Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual

4 Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning G Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehi-...

5 Introduction Operating safety The manufacturer warrants to the original and each subsequent owner of a Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty on highway diesel engine that: (1) the engine was designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with the applicable regulations adopted by the Federal...

6 Introduction Operating safety Do not allow the electronically stored total distance covered by your vehicle to be modified as a result of tampering with the electronics system. This type of modification or failing to in-form the buyer when selling the vehicle could constitute an offense punishable...

7 Introduction Operating safety Body builders and dealers who make any modifications which may affect the final certification of the engine, vehicle or equipment assume the sole responsibility for the vehicle, including labeling and doc-umentation, affected by their modifica-tions. It is their respo...

9 Introduction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in...

10 Introduction Information regarding electronic recording devices Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data. This information helps, for example...

11 1 At a glance Cockpit ............12 Instrument cluster ............14 Steering wheel with buttons* ............17 Center console ............18 Overhead control panel* ............19 Switch units ............20 Door control panel ............22

14 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Instrument cluster N54.32-2250-31

15 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Function Page 1 Instrument cluster on vehi-cles without steering wheel buttons 84 2 Instrument cluster on vehi-cles with steering wheel buttons* 84 3 On vehicles without steering wheel but-tons: Changes the stan-dard display Selects menus 87 4 On vehicles with ste...

17 At a glance Steering wheel with buttons* 1 Steering wheel with buttons* N46.10-2074-31 Function Page 1 Display 89 Controlling the operating system 2 To select a submenu or adjust the volume 89 + - Up / increases the volume Down / decreases the volume 3 Telephone* functions 107 s Accepts a call/st...

18 At a glance Center console 1 Center console N68.10-2288-31 Function Page 1 Storage compartment 166 2 Radio* or COMAND*,see the separate operat-ing instructions 3 Air-conditioning control panel 131 4 Center console switch unit 20 Function Page 5 Storage compart-ment or CD changer*,see the separate...

19 At a glance Overhead control panel* 1 Overhead control panel * Function Page 1 Hands-free microphone for telephone* 2 Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off 81 3 Switches the automatic interior lighting on/off 81 Function Page 4 Eyeglass compartment or Anti-theft alarm sys-tem (ATA)* 166 47 ...

20 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch units Switch unit between the light switch and the steering wheel Center console switch unit i The number of switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. N54.25-2915-31 Function Page Opens/closes the left-hand electric sliding door* 57 & Switches ...

21 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch unit between the steering wheel and the ignition lock Function Page ³ Switches the heater booster function*on/off 137 ö³ Switches auxiliary heat-ing*on/off 140 Switches the heater booster function*on/off 137 Adjusts the working en-gine speed* 155 Switches the ope...

22 At a glance Door control panel 1 Door control panel N54.25-2914-31 Function Page 1 Adjusts the exterior mirrors* 125 2 Selects an exterior mirror* 125 3 Opens / closes the left-hand side window 144 4 Opens / closes the right-hand side window 144

23 2 Safety Occupant safety ............24 Driving safety systems ............42 Anti-theft systems ............47

24 Safety Occupant safety 2 Occupant safety This section contains all the most impor-tant information about the restraint sys-tems in your vehicle. In an accident, your vehicle collides with another object, for ex-ample another vehicle. This may cause your vehicle to accelerate or decelerate ex-trem...

25 Safety Occupant safety 2 The most important restraint systems in the vehicle are the seat belts and child restraint systems. They are the most effec-tive means of preventing vehicle occu-pants from moving towards the point of impact and thus reducing the risk of occu-pants hitting parts of the ve...

26 Safety Occupant safety 2 Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if it is being used by one of the vehicle’s occu-pants. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, for example a winter coat. Do not route the belt strap over sharp or fragile objects, especially if these are locat-ed in or on your clothing, ...

27 Safety Occupant safety 2 Wearing seat belts 1 Belt sash guide ( page 28) 2 Belt latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle Pull the belt smoothly from the seat belt reel holder. Route the belt over your shoulder. Click belt latch plate 2 into buckle 4 . Adjust the belt to the correct height if necessa...

28 Safety Occupant safety 2 Adjust the belt height in such a way that the shoulder belt is routed over the middle of the shoulder. Belt sash guide with height adjustment 5 Release button To raise the belt height: slide belt sash guide 1 upward. Belt sash guide 1 engages in various positions. To lowe...

29 Safety Occupant safety 2 Activation of emergency tensioning re-tractors, belt force limiters and airbags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data, such as duration, direction and rate of vehicle deceleration or acceler-ation. Based on th...

30 Safety Occupant safety 2 Vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by: the distribution of the force during the impact the collision angle the deformation characteristics of the vehicle the composition of the object involved in the collision, f...

32 Safety Occupant safety 2 Your vehicle is equipped with the following airbags, depending on the equipment ver-sion: Driver’s front airbag, located in the steering wheel Co-driver’s front airbag, located above the glove box Thorax sidebags* in the outer sides of the driver’s seat and the co-driver’...

33 Safety Occupant safety 2 Front airbags The front airbags are designed to increase protection to the driver’s and co-driver’s/co-drivers' head and chest. The driver’s airbag is located in the steer-ing wheel housing; the co-driver’s is above the glove box. 1 Driver’s airbag 2 Co-driver’s airbag Dr...

34 Safety Occupant safety 2 The driver’s front airbag and co-driver’s front airbag are triggered: in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction if the system determines that airbag deployment can offer additional pro-tection...

35 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Thorax sidebag The thorax sidebags are triggered: in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction, for example in the event of a side impact on the side on which an impact occurs if the system determin...

36 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Windowbag The windowbags are triggered: in the initial stages of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction on the side on which an impact occurs independently of the front airbags If a child is traveling in the vehicle: ...

37 Safety Occupant safety 2 Child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a c...

39 Safety Occupant safety 2 A statement by the child restraint manu-facturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, make sure to carefully read...

40 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Securing rings - LATCH type anchors Warning G If the child restraint system has not been in-stalled correctly on a suitable vehicle seat, the child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident or sudden braking and could be seriously or fatally injured. You must the...

41 Safety Occupant safety 2 TopTether The TopTether anchorages are on the feet of the rear bench seat. 1 Head restraints 2 TopTether anchorages 2 TopTether anchorage 3 TopTether hook 4 TopTether belt of LATCH type child re- straint system Slide head restraint 1 upward. Guide TopTether belt 4 under h...

42 Safety Driving safety systems 2 Driving safety systems In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist) ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) ASR (acceleration skid control) EBV (electronic brake force distribu-ti...

43 Safety Driving safety systems 2 Braking If ABS intervenes during braking, you will feel the steering wheel vibrate gently and the brake pedal pulsate. If ABS intervenes: Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the braking situation is over. For full brake application: Depress the brake p...

45 Safety Driving safety systems 2 Activating/deactivating ASR ASR is automatically activated as soon as the engine is switched on.It may be best to deactivate ASR in the fol- lowing situations: if snow chains are being used in deep snow on sand or gravel If you deactivate ASR: the engine’s torque i...

46 Safety Driving safety systems 2 EBV monitors and regulates the brake pressure at the rear wheels to improve driving stability during braking. There is a malfunction if the # , k , - and indicator lamps are perma- nently lit while the engine is running ( page 268). Electronic brake force distribut...

47 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 Anti-theft systems The immobilizer prevents the vehicle from being started without the correct key. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key or remote keyless entry transmitter with you and lock the vehicle. The engine could be started by anyone with a valid key o...

