Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual

5 Introduction Environmental protection I ntroduction Environmental protection Environmental note H Chrysler’s declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resourc-es which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly an...

6 Introduction Environmental protection In this manual, whenever you see in-structions to discard materials, you should first attempt to reclaim and recy-cle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regulations when disposing of mate-rials. Personal driving style...

7 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 California to cause cancer and birth de-fects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-hi...

9 Introduction Operating safety The manufacturer warrants to the origi-nal 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 regu-lations adopted by the Feder...

11 Introduction Operating safety The manufacturer recommends the use of genuine Sprinter parts and conversion parts as well as accessories that have been expressly approved for your vehi-cle model ( page 600). These parts have been subjected to spe-cial tests in order to determine their safety, reli...

13 Introduction Operating safety Observe the following information when using your vehicle: The safety notes in this manual The “Technical data” section in this manual Traffic rules and regulations Motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Stickers and warning labels If you should experience a probl...

15 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) i...

16 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...

18 At a glance Cockpit 1 Cockpi t N68.10-2287-31 nf_BA.book Page 18 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

20 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Instrume nt cl uste r nf_BA.book Page 20 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

21 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Function Page 1 Instrument cluster on ve-hicles without steering wheel buttons 142 2 Instrument cluster on ve-hicles with steering wheel buttons* 142 3 On vehicles without steering wheel but-tons: Changes the standard display Selects menus 148 4 On vehicles with s...

22 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Function Page c Fuel gauge with: Reserve fuel warning lamp Fuel filler flap location indicator Ö : Fuel filler flap is on the left-hand side 145 475 i Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:Display 8 contains a digital fuel gauge. Vehicles with steering wheel but...

23 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Brake fluid level too low 463 EBV malfunction 462 Malfunction in trailer's brake booster 464 N Engine oil level warning as47 1 ± Engine diagnostic indicator lamp 477 q Pre-glow system, die- sel engine only 186476 Turn signal, left 135 Indicator and Warning Lamps P...

24 At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Indicator and warning lamps Page Water in the fuel 482 # Battery charge mal- function 469 . Defective bulb 483 Handbrake applied 191 B Low-beam headlamps on 131 ™ Operating speed gov-ernor on* 273 A High-beam headlamps on 131 < Seat belt reminder 482 i Vehicles...

25 At a glance Steering wheel with buttons* 1 Steering wheel with buttons* N46.10-2074-31 Function Page 1 Display 151 Controlling the operat-ing system 2 To select a submenu or adjust the volume 151 + - Up / increases the volume Down / decreases the volume 3 Telephone* functions 178 s Accepts a call...

26 At a glance Center console 1 Center console N68.10-2288-31 Function Page 1 Storage compartment 290 2 Radio* or COMAND*,see the separate oper-ating instructions 3 Air-conditioning control panel 218 4 Center console switch unit 28 Function Page 5 Storage compart- ment or CD changer*, see the separa...

27 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 137 3 Switches the automatic interior lighting on/off 137 Function Page 4 Eyeglass compartment or Anti-theft alarm sys- tem (ATA)* 290 ...

28 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch units Center console switch unit i The number of switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equip-ment. N54.25-2915-31 Function Page Opens/closes the left-hand electric sliding door* 92 & Switches the left/right seat heating* on/off 122 Switches the rear w...

29 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch unit between the light switch and the steering wheel Additional switch units N54.25-2913-31 Function Page ³ Switches the heater booster function*on/off 234 ö ³ Switches auxiliary heating*on/off 238 Switches the heater booster function*on/off 234 Adjusts the worki...

30 At a glance Switch units 1 Switch unit between the steering wheel and the ignition lock N54.25-2912-31 Function Page Switches the rear-com-partment convenience interior lighting*on/off 140 i The layout of the switches may vary, depending on the vehicle’s equip-ment. nf_BA.book Page 30 Friday, Jan...

31 At a glance Door control panel 1 Door control panel N54.25-2914-31 Function Page 1 Adjusts the exterior mirrors* 208 2 Selects an exterior mirror* 208 3 Opens / closes the left-hand side window 244 4 Opens / closes the right-hand side window 244 nf_BA.book Page 31 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

34 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, e.g. another vehicle. This may cause your ve-hicle to accelerate or decelerate ex-tremely qui...

36 Safety Occupant safety 2 The most important restraint systems in the vehicle are the seat belts and child restraint systems. They are the most ef-fective means of preventing vehicle oc-cupants from moving towards the point of impact and thus reducing the risk of occupants hitting parts of the veh...

37 Safety Occupant safety 2 Warning G A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at all, or that is not correctly engaged in the seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intended protective function. In certain circumstanc-es, you could be seriously or even fatally in-jured. Make sure, that all occupan...

38 Safety Occupant safety 2 Warning (Continued) G A child must never be carried sitting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. It would not be possible to restrain the child, and the child and other vehicle occupants could be seriously or fatally injured in the event of abrupt braking or an accident. Per...

39 Safety Occupant safety 2 Wearing seat belts 1 Belt sash guide ( page 40) 2 Belt latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle Warning (Continued) G The belt strap could otherwise tear in the event of an accident. You or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Always have seats belts that are damage...

40 Safety Occupant safety 2 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 necessary. Pull the shoulder section of the belt upwards to tighten the belt against your body if ne...

41 Safety Occupant safety 2 To raise the belt height: slide belt sash guide 1 upward. Belt sash guide 1 engages in vari- ous positions. To lower the belt height: press and hold release button 5 . Slide belt sash guide 1 to the de- sired height. Let go of release button 5 and make sure that belt sash...

42 Safety Occupant safety 2 Activation of emergency tensioning retractors, belt force limiters and air-bags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates impor-tant physical data, such as duration, di-rection and rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration. Based on t...

46 Safety Occupant safety 2 Warning (Continued) G The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the safety regulations when d...

48 Safety Occupant safety 2 Your vehicle is equipped with the follow-ing airbags, depending on the equip-ment version: Driver’s front airbag, located in the steering wheel Passenger’s front airbag, located above the glove box Thorax sidebags* in the outer sides of the driver’s seat and the passen- g...

49 Safety Occupant safety 2 When the vehicle occupant makes con-tact with the airbag, hot gas flows out of the inflated airbag. This reduces the load on the head and upper body of the vehi-cle occupant. The airbag is therefore in a deflated state after an accident. Warning G After an airbag has been...

50 Safety Occupant safety 2 Front airbags The front airbags are designed to in-crease protection to the driver’s and passenger’s/passengers' head and chest. The driver’s airbag is located in the steering wheel housing; the passenger’s is above the glove box. 1 Driver’s airbag 2 Passenger’s airbag Dr...

51 Safety Occupant safety 2 Thorax sidebags* Warning G For safety reasons, the manufacturer rec-ommends that you use seat covers that have been tested for Sprinter vehicles and that have a seam for thorax / sidebags. A thorax / sidebag may other- wise not inflate correctly and could fail to provide ...

52 Safety Occupant safety 2 The purpose of the thorax/sidebags is to increase the level of protection for the thorax (but not the head, neck and arms) of the occupants on the side of the vehi-cle on which the impact occurs. The thorax / sidebags are installed in the outer sides of the backrests on t...

54 Safety Occupant safety 2 The windowbags are designed to in-crease protection to the head (but not to the chest or arms) of the vehicle occu-pants on the side on which the impact occurs. The relevant windowbag is installed in the side of the roof frame behind the trim panel between the A and B-pil...

55 Safety Occupant safety 2 If a child is traveling in the vehicle: secure the child in a child restraint system appropriate to his/her age and size, preferably on a suitable seat in the rear ensure that the child is strapped in throughout the trip You can obtain child seats and informa-tion about t...

56 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 retrac-tors for secure fastening of child re-straints. To fasten a...

60 Safety Occupant safety 2 The use of infant or child restraints is re-quired by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap ...

61 Safety Occupant safety 2 Warning symbol for rearward-facing child seat ISOFIX child seat securing system/Child seat anchors - LATCH type ISOFIX is a standardized securing sys-tem on the rear seats for special LATCH ( L ower A nchors and T ethers for Ch il- dren) child restraint systems with match...

63 Safety Occupant safety 2 1 Securing rings - LATCH type anchors Warning G If the child restraint system or its securing system, for example the ISOFIX child seat securing system, are damaged or have been subjected to a load in an accident, the child secured in it could suffer severe or fatal injur...

64 Safety Occupant safety 2 TopTether The TopTether anchorages are on the feet of the rear bench seat. 1 Head restraints 2 TopTether anchorages Warning G Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured by a child restraint system. The children could: injure themselves on ...

65 Safety Occupant safety 2 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 head restraint 1 from the front and be- tween the two head restraint bars. Hook TopTether hook 3 into TopTether ancho...

66 Safety Emergency exit 2 Emergency exit The vehicle can be equipped with an emergency exit window. The emergency exit window is only intended for emer-gencies and may only be opened when the vehicle is stationary. In an emergency or following an acci-dent, the occupants of the vehicle can exit the...

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

70 Safety Driving safety systems 2 ABS regulates the brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to con-tinue steering when braking. ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfa...

71 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...

74 Safety Driving safety systems 2 If the road surface is not capable of pro-viding sufficient traction, bearing in mind the tires, load and gradient, it is not be possible to pull away smoothly even with ASR. Vehicles without steering wheel but-tons:There is a malfunction if the k indi- cator lamp ...

75 Safety Driving safety systems 2 The ASR switch is located on the center console. 1 To deactivate/activate ASR To switch off: press upper section 1 of the switch. The v warning lamp in the speed- ometer lights up. To switch on: press upper section 1 of the switch again. The v warning lamp in the s...

77 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 Anti-theft systems The immobilizer prevents the vehicle from being started without the correct key. To switch on: remove the key from the ignition lock ( page 111). To switch off: switch on the ignition ( page 111). A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm ...

