening and closing open rear door is correctly engaged in the detent. 61 Opening the rear doors to an angle of 180° or 270° Opening the rear doors from the outside Controls Opening the right-hand rear door i Vehicles with 270° pivoting rear doors: X X If you prefer to keep door retainer : out of the loading area when loading the vehicle, you can swivel it 180° against the spring force and onto the door and engage it.
Opening and closing 62 Controls X With the rear door opened to an angle of 270°, push it against magnetic door retainer ; on the side wall. When the magnet on the rear door is in contact with magnetic door retainer ;, the rear door is held in this position. Closing the rear doors from the outside G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the rear doors. X Pull the rear door away from magnetic door retainer ;. X Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the outside.
Opening and closing Opening/closing the partition sliding door from the cab 63 Opening/closing the windows Side windows G WARNING X To open: turn the key counter-clockwise =. The sliding door is unlocked. X Slide the sliding door to the stop in the direction of arrow ;. X To close: slide the sliding door in the direction of arrow : until it engages. The sliding door can be locked using the key.
64 Theft deterrent locking system If you press the switch beyond the pressure point and then release it, the window opens automatically. To stop the movement, press or pull the switch again. Controls G WARNING Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. Children could otherwise injure themselves on parts of the vehicle. They could be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold.
Theft deterrent locking system To stop the alarm: insert the key into the ignition lock. or X Press the % button on the remote control. The alarm is switched off. Tow-away alarm Interior motion sensor If the anti-theft alarm system is armed and the vehicle is locked, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if one of the side windows or the rear window on your vehicle is smashed and someone reaches into the interior, for example.
Seats 66 Controls X Turn the key to position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock or remove the key. X Press button :. Indicator lamp ; lights up for approximately five seconds after the button is released. X Lock the vehicle with the key. The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again. Seats Driver's and co-driver's seat Standard/luxury/suspension seat joints. Do not drive or ride with the backrest reclined too far back.
X Release lever :. X Slide the seat forwards or back until you hear it engage. X To adjust the backrest: turn handwheel = towards the front. The seat backrest moves to a vertical position. X Turn handwheel = towards the rear. The seat backrest tilts towards the rear. X To adjust the seat height: press or pull lever ? repeatedly until you have reached the desired seat height. If the seat moves up and down frequently and to a great extent, you can lock the seat in the lower movement range..
Seats 68 X Controls Make sure that the parking brake has been engaged and that the handbrake lever has been pushed down to the stop (Y page 114). X Adjust the steering wheel to provide the necessary space to rotate and adjust the driver's seat (Y page 72). Twin co-driver's seat G WARNING When releasing and rotating the seats, make sure that you do not trap yourself or others. Never place your hands under the seat or in the vicinity of moving parts.
Seats ! The retainer loop is neither a grab handle for people to use nor a securing point for loads. It may tear if used incorrectly. Folding the seat cushions 69 loop ; from hook = underneath the folded-up seat cushion. X Fold down seat cushion :. The seat cushion engages automatically. Important safety notes G WARNING X To fold up the seat cushion: lift seat cushion : out of the front anchorage and fold upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Seats 70 Controls Removing/installing a two or three-seat rear bench X Slide the bench seat forwards until you hear the locking mechanisms engage. X Check levers : on the feet of the bench seat. All levers : must be flush to the vehicle floor. Folding seat Locking mechanism lever on the feet of the bench seat X To remove the rear bench seat: swivel all levers : of the bench seat upwards completely. The bench seat moves back into the seat mounting recesses on the vehicle floor.
Seats Important safety notes G WARNING Only drive with the head restraints installed and adjusted correctly. You could otherwise suffer serious or fatal injuries in the area of the upper spinal column. Adjust your head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the top of your head. The back of your head should be as close as possible to the head restraint when relaxed, so that your head can be properly supported in the event of an accident. The head restraint must be engaged in a detent.
72 Steering wheel Controls temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly. Steering wheel G WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary. Only drive with the steering wheel locked in position.
Instrument cluster Mirrors Adjusting electrically Rear-view mirror i The exterior mirrors are automatically heated at low outside temperatures. Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror by hand in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions. Controls X 73 Button and switch for mirror adjustment X X Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever : in the direction of the arrow.
74 Instrument cluster Controls G WARNING Only use the adjustment buttons on the instrument cluster when the traffic conditions permit. You would otherwise be too distracted and could cause an accident. Do not reach through the steering wheel to operate the adjustment buttons. The movement of the steering wheel would be significantly impeded. Your attention would also be diverted from road and traffic conditions. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle, and lead to an accident.
On-board computer without steering wheel buttons Fuel gauge 75 On-board computer without steering wheel buttons Layout and controls Important safety notes : Fuel gauge on vehicles without steering wheel buttons ; Fuel gauge on vehicles with steering wheel buttons = Fuel filler flap location indicator t: the fuel filler cap is on the left-hand side.
76 On-board computer without steering wheel buttons Rsetting ? Outside temperature or digital Rsetting speedometer A Fuel gauge (Y page 75) B Selector lever position or current shift range with automatic transmission Controls the date (Y page 76) constant headlamp mode (Y page 76) X To return to the standard display: press the 4 menu button for longer than 1 second. or X Do not press any button for 10 seconds. The display accepts the changed settings.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons i USA only: If you turn the light switch to T or L, the corresponding light is switched on. Constant headlamp mode remains switched on if you turn the light switch to Ã. Canada only: If you turn the light switch to L, the lowbeam headlamps are switched on. Constant headlamp mode remains switched on if you turn the light switch to T or Ã.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 78 The display changes when you press one of the buttons on the steering wheel. You can use a function to call up information or to change the settings for the vehicle. For example, the AUDIO menu has functions for controlling the radio or CD player. i Operation of the audio equipment using Controls the steering wheel buttons and making settings using the AUDIO menu only function with Sprinter audio equipment.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 79 Menu overview Controls Diagrams Generic terms This is what the displays look like when you scroll through the menus. i The generic terms in the tabular overview should make orientation easier for you. However, they are not always shown on the display. On Sound 5/Audio 20, the on-board computer always shows the AUDIO and TEL (telephone) menus in English. This is the case even if a different language is selected for the display.
80 On-board computer with steering wheel buttons Operation menu Controls Overview Press & or * to select the following functions in the Operation menu: Rdisplay the trip odometer and odometer (standard display) Rdisplay the coolant temperature (Y page 80) Rcall up the service due date (Y page 170) Rtire pressure monitor (Y page 266) Rcheck the oil level (Y page 174) Standard display In the basic setting, the odometer and the trip odometer are shown in the upper part of the display.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 81 Selecting a radio station Using the steering wheel buttons Switch on the radio (see the separate operating instructions). X Press the V or U button repeatedly until the display shows the currently selected station. The kind of search depends on the setting for radio station selection (Y page 87). The nearest stored station will be selected or the station search starts (except on Audio 20).
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 82 mode function in the Lighting submenu remains unchanged. Controls Settings menu You will find two functions in the Settings menu: the To reset: Press the 0 button for 3 sec. function, with which you can reset all settings to the factory defaults. You will also find submenus which you can use to make individual settings on the vehicle. Using the steering wheel buttons X Press the V or U button repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the display.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 83 X Press W or X button to select the Inst. cluster submenu. X Press & to select the Temperat. function. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press W or X to select a submenu. The submenu currently selected is highlighted. X Press & to select the function within a submenu. X Change the setting by pressing W or X. The changed setting is saved.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons Controls 84 Selecting the unit for the odometer Using the steering wheel buttons X X The languages available are: Press the V or U button repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the display. X Press & to switch to the submenu selection. X Press W or X button to select the Inst. cluster submenu. X Press & to select the Trip function. The selection marker is on the current setting. Use W or X to set the language for all messages.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons X Press the V or U button repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the display. X Press & to switch to the submenu selection. X Press W or X button to select the Inst. cluster submenu. X Press & to select the Tire pres. function. The selection marker is on the current setting. X Press W or X to select the unit for the tire pressure in the display: bar or psi.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 86 Controls Lighting submenu Setting daytime running lamp mode If you have set daytime running lamp mode and the light switch is in the $ position, the following light up automatically when the engine is running: the parking lamps, the lowbeam headlamps, the tail lamps and the license plate lamps. For safety reasons, it is only possible to change this setting when the vehicle is stationary.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons Press W or X to switch the surround lighting (locator lighting) to On or Off. Setting the exterior lighting delayed switch-off The Headlamps (delayed headlamp shut-off) function enables you to set whether and for how long the exterior lighting is to remain on in the dark after closing the doors.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons 88 Using the steering wheel buttons Controls X Press the V or U button repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the display. X Press & to switch to the submenu selection. X Press W or X to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press & to select the Wipe sensor function. The selection marker is on the current setting. X Press W or X to activate or deactivate key dependency.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons ignition lock or remove it, all the values are reset after approximately four hours. The values will not be reset if you turn the key back to position 1 or 2 during this time. Consumption statistics after reset Using the steering wheel buttons X Press the V or U button repeatedly until the display shows the After start message. X Press & or * repeatedly until the After reset message appears.