48 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the inclination of the vehicle changes while tow-away protection is enabled. Enabling tow-away protection Tow-away protection is automatically en-abled approximately 20 seconds after you lock the vehicle. Tow-away protection i...

49 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 If the anti-theft alarm system is enabled and the vehicle is locked, a visual and au-dible alarm is triggered if one of the side windows or the rear window on your vehi-cle is smashed and someone reaches into the interior, for example. Enabling the interior motion sens...

52 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening and closing Included with your vehicle are 2 or 4* re- mote keyless entry transmitters with a folding mechanical key. Keys which were not included with delivery must be activated at an authorized Sprint- er Dealer before they can be used.The remote...

53 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Remote control with key 1 To unlock the sliding doors and rear doors and opens or closes the electric sliding door* 2 Œ Unlocking button 3 ‹ Locking button 4 Release button for mechanical key 5 Battery check lamp. As a precaution, both remote controls shou...

54 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the remote control Unlocking the driver's door Press the Πbutton. The turn signals flash once. The anti-theft alarm system (ATA)* is deactivated. Unlocking the vehicle centrally Unlock the driver's door. Press the Π...

55 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Rear door 1 To lock 2 To unlock Insert the key all the way into the door lock and turn it in direction 2 . The door is unlocked. The alarm can be disabled in the following ways: Press the Πbutton on the remote control. or Insert the key into the ignition ...

56 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 1 Outside door handle 2 Button 3 Inside door handle 4 Locking knob Opening / closing the sliding door from the outside To open: pull door handle 1 to open the sliding door. Hold door handle 1 and slide the slid- ing door towards the rear as far as the stop...

57 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 To close: press button 2 to release the sliding door from its detent and, holding door handle 3 , pull the door firmly towards the front until it engag- es. To lock: press locking knob 4 down. Only this sliding door is locked. Electric closing aid* Your ve...

58 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Sliding door switch in the doorway 3 To open / close the sliding door To open the sliding door: briefly press lower part 2 of the switch on the cen- ter console. The indicator lamp in the switch flash- es. The sliding door unlocks and opens, and a signal s...

59 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening / closing using the inside and outside door handles Observe the notes on anti-trap protection ( page 60). 1 Button 2 Outside door handle Briefly press button 1 or pull outside door handle 2 . The sliding door opens or closes and a signal sounds. Pr...

60 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Anti-trap protection If the sliding door is obstructed during the opening procedure, it moves back in the opposite direction slightly and stops.If the sliding door is obstructed during the closing procedure, it opens fully again. You can fix the rear doors...

62 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Closing the rear doors from outside Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the outside. Close the right-hand rear door firmly from the outside. Closing the rear doors from the 90° or 270° position Pull the door away from the magnetic door retainer if ne...

64 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 The indicator lamp in the central locking switch indicates when the sliding doors and the rear door are locked. You can de-termine whether the driver's door or co-driver's door is locked or unlocked by the position of the locking knobs. Locking the entire ...

66 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Deactivating the automatic locking when driving function for the sliding doors and the rear door Close all the doors. Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ig- nition lock ( page 67). Press lower part 2 of the switch. Keep it pressed for approximately 5 s...

67 Controls in detail Key positions 3 Key positions 0 To remove the key, to lock the steering wheel 1 To unlock the steering wheel (power supply for some consumers, e.g. radio) 2 To switch on the ignition (power supply for all consumers)Preglow 1 and drive position 3 To start 1 Only vehicles with a ...

68 Controls in detail Seats 3 Driver’s and co-driver’s seats Warning G Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is applied. You could otherwise lose control of the vehicle as a result of the seat moving and cause an accident. Warning G Make sure that nobody can become t...

69 Controls in detail Seats 3 Standard, comfort* and suspension seats* 1 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment 2 Lumbar support adjustment 3 Backrest adjustment 4 Seat height adjustment 5 Seat angle adjustment 6 Seat suspension adjustment 7 Vertical lock lever Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Pull lever 1 up. Sl...

70 Controls in detail Seats 3 Seat suspension adjustment* The seat suspension must be adjusted to your body weight. Relieve the load on the seat. Select your body weight 88 to 165 lbs (40 to 120 kg) using thumbwheel 6 for optimal seat suspension.The seat suspension becomes harder as the load on the ...

71 Controls in detail Seats 3 The seat release lever is located behind the seat between the seat backrest and the seat base. Co-driver’s seat Press lever 1 on the back of the seat to the middle and turn the seat slightly inwards. The turning device is unlocked. Release lever 1 again. Turn the seat i...

72 Controls in detail Seats 3 Positioning the seat cushion Fold the seat cushion back. Slide the seat cushion under the back- rest and into rear anchorage 2 . Fold the seat cushion down. Press the front of the seat cushion down until it engages in front anchorage 1 . 1 To fold up the armrest 2 To un...

73 Controls in detail Seats 3 Removing the head restraints Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go. Press release button 1 and pull the head restraint out. Installing the head restraints Insert the head restraint so that the rod with the notches is in the direction of travel on the left. Pus...

74 Controls in detail Seats 3 The folding seat is on the co-driver’s side. Folding seat next to the partition sliding door 1 Key for partition sliding door 2 Seat cushion Remove key 1 from partition sliding door. Fold seat cushion 2 down or up. The seat cushion is held in the relevant position. Fold...

75 Controls in detail Seats 3 Removing the rear bench seat The locking lever is located underneath the bench seat, on the feet of the bench seat. 1 Lever Turn all levers 1 for the bench seat fully upward.The rear bench seat moves back into the seat mounting cups on the vehicle floor. Lift the rear b...

76 Controls in detail Steering wheel adjustment 3 Steering wheel adjustment The lever for adjusting the steering column is under the steering wheel. 1 Steering column fore-and-aft adjust-ment 2 Steering column height 3 Lever Swing lever 3 down to the stop. The steering wheel is unlocked. Move the st...

77 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Legal requirements may impose variations in certain countries. The light switch is located between the driver’s door and the steering wheel. 1 Light switch 2 Front foglamp* indicator lamp 3 Rear foglamp indicator lamp Switching on the low-beam headlamps Turn light sw...

78 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock ( page 67). Turn light switch to B . Press combination switch forward 1 . The indicator lamp A in the instru- ment cluster lights up. Headlamp flasher Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock ( page 67). Pull combination switch ...

79 Controls in detail Lighting 3 The light switch is located between the driver’s door and the steering wheel. 1 Light switch 2 Front foglamp indicator lamp 3 Rear foglamp indicator lamp Switching on the front foglamps Make sure that the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched on. Pull ligh...

80 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Push combination switch up 1 or down 2 until it engages. The combination switch moves back automatically if the steering wheel is turned sufficiently. The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off and the key is removed. The switch is located...

81 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Front interior lighting with overhead control panel* 1 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on / off 2 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on / off 3 Right-hand reading lamp 4 Interior lamp 5 To switch automatic control on / off 6 To switch the interior lighting on...

82 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Switching the standard rear interior lighting on / off On panel vans / crewbuses equipped with the standard rear interior lighting, the switch for the rear interior lighting is on the rear lamp in the load / passenger compart- ment. Rear interior lamp with switch 1 T...

83 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Load compartment motion detector* On panel vans equipped with a motion de- tector in the load compartment, the rear interior lighting may also switch on if mo- tion is detected. The rear interior lighting can be switched on by the motion detector with a delay of no m...

85 Controls in detail Lighting 3 With the lights switched on, you can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting using the and buttons. Brighter: press the button. Dimmer: press the button. The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine’s overrevving range. To protect the engine, the fuel...