78 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 Switching off the alarm Insert the key into the ignition lock. or Press the Πbutton ( page 83). The alarm is switched off. A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the inclination of the vehicle changes while tow-away protection is enabled. Enabling tow-away protect...

79 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 1 To deactivate tow-away protection 2 Indicator lamp Turn the key to position 0 or 1 ( page 111) in the ignition lock or remove the key. Press button 1 . Indicator lamp 2 lights up for ap- proximately 5 seconds after the but-ton is released. Lock the vehicle using the ...

80 Safety Anti-theft systems 2 The interior motion sensor is enabled after approximately 40 seconds. Deactivating the interior motion sensor Deactivate the interior motion sensor if people or animals remain in the locked vehicle. This will prevent false alarms. The button is located in the overhead ...

81 Controls in detail 3 C ont rols in de tail Opening and closing............. 83 Key positions........... 111 Seats........... 112 Steering wheel adjustment........... 127 Lighting........... 129 Instrument cluster........... 142 Operating system without steering wheel buttons........... 147 Operat...

83 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening and closing Your vehicle is supplied with either 2 or 4* remote keyless entry transmitters or 4 keys* without remote control. Vehicle keys* which were not included with delivery must be activated before they can be used. You can obtain further info...

84 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Remote controls with keys which were not included with delivery must be acti-vated at an authorized Sprinter Dealer before they can be used. The remote keyless entry transmitter transmits in all directions. It does not have to be pointed at the vehicle. Th...

86 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 As a precaution, both remote controls should always be carried. Checking the batteries Press the Œ or ‹ button for longer than 2 seconds. The battery check lamp 5 comes on briefly to indicate that the remote control batteries are in order. Change the batte...

87 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Unlocking the vehicle centrally Unlock the driver's door. Press the Œ button within 2 sec- onds again. The turn signals flash once. Locking the vehicle centrally Press the ‹ button. The turn signals flash three times if: the drive authorization system or t...

88 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the key If the doors can no longer be locked or unlocked with the remote control, you can lock and unlock the driver's door and the rear doors with the key. Unlocking the vehicle Driver's door 1 To lock 2 To unlock Re...

89 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 The alarm can be disabled in the follow-ing ways: Press the Πbutton on the remote control. or Insert the key into the ignition lock. Locking the vehicle Only the driver's door and the rear doors can be locked with the key. For all other doors, press the l...

90 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 You can open the driver’s / passenger’s door from the inside at any time, even if it is locked. Open door only when condi-tions are safe to do so. 1 Inside door handle 2 Locking knob Pull door handle 1 . The door opens. Sliding door Warning G If the vehicl...

91 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 sliding door towards the rear as far as the stop. ...

92 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening / closing the sliding door from the inside Open sliding door only when conditions are safe to do so. To unlock: pull locking knob 4 up. Only this sliding door unlocks. The other doors remain locked. To open: press button 2 to open the unlocked slid...

93 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 If the electric drive of the sliding door is at risk of overheating, e.g. as a result of frequent opening and closing within a short amount of time, the sliding door opens completely and is locked (func-tion override). After approx. 30 seconds, the sliding...

94 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Sliding door switch in the doorway (B-pil- lar) 3 To open / close the sliding door To unlock the sliding door from in-side: press lower part of the central locking switch on the center console ( page 104). The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. or Pull...

95 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 To stop the sliding door: press lo- wer/upper part of the switch on the center console or press switch 3 in the doorway. The sliding door stops. To lock the sliding door from in-side: press lower part of the central locking switch on the center console ( p...

96 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. or Press the locking knob of the sliding door down ( page 91). The sliding door can jam under unfavor-able operating conditions such as frost, icing or heavy dirt. In this case, clean the door entry and proceed as...

97 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 2 Outside door handle Briefly press button 1 or pull out- side door handle 2 . The sliding door opens or closes. When closing, a signal sounds. Press button 1 again or pull outside door handle 2 again. The sliding door stops. Opening/closing with the remot...

98 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Make sure that the doors are closed. Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press and hold the upper part of relevant switch 1 or 2 on the cen- ter console for 5 seconds. The indicator lamp in the switch for the sliding door concerned flashes and a warning to...

99 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Resetting the sliding door: Close the sliding door completely once by pressing and holding down the switch on the center console or in the doorway. Then Open and close the sliding door com-pletely once by pressing and relea-sing one of the switches. This r...

100 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening the right-hand rear door from the outside 1 Handle Pull handle 1 . Swing the rear door out to the side until it engages. Always make sure that the open rear door is correctly engaged in the de-tent. Opening the left-hand rear door from the outside...

101 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening the rear doors to an angle of 270° 1 Door retainer Open the rear door to an angle of ap-proximately 45°. Pull door retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it firmly. Open the rear door beyond 90° so that the door retainer can no longer e...

102 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 When the magnet on the rear door is in contact with magnetic door retain-er 2 , the rear door is held in this po- sition. Closing the rear doors from outside Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the outside. Close the right-hand rear door firmly from...

103 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Opening / closing the rear door from the inside The opening lever is on the inside of the right-hand rear door. If a white marking is visible, this indicates that the rear door is unlocked. Open rear doors only when conditions are safe to do so. Rear door...

104 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 To close: make sure that the left- hand rear door is closed. Pull the right-hand rear door firmly closed by the door handle. To lock: slide catch 2 to the right. Only the rear door is locked. The white marking is no longer visi-ble. Using the central lock...

105 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 1 To lock / unlock the entire vehicle 2 To lock / unlock the sliding doors and rear door The indicator lamp in the central locking switch indicates when the sliding doors and the rear door are locked. You can determine whether the driver's door or passeng...

106 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Locking the sliding doors and the rear door Press lower part 2 of the switch when the doors are closed. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. Unlocking the sliding doors and the rear door Press lower part 2 of the switch. The indicator lamp in the sw...

109 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 The partition sliding door is in the parti-tion between the cab and the load com-partment. Operating the partition sliding door from inside the cab 1 To close 2 To open 3 To unlock To open: turn the key counterclock- wise 3 . The sliding door is unlocked....

110 Controls in detail Opening and closing 3 Operating the partition sliding door from inside the load compartment 1 To close 2 To open 3 To unlock To open: press the lever to the right 3 . The sliding door is unlocked. Slide the sliding door to the left as far as the stop 1 . To close: slide the sl...

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

112 Controls in detail Seats 3 Seats Driver’s and passenger’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 b...

114 Controls in detail Seats 3 Standard, comfort* and suspension* seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Pull lever 1 up. Slide the seat forwards or backwards until you can reach the pedals and depress them. Release lever 1 . Slide the seat forwards or backwards slightly until it engages audibly. Backre...

115 Controls in detail Seats 3 Seat height adjustment Push or pull lever 4 repeatedly until you have reached the desired seat height. Seat angle adjustment* Turn thumbwheel 5 forward. The front of the seat cushion tilts down. Turn thumbwheel 5 backward. The front of the seat cushion tilts up. Lumbar...

116 Controls in detail Seats 3 Seat suspension adjustment* The seat suspension must be adjusted to your body weight. Only adjust the seat suspension when the seat is unoccup-ied. Relieve the load on the seat. Select your body weight 88 to 265 lbs (40 to 120 kg) using thumb-wheel 6 for optimal seat s...

118 Controls in detail Seats 3 The seat release lever is located behind the seat between the seat backrest and the seat base. Passenger’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 ...

119 Controls in detail Seats 3 Twin passenger's seat* Folding the seat cushion forward 1 To release from the front anchorage 2 To release from the rear anchorage Lift the seat cushion out of front anchorage 1 . Warning G You could knock yourself against the un-protected pivoting frame if the seat is...

120 Controls in detail Seats 3 Pull the seat cushion towards the front slightly and out of rear anchorage 2 . Fold the seat cushion up by the rear edge. Positioning the seat cushion Fold the seat cushion back. Slide the seat cushion under the backrest and into rear anchorage 2 . Fold the seat cushio...

121 Controls in detail Seats 3 Adjusting the armrest angle Fold the armrest up by an angle of more than 45° to unlock it 2 . Fold the armrest forward to the stop 3 . There are six closely spaced positions in which the armrest can engage if you raise it. Folding up the armrest If you do not wish to u...

122 Controls in detail Seats 3 To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position. To lower: press release button 1 and slide the head restraint down to the desired position. To adjust the angle: hold the head restraint by the lower edge and fold it to the desired position. Removing the he...

123 Controls in detail Seats 3 Normal heating To switch on: press upper part of the & switch. An indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To switch off: press upper part of the & switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Rapid heating To switch on: press lower part of the switch...

124 Controls in detail Seats 3 Remove key 1 from partition sliding door. Fold seat cushion 2 down or up. The seat cushion is held in the rele- vant position. Warning G When folding down the seat cushion, make sure that nobody can become trapped. The Warning to the co-driver is increased in the event...

127 Controls in detail Steering wheel adjustment 3 Steering wheel adjustment The lever for adjusting the steering col-umn is under the steering wheel. Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary. Only drive with the steering wheel locked in position. An incorrectly secure...

128 Controls in detail Steering wheel adjustment 3 1 Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment 2 Steering column height 3 Lever Swing lever 3 down to the stop. The steering wheel is unlocked. Move the steering wheel to the de-sired position. Pull lever 3 up to the stop. The steering wheel is locked ag...

129 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Lighting Legal requirements may impose variati-ons in certain countries. Your vehicle is equipped as standard with a lamp failure monitor. The lamp failure monitor monitors all lamps of the exterior lighting with the ex-ception of the identification lamps and the tr...

130 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 i Depending on the equipment versi-on, the lamp failure monitor may not monitor all lamps (with the exception o...