Power supply 90 Accepting a call Controls You can accept a call at any time, provided the mobile phone is ready to receive calls. X Press the 6 button. The display shows the phone number and/ or the call duration. Rejecting or ending a call X Press the ~ button. The display shows the mobile phone operational readiness symbol again. Dialing a number from the phone book You may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time, provided the mobile phone is ready to receive calls.
Lighting restore the electrical connection when the parts are reassembled. then is the electrical system fully disconnected from the power supply. system from the power supply using the battery isolating switch if the vehicle is to be parked for an extended period or if it is absolutely necessary. After the power supply has been activated, you will need to reset the side windows (Y page 64).
92 Lighting b(Y page 199) indicator lamp lights up or a corresponding message is shown in the display (Y page 211). i Depending on the equipment, the bulb Controls failure indicator can be omitted for all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps. G WARNING The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You are responsible for the proper functioning of the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or nonfunctioning vehicle lighting puts the operating safety of the vehicle at risk.
Lighting Automatic headlamp mode Parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license plate lamp are switched on automatically, depending on the ambient light. 93 Combination switch High-beam headlamps and high-beam flasher If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam headlamps will not come on automatically if it is foggy. This could endanger you and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to L in fog. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
Lighting 94 Controls X To indicate: press the combination switch in desired direction : or ;, until it engages. The combination switch automatically returns to its original position after large steering movements. X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly in desired direction : or ;. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.
Lighting Standard front interior lighting If you switch on interior lights or the reading lamps manually, they switch off automatically after about twenty minutes. Rear interior lighting Switching the standard interior lighting on/off In Cargo Vans/Crew Vans equipped with standard interior lighting, the switch for the interior lighting is located on the rear lights in the cargo compartment/vehicle interior.
Lighting 96 In addition, there is also a switch on each interior light, which can be used to switch the lights on/off separately. Cargo compartment motion detector The interior lighting is also switched on by the motion detector in the cargo compartment on Cargo Vans equipped with this feature. G WARNING Controls Motion detectors use the invisible infrared radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting diodes).
intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals become longer. Vehicles with a rain/light sensor: you can use level I as the universal setting. The rain/light sensor sets the appropriate wiping frequency automatically, according to the intensity of the rain. When you stop the vehicle, levels III and II are switched down to level I automatically. The windshield wipers will return to the original level when you drive faster than 5 mph (8 km/h) again. Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor (Y page 87).
Good visibility 98 The windshield heater consumes a lot of power. You should therefore switch off the heater as soon as the windshield is clear. The heating switches off automatically after five minutes. Controls Windshield washer system : To wipe with washer fluid ; To switch on the windshield wipers X To switch on: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. The windshield wipers wipe with washer fluid.
Climate control 99 Climate control Overview of climate control systems The vehicle is equipped with one of the following climate control systems: Heating Controls The heating system is a heating and ventilation system, without a cooling function (Y page 100). Air-conditioning system The air-conditioning system is a combination of a heating and ventilation system, together with a cooling system (Y page 101).
100 Climate control General notes Controls G WARNING A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that the driver should only select functions through the control panel of the climate control system when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely.
Climate control Air-conditioning system Ronly use the reheat function until the fogged up windows are clear again. Ronly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. in a tunnel. When the flow of fresh air is cut off and the air inside the vehicle is recirculated, the windows could fog up.
Climate control 102 Operation = Blower setting bar display Controls ? i Activates/deactivates the rearcompartment air-conditioning system (Y page 102) For optimum climate control, set the temperature control to the middle level. Only change the temperature in small increments. Switching the climate control on/off dehumidified to the temperature level set. This prevents the windows from misting up. Condensation may appear on the underside of the vehicle when in cooling mode.
Climate control If you set the temperature control to the center position, only one of the two climate control systems is activated in the rear compartment and set to air-recirculation mode (Y page 106). Center air vents Controls Setting the air vents General notes G WARNING Air flowing out of the air vents may be very hot or very cold. Therefore, there is a risk of frostbite or burns to exposed skin in the immediate proximity of these air vents. Keep exposed parts of the body away from these air vents.
Climate control 104 Setting the air distribution Heating/air-conditioning system The air distribution symbols for the heating/ air-conditioning system have the following meanings: Directs air through the center and side air vents sz Directs air to the windshield and the air vents q Directs air to the windshield, the air vents and into the footwell r Directs air to the air vents and into the footwell Controls m Air vents (example: right-hand side of the vehicle) : Air vent thumbwheel, left-hand side of
Climate control General notes G WARNING Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could endanger you and others. Only use the following settings until the windows are clear again. X Vehicles with window heating: switch on the front and/or rear window defroster (Y page 98). Heating X Set temperature control : and airflow control ; to z (Y page 100). X Set air-distribution control ? to s z (Y page 100).
Climate control 106 Switching air-recirculation mode on/ off change the temperature in small increments. Controls General notes You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from outside. The air inside the vehicle will only be circulated. G WARNING At low outside temperatures, only switch over to air-recirculation mode for brief periods. Otherwise, the windows could fog up, thus impairing visibility and endangering yourself and others.
Climate control heater booster function switch off automatically. 107 Operating using the switch ! Switch on the auxiliary heating system at Controls regular intervals (at least once a month) for approximately 10 minutes. Make sure that the flow of hot air is not blocked. Otherwise, the auxiliary heating will overheat and switch off.
Controls 108 Climate control On-board computer without steering wheel buttons X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press the y switch. The y symbol in the display flashes. or X Press the 4 menu button on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the y symbol flashes in the display. X Use the f or g buttons on the instrument cluster to select switch-on time 1 to 3. The switch-on time selected is displayed. X Wait 10 seconds for the standard display to appear. The switch-on time is selected.
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons X Use the same method to select a switch-on time as described in the "Preselecting a switch-on time" section. X Press the & button on the steering wheel. The Hours submenu is shown in the display. X Press the W or X button on the steering wheel to set the hours. X Press the & button. The Minutes submenu is shown in the display. X Press the W or X button to set the minutes. X Press the V button. The switch-on time is set and selected.
Driving and parking 110 Controls X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X To extract air: press upper section : of the ´ switch. The roof ventilator removes used air from the cargo compartment. X To ventilate: press lower section ; of the · switch. The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into the cargo compartment. X To switch off: set the switch to the middle position. X Check the equipment to make sure that it is accessible, complete and ready for use.
Driving and parking 111 X Controls Close all doors. X Secure the load according to the loading guidelines (Y page 144). X Make sure that the floormats and carpets are properly secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Starting the engine G WARNING Do not place any objects in the driver's footwell. If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver's footwell, make sure that it is correctly secured and that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Driving and parking 112 cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. i After pulling away or switching on the Controls ignition, the vehicle automatically locks centrally. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. You can open the doors from the inside at any time. Automatic door locking can be deactivated (Y page 57). X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. The selector lever lock is released.
Driving in winter Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads in winter. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. G WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed, shift to the neutral position N.
Braking 114 ! When the vehicle is parked, always Controls remove the key to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. On vehicles with a battery isolating switch, switch off the power supply if the vehicle is to be out of use for a longer period of time. G WARNING Braking Parking brake G WARNING Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release the parking brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
Automatic transmission 115 Make sure that you apply the brake lever carefully to ensure that braking application is moderated. X Emergency braking: press and hold release button ; and carefully apply brake lever :. Automatic transmission When the selector lever is in position D, the automatic transmission selects the individual gears automatically. This depends on: Important safety notes Rany G WARNING Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface.
Automatic transmission 116 Controls A 7 Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels. Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. by pushing or towing. Do not move the selector lever to N while driving. The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged. If ASR is deactivated or ESP® has malfunctioned: only move the selector lever to N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. Drive The automatic transmission changes gear itself.
Driving the vehicle Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the automatic transmission shifts gear: Rlittle Rlots throttle: early upshifts of throttle: later upshifts Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear down, depending on the engine speed. X Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Controls 118 Driving the vehicle If the ; check engine indicator lamp lights up, the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty or an emission-related malfunction has occurred (Y page 197). You can then drive a maximum of 50 mi (80 km) before the engine management limits the number of remaining engine starts. If the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty, have it checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop. You will find further information on DEF in the "Service products" section (Y page 158).