86 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Vehicles with steering wheel buttons*: Make sure that the display is showing the trip meter ( page 93). Keep reset button pressed until the trip meter is set to 0.0 . Fuel gauge Fuel gauge 1 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons 2 Vehicles with steering wheel but- ...

87 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 Operating system without steering wheel buttons The operating system is activated as soon as you switch on the ignition. You may per- form the following using the operating sys- tem: Call up vehicle information Make settings The...

88 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 There may be a short delay before a lower outside temperature is displayed, for ex- ample after leaving a garage. There may also be a short delay before a rise in the outside temperature is displayed. This prevents you from seei...

89 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Operating system with steering wheel buttons* The operating system is activated as soon as you switch on the ignition. You may per- form the following using the operating sys- tem: Call up vehicle information Make settings You can...

90 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Several functions are combined themati-cally in the menus.The display changes when you press one of the buttons on the steering wheel.For example, the AUDIO menu contains functions for controlling the radio* or CD player*. You can...

91 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 This is what the display looks like when you scroll through the menus. The explanations for the individual menus are shown in the following table. The illustration is an example of the menus on a vehicle with COMAND APS*. Menu ove...

92 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The table below shows the menus and the individual functions. Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Operation Audio* Navigation* Malfunction memory Settings Trip computer Telephone* Commands / submenus Standard display ...

93 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 With Sound 5/Sound 20, the operating system always shows the AUDIO and TEL (telephone) menus in English. In the Operation menu, you can select the following functions using the j or k button: Standard display In its basic setting,...

94 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The temperature displayed may climb to 250 °F (120 °C) when the vehicle is being driven in normal conditions and if the cool- ant contains the correct concentration of corrosion inhibitor and antifreeze. It is ac- ceptable for the...

95 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until the settings for the CD being played are displayed. 1 Current CD (with CD changer) 2 Current track Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you have set the desired track. The Malfuncti...

96 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The Settings menu has two functions: the To reset: Press reset button for 3 sec. function, with which you can re- set all settings to the factory defaults a collection of submenus which you can use to make individual settings for ...

97 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Resetting the functions of a submenu You can reset the functions of an individual submenu to the factory defaults. Select a function in a submenu. Press reset button for approximate- ly 3 seconds.You will see the message in the di...

99 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Instrument cluster submenu You can reach the Inst. cluster submenu via the Settings menu ( page 96). Selecting the unit for the temperature Select the Inst. cluster submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button repeat- ...

100 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Selecting the language Select the Inst. cluster submenu us- ing the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Language mes- sage in the display.The current setting is highlighted. Use the æ or ç button...

101 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Clock/Date submenu You can reach the Clock/Date submenu via the Settings menu ( page 96). Setting the hours Select the Clock/Date submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Set clock H...

102 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the day Select the Clock/Date submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Date Day mes- sage in the display. Set the day by pressing the æ or ç button. Setting the day Select th...

103 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the æ or ç to select the Lighting submenu. Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the Hdlmp. mode mes- sage in the display.The current setting is highlighted. Press the æ or ç button to se- lect whether you wish...

104 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the exterior lighting delayed switch-off* The Headlamps (headlamps delayed switch- off) function enables you to set whether or not the exterior lighting should remain on in the dark after the doors have been closed. When ...

105 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the æ or ç button to se- lect how the radio should tune into a station. Frequency : The nearest station on the waveband is selected Memory : The nearest saved station is selected Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity You...

106 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the æ or ç button to switch key dependence On or Off . The Trip computer menu displays statisti- cal data for your vehicle. Consumption statistics after start Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the After sta...

107 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Consumption statistics after reset Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the After start mes- sage in the display. Press the j or k button repeat- edly until you see the After reset mes- sage. 1 Distance driven since...

108 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Switch on the cell phone and audio sys-tem or COMAND APS*. See the separate operating instruc-tions. Press the è or ÿ button repeat- edly until you see the TEL menu in the display.You will see different messages in the display, d...

109 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the j or k button. The operating system reads the phone book stored on the SIM card or in the phone. This may take more than 1 minute. You will see the Processing message (Sound 20) or Wait... message (COMAND APS*) in the d...

110 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Driving and parking Before each journey, check the vehicle lighting and the general condition of the vehicle. Observe the general driving tips at the end of this section ( page 116). You will find information on: regular checks ( page 181) driving in wint...

111 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Before starting the engine, make sure that all vehicle occupants are wearing their seat belt correctly ( page 27) and the handbrake ( page 115) is ap- plied. Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern P Parking position (selector lever lock) R Reverse gear ...

112 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.The selector lever lock is released. Release the handbrake ( page 115). The 7 indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out. Move the selector lever to position D or R . Release the brake pedal. Carefull...

113 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Do not accelerate to prevent your vehicle from rolling backwards on an uphill gradi- ent. Instead, you should either use the handbrake or depress the brake pedal. This prevents excessive wear on the clutch.Select a lower gear (shift range 3 , 2 or 1 ) ( p...

114 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Parking Warning G Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is stationary, since it is not possible to steer the vehicle with the key re-moved. Always apply the handbrake after parking the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in th...

115 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Handbrake The handbrake is located between the driv- er’s seat and the co-driver’s seat. 1 Lever 2 Release knob Applying the handbrake Pull lever 1 up as far as the last de- tent. The 7 indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up while the engine...

116 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Stopping the engine Apply handbrake ( page 115). Move selector lever to P . Turn key to position 0 ( page 67) in the ignition lock and remove it.The immobilizer is activated. Secure the vehicle at the front axle if unloaded and at the rear axle if loaded,...

117 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Overrun cut-off The gasoline/diesel supply is cut off if the driver's foot is completely removed from the accelerator pedal when the engine is overrunning at engine speeds outside of the idling control range. Driving in wet conditions Driving on flooded r...

118 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi- mately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be repla...

119 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Tire traction Tire grip is greatly reduced on a wet, snow covered or icy road. Speed and driving style must therefore be adapted to suit road conditions. The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road.Below a tread de...

120 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Alignment and balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: Fast tire wear Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided wear Vehicle pulling to the left or right Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not co...

123 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Selecting the ideal shift range Press and hold the selector lever towards D– . The automatic transmission will shift to a range which allows easy acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the auto-matic transmission will shift down one or more gears. ...

124 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Stopping If you are only stopping briefly: leave the selector lever in the drive po- sition secure the vehicle against rolling away using the brake pedal Maneuvering Maneuvering in a tight space: Control the speed by braking carefully. Accelerate only ...

125 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Good visibility Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions. Rear-view mirror* Adjust the rear-view mirror manually. Setting the rear-view mirror to an...

127 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Wiping with washer fluid Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow 1 . The windshield wiper will wipe with windshield washer fluid. Vehicles with headlamp cleaning sys-tem*:If the low-beam headlamps have been switched on...

129 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Tempmatic N83.00-2126-31

131 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Control panel The air in the vehicle is neither cooled nor dehumidified when economy mode is se- lected. To activate: press the ° switch for economy mode.The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To deactivate: press the ° switch for normal mode.The indicator lamp...

132 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 Heating Set temperature selector control 1 ( page 131) as required, but do not turn the control below the middle posi- tion. Set airflow control 2 ( page 131) as required, but do not turn the control below the second speed. Set the air distribution control as shown...

133 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 1 Airflow control To increase: press the Q airflow control. To reduce: press the airflow control.The display next to the airflow controls indicates the speed of the airflow. The air distribution is set using the air dis- tribution control in the control panel ( pag...