131 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Switching on the low-beam head-lamps Turn light switch to B . The B indicator lamp in the in- strument cluster lights up. Switching on the high-beam head-lamps The combination switch is located on the left of the steering wheel. 1 High-beam headlamps 2 Headlamp flas...

133 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Turn light switch to U . The parking lamps are switched on / off automatically when the key is in position 1 ( page 111) in the igni- tion lock. The parking lamps, low-beam head-lamps and license plate lamp are switched on / off automatically when the engine is runn...

134 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 lig...

135 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Switching on the rear foglamp Make sure that the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched on. Pull light switch 1 out to the second detent. The † yellow indicator lamp next to the light switch comes on. The combination switch is located on the left of the st...

136 Controls in detail Lighting 3 The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off and the key is removed.The switch is located on the center con-sole. 1 Hazard warning lamps switch To switch on: press the hazard war- ning lamps switch. All turn signals and the switch flash. To...

137 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Standard front interior lighting 1 To switch on the interior lighting 2 Automatic control 3 To switch off the interior lighting 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...

138 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Manual control Press button 6 . Front interior lamps 4 come on. Press button 6 again. Front interior lamps 4 switch off. Switching the reading lamps on / off Press button 1 or 2 . Reading lamp 3 or 7 comes on. Press button 1 or 2 . Reading lamp 3 or 7 switches off. ...

139 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Rear interior lamp with switch 1 To switch on the rear interior lighting 2 To switch off the rear interior lighting 3 Automatic control Switching the convenient rear interi-or lighting* on/off On panel vans / crewbuses equipped with the convenient rear interior ligh...

140 Controls in detail Lighting 3 Rear interior lighting master control switch 1 To switch on the rear interior lighting 2 Automatic control 3 To switch off the rear interior lighting To switch on: press upper part 1 of the switch. The rear interior lamps are switched on when the switches on the rea...

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

142 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 3 Instrument cluster You will find a full overview of the instru-ment cluster in the “At a glance” section ( page 20). i Do not hang any objects (e.g. coats) in the load compartment. This will help to prevent the motion detector from inadvertently switching ...

144 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 3 With the lights switched on, you can ad-just the brightness of the instrument lighting using the and buttons. Brighter: press the button. Dimmer: press the button. Warning (Continued) G Only use adjustment buttons , , , or when traffic conditions permit. Y...

145 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 3 The red band in the tachometer indi-cates the engine’s overrevving range. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted when the red band is reached. Tachometer ! CAUTION Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing so could damage the engine. Envi...

146 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 3 Resetting the trip meter Vehicles with steering wheel but-tons*: Make sure that the display is showing the trip meter ( page 157). Keep reset button 0 pressed until the trip meter is set to 0.0 . Fuel gauge 1 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons 2 Vehic...

147 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 perform the following using the op-erating system: Call up vehicle information Make settings You c...

148 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 Changing the standard display Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press and hold the menu button for more than 1 second. The information shown in the display changes from the outside tempera-ture to the digital speedometer. Out...

149 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 There may be a short delay before a low-er outside temperature is displayed, for example 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...

150 Controls in detail Operating system without steering wheel buttons 3 Setting the time Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press menu button repeatedly until the hours figure flashes. Set the hour using the or but- ton. Press the reset button . The minute display flashes. Set the minutes using th...

151 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 perform the following using the op-erating system: Call up vehicle information Make settings You can u...

153 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Several functions are combined themat-ically 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 ...

154 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. Menu overview N54.32-2282-31 nf_BA.book Page 154 Friday, January 25, 2008 3:53 PM

158 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Displaying the coolant temperature Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the coolant temperature in the display. The temperature displayed may climb to 250 ° F (120 ° C) when the vehicle is being driven in normal con...

159 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you have found the desired station. Operating the CD player Switch on the radio and select the CD player.See the separate operating instructions. Press the è or · button re- peatedly unt...

160 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The Malfunction memory menu displays malfunctions that may have occurred. The message in the display depends on whether malfunctions have occurred or not. Press the è or ÿ button re- peatedly until you see the corre-sponding malf...

161 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 reset all settings to the factory defaults a collection of submenus which you can use to make individual settings for y...

162 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Resetting settings You can reset the functions in all sub-menus to the factory defaults. Press the reset button for ap- proximately 3 seconds. You will see the message in the dis-play prompting you to press the reset button once ...

163 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Submenus in the Settings menu Press the j button. You will see the collection of sub-menus. There are more submenus than can be displayed at the same time. Press ç button. The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The subme...

164 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Instrument cluster ( page 165) Clock/Date ( page 168) Lighting* ( page 170) Vehicle ( page 174) Auxiliary heating* ( page 236) Convenience* ( page 175) Select the unit for the temperature Set the hours (clock) Set constant headla...

165 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Instrument cluster submenu You can reach the Inst. cluster sub- menu via the Settings menu ( page 161). Selecting the unit for the temperature Select the Inst. cluster submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button re- ...

166 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the æ or ç button to se- lect the unit for all messages in the display: km/h or mph (kilometers or miles per hour). Selecting the unit for the odometer Select the Inst. cluster submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j o...

167 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Use the æ or ç button to se- lect the language in which the oper-ating system messages are to be displayed. You can select: German (Deutsch) British English American English French Italian Spanish Selecting the display for the st...

168 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Selecting the unit for the tire pressure Select the Inst. cluster submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the Tire pres. message in the display.The current setting is highlighted. Press...

169 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the minutes Select the Clock/Date submenu us- ing the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the Set clock Minutes message in the display. Set the minutes by pressing the æ or ç button. Selectin...

170 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the month Select the Clock/Date submenu using the æ or ç button. Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the Date Month message in the display. Set the month by pressing the æ or ç button. Setting the year Sele...

171 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting constant headlamp mode* If you have set constant headlamp mode and the light switch is at M , the fol- lowing light up automatically when the engine is running: The parking lamps and low-beam headlamps The tail lamps The ...

172 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Switching the locator lighting on or off* If you switch the locator lighting to On , the following lamps light up in the dark after you have unlocked the vehicle us-ing the key: The parking lamps The tail lamps The license plate ...

174 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the æ or ç button to se- lect whether and for how long the lights should remain on. Vehicle submenu You can reach the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu ( page 161). Setting station selection The Search function enables ...

175 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity You can use the Wipe sensor function to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor. Press the è or ÿ button re- peatedly until you see the Vehicle message in the display. Press the j or k butt...

176 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the Key mes- sage in the display. The current setting is highlighted. Press the æ or ç button to switch key dependence On or Off . The Trip computer menu displays statis-tical da...

177 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Consumption statistics after start Press the è or ÿ button re- peatedly until you see the After start message in the display. 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel con...

178 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Resetting the consumption statistics Press the è or ÿ button re- peatedly until you see the After start message in the display. Press the j or k button re- peatedly until you see the statistics that you want to reset in the displ...

179 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Switch on the cell phone and audio system. See the separate operating instruc-tions. Press the è or ÿ button re- peatedly until you see the TEL menu in the display.You will see different messages in the display, depending on the ...

180 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Rejecting a call If you do not wish to speak to the person who is calling, you can reject the call. Press the t button. The caller then hears the busy signal. Accepting a call You can accept a call at any time, provid-ed the cell...

181 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 The stored names are displayed al-phabetically from A to Z, or Z to A. Press the s button. The operating system dials the se-lected phone number. You will see the dialing message (Sound 20) in the display. The operating system st...

182 Controls in detail Operating system with steering wheel buttons* 3 Press the j or k button re- peatedly until the number or the name you are looking for is dis-played. Press the s button. The operating system dials the se-lected phone number. If a connection is made, you will see the call durati...

183 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Driving and parking Before each journey, check the vehi-cle lighting and the general condition of the vehicle. Observe the general driving tips at the end of this section ( page 194). Warning G The movement of the pedals must not be obstructed. The vehicl...

184 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 You will find information on: regular checks ( page 312) driving in winter ( page 406) driving when towing a trailer ( page 303) and other driving tips in the “Operation” section ( page 301). Before starting the engine, make sure that all vehicle occupant...

185 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern P Parking position (selector lever lock) R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position Make sure that the automatic trans-mission is in parking position P be- fore starting the engine. ! CAUTION Do not depress the acce...

186 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Starting the engine Gasoline engine Turn the key to position 3 in the igni- tion lock ( page 111) and release it immediately ("touch-start" function). The engine starts automatically. Diesel engine Switch on the ignition ( page 111). The q preglow...

188 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Do not accelerate to prevent your vehi-cle from rolling backwards on an uphill gradient. Instead, you should either use the handbrake or depress the brake ped-al. This prevents excessive wear on the clutch. Select a lower gear (shift range 3 , 2 or 1 ) ( ...

189 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Apply the brakes so that you can feel their response after a journey on wet roads, especially if the road has been salted. The brake discs will be warmed, dry more quickly and be protected against corrosion. If you make only moderate use of the service br...

190 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Warning G Always switch off the engine and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away if it is not secured. On uphill or downhill gradients steeper than 15%: apply the handbrake secure an unloaded vehicle by chock-ing the ...

191 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Handbrake The handbrake is located between the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat. 1 Lever 2 Release knob Warning G Regulations in some countries require the parking lamps to be switched on to illumi-nate the vehicle for other road users if parked on ...

192 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Applying the handbrake Pull lever 1 up as far as the last de- tent.The 7 indicator lamp in the in- strument cluster lights up while the engine is running. Releasing the handbrake Raise lever 1 slightly and press re- lease knob 2 . Guide lever 1 down to th...

193 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Stopping the engine Apply handbrake ( page 191). Move selector lever to P . Turn key to position 0 ( page 111) 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 load-...

194 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Drinking and driving Steering Overrun cut-off The gasoline/diesel supply is cut off if the driver's foot is completely removed from the accelerator pedal when the en-gine is overrunning at engine speeds outside of the idling control range. General driving...