Driving systems Ryou release the parking brake. Rthe brake pedal is depressed. Rthe vehicle moves. Rthe control unit detects a malfunction. Setting the working speed X Activate ADR (Y page 118). To increase: press upper section : of the E switch. X To decrease: press lower section ; of the F switch. X i On vehicles with cruise control, you can use the cruise control lever to increase or decrease the engine speed in the same way as for the road speed.
Driving systems 120 Cruise control lever Controls The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left of the steering column. Resuming the stored speed G WARNING Only select a stored speed if you know what that speed is and whether it is suitable for the current driving and traffic situation. You can otherwise endanger yourself and others by unintentionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking.
Driving systems depress the accelerator pedal. If you accelerate briefly, e.g. to overtake, and then ease off the accelerator pedal again, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored. Deactivating cruise control There are various ways to deactivate cruise control: X Briefly push the cruise control lever forwards ?. Or X Apply the brakes. The last speed set remains stored. i The last speed stored is deleted when you switch off the engine.
122 Driving systems If an obstacle is within this range, all segments of the warning displays light up and you hear a warning tone. If the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle falls below the minimum range, it is possible that the distance may no longer be displayed. ! Pay particular attention to obstacles Controls above or below the sensors when parking, such as flower pots or trailer towbars. PARKTRONIC does not recognize such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
Driving systems 123 Warning display for the left-hand rear area in the left-hand exterior mirror ? Warning display segments A Readiness indicator segment The warning display is divided into five yellow and two red segments for each side of the vehicle. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow indicator segments = and A light up. There is a malfunction if only the red segments of the warning display light up (Y page 218).
124 Driving systems measures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball coupling. Rear view camera Controls Important safety information G WARNING The rear view camera is merely an aid for parking, and may show obstacles out of perspective, incorrectly or may not show obstacles at all. This system does not relieve you of the need to pay attention. The rear view camera cannot display all objects which are very close to and/or under the rear bumper.
Driving systems Monitor buttons : : Down button the rear view camera for around 15 seconds. The monitor then switches back to the signal from the auxiliary equipment (AUX). Switching off the monitor If the monitor is switched on by engaging reverse gear R, it switches off automatically 15 seconds after you disengage reverse gear R. You can switch off the monitor by pressing the u button. In this case, the following message is shown for 7 seconds before it switches off.
Driving systems 126 You can select the following submenus: RLighting (Y page 126) page 127) RContrast (Y page 127) RColor (Y page 127) RTint RBack S(Y page 126) Controls RBrightness (Y X Press the : or 9 button until the desired menu is highlighted. X Press the t button. The menu is selected.
Driving systems Press the : or 9 button. The background lighting is adjusted in increments. X Press the t button. The submenus (menu level 2) are displayed. i If you do not press a button for 7 seconds, you exit the menu automatically. X Press the : or 9 button until the Contrast submenu is highlighted. X Press the t button. The contrast setting is displayed. X Press the : or 9 button. The contrast is adjusted in increments. X Press the t button. The submenus (menu level 2) are displayed.
Driving systems 128 Controls X Press the : or 9 button until the Tint submenu is highlighted. X Press the t button. The color balance setting is displayed. X Press the : or 9 button. The color balance is adjusted in increments. X Press the t button. The submenus (menu level 2) are displayed. Picture format menu You can set the display format for the monitor in the Picture format menu. X Press the t button. The main menu (menu level 1) is displayed (Y page 125).
Driving systems Press the t button. The main menu (menu level 1) is displayed (Y page 125). X Press the : or 9 button until the Menu language menu is highlighted. X Press the t button. The submenu (menu level 2) is displayed. i The current language is marked with the M symbol. X Press the : or 9 button until the desired language highlighted. X Press the t button. The selected language is activated. i If you select S and press the t button, the monitor goes back to the main menu (menu level 1).
Features 130 Features Ashtray Controls Ashtray in the center console X To open: fold out the ashtray. X To remove the insert: press retaining clip : down and remove the ashtray from the trim. X To replace the insert: insert the ashtray down into the trim and close it. Cigarette lighter G WARNING Ashtray in the ashtray compartment X Pull ashtray compartment : out by recess ;. X To open: fold cover = upwards.
Features Stowage spaces and stowage compartments 131 Stowage compartment above the windshield Important safety notes You should only load the stowage spaces in such a way that the occupants cannot be injured by objects being thrown around the passenger compartment in the event of an accident, braking or sudden change in direction. Therefore, do not carry heavy, bulky, pointed or sharp-edged objects in the stowage spaces or stowage compartments.
Features 132 Glove box Controls Stowage compartment in the center console 1 Locked Stowage compartment with lid above the center console X To open: pull release handle ;. Lid : swings up. X To close: close lid : and engage it. The lid of the stowage compartment must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion to ensure that stowed objects are contained safely. 2 Unlocked = Glove box handle i You can lock and unlock the glove box using the vehicle key.
Features Folding table Twin co-driver's seat Controls Eyeglasses compartment in the overhead control panel 133 X To open: press cover : of the eyeglasses compartment. The eyeglasses compartment folds out. X To close: press cover : of the eyeglasses compartment into the overhead control panel until it engages. Paper holder X Pull folding table : forwards by the tab. Fold folding table : down in the direction of the arrow and onto the seat cushion.
Features 134 Front cup holder i You can adjust the diameter of the cup holder. X Place the beverage container in cup holder A. X Push clamping arm B against the container. Controls i The folding table of the twin co-driver's seat is also equipped with a cup holder (Y page 133).
Socket on the lower section of the center console : 12 V socket, 25 A You can use the 12 V sockets (15 A) for accessories with a maximum power consumption of 180 W. You can connect accessories with a maximum power consumption of 300 W to the 12 V socket (25 A) on the lower section of the center console. ! Only use the 12 V socket (25 A) on the center console for connecting the electric air pump (premium tire sealant). You may otherwise damage the electrical systems of the vehicle.
136 Communications Controls Therefore, only have the exterior antenna installed at a qualified specialist workshop. We recommend the use of an approved exterior antenna for operating the mobile phone. Only in this way can optimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle be ensured and mutual interference between the vehicle electronics and mobile phones minimized. Observe the legal requirements for each individual country.
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138 Driving tips Operation Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19).
Driving tips G WARNING When driving off-road, your body is subject to forces from all directions, due to the uneven surface. You could for example be thrown out of your seat and be injured. Always wear a seat belt, even when driving off-road. ! Always observe the ground clearance of the vehicle and avoid obstacles, e.g. deep ruts.
Driving tips 140 the failure of mechanical assemblies as well as accidents. Clean and inspect the vehicle after any off-road use. Repair any damage before using the vehicle again. X Activate ASR (Y page 51). Clean the vehicle (Y page 169). X Check the vehicle for damage. Operation X Rdrive unit gear ratios equipment (e.g. air-conditioning system, auxiliary heating system).
Driving tips vehicle is new. Ryou mainly operate the vehicle under arduous operating conditions. Ryou frequently drive at high engine speeds. Regular maintenance is one of the preconditions for moderate rates of consumption. You can only estimate the oil consumption after you have driven a considerable distance. Check the oil level on a regular basis, e.g. weekly or each time you refuel (Y page 174). i You will find information about tire pressure in the "Technical data" section (Y page 288).
142 Refueling have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely. Refueling Fuel Operation G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary heaters (sparks) are therefore prohibited when handling fuel. Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating before refueling. The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand door when viewed in the direction of travel. It is only possible to open the fuel filler flap when the front door is open.
Refueling X Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off. X Replace tank filler cap ; and turn clockwise. You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully. 143 Damage that results from the use of additives or tap water leads to the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ! If DEF comes into contact with a painted or aluminum surface, wash the surface off immediately with plenty of water. be mixed with fuel in the tank. Even small amounts of DEF can cause engine damage.
Transporting loads with the vehicle Operation 144 X Turn tank filler cap : counter-clockwise and remove it. X Only fill up the DEF tank until the DEF level is visible in the filler neck. X Replace DEF tank filler cap : on the filler neck and turn clockwise. You will hear a click when tank filler cap : is closed fully. DEF filler neck on the right-hand vehicle side X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Close all vehicle doors so that no ammonia vapors can enter the vehicle.
Transporting loads with the vehicle G WARNING Do not allow the load, including passengers, to exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight or the gross axle weight rating for your vehicle. If the gross axle weight rating or permissible gross vehicle weight is exceeded during transport, tire durability and road safety are adversely affected. The vehicle's handling and steering characteristics change noticeably. Braking and stopping distances are significantly longer.