134 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 To switch off: press the Ä switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The engine stores residual heat after long periods of driving. You can use the residual heat of the engine to heat the stationary vehicle for a further 30 minutes. To switch on: tur...

135 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. Turn airflow control 2 ( page 131) to a higher blower speed, but do not turn the control below second speed. Turn temperature selector control 1 ( page 131) to a higher temperature. Turn air distribution control 5 to ‚ P ....

137 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 To reduce: turn the temperature selec- tor control counterclockwise. Air vents in the roof air duct Adjustable air vents are integrated in the roof air duct. 1 Air vents Adjust the airflow by opening / closing the air flaps.Alter the air distribution by turning the...

138 Controls in detail Tempmatic 3 To switch on: press the switch ³ . The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To switch off: press the ³ switch again.The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The heater booster function operates for around a further 2 minutes and then switches off automatically....

140 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 You can switch the auxiliary heating / ven-tilation on and off immediately using: the auxiliary heating / heater booster switch ( page 140) the auxiliary heating remote control* ( page 141) Before switching on Adjust the heat output to the desi...

141 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Operation using the remote control* The remote control has a maximum range of approximately 600 meters. The range may be reduced by: sources of interference solid objects between the remote con- trol and the vehicle the remote control being in ...

142 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Selecting a switch-on time You can use the operating system to define up to 3 switch-on times, one of which can be selected to switch on the auxiliary heating / ventilation. Operating system without steering wheel buttons Switch on the ignition...

143 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Press the è button. The switch-on time is selected.The yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch comes on. Setting the switch-on time Operating system without steering wheel buttons Select a switch-on time as described under “Selecting a switch-on ...

144 Controls in detail Open air 3 Open air You can open and close the side windows electrically.The switches for all side windows are locat- ed on the door control panel. Power window switches (driver’s side) 1 Power window, left 2 Power window, right Switch on the ignition ( page 67). To open: pres...

145 Controls in detail Open air 3 Sliding sunroof switch 1 To open 2 To close 3 To raise 4 To lower Switch on the ignition ( page 67). Press the sliding sunroof switch in the desired direction as far as the first pressure point. Release the sliding sunroof switch when the desired position has been r...

146 Controls in detail Open air 3 Resetting the sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof must be reset after: the sunroof has been closed manually using the emergency operation key ( page 304) the sunroof has opened with a jerk a malfunction Switch on the ignition ( page 67). Press the sliding sunroof sw...

147 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Driving systems Driving systems which may form part of your vehicle are described on the following pages: Cruise control* ( page 147), which you can use to control the speed of your vehicle Parktronic system*, which is an aid for parking and maneuvering ( pag...

148 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left of the steering column. 1 To store the current or a higher speed 2 To resume the last speed stored 3 To store the current speed or a lower speed 4 To deactivate cruise control St...

149 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Setting the speed Briefly press the cruise control lever upward 1 to increase the speed or downward 3 to reduce the speed. The last speed stored is increased or decreased in 1 mph increments(1 km/h increments). or Press and hold the cruise control lever up 1 ...

150 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Parktronic is an electronic parking aid and informs you visually and audibly of the dis-tance between the vehicle and an obsta-cle.Parktronic is automatically switched on when you switch on the ignition and re- lease the handbrake. You must also move the sele...

151 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Front sensors Rear sensors Minimum distance If an obstacle is within this range, all seg- ments of the warning displays light up and you will hear an audible warning tone. The distance may no longer be displayed if you drive the vehicle closer to the obstacle...

152 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 The warning displays for the rear left and right-hand sides are in the exterior mirror concerned. Warning display in the left-hand exterior mirror for the area to the rear left-hand side 4 Left-hand side of vehicle 5 Indicator segments The warning display is ...

153 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Switching Parktronic on/off You can switch Parktronic on and off man- ually.The switch is located on the center con- sole. 1 To switch Parktronic on/off To switch off: press upper part 1 of the switch.The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To switch on: p...

154 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 Operating the vehicle When activated, the operating speed gov- ernor (ADR) automatically increases the engine speed to a preset or adjustable operating speed ( page 155). Activating / deactivating ADR The switch is between the light switch and the steer...

155 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 Adjusting the operating speed 1 To increase speed 2 To reduce speed Switch on ADR ( page 154). To increase: press upper part 1 of the switch. or On vehicles with cruise control*, press the cruise control lever* up ( page 148). To reduce: press lower par...

156 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Transporting For more information about the maximum roof load and roof carrier systems, please refer to the "Technical data" section ( page 351). Loading guidelines Warning G Secure and position a load as described in the loading guidelines. Otherwise, t...

157 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Before loading Check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary ( page 213). Clean the load compartment floor. The load compartment floor must be dry, cleanly swept and free of oil and dust to reduce the risk of the load slip-ping. If necessary, place anti...

158 Controls in detail Transporting 3 The load's overall center of gravity should be as low and central as possible, between the axles near the rear axle. For crewbus models: Always transport loads in the load com- partment. Always place loads flush against the seat backrests of the rear bench seat....

159 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Secure tilt and tip-resistant loads in all directions by using the lashing points or lashing eyes and load rails in the load compartment or on the load sur-face, according to your vehicle's equip-ment. Only use lashing materials that have been tested according t...

160 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Always attach the lashing net or tarps to all available lashing points. While do- ing so, make sure that the mounting hooks cannot open unintentionally. Warning G Do not carry out any modifications or repairs to the lashing points, the lashing eyes or the lashin...

161 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Mounting lashing points for load rails* 1 Locking mechanism To install: slide the lashing eye through a recess in the load rail close to the load until locking mechanism 1 in the recess engages. Check whether the lashing eye is firmly in place. To remove: pull l...

162 Controls in detail Transporting 3 It is possible to mount a roof rack if your vehicle is equipped with securing rails on the roof. 1 Securing rails Special mountings (sliding blocks) are available as accessories. These are avail- able from any authorized Sprinter Dealer. Carrier systems Warning ...

163 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Observe the instructions in the “Opera- tion” section ( page 175). ! CAUTION If you wish to retrofit securing rails, have them installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop which has the neces- sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required....

164 Controls in detail Features 3 Features Storage compartments above the wind-shield Storage compartment above the roof trim* 1 Storage compartment Storage compartments in the doors You can use these storage compartments for the safe storage of small and light items. Storage compartment under the t...

165 Controls in detail Features 3 Glove box 1 Glove box handle 2 Locked* 3 Unlocked* To open: pull glove box handle 1 in the direction of the arrow. 4 Cards holder 5 Pen holder To close: fold the cover upwards and push against it until it engages in place. Storage compartments on the dash-board Exam...

166 Controls in detail Features 3 Covered storage compartment above the center console* 1 Cover 2 Release handle Pull release handle 2 . Cover 1 swings upwards. Close cover 1 and engage it. The eyeglasses compartment is located in the overhead control panel. 1 Cover To open: press cover 1 of the eye...

167 Controls in detail Features 3 Cup holders in the front Example on the right-hand side 1 Cup holder in the storage compartment in the dashboard Example on the right-hand side 2 Bottle holder in the front door 3 Cup holder compartment in the center console 4 Recess 5 Cup holder 6 Clamping arm Pull...

168 Controls in detail Features 3 Place the container in cup holder 5 . Press clamping arm 6 onto the con- tainer. Cup holders in the rear The cup holders in the rear are located un- der the seats. 1 Cup holder Pull out cup holder 1 . The ashtray is located in the ashtray com-partment in the center ...