195 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Driving in wet conditions Driving on flooded roads If you are forced to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected, please note that: the water level must not reach above the lower edge of the front bumper the maximum speed at which you may d...

197 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Specified tire inflation pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subject to extreme oper-ating conditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). For detailed information on tires, see "Tires and wh...

198 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 al-ways lower than on a dry road. Below a tread ...

199 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-dent driving speeds appropriate to pre-vailing conditions. The vehicles are factory equipped with "L" (vehicle models type 2500 only) or "N"...

200 Controls in detail Driving and parking 3 Improper alignment will not cause vehi-cle vibration. Vibration may be the result of a tire and wheel imbalance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop...

202 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 The selector lever position engaged or the current shift range is shown in the display. Display on vehicles with steer-ing wheel buttons* ( page 151) and on vehicles without steering wheel buttons ( page 147). When the selector lever is in position D ,...

203 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 When the selector lever is in position D , you can perform gearshifts yourself, even on vehicles with automatic trans-mission. Downshifting Press the selector lever to the left to-wards D– . The automatic transmission restricts the shift range ( page 2...

204 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Upshifting Press the selector lever to the right towards D+ . The automatic transmission extends the shift range by one gear. The auto-matic transmission shifts to the next gear up, depending on the current gearshift program. Derestricting the shift ra...

205 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the automatic transmission shifts gears: Little throttle: early upshifts More throttle: later upshifts ê The transmission shifts through all 5 gears. é The automatic transmission shifts on...

206 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal be-yond the pressure point.The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear down, depending on the engine speed. Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the desired speed ...

207 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 3 Trailer towing Run the engine in the moderate en-gine speed range on steep uphill gra-dients. Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, shift down to shift range 3 or 2 ( page 204), even if cruise control* is switched on. Working on the vehicle War...

208 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...

209 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Adjusting the exterior mirrors electrically* The switch and button for adjusting the exterior mirrors are located in the interi-or trim of the driver’s door. 1 Exterior mirror on the left-hand side 2 Exterior mirror on the right-hand side 3 Sets the mirror po...

210 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 The combination switch is located on the left of the steering wheel. 1 Single wipe 2 To switch the windshield wipers on Switching on the windshield wipers Turn key to position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 111). Turn the combination switch to the required pos...

212 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Intermittent wipe Only switch on intermittent wipe in damp weather conditions or when it is raining. Vehicles with rain sensor*:The a rain sensor is activated when you switch on intermittent wipe. The appro-priate wiping frequency is set automati-cally accord...

213 Controls in detail Good visibility 3 Wiping with washer fluid Turn switch 1 to 5 or 2 and keep it pressed until the window is clean. The windshield heating is operational while the engine is running. The windshield heating consumes a lot of energy. You should therefore switch the heating off as ...

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218 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Control panel for the air-conditioning system The air in the vehicle is neither cooled nor dehumidified when the air condition-ing system is switched off. To switch on: press the ° switch for economy mode. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. N83.25-20...

219 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 To switch off: press the ° switch for normal mode. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Air distribution control Heating Set temperature selector control 1 ( page 218) as required, but do not turn the control below the middle po-sition. Set airflow con...

220 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Open as required: the center air vents the side air vents the ventilation vents Switch air-conditioning system on ( page 218) if necessary. The temperature is set using temperatu-re selector control 1 in the control pa- nel ( page 218). The recommended setti...

221 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 The display next to the airflow con-trols indicates the speed of the air-flow. The air distribution is set using the air distribution control in the control panel ( page 218). The symbols on the air distribution control have the following meanings: You can s...

222 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 The switch for air-recirculation mode is in the control panel ( page 218). To switch on: press the Ä switch.The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To switch off: press the Ä switch again.The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The engine stores residu...

223 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 The reheat function quickly ensures de-frosted windows and dehumidification in the vehicle interior. To switch on: press the Å switch ( page 218). The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. To switch on: press the Å switch ( page 218). The indicator lamp in ...

224 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Turn air distribution control 5 to ‚ P . Close the center air vents and the air outlets for the head area and the rear compartment. Open the side air vents and direct them at the side windows. If the windshield is fogged up on the outside, switch on the wind...

225 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 The glove box can be ventilated when Tempmatic is switched on, e.g. to cool its contents. 1 To switch the air supply on / off To switch on: press switch 1 to the left. To switch off: press switch 1 to the right. Control panel for the air conditioning in the ...

226 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Setting the airflow The airflow is set using the airflow con-trol for the rear compartment. To increase: press the Q airflow control. To reduce: press the airflow control. The display next to the airflow con-trols indicates the speed of the air-flow. Setting...

228 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Heater control panel i If the vehicle interior has been heat-ed up, ventilate the vehicle before driving off.Keep the air inlet on the hood free of ice and snow. Position the sliders for the center air vents in the central position to provi- de practically d...

231 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Air-recirculation mode You can switch off the flow of outside air if unpleasant odors are entering the ve-hicle from outside, e.g. before driving th-rough a tunnel. No more outside air is taken in and the air inside the vehicle is recirculated. The switch fo...

232 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Turn air distribution control 4 ( page 228) to Ô P . Close the center air vents and the air outlets for the head area and the rear compartment. Open the side air vents and direct them at the side windows. If the windshield is fogged up on the outside, switch...

233 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 Rear heater* Rear heating control panel To switch on: press the switch. The indicator lamp in the switch co-mes on. To switch off: press the switch again. The indicator lamp in the switch goes out. Setting the airflow Use the airflow control 2 to adjust the ...

234 Controls in detail Air conditioning 3 To increase: turn the temperature selector control clockwise. To reduce: turn the temperature se- lector control counterclockwise. The fuel-fired heater booster system heats the vehicle interior as quickly as possible while the engine is running. The switch ...

235 Controls in detail Air conditioning 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 oper-ates for around a further 2 minutes and then switches off autom...

238 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Before switching on Adjust the heat output to the desired temperature using the temperature control selector ( page 218). Set the air distribution as required. Operation using the switch The switch for the auxiliary heating / ventilation is bet...

239 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 To switch the auxiliary heating off: press the ö switch. or Turn the key to position 0 in the igni- tion lock ( page 111). The red indicator lamp in the switch goes out. The auxiliary heating operates for around a further 2 minutes and then swi...

240 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 To switch the auxiliary heating on: press button 2 . Indicator lamp 1 lights up briefly. To switch the auxiliary heating off: press button 3 . Indicator lamp 1 lights up briefly. The auxiliary heating operates for around a further 2 minutes and...

241 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Operating system without steering wheel buttons Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press the ö switch. The ö symbol in the display flashes. or Press the menu button on the in- strument cluster repeatedly until the ö symbol in the display flash...

242 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Press the æ or ç button to se- lect the desired switch-on time. The automatic switch-on is deactivated if the Timer off setting is selected. Press the è button. The switch-on time is selected.The yellow indicator lamp in the ö switch comes on. ...

243 Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* 3 Operating system with steering wheel buttons Select a switch-on time as described under “Selecting a switch-on time” ( page 240). Press the j button. The Hours menu appears in the dis- play. Set the hours using the æ or ç button. Press the j bu...

244 Controls in detail Open air 3 Open air You can open and close the side win-dows electrically.The switches for all side windows are lo-cated on the door control panel. Power window switches (driver’s side) 1 Power window, left 2 Power window, right Switch on the ignition ( page 111). To open: pre...

245 Controls in detail Open air 3 Resetting the side windows The side windows must be reset if the battery has been disconnected: Pull the two power window switches until the side windows are closed. Hold the switches in this position for about 1 second. The side windows are reset. Sliding sunroof* ...

246 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 111). 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 ...

247 Controls in detail Open air 3 Resetting the sliding sunroof The sliding sunroof must be reset after: the sunroof has been closed manual- ly using the emergency operation key ( page 522) the sunroof has opened with a jerk a malfunction Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press the sliding sunroof...

248 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Driving systems Driving systems which may form part of your vehicle are described on the follow-ing pages: Cruise control* ( page 248), which you can use to control the speed of your vehicle Parktronic system*, which is an aid for parking and maneuvering ( pa...

249 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the upper-most lever on the left of the steering col-umn. Warning G The cruise control function cannot take account of road and traffic conditions. Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions, even when...

250 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 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 Storing the current speed Accelerate/decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Move the cruise control l...

251 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Resuming the stored speed Pull the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 2 . Release the accelerator pedal. Cruise control is activated and ad-justs the vehicle’s speed to the last speed stored. Setting the speed Warning G Only resume the sto...

252 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 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 le-ver up 1 or down 3 until t...

254 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Parktronic is an electronic parking aid and informs you visually and audibly of the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. Parktronic is automatically switched on when you switch on the ignition and re-lease the handbrake. You must also move the select...

255 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 a warning tone sounds (the warning for the front sounds different than the warning for the rear). The distance may no longer be...

256 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Warning displays The warning displays indicate the dis-tance between the sensor and the ob-stacle. The warning display for the front area is located on the middle of the dashboard above the center console. Front area warning display 1 Left-hand side of vehicl...

257 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 The selector lever position determines whether the front and/or rear area is monitored. One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, de-pending on the vehicle’s distance from the obstacle. From the: sixth segment, an intermittent warn-...

258 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Switching Parktronic on/off You can switch Parktronic on and off manually. 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: pr...

259 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 The angle and inclination of the monitor can be adjusted from inside the storage compartment on the center console. 1 Rear view camera monitor Warning G The rear view camera is only an aid and may display potential obstacles in a ske-wed perspective, incorrec...

260 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Warning (Continued) G Failure to pay attention could mean that you fail to notice persons or objects and, by continuing to drive, cause injury to per-sons or damage to objects and your vehic-le. The manufacturer recommends that you also use the Parktronic sys...

261 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 For information on cleaning the camera, see “Rear view camera lens” ( page 422). Activating the rear view camera Make sure that the ignition is switched on. Engage reverse gear. The rear view camera is activated. Operating the monitor The monitor is operated ...