Transporting loads with the vehicle 146 carriers in the "Carrier systems" section (Y page 149). Before loading Operation X Tire pressure: check the tire pressure and correct if necessary (Y page 288). X Cargo compartment floor: clean the cargo compartment floor. The cargo compartment floor must be free from oil and dust, dry and swept clean to prevent the load from slipping. X Place non-slip mats (anti-slip mats) on the cargo compartment floor if necessary.
i Observe the following notes: RDo not stack loads higher than the upper edge of the backrests. RTransport loads behind seats that are not occupied. the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert the seat belts crosswise into the buckle of the opposite seat belt. RIf Securing loads General notes As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring that the cargo is secured against sliding, tipping, rolling or falling.
Transporting loads with the vehicle 148 ! Observe the information on the maximum Operation loading capacity of the lashing points. If you use multiple lashing points to secure a load, you should observe the maximum loading capacity of the weakest lashing point. When you brake hard, for example, forces apply that can be far higher than the weight force of the transported load. Always use multiple lashing points to distribute these forces, and distribute the load equally among them.
Transporting loads with the vehicle Place non-slip mats (anti-slip mats) under the load to increase load security. 149 the locking mechanism and out of the loading rail through a recess. G WARNING Installing/removing cargo tie-down points for the loading rails X To install: slide the cargo tie-down ring through a recess in the loading rail close to the load until locking mechanism : engages in the recess.
150 Towing a trailer You can find information about the maximum roof load in the "Technical data" section (Y page 290). ! Make sure that: Operation Rthe fastening bolts of the roof carrier are tightened in the grooved plates provided with a torque of 6.0 – 7.4 lb-ft (8 – 10 Nm) Rthe bolts do not make contact with the rails when tightened. Rthe sliding blocks are not positioned near the plastic caps. Rthe sliding blocks have the correct crosssection. Rthe securing rails are free of dirt on the inside.
Towing a trailer G WARNING When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling characteristics will be different in comparison with when driving without a trailer. The vehicle/trailer combination: Ris heavier restricted in its acceleration and gradient-climbing capability Rhas an increased braking distance Ris affected more by strong crosswinds Rdemands more sensitive steering Rhas a larger turning circle As a result, the handling characteristics may be impaired and you may lose control of the vehicle.
152 Towing a trailer overrun. Then, increase the brake force quickly. RWhen driving in mountainous areas, note that the power output of the engine, and with it its gradient climbing capability, decrease with increasing altitude. If the trailer begins to swing from side to side: X do not accelerate. do not counter-steer. X brake if necessary. Operation X Trailer coupled ready for use Driving tips: The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/ trailer combination depends on the type of trailer.
Towing a trailer Coupling up a trailer Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions (width and length). Most federal states and all Canadian provinces require by law: Rthe use of safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The chains should be cross-wound under the trailer drawbar. They must be connected to the trailer tow hitch. They may not be connected to the bumper or the axle of the vehicle. Leave enough slack in the chains. This allows you to drive round tight corners.
Operation 154 Towing a trailer decreased gradient climbing capability and a longer braking distance. It is more susceptible to crosswinds and requires cautious steering. RIf possible, do not brake suddenly but moderately, so that the trailer can activate its brake. Then increase the force on the brake pedal. RIf the automatic transmission repeatedly shifts between gears when driving on inclines, restrict the shift range. Select shift range 4, 3, 2 or 1.
Towing a trailer The permissible values, which must not be exceeded, can be found in your vehicle documents and on the trailer tow hitch type plates for the trailer and the vehicle (Y page 285). The basic values approved by the manufacturer can also be found in the "Technical data" section (Y page 291). Where the values differ, the lowest is always valid.
156 Service products You must not charge a trailer battery using the power supply. You can obtain more information about installing the trailer electrics at a qualified specialist workshop. Operation in winter Operation General notes Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Fuel grade Diesel at low temperatures i You will generally find information about Refuel only with commercially available ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL (ULSD, maximum sulfur content 15 ppm), which complies with the ASTM D975 standard. To prevent operating problems, diesel with better flow qualities is available during the winter months. You can obtain information at the gas station or from your fuel supplier.
158 Service products Add this additive to the diesel in time, i.e. before the flow properties of the diesel are affected by paraffin separation. Malfunctions caused by paraffin separation can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated garage. Operation G WARNING If you heat up the fuel system with a heat gun, for example, you may damage parts of the fuel system. Fuel could escape, be ignited, and cause a fire.
Service products Observe country-specific laws and regulations when disposing of DEF. %Environmental note Dispose of DEF in an environmentally responsible manner. Purity The purity of DEF is essential to prevent malfunctions in the exhaust gas aftertreatment. If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g. during repair work, the same liquid must not be used to refill the tank. Its purity is no longer guaranteed. ! Impurities in DEF (e.g. caused by other service products, cleaning agents, dust, etc.
160 Service products Operation an approved engine oil of the specified SAE class. Engine oil SAE classification i Only by using engine oil with a particularly high quality grade, e.g. according to Sheet number 228.51 of the MB Service Product Specifications, can the maximum oil change interval be achieved. We recommend that you only add engine oil of the same quality grade and SAE class as used when the engine oil was last changed.
Service products 161 Change intervals for engine oil Maintenance interval Product name/number MB Sheet No. Engine oil for diesel engines see the Maintenance Booklet 228.51 229.31 229.51 see the Maintenance Booklet Operation Service product Transmission and steering oils Automatic transmission Service product Maintenance interval Product name/number MB Sheet No. Automatic transmission oil see the Maintenance Booklet Shell ATF 3403/M-115 236.10 Fuchs/Shell ATF 3353 236.
162 Service products Further information can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. Brake fluid Operation G WARNING Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Do not swallow brake fluid. See a doctor immediately if you swallow brake fluid. Make sure that brake fluid does not come into contact with skin, clothing or eyes. Rinse affected areas with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor if necessary. Always wear gloves and eye protection when topping up brake fluid.
Service products 163 Change intervals for brake fluid Service product Maintenance interval Product name/number MB Sheet No. Brake fluid see the Maintenance Booklet Intac B026E 331.0 G WARNING Coolant contains glycol and is therefore toxic. Do not swallow the coolant. See a doctor immediately if you swallow coolant. Make sure that coolant does not come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water.
164 Cleaning and care Change intervals for coolant Maintenance interval Product name/number MB Sheet No. Coolant, antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitor see the Maintenance Booklet EURO Peak Coolant/Antifreeze, OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES 325.0 Zerex G05, The Valvoline Company 325.0 Zerex G48, The Valvoline Company 325.0 Glysantin G05, BASF AG 325.0 Operation Service product Refrigerant The air-conditioning system uses the refrigerant R-134a. This refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer.
Cleaning and care Never use openings in the bodywork as steps. You may otherwise damage the vehicle or lose your footing and injure yourself or others. If you have to clean the upper areas of the vehicle, always use suitable ladders or other secure climbing aids. G WARNING Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances create a risk of slipping or falling. Keep steps, entrances and footwear free from dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice). ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub.
166 Cleaning and care ! In order to avoid consequential damage, PARKTRONIC sensors repair damage caused by loose chippings and remove any dirt immediately, in particular: Rinsect remains droppings Rflash rust Rtree resin Roils and grease Rfuels Rtar stains Rsalt residue Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets dirty more often. Operation Rbird ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner.
Cleaning and care ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. Otherwise, you will scratch or damage the lens of the rear-view camera. If you clean the vehicle with a high-pressure or steam cleaner, maintain a distance of at least 1.650 cm from the rear-view camera. Do not aim directly at the rear-view camera or at the microphone opening on the underside of the rear-view camera. You could otherwise damage the rear-view camera.
168 Cleaning and care Operation G WARNING The pulsating water jet from a round-jet nozzle can cause damage to the substructure of the tires that is not visible from the outside. This type of damage only becomes noticeable at a much later stage and can cause the tires to burst. You could thereby lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident, injuring yourself or others. Do not use round-jet nozzles to clean the tires. Replace damaged tires immediately. movements.
Maintenance After driving off-road or on construction sites G WARNING Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and operating safety. It can specifically result in the following dangers: Stone impact. Stones trapped between the tires can be thrown out while driving. This could injure other road users or damage other vehicles (especially windscreens). Risk of skidding. Dirt and mud on the tires/ on the road reduce the grip of the tires on the road. This especially applies when the surface is wet.