169 Controls in detail Features 3 Ashtray in the passenger compart-ment* The ashtrays are located on the right-hand and left-hand side in the side trims. 1 Retaining clip To open: open the ashtray. To remove the insert: press clip 1 down and remove the entire ashtray from the trim. To replace the in...

170 Controls in detail Features 3 The paper holder is on the control panel for the air-conditioning system. 1 Paper holder Press top of paper holder 1 . The 12 V sockets for accessories are on the bottom of the center console (12 V, 25 A) on the inside of the driver's seat base (12 V, 15 A) in the c...

173 4 Operation The first 1000 miles (1,500 km) ......... 174 Driving tips ......... 175 Electronic equipment ......... 183 Refueling ......... 184 Engine ......... 185 Battery ......... 195 Battery isolating switch* ......... 197 Tires and wheels ......... 199 Winter driving ......... 234 Maintenan...

174 Operation The first 1000 miles (1,500 km) 4 You will find detailed information about op-erating, maintaining and caring for your ve-hicle in the “Operation” section. If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long ti...

175 Operation Driving tips 4 Driving tips Information is available about driving in winter and with snow chains ( page 236). Transporting your vehicle by rail may be subject to certain restrictions or require special measures to be taken in some countries due to varying tunnel heights and loading st...

176 Operation Driving tips 4 Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible vehicle weight: 8550 lbs (3880 kg) for vehicle model type 2500 9990 lbs (4530 kg), or 11030 lbs (5003 kg) for vehicle model type 3500 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...

177 Operation Driving tips 4 1 Cargo vans with a long wheelbase of 170.3in (4325 mm) and an overall vehicle length of 289.1 in (7344 mm) only. *optional equipment When loading the vehicle and/or a trailer, you should observe that the GCWR of your vehicle is not exceeded. You must distribute total we...

178 Operation Driving tips 4 Attaching a trailer Please observe the maximum permitted trailer dimensions (width and length). Most states and all Canadian provinces re-quire safety chains between your tow vehi-cle and the trailer. The chains should be crisscrossed under the trailer tongue. They must ...

180 Operation Driving tips 4 If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-eign countries, please be aware that: service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the ...

181 Operation Driving tips 4 Check regularly, e.g. weekly or when refu-eling: the vehicle lighting the condition of the tires ( page 201) and the tire pressures ( page 210) the engine oil level ( page 187) the brake fluid level ( page 192) the fluid level in the windshield washer system / headlamp c...

182 Operation Driving tips 4 Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems, of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly ac-cording to factory specifications. Any ad-justments to the e...

183 Operation Electronic equipment 4 Electronic equipment The vehicle’s general operating permit may be invalidated if you do not observe the manufacturer’s installation specifications . You will find information about retrofitting electrical / electronic equipment in the “Technical data” section ( ...

184 Operation Refueling 4 Refueling The fuel filler flap is next to the driver’s door. You can only open the fuel filler flap when the driver’s door is open. 1 Retaining strap 2 Fuel filler cap Remove the key from the ignition lock. Switch off the auxiliary heating. Open the driver’s door. Open the ...

185 Operation Engine 4 Engine Opening 1 Release lever Pull release lever 1 under the instru- ment panel on the left-hand side in the driver’s footwell. The hood is released. 2 Securing hook Push up securing hook lever 2 . 3 Support strut Hood Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-cl...

186 Operation Engine 4 Swing the hood upward until support strut 3 engages and the hood is sup- ported. Closing Lift the hood gently. Push back support strut 3 ( page 185). Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 05. ft (30 cm). The hood engages audibly. Check to make sure the hood is full...

187 Operation Engine 4 If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and allow it to drop from a slightly greater height. Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tested and ap-proved by the manufactu...

188 Operation Engine 4 Checking the engine oil level in the dis-play In vehicles with diesel engines, you can view the engine oil level in the display. When the oil is being checked, the vehicle must be standing level be at normal operating temperature have been standing with the engine switched off...

189 Operation Engine 4 The following message is displayed for the duration of the measurement pro-cess: N Engine oil level Measuring in progress The following messages may be displayed: Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick When the oil is being checked, the vehicle must be at normal opera...

190 Operation Engine 4 Gasoline engine 1 Engine oil filler neck 2 Engine oil dipstick Pull out dipstick 2 . Wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Insert it into the dipstick tube as far as the stop and pull it back out. 3 Engine oil dipstick Check the engine oil level. The oil level is correct if th...

191 Operation Engine 4 The expansion tank is in the engine com-partment. Only add coolant with the vehi-cle standing on a level surface and with the engine switched off. The coolant tempera-ture must have dropped below 122 °F (50 °C). 1 Coolant tank cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 3 Windshield washe...

192 Operation Engine 4 The reservoir is in the engine compart-ment. Check the brake fluid level: regularly, e.g. weekly or when refueling only with the vehicle standing on a level surface and with the engine switched off 1 Coolant tank cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 3 Windshield washer reservoir ca...

194 Operation Engine 4 Check assemblies regularly for leaks. In the event of fluid loss (e.g. spots of oil un-der the vehicle when it has been parked), have the cause traced and rectified imme-diately at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry o...

195 Operation Battery 4 Battery Your vehicle may be equipped with two batteries, depending on the equipment version: Starter battery in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell Auxiliary battery in the engine compart-ment* Warning G A Risk of explosion When batteries are being charged, explosive ...

196 Operation Battery 4 The batteries must always be sufficiently charged so that they achieve their intend-ed service life. Have the battery charge status checked more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it parked up for a long period. If you intend to leave you...

197 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 You can disconnect the current to all your vehicle’s consumers using the battery isolating switch. This will prevent uncon-trolled battery discharge caused by quies-cent current consumption. The battery isolating switch is to the right of the accelerator ped...

198 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 1 Connector 2 Ground pin Insert the key into the ignition lock. Press connector 1 onto ground pin 2 until you feel it engage and the lock inhibitor is released. The connector must be in full contact with ground pin 2 . Move the red slide up until it engages....

199 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tires and wheels The tires on a new vehicle provide a bal-ance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The vehicle manufacturer strongly recommends using tires equivalent to the originals in size,...

200 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Only use wheels and tires which have been tested and approved by the vehicle manu-facturer. Warning G Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your Sprinter vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension d...

201 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are re-pairable only in the tread area because of side wall flexing. Consult an authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. Tires must be of the correct size for the rim...

202 Operation Tires and wheels 4 When replacing individual tires, you should mount new tires on the front wheels first. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle. The preferred inter-val for checking the tire inflation pressure, however, ...

203 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Life of tire The service life of a tire depends on varying factors including but not limited to: Driving style Tire inflation pressure Distance driven Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tr...

204 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Treadwear Indicator (TWI) The Treadwear Indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Storing tires Cleaning tires An arrow on the side wall indicates the in-tended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire which means the wheel must be mounted in the dire...

205 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The following labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. Only vehicles with a gross weight ca-pacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) The tire and loading information plac-ard can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar. This placard tells you imp...

206 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Placard For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs (4500 kg) only. The tire and loading information placard is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Tire and loading information placard 1 Seating capacity 2 Load limit information Seating capacity...

207 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Step 1 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Step 3 Subtract the combi...

208 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Example Combined weight limit of occu-pants and cargo from placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configura-tion Occupants' weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit or vehicle cap...

209 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) as to not exceed the permissible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle nev-er exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight R...

210 Operation Tires and wheels 4 To assure that your vehicle does not ex-ceed the maximum permissible weight lim-its (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if ap-plicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commercia...

211 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Do not make a visual judgment when de-termining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle, and should only be adj...