262 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Input for auxiliary devices (AUX) If reverse gear is engaged while auxiliary devices are in operation, the monitor will switch over to the rear view camera. When reverse gear is disengaged, the monitor will continue to show the rear view camera screen for app...

263 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Menu guidance Selecting the main menu Press the m button. The main menu selection options (menu level 1) appear. Press the % or $ button until the menu you desire is highlighted. Press the m button. The required menu is selected. The following settings and me...

264 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Display menu You can customize the monitor display in the Display menu. You can select the following submenus: Screen illumination Brightness Contrast Color Tint Back Screen illumination submenu You can configure the monitor’s back-lighting in the Screen illu...

265 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Press the % or $ button. The backlighting is set in steps. Press the m button. The submenus (menu level 2) are displayed. Brightness submenu You can set the monitor’s brightness in the Brightness submenu. Press the m button. The main menu (menu level 1) is di...

266 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Contrast submenu You can set the monitor’s screen cont-rast in the Contrast submenu. Press the m button. The main menu (menu level 1) is dis-played ( page 263). Press the % or $ button until the Display menu is highlighted. The Display menu is selected. Press...

267 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Press the m button. The color setting is displayed. Press the % or $ button. The color is set in steps. Press the m button. The submenus (menu level 2) are displayed. Tint submenu (NTSC color balance) You can set the monitor’s color balance in accordance with...

268 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Aspect ratio menu You can set the monitor’s display format in the Aspect ratio menu. Press the m button. The main menu (menu level 1) is dis-played ( page 263). Press the % or $ button until the Aspect ratio menu is highligh- ted. Press the m button. The subm...

269 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Norm menu You can set the monitor’s video stan-dard in the Norm menu. Press the m button. The main menu (menu level 1) is displayed ( page 263). Press the % or $ button until the Norm menu is highlighted. Press the m button. The submenu (menu level 2) is disp...

270 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Menu language menu You can select the language for the mo-nitor’s menu texts in the Menu language menu. Press the m button. The main menu (menu level 1) is dis-played ( page 263). Press the % or $ button until the Menu language menu is highligh- ted. Press th...

271 Controls in detail Driving systems 3 Press the % or $ button until the desired setting is highlighted. Yes: overwrite all settings with the default values. : go back to the main menu wi- thout applying the default values. Monitor shutdown while driving For safety reasons, the monitor will shut o...

273 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 Operating the vehicle When activated, the operating speed governor (ADR) automatically increases the engine speed to a preset or adjust-able operating speed ( page 275). Activating / deactivating ADR The switch is between the light switch and the steeri...

274 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 To switch on: press upper part 1 of the switch with the engine running. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. Vehicles without steering wheel but-tons:The ™ indicator lamp in the in- strument cluster comes on. Vehicles with steering wheel but-tons:...

275 Controls in detail Operating the vehicle 3 Adjusting the operating speed 1 To increase speed 2 To reduce speed Switch on ADR ( page 273). To increase: press upper part 1 of the switch. or On vehicles with cruise control*, press the cruise control lever* up ( page 249). To reduce: press lower par...

276 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Transporting Loading guidelines Warning G Secure and position a load as described in the loading guidelines. Otherwise, the load could slide or be thrown around in the event of strong braking maneuvers, sudden changes of direction or poor road conditions, thereb...

277 Controls in detail Transporting 3 For more information about the maxi-mum roof load and roof carrier systems, please refer to the "Technical data" sec-tion ( page 599). Before loading Check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary ( page 365). Clean the load compartment floor. Th...

278 Controls in detail Transporting 3 During loading Observe the maximum permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight for the vehicle. Observe the notes on load distribu-tion ( page 279). Secure the load ( page 280). All country-specific legal requirements must be observed. Checks after loadi...

279 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 compartment. Always place loads flush against the seat backrests of the rear bench seat. S...

280 Controls in detail Transporting 3 As the driver of the vehicle, you are re-sponsible for ensuring that the load is secured against slipping, tipping over, rolling or falling down, whether driving in normal traffic situations or on poor road surfaces or as a result of having to swerve to avoid an...

281 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Always use the lashing points closest to the load for securing it in place and place padding around sharp edg-es. Example illustration of crewbus 1 Lashing eyes Example illustration of panel van 1 Lashing eyes 2 Load rails* i Lashing materials that comply with v...

284 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. i When you pull locking mechanism 1 out of the recess, the lashing ...

285 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Check whether the lashing eye is firmly in place. To remove: pull locking mechanism 1 upward and pull the lashing eye through a recess towards the locking mechanism and out of the load rail. It is possible to mount a roof rack if your vehicle is equipped with se...

286 Controls in detail Transporting 3 Only install roof racks that have been approved or recommended for Sprinter vehicles. These are available in any au- thorized Sprinter Dealer. Observe the instructions in the “Opera-tion” section ( page 303). Warning (Continued) G Observe the maximum roof loads ...

287 Controls in detail Features 3 Features Storage compartments above the windshield Storage compartment above the roof trim* 1 Storage compartment Interior storage compartments Warning G Only load the storage compartments in such a way that occupants cannot be in-jured by their contents in the even...

288 Controls in detail Features 3 Storage compartments in the doors You can use these storage compart-ments for the safe storage of small and light items. Storage compartment under the twin passenger's seat* On vehicles with a twin passenger’s seat, the storage compartment is under the seat cushion ...

289 Controls in detail Features 3 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 Example on the right-hand side Warning G Do not store a...

290 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 i The cover on the storage compar...

291 Controls in detail Features 3 To open: press cover 1 of the eye- glasses compartment. The eyeglasses compartment folds out. To close: press cover 1 of the eye- glasses compartment into the over-head control panel until it engages. 1 Folding table Pull folding table 1 forward by the tab. Fold fol...

292 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...

293 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 under the seats. 1 Cup holder Pull out cup holder 1 . i Vehicles with the non-smoking pack-age are equipped with an addit...

294 Controls in detail Features 3 The ashtray is located in the ashtray compartment in the center console. 1 Ashtray compartment 2 Recess 3 Cover Pull out ashtray compartment 1 by recess 2 . To open: fold cover 3 upwards. To remove the insert: reach into the left and right-hand sides of the recesses...

295 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...

296 Controls in detail Features 3 Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press in cigarette lighter 1 . The cigarette lighter will pop out auto-matically when the heating element is red-hot. The paper holder is on the control panel for the air-conditioning system. 1 Paper holder Press top of paper hold...

297 Controls in detail Features 3 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 corner trim next to each rear door in the passenger compartment (12 V, 15 A) in the load compartment next to the rear do...

299 Controls in detail Features 3 The installation of the antenna must be approved by a qualified specialist work-shop. Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer. Warning G Only use the telephone when road, weath-er and traffic co...

302 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 4 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) You will find detailed information about operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle in the “Operation” section. If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent pe...

303 Operation Driving tips 4 Driving tips For information about driving in winter and with snow chains, see “Winter driv-ing” ( page 404). 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 ...

304 Operation Driving tips 4 Electrical connections* The Sprinter Vehicle is available with a variety of pre-installed conditions (lines and turn signal indicator and brake mod-ule installed and / or not installed). Make sure that the correct trailer hitch receiv-er kit is used. For further informat...

306 Operation Driving tips 4 Sprinter type GVWR GAWR (FA) GAWR (RA) GCWR GTW TWR 2500 8550 lbs (3878 kg) 3970 lbs (1801 kg) 5360 lbs (2431 kg) 13500 lbs (6123 kg) 5000 lbs (2268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 3500 9990 lbs (4531 kg) 4080 lbs (1851 kg) 7060 lbs (3202 kg) 15250 lbs (6917 kg) 5000 lbs (2268 kg) ...

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

309 Operation Driving tips 4 Towing a trailer There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailer towing. Make sure that your vehicle-trailer combination will be legal, not only for where you reside, but also for where you will be driving. A good source for t...

311 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 catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the c...

315 Operation Electronic equipment 4 Electronic equipment The vehicle’s general operating permit may be invalidated if you do not observe the manufacturer’s installation specifi-cations . You will find information about retrofit-ting electrical / electronic equipment in the “Technical data” section ...

316 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 Warning G Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking as well as the use of auxiliary heaters...

318 Operation Engine compartment 4 Engine compartment Opening 1 Release lever Pull release lever 1 under the in- strument panel on the left-hand side in the driver’s footwell. The hood is released. Hood Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the ve-hicle is in motion. The hood could other-wis...

319 Operation Engine compartment 4 2 Securing hook Push up securing hook lever 2 . 3 Support strut Swing the hood upward until support strut 3 engages and the hood is supported. N88.40-2063-31 N88.40-2062-31 Warning G If the hood support strut is not engaged, the hood can fall shut. You could be in-...

320 Operation Engine compartment 4 Closing Warning G Engine parts may be hot and can rotate. There is a risk of injury if the hood is open and the engine is running. Only open the hood when the engine has stopped and cooled down. Warning G The engine has an electronic ignition sys-tem which carries ...

321 Operation Engine compartment 4 Lift the hood gently. Push back support strut 3 ( page 319). Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 05. ft (30 cm). The hood engages audibly. Check to make sure the hood is fully closed.If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open ...

322 Operation Engine compartment 4 Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tested and approved by the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your Sprinter Deal-er to obtain the necessary information. No lubricant additives sho...

324 Operation Engine compartment 4 Vehicles without steering wheel buttons Press the menu button on the in- strument cluster repeatedly until you see the P symbol in the display. The --:-- display flashes during the measurement process. The following messages may be dis-played: P OK Do not add oil. ...

325 Operation Engine compartment 4 Vehicles with steering wheel buttons* Press the button on the instru- ment cluster ( page 142). The following message is displayed for the duration of the measurement process: N Engine oil level Measuring in progress The following messages may be dis-played: N Engi...