170 Maintenance after the manufacturer has submitted a damage report. Do not run the engine for longer than necessary when the vehicle is stationary. G WARNING Before carrying out maintenance operations and repairs, you must read the sections referring to maintenance operations and repairs: Operation Rthis includes relevant sections of the technical documentation, such as the operating instructions and workshop information.
Maintenance An authorized Sprinter Dealer resets the service indicator when the service has been carried out. Vehicles with steering wheel buttons If you have missed the service due date, one of the following messages appears in the display: A overdue by ... days R¯Service A overdue by ... mi (km) Additionally, a warning tone sounds.
Maintenance 172 X Pull release handle :. The hood is released. ! Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded away from the windshield. You could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood. X Lower the hood and let it drop shut from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood engages audibly. If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. X If the hood is not properly engaged, open it once more and allow it to drop shut from a slightly greater height.
Maintenance 173 If a large quantity of coolant is lost, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop. Clutch system and brake system When opening the coolant expansion tank there is risk of scalding by hot coolant spraying out. The engine cooling system and the coolant expansion tank are pressurized when the engine is at regular operating temperature. Wear gloves and eye protection. Only open the coolant expansion tank at a coolant temperature of less than 122 ‡ (50 †).
174 Maintenance Operation Winterwash to prevent the water from freezing on the windshield. : Brake fluid reservoir cap The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. ! If the brake fluid does not reach the MIN mark, the vehicle's hydraulic system could be faulty. Do not add brake fluid under any circumstances. This will not rectify the malfunction. Do not drive any further. Have the system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Maintenance Vehicles without steering wheel buttons X Press the 4 menu button on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the display shows the 1 symbol. The --:-- display flashes while the oil level is being measured. The following messages may be displayed: 1 OK X – 1.0 qts X – 1.5 qts – 2.0 qts Add the amount of oil shown (Y page 176). X Check the engine oil level again after a few minutes. X HI Do not add oil. Engine oil Add 1.0 quart Engine oil Add 1.5 quarts Rlt.
Maintenance 176 Checking the engine oil level using the dipstick Vehicles with a red oil dipstick: only check the oil level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. damage. Be very careful when adding engine oil. X ! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too much oil has been added. This can lead to engine damage or catalytic converter damage. Have excess oil siphoned off. X Operation Park the vehicle on a level surface. X Switch off the engine.
Maintenance X Leave the filter mat to dry. i The filter mat must not be cleaned or dried in a machine. X To re-insert the filter mat: insert the filter mat in cover :. X Attach and engage cover :. 177 Do not fold the wiper arm onto the windshield without a wiper blade. You can otherwise damage the windshield. ! Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper arm. You could otherwise damage the wiper rubber. Removing Check the assemblies regularly for leaks. If fluid is being lost (e.g.
178 Maintenance %Environmental note Batteries Batteries contain pollutants. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household garbage. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Return discharged batteries at a qualified specialist workshop. Important safety notes Operation G WARNING Risk of explosion. Explosive oxyhydrogen is produced when batteries are being charged.
Maintenance 179 Disconnecting the battery Important safety notes G WARNING RDo not place any metal objects or tools on the batteries. RWhen disconnecting the batteries, always disconnect the negative terminal clamp before the positive terminal clamp. RWhen connecting the batteries, always connect the positive terminal clamp before the negative terminal clamp. RDo not loosen or disconnect the batteries when the engine is running.
Maintenance 180 Operation Removing the battery cover in the driver's footwell Disconnecting the additional battery Additional battery in the engine compartment X Remove screws ; and slide cover : in the direction of the arrow. The screws must protrude beyond the recesses. X Remove cover : upwards. X Switch off all electrical consumers. Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Open the hood (Y page 171).
Maintenance 181 damage to the paintwork or acid corrosion on the vehicle. There is a risk of acid burns during the charging process due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not, therefore, lean over the battery while it is being recharged. X Loosen the bolts holding retainer =, which prevents the battery from moving around. Recharge the removed battery. Observe the notes in the operating instructions for your battery charger.
182 Maintenance Battery care ! Please always observe the following notes: Operation Rdirty battery clamps and battery surfaces cause leak currents, which lead to the batteries discharging. Always keep the battery terminals and battery surfaces clean and dry. Grease the battery terminals, particularly the terminal undersides, with a light coating of acidresistant grease. Rcleaning agents containing fuel corrode the battery housing.
183 184 184 189 223 224 235 251 252 253 253 Practical advice Useful information ............................ Where will I find...? ........................... Troubleshooting ................................ Engine ................................................ Flat tire .............................................. Electrical system .............................. Batteries for the remote control ..... Opening/closing in an emergency .. Automatic transmission ...................
Where will I find...? 184 Useful information Practical advice This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19). Where will I find...
Where will I find...? 185 Wheel chock Cargo Van/Passenger Van 2 Unlocked Wheel chock in the load/passenger compartment X Pull restraining cable : down slightly and then remove it from bracket ;. X Remove the chock. i When stowing it away, make sure that the chock is secured in the retainer by the restraining cable. Cab Chassis X Unlock quick-release fasteners 2 and fold out the cover. X Take warning lamp = out of the retainer.
Where will I find...? 186 X Pull shackles ; upwards. X Take fire extinguisher : out of its holder. i Please read the instructions on the fire extinguisher carefully and familiarize yourself with its operation. Tire sealant Practical advice 1 Locked 2 Unlocked = First-aid kit X Unlock quick-release fasteners 2 and fold out the cover. i Check the expiration date of the first-aid kit annually, and replace the contents when necessary.
Where will I find...? 187 Cargo Van/Passenger Van Bolt covers for the safety catches (example: Cargo Van) X Open the tailgate. Apply a screwdriver to recesses ; and then pry off covers :. X Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 184), unscrew the now visible bolts counter-clockwise by approximately 20 turns. X Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel carrier. X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the bracket.
Where will I find...? 188 X Practical advice Raise spare wheel carrier ? with the pump lever and unhook right-hand safety catch :. X Slowly lower spare wheel carrier ? down to the ground. X Lift spare wheel carrier ? slightly and pull the pump lever out of the sleeve. X Use the pump lever to lift the spare wheel beyond the rear edge of the spare wheel carrier. X Carefully remove the spare wheel from the bracket.
Troubleshooting 189 Troubleshooting Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster G WARNING If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affected. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Moreover, the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do. Always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
190 Troubleshooting Problem h!:b Practical advice The yellow ESP®, ABS and ASR/BAS warning lamps, and the red brake system warning lamp light up while the engine is running. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident EBD has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be being charged. The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply the brakes. X On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, also observe the messages in the display (Y page 199).
Troubleshooting Problem 191 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions : The yellow ASR/ G Risk of accident BAS indicator ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage. lamp is lit while The battery may not be being charged. the engine is The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect. running. X Drive on with care. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ! The yellow ABS G Risk of accident indicator lamp is ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
192 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Practical advice ! The yellow ABS G Risk of accident indicator lamp is ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may lit while the not be being charged. engine is The brake system continues to function normally, but without running. electronic support. The wheels could therefore lock, e.g. if the brakes are applied with maximum force. X Drive on with care. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Troubleshooting Problem 193 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions # The red battery G Risk of accident charge indicator The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective lamp lights up alternator or a torn poly-V-belt. while the engine X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road is running. and traffic conditions. X Check the poly-V-belt. If it is torn: do not drive on. Consult the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Practical advice 194 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion. The oil level has dropped to the minimum level. X Check the engine oil level and add at the nearest gas station (Y page 174). X If there is visible oil loss from the engine, have the malfunction rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Troubleshooting Problem 195 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions % The yellow coolant level warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. Do not run the engine if the coolant level is too low. The engine could overheat and be damaged. X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Switch off the engine and let it cool down. X Add coolant and be sure to observe the warning notes (Y page 172).
Practical advice 196 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The yellow | reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the display for the tank content shows 0, even though there is still fuel in the tank. The fuel filler cap is not closed. X Close the fuel filler cap. You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully. X If the malfunction continues to be displayed, have it rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ; The yellow check engine indicator lamp lights up while the engine is running. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission relevant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment. After the first message and under normal operating conditions, you can drive on for up to approximately 500 miles (800 km).
198 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Practical advice h US vehicles The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned. only: X Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a The yellow tire qualified specialist workshop. pressure monitor warning lamp flashes for 60 seconds and then remains lit. : The yellow water The water that has collected in the water separator has reached separator the maximum level. indicator lamp X Drain the water separator (Y page 223).
Troubleshooting Problem 199 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 1 The yellow door indicator lamp lights up while you are driving. The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed. X Close the doors or hood. 1 The yellow door indicator lamp lights up. The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not at all. X Make sure that there is sufficient free space for the electrical step. X Open or close the sliding door again.