213 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly, i.e. at least each time you refuel the vehicle. The preferred inter-val for checking the tire inflation pressure, however, is before each trip. The inflation pressures specified either on the tire and loading i...

214 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Repeat this procedure for each tire. Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-tem (TPMS)* (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Vehicles without steering wheel buttons are equipped with the Tire Pressure Moni-toring System. The ...

216 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Reactivating the TPMS The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level (e.g. because of different load or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures. Using the tire and load...

217 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Press the , menu button on the instru- ment cluster. The following message is displayed: OK TPMS The tire pressure monitor activation process has begun.The tire pressures of the individual wheels are stored as the new reference values if they are determined to be pla...

220 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Reactivating Advanced TPMS The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level (e.g. because of different load or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures. Using the tire and...

222 Operation Tires and wheels 4 3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a com-fortable ride. Overinflation produces a jar-ring and uncomfortable ride. Besides the tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer's name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. B...

223 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire sizes for Sprinter vehicles Design standard Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the side wall may have no letter or a letter 1 preceding the tire width or the tire load rating designa-tion. Letter “LT” preceding the size designation...

224 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 indicates the ap- proved maximum speed for the tire. The commercial vehicle tires based on Eu-ropean standards may have an additional index in the parentheses. In such cases, the index preceding the parentheses is val-id for ...

226 Operation Tires and wheels 4 DOT (Department Of Transportation) A tire branding symbol 1 which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Manufacturer’s identification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 denotes the tire manufacturer. New tires have a...

227 Operation Tires and wheels 4 For more information on tire load rating, refer to "Tire size designation, load and speed rating" ( page 222). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities, refer to "Tire and loading information" ( page 205). 1 Maximum permissible t...

228 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Plies in side wall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the side wall and under the tread. Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, ...

229 Operation Tires and wheels 4 DOT (Department Of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which denotes that the tire meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on each ax...

231 Operation Tires and wheels 4 TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) Maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue. Uniform tire quality grading standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufac...

232 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side of the wheels/tires, during each rotation. Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pr...

234 Operation Winter driving 4 Winter driving Have your vehicle winterproofed at the onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. This service includes the following: Oil change, if the current engine oil used has not been approved for winter use The antifreeze / anti-corrosion concen-tration i...

235 Operation Winter driving 4 Drive with particular care on icy roads. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering move-ments and braking. If it seems likely that the vehicle is about to enter a skid or cannot be stopped at a low speed: Move the selector lever to position N . Try to maintain control of the...

236 Operation Winter driving 4 Use "Class U" chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. Snow chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufacturer. They should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 3...

237 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Maintenance and servicing Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tested and ap-proved by the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your Sprinter Dealer to obtain the necessary inform...

238 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 ASSYST, the Active Service System, in-forms you when the next service is due. A service that is due is displayed about a month or 1900 miles (3000 km) in ad-vance. A message is then displayed while the vehicle is in motion or the ignition is switched on. Ser...

239 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons The following messages may be displayed: 9 for service A ´ for service B The following are also shown, depending on the style of driving: the remaining distance in kilometers, e.g. 1900 miles ( 3000 km ) the remaining ...

240 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons Press the menu button on the in- strument cluster repeatedly until you see the following in the display: 9 for service A ´ for service B The following are also shown, depend-ing on the style of driving: the remaining d...

241 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to main- tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful envi- ronmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly. Scratches, ...

242 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Automatic car wash You can clean the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start. It is prefera-ble to use a car wash that does not have brushes. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-fore you drive into the car wash. Remove the radio /...

243 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Steps Engine cleaning Light-alloy wheels* Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular basis. Outside of windshield and wiper blades Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock ( page 67). Switch on windshield wipers ( page 126). When the wiper arms are vertical...

244 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Windows Headlamps Wipe the headlamp lenses with a damp sponge. Parktronic sensors* The sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. Clean the sensors in the bumpers using water, shampoo and a soft cloth. ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths a...

245 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Clean the camera lens 1 using water and a soft cloth only. Be careful not to apply wax to the camera lens 1 when waxing the vehicle. If neces- sary, remove the wax using shampoo with plenty of water. ! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and aggress...

246 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Seat belts Remove stains or dirt immediately to pre-vent damage or the build-up of residues. ! CAUTION Clean the seat belts with a mild wash-ing solution. Do not dry the seat belts in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 176 °F (80 °C). Do not ble...

247 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Clean the vehicle, particularly the light-ing equipment, windows, exterior mir-rors, steps, entrances, grab handles, wheels, tires, wheel housings and li-cense plates. Observe the notes in this section. Remove any trapped foreign objects, e.g. stones....

249 5 Practical hints What to do if ... ......... 250 Display messages ......... 281 Where will I find...? ......... 299 Changing bulbs ......... 306 Changing the batteries ......... 315 Fuel system ......... 317 Replacing the wiper blades ......... 319 Flat tire ......... 320 Battery ......... 335 ...

250 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Audible warning signals Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter D...

251 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Accident Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this ...

252 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Fuel and fuel tank Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer...

254 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor working. The on-board voltage is too low (the battery has too little charge or is discharged). The selector lever is not in position P or N . The engine may be jump-started ( page 340). If the engine...

256 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Automatic transmission Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter De...

257 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Headlamps and turn signals Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinte...

258 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Windshield wipers Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer ...

259 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Remote control Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for...

263 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The speed cannot be set with cruise con- trol* activated 1 . The display is showing a message of high pri- ority and cannot therefore show a change in speed. Proceed as instructed by the mes- sage in the display. Deactivate cruise control* if neces- sary. 1 On...

264 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Auxiliary heating* Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer...

265 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The auxiliary heating does not switch on or the engine does not start WARNING G The auxiliary heating has overheated about ten times in succession.The engine or heater is malfunctioning. Have the auxiliary heating checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. The ...

275 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 : The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up, the HI engine oil level message appears in the dis-play and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion. The engine oil level has exceeded the maxi- mum level. Ch...

281 Practical hints Display messages 5 Warnings, malfunctions or additional infor- mation may also be shown in the display. The following table shows messages which could appear in the display.Certain messages are accompanied by a warning signal or a permanent tone. i All warning / indicator lamps (...

282 Practical hints Display messages 5 Display messages Possible cause / result Possible solution N There is insufficient or no oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine damage. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick ...

285 Practical hints Display messages 5 Text messages Display messages Possible cause / result Possible solution ABS Visit workshop WARNING G ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. ESP ® , ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a re- sult.The brake system is sti...

288 Practical hints Display messages 5 SRS Restraint systemVisit workshop WARNING G The restraint systems have malfunctioned. The airbags or emergency tensioning re- tractors could be triggered unintentionally, or not at all in the event of an accident. Continue driving, but with even greater care. ...

289 Practical hints Display messages 5 Symbol messages Display symbol Display message Possible cause / result Possible solution # Battery/AlternatorVisit workshop The battery is not being charged. Possible causes: malfunctioning alternator torn poly-V-belt Stop immediately and check the poly-V- belt...

292 Practical hints Display messages 5 Z CoolantStop, turn engine off The coolant temperature is too high. Do not drive any further. Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If the vehicle is switched off after being subjected to extreme loads (for example driving in mountainous terrain, trailer tow- ...

294 Practical hints Display messages 5 . Additional ind. lamps An additional turn signal is malfunction- ing. Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible. Cornering lamp left The left-hand cornering lamp* is malfunc- tioning. Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possible. Corne...

296 Practical hints Display messages 5 N Engine oil levelStop, turn engine off There is insufficient or no oil in the en- gine. There is a risk of engine damage. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level using the dip- stick ( page 189). If t...