327 Operation Engine compartment 4 Diesel engine 1 Engine oil filler neck 2 Engine oil dipstick 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. i The d...

328 Operation Engine compartment 4 3 Engine oil dipstick Check the engine oil level. The oil level is correct if the oil is be-tween the lower min and upper max marks on the dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary ( page 328). Adding engine oil For specifications of engine oils see "Service produc...

329 Operation Engine compartment 4 The expansion tank is in the engine com-partment. Only add coolant with the ve-hicle standing on a level surface and with the engine switched off. The cool-ant temperature must have dropped be-low 122 °F (50 °C). 1 Coolant tank cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 3 Win...

330 Operation Engine compartment 4 Slowly unscrew cap 1 counter- clockwise to reduce excess pres-sure. Continue turning the cap and remove it. Add coolant as far as the MAX mark. Twist cap 1 back on. For coolant specifications, see "Service products and capacities" ( page 604). Warning G Whe...

331 Operation Engine compartment 4 The reservoir is in the engine compart-ment. Check the brake fluid level: regularly, e.g. weekly or when refuel- ing 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 washe...

335 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 com- partment* Warning G A Risk of explosion When batteries are being charged, explosive...

337 Operation Battery 4 The batteries must always be sufficiently charged so that they achieve their in-tended 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...

338 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 Battery isolating switch* You can disconnect the current to all your vehicle’s consumers using the bat-tery isolating switch. This will prevent uncontrolled battery discharge caused by quiescent current consumption. The battery isolating switch is to the rig...

339 Operation Battery isolating switch* 4 Take the key out of the ignition lock and wait for approximately 20 seconds. Move red slide 2 down in the direc- tion of the arrow and disconnect connector 1 from the ground pin. Clamp connector 1 under the ac- celerator pedal so that it cannot make contact ...

340 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. The connector must be in full contact with ground pin 2 . All consumers are reconnected to the power supply circuit. Switching on th...

341 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 rec-ommends using tires equivalent to the originals in size...

344 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Only use wheels and tires which have been tested and approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Warning G Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. When replacing rims, only use genuine wheel...

346 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. Tires must be of the correct size for the rim. Break in new tires for approximately 65 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds. Regularly check the tires and rims for damage. Dented or bent rims can cause tire infl...

347 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 in-terval for checking the tire inflation pres-sure, however, is before each trip. For more information on checking tire inflation pressure, refer t...

348 Operation Tires and wheels 4 bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire foreign objects between the tires (on vehicles with twin tires) Replace the tire if any of the above con-ditions is found.Also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation. Spar...

349 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Life of tire The service life of a tire depends on vary-ing 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 t...

350 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Treadwear Indicator (TWI) The Treadwear Indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the Treadwear Indicators (TWI) be-come visible at ap...

351 Operation Tires and wheels 4 An arrow on the side wall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire which means the wheel must be mounted in the direction of rotation. If a tire does not have an arrow on the side wall indicating the direction of rota-tion, the wheel can be...

352 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Tire and loading information placard on driver’s door B-pillar Tire and loading information The information below explains how to work with the information contained on the tire and loading information placard with regards to loading your vehicle. The tire and load...

354 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Placard (USA Only) For vehicles with a gross weight capacity less than 10,000 lbs (4536 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 Seatin...

355 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Load limit information Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” 2 on the tire and loading information placard. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if applicable) ...

356 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Step 4 The resulting figure equals the avail-able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb...

357 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Exam-ple Combined weight limit of occu-pants and cargo from placard Number of occupants (driver and passen-gers) Seating configura-tion Occupants' weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit or vehicle c...

358 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 vehi-cle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight R...

359 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): The total allowable weight of ve-hicle and trailer when weighed in comin-bation including a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver. Vehicle Model type GVWR GAWR (FA) GAWR (RA) GCWR 2500 8550 lbs (3878 kg) 3970 l...

360 Operation Tires and wheels 4 To assure that your vehicle does not ex-ceed the maximum permissible weight limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle and GCWR), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if applicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable co...

361 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Your vehicle is equipped with either the tire and loading information placard 1 or with the tire inflation pressure placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. The tire inflation pressure (including the spare wheel) should be checked regular-ly and adjusted as wel...

362 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at an ambient temperature of approximately 68 °F (20 °C). Follow recommended cold tire inflation pressures listed on vehicle placard. Keeping the ...

363 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for all load condi-tions up to the maximum permissible weight limits (GAWR). The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires in-stalled as original equipment. Important notes on tire inflation pre...

365 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 in-terval for checking the tire inflation pres-sure, however, is before each trip. The tire inflation pressures specified ei-ther on the tire and lo...

367 Operation Tires and wheels 4 In addition to the placard also con-sult the tire inflation pressure table ( page 628). If necessary, add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressu-re. Reattach the valve cap. Repeat this procedure for each tire. Checking tire inflation pressure elec-troni...

371 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 in-flation pressures. Warning (Continued) G ...

373 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Switch on the ignition ( page 111). Press the 5 menu button on the in- strument cluster until you see the +CAL TPMS message in the display. Press the , menu button on the in- strument cluster. The following message is displayed: OK TPMS The tire pressure monitor acti...

375 Operation Tires and wheels 4 i When the message Tire pres. dis- played after driving for several minutes appears in the multifunction display, the individual inflation pres-sure values are matched with the tires. The individual values are dis-played after a few minutes' driving. 54.32-2278-31 Wa...

379 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Reactivating the 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 in-flation pressures. Make sure the...

382 Operation Tires and wheels 4 3. Ride comfort and vehicle stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Besides the tire name (sales designa- tion) and manufacturer's name, a num- ber of markings can be found on a tire....

383 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire size designation, load and speed rating 1 Design standard 2 Tire width 3 Aspect ratio in % 4 Radial tire code 5 Rim diameter 6 Tire load rating 7 Tire speed rating Tire sizes for Sprinter vehicles Design standard Depending on the design standards used, the tire ...

384 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Tire width The tire width 2 indicates the nominal tire width in mm. Aspect ratio The aspect ratio 3 is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage. The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height...

385 Operation Tires and wheels 4 The commercial vehicle tires based on European standards may have an addi-tional value in the parentheses (as illus-trated). In such cases, the value preceding the parentheses is valid for European countries and the parenthe-sized for the USA and Canada. Refer also t...

387 Operation Tires and wheels 4 U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a side wall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identifier which facil-itates efforts by tire manufactures to no-tify purchasers in recall situations or other...

388 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (tire manufacturer's op- tion) 5 Date of manufacture The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white side walls will have t...

389 Operation Tires and wheels 4 DOT (Department Of Transportation) A tire branding symbol 1 which de- notes 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...

390 Operation Tires and wheels 4 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support. Warning G Tires and spare tire should be re-placed after 6 years, regardless of the remaining tread. Maximum tire load i For illustrative purposes only. The ac-t...

391 Operation Tires and wheels 4 For more information on tire load rating, refer to "Tire size designation, load and speed rating" ( page 383). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities, refer to "Tire and loading information" ( page 352). 1 Maximum permissible t...

392 Operation Tires and wheels 4 This is the maximum permissible tire in-flation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire in-flation pressure ( page 361) for proper tire inflation. i For illustrative purposes only. The ac-tual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary f...

393 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, ...

396 Operation Tires and wheels 4 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all options, pas-sengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applica-ble, trailer tongue load). It is indicated on the certification la...

397 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, r...

399 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Uniform tire quality grading stan-dards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s trac-tion, temperature and treadwear. Rat-ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government test-ing procedures. The ratings are molded into t...

401 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoul-der wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires). The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rota-tion being performed. Thoroughly clean the mounti...

402 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Rotation pattern for single and dual rear wheels Single rear wheels: Rotate the tires by axle. Never change the direction of rotation of your tires. Warning (Continued) G If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not drive the vehicle. Consult an au-thorized Sprinte...

403 Operation Tires and wheels 4 Make sure that on one axle just one type of tire (same size, type con-struction, load and speed rating) is used. Dual rear wheels: Rotate front tires by axle and the out-er rear tire side to side if there is no approved direction of rotation. The tires used on dual w...

404 Operation Winter driving 4 Winter driving Have your vehicle winterproofed at the onset of winter at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. This service includes the follow-ing: Oil change, if the current engine oil used has not been approved for win- ter use The antifreeze / anti-corrosion con- centrati...

405 Operation Winter driving 4 For safe handling, make sure all winter tires mounted are of the same make and have the same tread design. Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of yo...

406 Operation Winter driving 4 Drive with particular care on icy roads. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering movements 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 ...

407 Operation Winter driving 4 Apply the brakes regularly when making longer journeys on gritted or salted roads. This will have the effect of restor-ing the brakes to their normal level of performance. When stopping the vehicle after travel-ing on roads that have been salted, check that the brakes ...

409 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Maintenance and servicing Warning G Before carrying out maintenance opera-tions and repairs, please make sure that you read the relevant sections of the tech-nical documentation, such as: Operating instructions and workshop in-formation Familiarize yourself ...

410 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Mechanical elements and the lubricants used for them must be carefully matched. For this reason, only brands tested and approved by the manufacturer should be used. Please contact your Sprinter Deal-er to obtain the necessary information. No lubricant additi...

412 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Service due date display Vehicles with steering wheel buttons The following messages may be dis-played: 9 Service A in .. days 9 Service A in .. miles ( km ) 9 Service A due now The letters A or B indicate the type of ser- vice that is due. Vehicles without ...

413 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Vehicles with steering wheel buttons* If you have missed the service due date, one of the following messages appears in the display: 9 Service A overdue by .. days 9 Service A overdue by .. miles ( km ) A signal also sounds. Vehicles without steering wheel b...