200 Troubleshooting Vehicles without steering wheel buttons Warnings, malfunctions or additional information may also be shown in the display. The following tables show all the display messages. For certain display messages, a warning tone or a continuous tone will also sound. Practical advice Vehicles with steering wheel buttons The on-board computer shows warnings, malfunctions or additional information in the display. For certain display messages, a warning tone or a continuous tone will also sound.
Troubleshooting 201 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions NO TPMS The NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The TPMS message is also displayed after 30 seconds. The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned. X Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop. NO TPMS The NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The TPMS message is also displayed after 30 seconds.
202 Troubleshooting Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¯ In addition, the yellow å DEF indicator lamp lights up and a warning tone sounds. The DEF supply has dropped below 1.5 US gal (5.5 l). After the message appears for the first time and under normal driving conditions, the remaining DEF supply will last for approximately 1000 miles (1600 km). After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark is reached.
Troubleshooting Display messages 203 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¯ StArtS RExx In addition, the yellow å DEF indicator lamp lights up and a warning tone sequence sounds. The DEF supply has dropped below the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark. After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF supply will last for approximately 1000 miles (1600 km) and the engine can then only be started another 16 times.
204 Troubleshooting Display messages Practical advice ABS Unavailable Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery might not be charging. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check Diesel Exhaust Fluid see Operator's Manual The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply has dropped below 1.5 US gal (5.5 l).
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ESP Unavailable ESP® has been deactivated due to undervoltage. This also deactivates cruise control. The battery might not be charging. The vehicle's stability is no longer automatically regulated at an early stage. Engine power output may be reduced. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. Tire pres. Adjust pres.
206 Troubleshooting Symbol messages on vehicles with steering wheel buttons Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply has dropped below the 0.8 US gal (30 l) reserve mark. XX starts remaining After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF supply will last for approximately 1000 miles (1600 km) and the engine can then only be started another 16 times.
Troubleshooting : Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident Visit workshop BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. The brake system continues to function normally, but without electronic support. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. : ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery might not be charging. The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect. X Drive on carefully.
208 Troubleshooting Display messages b Practical advice Brake force distribution b Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident EBD has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery might not be charging. The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply the brakes. X Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Do not continue driving. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ? The coolant temperature is too high. If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads, the coolant warning lamp may come on when the ignition is switched on or the engine is restarted. Such loads can be, for example, driving in mountainous terrain or driving with a trailer. X Run the engine for approximately one minute at idling speed. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message continues to be shown.
210 Troubleshooting Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 There is not enough oil, or no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. X Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Check the oil level with the oil dipstick (Y page 176). If the oil level is OK: have the malfunction repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If the oil level is too low: have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
Troubleshooting Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 7 The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station (Y page 142). 1 Doors open : Water in fuel Visit workshop ¦ Check wash. fluid level b Low beam left b Low beam right b Cornering lt. left b Cornering lt. right b Lights on automatic. Remove key 5 You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the doors are closed. X Close the doors.
Troubleshooting 212 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The left-hand turn signal is faulty. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 235). Turn signal left b Turn signal right b Brake lamp left Practical advice b Brake lamp right b high-mounted brake lamp b High beam left b High beam right b License plate lamp b Switch off lights b Fog lamp front left b Fog lamp front right b Rear fog lamp 5 The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
Troubleshooting Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions b The front left parking lamp/standing lamp is faulty5. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible. b Standing lamp front right b Reverse lamp b Tail lamp left b Tail lamp right b Marker lamp b Additional ind. lamps The front right standing lamp/standing lamp is faulty5. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 235). A backup lamp is faulty5. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 235).
Practical advice 214 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions One or more indicator lamps in the c button for the seat heating are flashing. Insufficient voltage is available because too many consumers are switched on. The seat heating has switched off automatically. X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting. The seat heating will automatically switch back on as soon as there is sufficient voltage.
Troubleshooting Problem 215 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning tone sounds. You have opened the driver's door and forgotten to switch off the lights. X Turn the light switch to $. A warning tone sounds. G Risk of injury Engine G WARNING If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affected. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.
Troubleshooting Practical advice 216 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor cannot be heard. The yellow ; check engine indicator lamp and the yellow å DEF indicator lamp6 lights up. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty, an emission-relevant malfunction has occurred or the DEF reserve has been used up. The engine management prevents the engine from starting. This malfunction or malfunction can damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission malfunctions when shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil. X Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration characteristics have deteriorated noticeably. The transmission does not shift. The transmission is in emergency mode. It is only possible to shift into second gear or reverse gear R. X Stop the vehicle. X Depress the brake pedal. X Move the selector lever to position P.
Practical advice 218 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. A warning tone also sounds for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds. The indicator lamp on the f switch lights up and the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning display go out. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
Troubleshooting Problem 219 Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The speed cannot be The display is showing a message of high priority and cannot set when cruise control therefore show a change in speed. is activated7. X Proceed as instructed by the message in the display. X Deactivate cruise control White stripes appear on The rear view camera is exposed to very bright white light or the rear view camera's fluorescent light.
220 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The auxiliary heating The fuse is blown. switches off X Replace the fuse; see the "Fuse allocation" supplement. automatically and/or X Have the cause of the blown fuse determined at a qualified cannot be switched on. specialist workshop. Practical advice The auxiliary heating A malfunction has occurred. switches off X Switch the ignition on and off twice. automatically and/or cannot be switched on.
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control. The remote control batteries are weak or discharged. X Point the remote control at the driver's door handle at close range and try again. If this does not work: X Lock or unlock the vehicle with the folding key (Y page 56). X Check the batteries of the remote control (Y page 55). It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
222 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The headlamps are Air humidity is very high. fogged up on the inside. X Drive with the headlamps switched on. The headlamps are clear after a short distance. The headlamps are The headlamp housing is not sealed and moisture has been able fogged up on the inside. to enter. X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel tank has run completely dry. There is air in the fuel system. X Bleed the fuel system (Y page 224). G Risk of explosion The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion. X Switch off the ignition immediately. X Remove the key from the ignition lock. X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Flat tire 224 cause checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Bleeding the fuel system If you have driven a vehicle until the fuel tank is empty, the engine may not be able to be started immediately after refueling, as there may still be air in the fuel system. i Too many attempts to start the engine Practical advice could drain the battery. X After refueling: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock for approximately 10 seconds.
Flat tire G WARNING G WARNING Rif RIf tire sealant comes into contact with your there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger than 0.23 inches (6 mm) Rif the rim is damaged Rif you have driven with very low tire pressures or with flat tires Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. For this reason, we recommend an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Flat tire 226 Single tire Practical advice Tire sealant bottle for single tires C Valve D Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and valve core extractor E Hook F Button G Lever H Valve core extractor I Tire valve X Tire sealant bottle for twin tires C Valve D Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and angled connecting piece X Shake tire sealant bottle D. Unscrew and remove the cap from valve C of tire sealant bottle D.
Flat tire X X Start the engine. Press I on tire inflation compressor switch :. The tire inflation compressor is activated. The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire and the tire pressure is increased. Run the tire inflation compressor for at least 10 minutes until tire sealant bottle D is completely empty and a minimum tire pressure of 43.5 psi (3.0 bar) has been reached. ! Do not run the electric air pump for longer than 20 minutes without a break; otherwise it may overheat.
Flat tire 228 Practical advice X Pull knob H out of valve core extractor F as far as it will go. X Screw valve core extractor F clockwise onto tire valve J. X Press knob H into the valve core of valve J, turning it gently as you do so, until the shaft of valve core extractor F engages. X Turn knob H counter-clockwise until the valve core is unscrewed. X Pull knob H out of valve core extractor F as far as it will go.
Flat tire Valve tool with handle and turning piece G Tire valve Practical advice H Angled connecting piece E Handle F Turning piece H Angled connecting piece X I Hook Remove the cap from valve G on the defective tire. X Guide the valve tool through the gap in the wheel and push it onto tire valve G. X Hold handle E of the valve tool with one hand and unscrew the valve core with the other hand using turning piece F of the valve tool.
Flat tire 230 Practical advice X Start the engine. X Press switch : on the tire inflation compressor to position I. The tire inflation compressor is activated. The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire and the tire pressure is increased. Run the tire inflation compressor until tire sealant bottle D is completely empty. X Press switch : on the tire inflation compressor to 0 after about 15 seconds. X Loosen angled connecting piece H from tire valve G and remove it.