297 Practical hints Display messages 5 N Engine oil levelReduceoil level You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damage to the engine or the catalytic converter. Check the engine oil level and have any excess oil siphoned off at the nearest re- fueling station ( page 190). The engine ...

298 Practical hints Display messages 5 9 Doors open You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the doors are closed. Close the doors. Hood open You are already driving at walking pace, even though the hood is not closed. Close the hood. / Water inFuelVisitworkshop The water that ha...

299 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 The warning triangles are behind the driv- er's seat. 1 Warning triangles Remove warning triangles 1 from the brackets upward. The fire extinguisher is secured to the front of the co-driver’s seat base. 1 Fire extinguisher 2 Tabs Pull tabs 2 upward. Take f...

300 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 First-aid kit The jack and the vehicle tool kit are locat- ed under the hatch in the co-driver’s foot- well. 1 Quick-release lock 2 Unlocked To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1 counterclockwise or clockwise. Remove the cover. To lock: press quick-releas...

301 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 Tensioning lever 4 Jack 5 Vehicle tool kit Remove the vehicle tool kit. Pull tensioning lever 3 upward and unhook the retaining strap of jack 4 . Remove jack 4 upward out of the re- tainer. If you are replacing the tires on the vehicle, you may use the s...

302 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 Securing hook 4 Sleeve 5 Spare wheel bracket Raise spare wheel bracket 5 slightly and release left securing hook 3 . Slide the pump lever for the jack into sleeve 4 on spare wheel bracket 5 . Raise spare wheel bracket 5 using the pump lever and release r...

303 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 Raise spare wheel bracket 4 using the pump lever and release right secur- ing hook 1 . Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 4 to the ground. Raise spare wheel bracket 4 slightly and pull the pump lever out of sleeve. Use the pump lever to raise the spare wheel...

305 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 With the ignition switched on ( page 67), press and hold the sliding sunroof switch ( page 145) forward or backward for 45 seconds to reset the electronics. Reset the sliding sunroof ( page 146). In the event of a malfunction, it is possible to manually re...

306 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Changing bulbs Bulbs and lights are an important aspect of vehicle safety. For this reason, make sure that all bulbs are in working order at all times. Switch off the lights to avoid a short cir- cuit. Only touch new bulbs with a clean lint- free cloth or somethi...

307 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Switch off the lighting. Open the hood ( page 185). Bi-xenon headlamps* High-beam headlamps, low-beam head-lamps 1 Catches 2 Housing cover Front bulbs Bulb Model 1 Additional turn signal PY 16 W 2 Turn signal PY 21 W 3 Halogen headlamp: low-beam headlamp H7 55 W ...

308 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Press catches 1 down. Swing housing cover 2 in the direc- tion of the arrow and remove it. 3 Low-beam headlamps 4 Halogen high-beam headlamps/xenon headlamp cornering lamp* Pull the connector off the bulb holder. Unclip the retainer spring and remove the bulb. In...

309 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Panel van/crewbus Example illustration of chassis Rear bulbs N82.10-2529-31 Bulb Model 1 Third brake lamp LED 2 Brake lamp P 21 W 3 Turn signal PY 21 W 4 Tail lamp / side marker/Standing lamp (Canada only) R 5 W 5 License plate lamp W 5 W 6 Rear foglamp (driver’s...

310 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Changing the rear bulbs (van / crewbus) Switch off the lighting. Rear lamp units 1 Securing screws Undo screws 1 and remove the rear lamp unit in the direction of the arrow. Remove the connector. 2 Retaining lugs 3 Brake lamp 4 Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada ...

311 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 6 Tail lamp 7 Rear foglamp (driver’s side) 8 License plate lamp 9 Reverse lamp Switch off the lighting. Undo screws 1 and remove lens 2 . Press the bulb into the bulb holder and screw it out in a counterclockwise di- rection. Press the new bulb into the bulb hold...

312 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 License plate lamp W 5 W 1 Bulb holder with lens 2 Recess Insert a screwdriver or similar imple- ment into recess 2 and carefully pry off lens 1 . Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. Insert the new bulb. Align lens 1 and clip it in, making sure that it engages....

313 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Identification lamps 12V 4CP (cargo vans only) 1 Securing screw Remove screw 1 and remove the lamp housing. Press the bulb into the socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the holder. Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw it in clockwise. ...

314 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Interior lamp K 18 W Interior lamp 1 Lamp housing 2 Festoon lamp Switch off the lighting. Press in the latching springs of lamp housing 1 using a suitable tool, for ex- ample a screwdriver. Pry off lamp housing 1 . Remove bulb 2 from the bulb holder. Insert new b...

315 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5 Changing the batteries If the remote control batteries (remote keyless entry) are discharged, you will only be able to lock and unlock the vehicle man- ually using the key.If the batteries in the auxiliary heating re- mote control are discharged, you will...

316 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5 1 Battery cover 2 Release button for mechaniocal key Release the mechanical key by press- ing the release button 2 . Remove the battery cover 1 . Remove the battery and install a new one (note correct polarity; positive ter- minal up). Press battery cover...

317 Practical hints Fuel system 5 Fuel system On vehicles with a diesel engine, it is nec- essary to drain the fuel filter if the / in- dicator lamp lights up. To this end, have the fuel filter with water separator drained at an authorized Sprint- er Dealer which has the necessary special- ist knowl...

319 Practical hints Replacing the wiper blades 5 Replacing the wiper blades Apply the handbrake ( page 115). 1 Wiper blade 2 Retaining clips 3 Wiper arm Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield. Press two retaining clips 2 together in the direction of the arrow and fold wip-er blade 1 away from ...

320 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Flat tire The vehicle is either equipped with a spare wheel or the Premium tire sealant*.The spare wheel is located under the rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not equipped with Premium tire sealant* ( page 301). When you replace a tire, the manufacturer also ...

321 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 320). Prevent the vehicle from rolling away using chocks or similar. On a level road: Place the chocks in front of and behind the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel that is to be changed. Take the vehic...

322 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Hydraulic jack Assemble the three-part pump lever for the jack. 1 Pressure release screw Close pressure release screw 1 . To do this, turn the flattened section on the pump lever clockwise to the stop. Insert the pump lever into the recess on the jack and secure it by...

323 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Removing a wheel Unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. For wheels with wheel nuts remove the wheel nut cover. Remove the wheel. Mounting the new wheel Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact surfaces. Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and press it on. ! CAUTION Do not ...

324 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Wheels with centering by wheel bolts: Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them finger-tight. 1 Wheel bolt for light-alloy wheel 2 Wheel bolt for steel wheel or wheels with wheel nuts: For wheels with wheel nuts: Center the wheel nut cover over the wheel and push it o...

325 Practical hints Flat tire 5 For wheels with wheel bolts attach the wheel cover.Vehicles with wheel caps:Make sure that the opening in the wheel cap is positioned over the tire vent. Vehicles with center caps:Make sure that the retaining lugs of the hub cap are positioned over the bolts. Compress...

326 Practical hints Flat tire 5 You can use the Premium tire sealant to seal small punctures, particularly those in the tire tread. Tire sealants can be used at outside temperatures down to –22 °F (–30 °C).Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 320). Try to park the vehicle in such a way that the t...

327 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Electric air pump 1 Switch 2 Angle bracket 3 Electric air pump hose 4 Flap 5 Pressure gauge with pressure release screw 6 Connector with cable Open flap 4 on the electric air pump. Pull connector 6 and hose 3 out of housing together with pressure gauge 5 . Tire sealan...