415 Operation Maintenance and servicing 4 Removing the air cleaner element Carefully pry cover 1 out of recesses 2 and remove it. Remove the filter mat. Cleaning the filter mat Wash the filter mat with clean water. Leave the filter mat to dry. Installing the air cleaner element Insert the filter mat...

416 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful environmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly. Scratches, corr...

417 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Environmental note H Only clean the vehicle in a suitable place for washing vehicles. Dispose of empty containers and used cleaning materials in an environmentally responsible manner. i If you need to clean the areas to-wards the top of the vehicle, a...

418 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Automatic car wash You can clean the vehicle in an automat-ic car wash from the very start. It is pref-erable 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 ...

419 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax from the windshield and the wip-er blades. This prevents smears and re-duces wiping noises which can be caused by residue on the windshield. High-pressure cleaners The minimum distance that must be maint...

420 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Steps Engine cleaning Light-alloy wheels* Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular ba-sis. Warning G Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances cre-ate a risk of slipping or falling. Keep steps, entrances and footwear free from dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and i...

421 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Outside of windshield and wiper blades Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock ( page 111). Switch on windshield wipers ( page 210). When the wiper arms are vertical, turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove the key. Fold the wiper arms a...

422 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 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 us-ing water, shampoo and a soft cloth. Rear view camera lens* The rear view camera is l...

423 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Rear view camera Clean the camera lens 1 using wa- ter and a soft cloth only. Be careful not to apply wax to the cam-era lens 1 when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using sham-poo with plenty of water. If you clean the vehicle with a ...

424 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Heavy soiling Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a micro-fiber cloth). Dashboard and padded boss of the steering wheel Moisten a clean and lint-free cloth with water and clean the plastic parts and the dashboard. Use a mild soap sol...

425 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Clean the display surface with a commercially-available microfiber cloth and cleaner for TFT/LCD dis-plays. After drying, wipe the display surface with a dry microfiber cloth using only slight pressure. Seat belts Remove stains or dirt immediately to ...

426 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 Clean the vehicle, particularly the lighting equipment, windows, exteri-or mirrors, steps, entrances, grab handles, wheels, tires, wheel hous-ings and license plates. Observe the notes in this section. Remove any trapped foreign objects, e.g. stones. ...

427 Operation Cleaning and care of the vehicle 4 After driving in mud, sand, water or sim-ilar conditions: Check the brake system for operat- ing safety. Clean the wheels, chassis and brake system. Check them for damage and have any damage repaired by an autho- rized Sprinter Dealer if necessary. Wa...

430 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Audible warning signals Warning G Always have maintenance work carriedout at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work re-quired.The manufacturer recommends that ...

431 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions The anti-theft alarm system is suddenly trig-gered. You have opened the vehicle using the key while the anti-theft alarm system was still primed. Key: Press the Πbutton. or Insert the key into the ignition l...

432 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Accident Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work re-quired. The manufacturer recommends that you use an au...

433 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. Risk of fire and explosion G The fuel line or fuel tank is malfunctioning.There is a risk of fire and explosion from leaking fuel. Switch off the ignition immediately. Remove...

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

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

442 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Headlamps and turn signals Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommends th...

443 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Windshield wipers Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work re-quired.The manufacturer recommends that you u...

445 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Remote control Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work re-quired. The manufacturer recommends that you use...

446 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle us-ing the remote control.The turn signals do not flash when the vehicle is locked. The doors are not closed properly. Close the doors properly and lock the vehicl...

447 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control. The remote control batteries are weak or dis-charged. Point the remote control towards the driver’s door handle at close range and try again. If this does not work: Lock or unlock...

448 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The battery check lamp on the remote control does not light up briefly when a button is pressed. The remote control batteries are discharged. Change the batteries ( page 540). You have lost a remote control. Have the remote control canceled at an authorized Sp...

455 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 ...

456 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Leaving the vehicle in storage Warning G Always have maintenance work carried out at an authorized Sprinter Dealer Continued Warning (Continued) G which has the necessary specialist knowl-edge and tools to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommend...

458 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions One or both of the indicator lamps in the switch for the seat heating * are flashing. There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on. The seat heating has been switched off auto...

459 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The residual engine heat utilization function switches off too soon or cannot be switched on. The indicator lamp in the ° switch does not light up. There is insufficient voltage available as too many consumers are switched on. Switch off all non-essential cons...

462 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 # - k 6 The yellow ESP ® , ABS-, ASR/BAS indicator lamps and the red brake system indicator lamp are lit while the engine is running. WARNING G EBV has malfunctioned.The rear wheels could lock up sooner than ex-pected when you apply the brakes. Also observe th...

470 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 The battery is malfunctioning. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not drive any further. Contact a breakdown service, an autho-rized Sprinter Dealer. 2 The yellow brake pad wear indicator lamp lights up after the engine is started or while th...

472 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 : The yellow engine oil level warning lamp lights up, the - 2.0 l engine oil level mes- sage appears in the display and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in motion. There is insufficient or no oil in the engine.There...

473 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 display and the warning buzzer sounds after the engine is started or while the vehicle is in mo-tion. The engine oil level has exceeded the maximum lev-el. Che...

474 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 / The yellow coolant level warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low.Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low.The engine could overheat and be damaged. Stop at the earliest opportunity. Switch off the engine t...

475 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 • The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the en-gine is running. The coolant temperature is too high. Do not drive any further. Consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer. If the vehicle is switched off after being sub-jected to extreme loads (for example dri...

476 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 A The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the gauge for the fuel tank shows zero although there is still fuel in the tank. The fuel filler cap is not closed. Close the fuel filler cap. A clicking sound indicates that the ...

479 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 X USA only:Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale for TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated. There is a malfunction in the TPMS. Read and observe messages in the mul-tifunction display. Have the TPMS checked at an autho-rized Spri...

482 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 Problem Possible cause / result Suggested solutions / The yellow water separator indi-cator lamp 1 lights up while the ig- nition is on. The water that has collected in the water sepa-rator has reached the maximum level. Drain the water separator ( page 542). ...

483 Practical hints What to do if ... 5 . The yellow bulb indicator lamp lights up while the ignition is on. One of the bulbs of the exterior lighting or on the trailer is malfunctioning. Have the malfunction rectified as soon as possible at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. 9 The yellow “door open” in...

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

486 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 ...

487 Practical hints Display messages 5 NO The message is displayed for 30 seconds. TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds. The TPMS is malfunctioning. Have the TPMS checked at an autho-rized Sprinter Dealer as soon as possi-ble. The tire pressure monitor is not receiving sig-nals from o...

488 Practical hints Display messages 5 — — The message is displayed for 30 seconds. TPMS The message is also displayed after 30 seconds. The tire pressure monitor detects a moderate loss of pressure in at least one of the tires, or the difference in pressure on one axle is too great. Check the tire ...

490 Practical hints Display messages 5 The following table shows messages which could appear in the display. The messages are divided into two types to make it easier for you to find the rele-vant message: Text messages are shown in alpha- betical order from ( page 491) on- wards Symbol messages ( p...

491 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 malfunction. ESP ® , ASR and BAS as well as cruise control have also been deactivated as a result.The brake system is still a...

492 Practical hints Display messages 5 ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage.The battery may not be being charged.The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect. Continue driving, but with even greater care. Visit an authorized Sprinter Dealer imme- diately. Display messag...

494 Practical hints Display messages 5 Tire pres.Adjust pres. The pressure is too low in one or more tires. Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required. Tire pres.monitorinoperative The TPMS is malfunctioning. Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Sprinter Dealer. Tire pres. displayedafte...

495 Practical hints Display messages 5 Tire pres.monitorcurrentlyunavailable The TPMS or Advanced TPMS* is unable to moni-tor the tire pressure due to a nearby radio interference source. excessive wheel sensor temperatures. As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed, the TPMS automat...

496 Practical hints Display messages 5 Slid. sunroofopen You have the removed the key from the ignition lock and the sliding sunroof is still open. If necessary, close the sliding sunroof us-ing the switch in the overhead control pan-el ( page 245). Cruise cont.Visit workshop Cruise control is malfu...

497 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....

498 Practical hints Display messages 5 6 Brake forcedistribution WARNING G EBV has been deactivated due to undervolt-age.The battery may not be being charged.The rear wheels could lock up sooner than expected when you apply the brakes. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not drive a...

501 Practical hints Display messages 5 k unavailable ASR as well as BAS have been switched off due to undervoltage.The battery may not be being charged.The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect. Continue driving, but with even greater care. Have the system checked at an auth...

504 Practical hints Display messages 5 . High beam right The right-hand high-beam headlamp is mal- functioning. Change the bulb as soon as possible. License plate lamp A license plate lamp is malfunctioning. Change the bulb as soon as possible. Foglamp front left The left-hand front foglamp is malfu...

505 Practical hints Display messages 5 . Tail lamp left The left-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning. Change the bulb as soon as possible. Tail lamp right The right-hand tail lamp is malfunctioning. Change the bulb as soon as possible. Perim. lamps A perimeter lamp is malfunctioning. Change the bulb as...

506 Practical hints Display messages 5 . Trailer tail lamp A trailer tail lamp or license plate lamp is malfunctioning. Change the bulb as soon as possible. Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle. Switch off the lights. Lights on auto-matic.Remove key ...

507 Practical hints Display messages 5 C WarningTire defect One or more tires are deflating.The respective tire is shown in the multifunc-tion display. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-ing abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. If necessary, change the wheel. Checktire(s) The tire pressu...

509 Practical hints Display messages 5 N Engine oil levelCheckoil level The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level. Check the engine oil level ( page 323) and add oil as necessary. Have the engine checked for possible leaks if you are having to add engine oil more fre-quently than normal. ...

510 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 cat-alytic converter. Check the engine oil level and have any ex-cess oil siphoned off at the nearest refuel-ing station ( page 328). The engine...