Flat tire Pull away immediately. This enables the tire sealant to distribute inside the tire and create a more effective seal. X Stop driving after about 3 minutes and check the tire pressure, e.g. with the tire inflation compressor. i You must connect the angled connecting piece on hose = of the tire inflation compressor directly to the tire valve on the tire. X Correct the tire pressure accordingly if it does not correspond to the recommended tire pressure (Y page 288).
Flat tire 232 To avoid the risk of causing serious or even fatal injury or damage to the vehicle, do not change wheels on uphill and downhill gradients. On a level road: unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts completely. Hydraulic jack X Insert the third rod of the jack pump lever into the lug wrench extension. The jack pump lever is assembled. X Close pressure release screw ;. To do this, use the flattened section on pump lever : to turn pressure release screw ; clockwise to the stop.
Flat tire Jacking point (example: Cab Chassis) ! Only position the jack on the jacking points intended for this purpose. You could otherwise damage the vehicle. The jacking point is located under the longitudinal member in front of the rear axle. Removing a wheel X Unscrew the wheel bolts or nuts. ! Do not place the wheel bolts or the wheel nuts in sand or dirt. The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel nuts could otherwise be damaged when being tightened.
Flat tire 234 X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces. X Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and press it on. Practical advice ! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor, electronic components are located in the wheel. Tire-mounting tools should not be used near the valve. This could damage the electronic components. Only have tires changed at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Do not tighten the wheel bolts and wheel nuts completely while the vehicle is still jacked up.
Electrical system Tighten all the wheel bolts or wheel nuts evenly in the sequence indicated using the extended lug wrench. ! The tightening torque is: R177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel) / 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy wheel) for wheel bolts R133 lb-ft (180 Nm) for wheel nuts You can now mount the hub caps on steel wheels with wheel bolts. The installing procedure depends on whether the hub cap acts as a trim that covers the whole wheel, or just covers the center.
236 Electrical system G DANGER Xenon bulbs are under high voltage. You could get an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, do not remove the cover on Xenon bulbs. Do not change the Xenon bulbs yourself, but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Front bulbs RTo Practical advice prevent short circuits, switch off the lighting system before changing a bulb.
Electrical system High-beam headlamps/cornering lamps, low-beam headlamps 237 X Fold housing cover ; against the headlamp casing. X Push catches : up until you feel them engage. X Switch off the lights. Open the hood (Y page 171). X Press catches : down. X Lift housing cover ; in the direction of the arrow and remove it. X = Low-beam headlamps X Switch off the lights. Open the hood (Y page 171). X Turn bulb holder : counterclockwise and remove it.
Electrical system 238 X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder. X Insert the bulb holder into the reflector. X Replace cap : and turn it clockwise to the stop.
Electrical system Switch off the lights. X Undo screws : and remove the rear lamp lens in the direction of the arrow. X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. License plate lamp X Switch off the lights. Insert a screwdriver or similar implement into recess ; and carefully pry off lamp lens :. X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. X Insert a new bulb. X Align lamp lens : and clip it in so that it engages.
Electrical system 240 X Turn the bulb counterclockwise by pressing lightly and pull it out of the bulb holder. X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder and screw in clockwise. X Position lamp lens ; and tighten screws : again. Entry lamp W 5 W Changing additional bulbs Perimeter lamp W 5 W (Cab Chassis only) Practical advice X Switch off the lights. Press in the latching spring of lamp housing : with a suitable implement, e.g. a screwdriver. X Pry off lamp housing :. X Disconnect cable connector =.
Electrical system X Insert new bulb ;. X Align and engage lamp housing : on the right-hand side. ! Have the interior lights in the overhead control panel replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. You could otherwise damage the overhead control panel. 241 X For interior lights without a switch, fold back protective cover =. X Align lamp housing : on the left-hand side and engage.
Electrical system Practical advice 242 Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating and which have the amperage specified in the following overview. Fuses of the same rating can be recognized by the color and amperage. A qualified specialist workshop will be happy to advise you. The fuses and relays for the standard equipment are located in the main fuse box in the footwell on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
Electrical system 243 Fuses Fuse-relay box (SRB) No. Consumer Fuse rating 1 Horn 15 A 2 ESTL (electric steering lock) ignition lock 25 A 3 Terminal 30 Z, vehicles with a gasoline engine/ ignition lock/instrument cluster 10 A 4 Light switch/switch unit on center console 5A 5 Windshield wipers 30 A 6 Fuel pump 15 A 7 MRM (jacket tube module) 8 Terminal 87 (2) 9 Terminal 87 (3), vehicles with a gasoline/diesel engine No.
Electrical system 244 Practical advice No. Consumer Fuse rating 19 Interior lighting 7.5 A 20 Co-driver power window switch/terminal 30/2 SAM (signal acquisition and actuation module) 25 A 21 Engine control unit 5A 22 Brake system (ABS) 5A 23 Starter motor 20 A 24 Diesel engine, engine components/control unit, vehicles with a natural gas engine NGT8 10 A 25 12 V socket in the center console 25 A Fuse block F55/2 No.
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246 Electrical system Practical advice Relays in the main fuse box No.
Electrical system 247 Fuses Fuse block F55/3 No. Consumer 1 Mirror setting/rear window defroster 5A 2 Rear window wiper 30 A 3 Auxiliary heating, digital timer/rear view camera/neutral gate switch, starting-off aid and all-wheel drive/ engine run-on/DIN slot basic wiring (roof)/ FleetBoard/anti-theft protection with vehicle tracking/emergency hammer lighting in passenger compartment 4 Tachograph/ADR working speed governor/power takeoff/AAG (trailer control unit) Fuse rating 5A No.
Electrical system 248 Practical advice Fuse block F55/4 No. Consumer Fuse rating 10 Terminal 30, body/ equipment manufacturer 25 A 11 Terminal 15, body/ equipment manufacturer 15 A 12 D+, body/equipment manufacturer 10 A 13 Fuel pump (FSCM) 20 A 14 Trailer power socket 20 A 15 Trailer recognition unit 25 A 16 Tire pressure monitor/ PARKTRONIC 7.5 A 17 PSM control unit 25 A 18 PSM control unit 25 A Fuse block F55/5 No.
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250 Electrical system Practical advice Relays in the seat base of the left front seat No.
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Opening/closing in an emergency 252 Practical advice %Environmental note Batteries contain toxic substances. It is illegal to dispose of them with household waste. Batteries must be collected separately and be recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries. X Remove old batteries from the battery tray.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away 253 Automatic transmission In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to manually release the selector lever from the lock in parking position P, e.g. to have the vehicle towed away. X X Practical advice Pull R-clips ; on both rods : on the underside of the step out of their respective pins. X Remove washers = and detach both rods :. Remove cover :. X Fold rods : into the housing in the step. X Push the step into its housing.
254 Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away has a jump-starting connection point in the engine compartment. The additional battery in the engine compartment is not suitable for jump-starting operations. If your vehicle requires jumpstarting, or if you use it to jump-start another vehicle, use the jump-starting connection point in the engine compartment. Practical advice G WARNING Explosive oxyhydrogen is produced when batteries are being charged.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away Then, use other positive terminal clamp : of the jumper cable to turn the red protective cap of the jump-starting connection point clockwise and slide it back and connect positive terminal clamp : to positive terminal A of the jump-starting connection point. i Do not connect the jumper cable to the additional battery in the engine compartment. The additional battery is not suitable for jump-starting operations. X Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling speed.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away 256 G WARNING A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being removed and injure you. Secure the propeller shaft before removal to prevent it from falling down, e.g. with the aid of another person or by tying the propeller shaft up. X For a towing distance of longer than 30 miles (50 km), remove the propeller shafts to the driven axles. ! Always use new bolts when installing the Practical advice propeller shafts.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away 257 With front axle damage X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. X Raise the front axle. G WARNING A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being removed and injure you. Secure the propeller shaft before removal to prevent it from falling down, e.g. with the aid of another person or by tying the propeller shaft up. Practical advice ! The ignition must be switched off if the vehicle is being towed with the front or rear axle raised.
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259 260 260 261 262 263 269 273 274 276 279 Wheels and tires Useful information ............................ Important safety notes .................... Operation ........................................... Operation in winter ........................... Tire pressure ..................................... Loading the vehicle .......................... Maximum tire load ............................ Tire labeling ....................................... Definition for tires and loading ........
260 Important safety notes Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19).
Operation Notes on driving RIf the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire pressures, and correct them, if necessary. parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over curbs, speed bumps or similar elevations, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls, can get damaged. RWhen Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires G WARNING Regularly check the tires for damage.
262 Operation in winter Operation in winter Please bear the following in mind Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Observe the notes under "Winter driving" in the "Operation" section (Y page 279). Driving with summer tires Wheels and tires Bar marking : for tread wear is integrated into the tire tread. Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires ROnly mount tires and wheels of the same type and make.