328 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Tire sealant bottle for twin tires 7 Valve 8 Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and angle brackets Shake tire sealant bottle 8 . Unscrew and remove the cap from valve 7 on tire sealant bottle 8 . Press angle bracket 2 ( page 327) on hose 3 of the electric air pump al...

329 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Start the engine ( page 111). Press I on electric air pump switch 1 . The electric air pump is switched on. The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire and the tire pressure is in-creased. Allow the electric air pump to run for at least 10 minutes until tire sealant...

331 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Turn knob c clockwise until the valve core is firmly screwed into tire valve e . Pull knob c out of valve core extractor a as far as the stop. Unscrew valve core extractor a coun- terclockwise and remove it from tire valve e . Screw valve extension 9 onto tire valve e...

333 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Then press 0 on electric air pump switch 1 . The electric air pump is switched off. Screw the valve cap onto tire valve b . After filling with tire sealant ( page 333). After filling with tire sealant Turn the pressure release screw on pressure gauge 5 counterclockwis...

336 Practical hints Battery 5 Disconnecting the starter battery The starter battery is in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell. Removing/installing the floor covering in the driver's footwell 1 Floor covering 2 Trim 3 Securing screws To remove: undo screws 3 and re- move trim 2 . Remove floor...

337 Practical hints Battery 5 Remove cover 1 upward. Starter battery in the driver’s footwell Loosen the negative terminal of the battery first and remove it so that the negative terminal cannot come into contact with the pole terminal. Remove the cover from the positive ter- minal. Loosen the posit...

339 Practical hints Battery 5 Recharge the removed battery. Ob- serve the notes in the operating in- structions for your battery charger. Reinstall the battery in the reverse or- der. Switch off all electrical consumers. Connect the positive terminal and se- cure the cover. Connect the negative term...

340 Practical hints Jump-starting 5 Jump-starting If the starter battery in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle using jump leads.For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped with a jump-starting connection point. Please note: Ju...

342 Practical hints Towing 5 Towing Comply with legal regulations when tow- ing.Having the vehicle carried away on a trans- porter or trailer is preferable to towing it away. We recommend the use of a rigid towing bar if towing is necessary. The fixture for the front towing eye is locat- ed behind t...

343 Practical hints Towing 5 Return the towing eye and the wheel wrench to the vehicle tool kit. Switch on the ignition ( page 67). For a distance of up to 30 miles (50 km), move the selector lever to po- sition N . For a distance greater than 30 miles (50 km), remove the propeller shafts to the dri...

344 Practical hints Towing 5 In the event of a malfunction in the electrical system If the battery is malfunctioning, the auto- matic transmission will be locked in position P . To shift the automatic trans- mission to position N , you must provide power to the vehicle’s electrical system in the sam...

345 Practical hints Fuses 5 Fuses The fuses and relays for the standard equipment are in the main fuse box in the footwell on the left-hand side of the vehi- cle. Switch off the ignition and electrical consumers before replacing fuses. The fuse box is in the footwell on the left- hand side of the ve...

347 Practical hints Fuses 5 Fuse block F55/1 Fuse block F55/2 No. Consumer Amp. 1 Horn 15 A 2 Electric steering lock ESTL (electronic ignition switch EIS) 25 A 3 Terminal 30 Z, vehicles with gasoline engine/electronic ignition switch EIS/instru- ment cluster 10 A 4 Light switch/center console switch...

348 Practical hints Fuses 5 Preliminary fuse box in the battery recess in the driver’s footwell F59 The fuse box is located in the base of the driver’s seat on the outboard side. 1 Latching springs To open: adjust the seat to its highest position ( page 69). Press both latching springs 1 down and re...

353 *Technical data Genuine Sprinter parts 6 Genuine sprinter parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections and will ensure that the vehicle is maintained at a high level of operating efficiency and safe-ty, and that it maintains its value. Each part has been specifically designed an...

354 *Technical data Vehicle electronics 6 Vehicle electronics Electrical and electronic equipment can jeopardize the operational safety of your vehicle. If equipment of this kind is retrofit-ted, it must be type-approved and must bear the e mark. If you wish to install telephones or two-way radios i...

355 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service products and capacities Service products are: fuels lubricants (e.g. engine oils, transmis-sion oils, hydraulic fluids, greases) antifreeze additives, coolant brake fluid Service products are tested for suitability in our assemblies. Appr...

356 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Valid Mercedes-Benz oil specification sheets: Always refer to the following viscosity chart for the proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature. Select oil viscos-ity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil ch...

358 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Adding engine oil Fuels for gasoline engines Premium unleaded gasoline ! CAUTION Diesel engine: Never use any amount of engine oil for the diesel engine that does not con-form to MB 229.51 or MB 229.31 spec-ifications. Otherwise the diesel partic...

359 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel: The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num-ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK IN...

361 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 At temperatures below 14 °F (–10 °C) a certain quantity of fuel flow improver may be added. These substances may only be mixed within the vehicle’s fuel tank. Engine power may drop according to the proportion of fuel flow improver. For this reaso...

362 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Coolants, lubricants, etc. Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS-No. 1 Air conditioning The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmo-sphere.R...

363 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS-No. 1 Engine cooling system The use of aluminum components in Sprinter engines requires that anticorrosive/antifreeze specifically formulated to protect aluminum parts be used. The factory-...

364 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS-No. 1 Power steering Power steering, no fluid service required.Power steering fluid — Mobil ATF+4, Exxon Mobil Corporation, or equiva-lent 236.3 9602 MOPAR ® Part No. 05013457AA, or equival...

365 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Capacities Vehicle Engine with oil filter Tank Cooling system Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system Engine oil Capacity Including reserve fuel Coolant 1 1 Do not exceed a proportion of 55% by volume (antifreeze protection down to about -45...

366 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following conditions: at very low temperatures in urban traffic on short trips when towing a trailer when driving with a heavy load in mountainous terrain Fuel consumption Environmental note H A ve...

368 *Technical data Rims and tires 6 Vehicle Model Type 2500 3500 Rims (steel) 6.5 J x 16 5.5 J x 16 Rims (light alloy) 6.5 J x 16 – Wheel offset 2.13 in (54 mm) – Half dual spacing 4.82 in (122.5 mm) Wheel fixture Wheel bolts Wheel nuts Tightening torque (steel wheel) 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) 133 lb-ft (...

370 *Technical data Tire inflation pressure 6 For example: If the inside temperature is 68 °F (20 °C) and the outside temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar), which equals 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C) for this outside temp...

371 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6 Lashing points and carrier systems You will find further information on the lashing eyes in the "Operation" section ( page 158). Lashing eyes The maximum tensile load of the lashing eyes is: Load rails* The maximum tensile load of the ...

372 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6 Maximum roof load and minimum number of pairs of roof rack supports on vehicles with: The data is valid when the load is distribut-ed evenly over the entire roof area. When using a shorter roof rack, reduce the load proportionately. The maximu...

373 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 Vehicle identification labels Base of the driver’s seat 1 Vehicle safety certification labelorIncomplete vehicle safety certification label The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found: on the vehicle or incomplete vehicle safety certificat...

374 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 Example vehicle safety certification label (Canada vehicles) Example incomplete vehicle safety certifi-cation label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN Example Engine Compartment 3 VIN (embossed on the engine compart-ment rear bulk) 4 Engine number (engraved o...

377 Numerics 12 V socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 A ABS see Antilock Brake System Acceleration skid control (ASR) . . . 44 activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 45 display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 – 270 malfunction . . ...

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