Tire pressure X X Check the tire pressure (Y page 263). Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 266). G WARNING If you mount the spare wheel when using M+S tires, you must be prepared for unstable cornering and impaired handling because of the different tire properties. Adjust your driving style accordingly. Have the spare wheel replaced with a normal wheel with an M+S tire at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. Snow chains Snow chains increase traction on roads in wintry conditions.
264 Tire pressure placard11 or the tire pressure plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle (Y page 264). Use a tire pressure gauge intended for this purpose. The outer appearance of a tire does not permit any reliable conclusion about the tire pressure. On vehicles equipped with the electronic tire pressure monitor, the tire pressure can be checked using the on-board computer.
Tire pressure Underinflated or overinflated tires Underinflated tires G WARNING Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. 265 affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires.
Tire pressure 266 Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Check the tire pressure at least once a month. Only check and correct tire pressures when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure of driving, the current tire pressure of each tire is shown in the on-board computer i The tire pressure values indicated by the on-board computer may differ from those measured at a gas station with a pressure gauge. The tire pressures shown by the onboard computer refer to those measured at sea level. At elevated locations, the tire pressure checker shows a higher tire pressure than the on-board computer. In this case, do not reduce the tire pressures. i If radio transmitting equipment (e.
268 Tire pressure i The tire pressure values indicated by the on-board computer may differ from those measured at a gas station using a pressure gauge. The on-board computer will generally give you a more exact value. Reactivating the tire pressure monitor In most cases, the tire pressure monitor detects the new reference values automatically, e.g.
Loading the vehicle If you wish to cancel the activation process: X Press the X button on the steering wheel. Loading the vehicle Instruction labels for tires and loads G WARNING Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side or on the vehicle identification plate on the driver seat frame. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Loading the vehicle 270 Tire and Loading Information placard Only for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 lbs(4536 kg). shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating i The details on the Tire and Loading Wheels and tires Information placard illustration are only an example.
Loading the vehicle Wheels and tires 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). X Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. For reasons of safety, that weight must not exceed the available cargo and luggage cargo capacity calculated in step 4.
272 Loading the vehicle Example: Steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples of how to calculate total load and cargo capacities with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a cargo limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you always use the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard (Y page 270).
Step 3 Permissible cargo and trailer load/ noseweight (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1500 lbs (680 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) = 960 lbs (435 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
274 Tire labeling i The actual values for tires are specific to each vehicle and may deviate from the values in the illustration. Tire size designation, load bearing index and speed index Maximum tire load : is the maximum permitted weight for which the tire is approved. Further information on tire loads (Y page 274).
Tire labeling G WARNING The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Otherwise, sudden tire failure may be the result which could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with rims and tires having the same specifications (designation, manufacturer and type) as shown on the original part.
276 Definition for tires and loading Further information on the reading of tire information can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop. DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every new tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced. Tire type code: tire type code ? can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire.
Definition for tires and loading Tires with the DOT label fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Average weight of vehicle occupants The number of occupants for which the vehicle is designed multiplied by 68 kilograms (150lb). Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regard to tread quality, traction and temperature characteristics.
278 Definition for tires and loading Weight Rating is specified on the vehicle identification plate on the driver seat frame (Y page 285). Maximum weight of the laden vehicle The maximum weight is the sum of the curb weight of the vehicle, the weight of the accessories, the maximum load and the weight of the optional equipment installed at the factory. Maximum permissible tire pressure Maximum permissible tire pressure for one tire. Maximum load on one tire Maximum load on one tire.
Changing wheels The tire bead ensures that the tire sits securely on the wheel. There are several steel wires in the bead to prevent the tire from coming loose from the wheel rim. Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the tire bead. Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras that weigh more than the replaced standard part and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs).
280 Changing wheels G WARNING After changing a wheel, for safety reasons you must: Wheels and tires Rhave the tightening torque checked. For wheel bolts, the tightening torque is 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel)/133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (alloy wheel). For wheel nuts, the tightening torque is 133 lb-ft (180 Nm). The wheels could otherwise work loose. Rcheck the tire pressure and correct it if necessary. Rhave the wheel bolts/wheel nuts retightened after driving a distance of 30 miles (50 km).
Changing wheels 281 tires, an arrow on the sidewall shows the prescribed direction of rotation of the tire. Twin rear tires Wheels and tires If the tires have identical dimensions, you may rotate the tires at the front axle and the inner wheels at the rear axle in pairs so that the tires' original direction of rotation remains the same. With unidirectional tires, you may rotate the outside wheels at the rear axle from one side to the other. Information on changing wheels (Y page 231).
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284 Vehicle electronics Technical data Useful information This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functions relevant to safety. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 19).
Identification plates ! Damage or consequential damage arising from installing equipment which is not approved by the distributor named on the inside of the front cover is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Identification plates Vehicle identification plates The vehicle identification plate with the vehicle identification number (VIN), the paint code, and the specifications for the permissible weights is located on the base of the driver's seat.
Technical data 286 Identification plates Example: chassis identification plate (US vehicles) ; VIN = Paint code Engine compartment ? VIN (stamped on the rear wall of the engine compartment) A Engine number (stamped on the crankcase) B Emission Control Information and engine oil14 label Example: vehicle identification plate (vehicles for Canada) ; VIN = Paint code Example: Emission Control Information label i The data shown in the pictures is for the purposes of illustration.
Operating data shown. Always observe the specifications on your vehicle's tire label. The tire pressure information applies to all load levels up to the permissible gross weight and is only valid for original tires in their cold state. Operating data General notes : Tire and Loading Information label or Tire Pressure label The following sections contain important technical data for your vehicle.
288 Operating data Tires and wheels Overview ! Only use tire and rim sizes approved for your type of vehicle. These have been specially Technical data adapted for use with the control systems, such as ABS or ESP®. Take note of the operating safety information on tires and wheels in the "Tires and wheels" section (Y page 260). i In particular, please also observe the permissible tire specifications in your country.
Operating data Underinflated tires: Rjeopardize driving safety Rdamage or destroy the tires Rmay cause tire overheating or even spontaneous combustion You could lose control of your vehicle and injure yourself and other persons. For this reason, check the tire pressure regularly before starting a journey and correct it if necessary. Correct the tire pressure before loading. If the vehicle is loaded, check the tire pressure, and correct it if necessary.
290 Operating data Tire pressure table Tires Permissible axle loads (see vehicle identification plate) Front axle Technical data 3970 lbs (1801 kg) Rear axle 4080 lbs (1851 kg) 4410 lbs 5360 lbs (2000 kg) (2431 kg) 7060 lbs (3202 kg) 7720 lbs (3502 kg) LT 215/85 R 16 115/112 N — 380 kPa (3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa (4.2 bar/ 61 psi) — 380 kPa (3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa (4.2 bar/ 61 psi) LT 215/85 R 16 115/112 Q — 380 kPa (3.8 bar/ 55 psi) 420 kPa (4.2 bar/ 61 psi) — 380 kPa (3.
Operating data Lashing point Maximum roof load and minimum number of pairs of roof carrier supports on vehicles with: Maximum roof load Permissible nominal tensile load Minimum number of pairs of supports Load rails on cargo compartment floor 1,124.0 lbf (5,000 N) Standard roof 660 lbs (300 kg) 6 Lower load rail on sidewall 562.0 lbf (2,500 N) High roof 330 lbs (150 kg) 3 Upper load rail on sidewall 337.
Technical data 292 Operating data approved for your vehicle and Sprinter trailer tow hitch. You can also find information on the permitted dimensions of the ball coupling on the identification plate of the trailer tow hitch. You can obtain advice from a qualified specialist workshop. Please also note the information on towing a trailer in the "Operation" section (Y page 150).
Operating data 293 Type of vehicle Gross vehicle weight GVWR Gross front axle load GAWR (FA) Gross rear axle load GAWR (RA) Gross combinati on weight17 GCWR Trailer load18 GTW Maximu m permiss.
294 Capacities Capacities Technical data Engine with oil Fuel tank filter DEF tank Engine cooling system Windshield/ headlamp cleaning system Engine oil ULTRA-LOW Diesel Exhaust SULFUR DIESEL Fluid (DEF)21 Coolant22 Washer fluid with windshield washer concentrate 13.21 US qt. (12.5 l) 26.4 US gal (100 l)23 10.75 US qt (10.0 l) Approximately 6.3 US qt (6.0 l) 21 DEF 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)/ 4.9 US gal (18.5 l)/ 5.8 US gal (22.0 l)24 according to ISO 22241.
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