511 Practical hints Display messages 5 W Reserve fuelDrive to agas station The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range. Refuel at the nearest gas station ( page 316). Tank openCheck filler cap The fuel filler cap is not closed. Close the fuel filler cap. A clicking sound in-dicates that the fue...

512 Practical hints Display messages 5 / Water inFuelVisitworkshop The water that has collected in the water separator has reached the maximum level. Drain the water separator ( page 542). or Have the water separator drained at an au-thorized Sprinter Dealer. W Washer fluidCheck level The washer flu...

513 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 The warning triangles are behind the driver's seat. 1 Warning triangles Remove warning triangles 1 from the brackets upward. The road hazard lamp is located in the storage compartment in the driver’s door. 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Turn the two quick-release loc...

514 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 The fire extinguisher is secured to the front of the passenger’s seat base. 1 Fire extinguisher 2 Tabs Pull tabs 2 upward. Take fire extinguisher 1 out of the bracket. The first-aid kit is located in the storage compartment in the passenger’s door. 1 Locke...

515 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 3 First-aid kit The jack and the vehicle tool kit are lo-cated under the hatch in the passen-ger’s footwell. i Check the expiry dates of the first- aid kit materials every year, and re- place them if necessary. Jack and vehicle tool kit Warning G To avoid ...

516 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 1 Quick-release lock 2 Unlocked To unlock: turn quick-release lock 1 counterclockwise or clockwise. Remove the cover. To lock: press quick-release lock 1 down until it engages. 3 Tensioning lever 4 Jack 5 Vehicle tool kit Remove the vehicle tool kit. Pull ...

517 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 Remove jack 4 upward out of the retainer. If you are replacing the tires on the vehi-cle, you may use the spare wheel as a road wheel provided that: the tires are no more than 6 years old the wheel and tire have the same specified design as the road wheels...

519 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 Use the pump lever to raise the spare wheel beyond the rear end of the spare wheel bracket. Carefully remove the spare wheel from the bracket. Chassis Example illustration of chassis 1 Securing hook 2 Fixing nuts 3 Thumb nuts 4 Spare wheel bracket Warning ...

521 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 The Premium tire sealant is located in the storage compartment in the right-hand doorway. 1 Latching springs 2 Electric air pump 3 Premium tire sealant To open: press both latching springs 1 down and remove the cover. To close: attach the cover at the bot-...

522 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 Panel van 1 Retaining band 2 Retainer Pull support cable 1 slightly down- ward and pull it out of retainer 2 . Pull out the wheel chock. Chassis The wheel chock is on the left-hand side behind the rear axle. Example illustration of chassis Pull the retaine...

523 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 1 Trim 2 Cover cap Remove cover cap 2 from trim 1 . 3 Opening 4 Emergency operation key Take emergency operation key 4 from the vehicle document wallet in the glove box. Insert emergency operation key 4 into opening 3 of the drive. Open or close the slidin...

524 Practical hints Where will I find...? 5 In the event of a malfunction, it is possi-ble to manually release the selector le-ver from the lock in parking position P , for example to have the vehicle towed away. 1 Cover cap Remove cover cap 1 . 2 Pencil Insert a pencil 2 or similar imple- ment into...

525 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 circuit. Only touch new bulbs with a clean lint-free cloth or something ...

526 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Switch off the lighting. Open the hood ( page 318). Front bulbs Bulb Model 1 Additional turn sig-nal PY 16 W 2 Turn signal PY 21 W 3 Halogen headlamp: low-beam headlamp H7 55 W Bi-xenon headlamp*: low-beam headlamp / high-beam headlamp D1S-35 W 4 Halogen headlamp...

527 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Bi-xenon headlamps* High-beam headlamps, low-beam headlamps 1 Catches 2 Housing cover Warning G Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could receive a serious or fatal electric shock if you touch the electrical contacts on the xenon bulbs. Do not remove hous-ing c...

528 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 hold-er. Unclip the retainer spring and re-move the bulb. ...

529 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Turn bulb holder 1 and the bulb counterclockwise and remove the holder. Press down on the bulb, turn it coun-terclockwise and remove it from bulb holder 1 . Press the new bulb into bulb holder 1 and screw it in clockwise. Place bulb holder 1 into the lamp and tur...

530 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/Stand-ing lamp (Canada only) R 5 W 5 License plate lamp W 5 W 6 Rear foglamp (driv-er’...

531 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 ar-row. Remove the connector. Bulb Model 8 Perimeter lamp/side marker R 5 W 9 Turn signal PY 21 W ...

532 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 2 Retaining lugs 3 Brake lamp 4 Side marker, Standing lamp (Canada only), tail lamp 5 Reverse lamp 6 Turn signal lamp 7 Rear foglamp (driver’s side) Release retaining lugs 2 and re- move the bulb holder from the rear lamp unit. Press down on the bulb, turn it cou...

533 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Changing the rear bulbs (chassis) Example illustration of chassis 1 Securing screws 2 Lens 3 Perimeter lamp, side marker 4 Turn signal lamp 5 Brake lamp 6 Tail lamp 7 Rear foglamp (driver’s side) 8 License plate lamp 9 Reverse lamp Switch off the lighting. Undo s...

534 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Switch off the lighting. Undo screws 1 and remove lamp housing. Turn the bulb holder 2 and remove it together with the bulb. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder 2 . Press the new bulb into the bulb hol-der 2 . Screw the bulb holder 2 containing the bulb into the...

535 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Clearance lamp* W 5 W (cargo and passenger vans only) 1 Securing screw 2 Lamp housing Undo screw 1 and remove lamp housing 2 in the direction of the arrow. Turn the bulb holder and remove it together with the bulb. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. Press the ...

536 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Insert a screwdriver or similar imple-ment at the side and carefully pry off lens 1 in the direction of the arrow. Turn bulb holder 2 in the direction of the arrow and remove it together with the bulb. Remove bulb 2 from the bulb hold- er. Press the new bulb into...

537 Practical hints Changing bulbs 5 Entry lamp* W 5 W 1 Lamp housing 2 Bulb holder 3 Cable connector Press in the latching springs of lamp housing 1 using a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver. Pry off lamp housing 1 . Remove cable connector 3 . Turn bulb holder 2 in the direction of the arrow...

539 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 vehi-cle manually using the key. If the batteries in the auxiliary heating remote control are discharged, you will o...

540 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5 You need two CR 2025 3 V cell batteries or equivalent. Do not touch the battery contact surfac-es. 1 Battery cover 2 Release button for mechaniocal key Release the mechanical key by pressing the release button 2 . Remove the battery cover 1 . i Always rep...

541 Practical hints Changing the batteries 5 Remove the battery and install a new one (note correct polarity; positive terminal up). Press battery cover 1 until it snaps into place. Check the function of all remote con-trol buttons on vehicle. You need three Micro / AAA / LR03 bat-teries or equivale...

542 Practical hints Fuel system 5 Fuel system On vehicles with a diesel engine, it is necessary to drain the fuel filter if the / indicator lamp lights up. To this end, have the fuel filter with wa-ter separator drained at an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the necessary specialist knowledge an...

545 Practical hints Replacing the wiper blades 5 Replacing the wiper blades Apply the handbrake ( page 191). 1 Wiper blade 2 Retaining clips 3 Wiper arm Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield. ! CAUTION Do not open the hood while the wiper arms are folded away from the wind-shield. You would d...

546 Practical hints Replacing the wiper blades 5 Press two retaining clips 2 together in the direction of the arrow and fold wiper blade 1 away from wiper arm 3 . Pull wiper blade 1 up and out of the retainer. Slide wiper blade 1 into the retainer on the wiper arm. Press wiper blade 1 onto wiper arm...

547 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Flat tire The vehicle is either equipped with a spare wheel or the Premium tire seal-ant*. The spare wheel is located under the rear end of the vehicle if the vehicle is not equipped with Premium tire sealant* ( page 517). When you replace a tire, the manufactur-er al...

548 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Park the vehicle as far away as pos-sible from traffic and on a level, firm, and non-slip surface. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Apply the handbrake. Engage first gear or reverse gear or move the selector lever to position P . Any passengers should leave the ve-...

549 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 548). Prevent the vehicle from rolling away using chocks or similar. On a level road: Place the chocks in front of and be-hind the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel that is to be changed. Take the vehi...

550 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...

551 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Jacking point at the front axle The vehicle jacking point is located un-der the longitudinal member in front of the front axle. Jacking points at the rear axle The vehicle jacking point is located un-der the longitudinal member in front of the rear axle. Vehicle model...

552 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 con-tact surfaces. ! CAUTION Do not place the wheel bolts or the wheel nuts in sand or...

553 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Push the wheel onto the wheel hub and press it on. 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 wit h whe el n uts : ! CAUTION If your vehicle is...

554 Practical hints Flat tire 5 For wheels with wheel nuts: Center the wheel nut cover over the wheel and push it onto the wheel. Screw on the wheel nuts and tighten them finger tight. Lowering the vehicle Slowly open the jack’s pressure re-lease screw one turn using the pump lever ( page 550) and l...

555 Practical hints Flat tire 5 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 the piston of the hydraulic jack and close the pre...

556 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Warning (Continued) G Check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary Have the wheel bolts or wheel nuts re-tightened after 30 miles (50 km) to a torque of: 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) (steel wheel)/ 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) (light-alloy wheel) for wheel bolts or 133 lb-ft (180 ...

557 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 548). Using Premium tire sealant* Warning G Smoking, ...

559 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 . Warning (Co...

560 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Tire sealant bottle for single tires 7 Valve 8 Tire sealant bottle with hook, hose and valve core extractor 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 fro...

561 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Single tire 9 Hook a Knob b Lever c Valve core extractor d Tire valve Pull knob a out of valve core extrac- tor c as far as the stop. Unscrew and remove the valve cap from tire valve d on the flat tire. Hook the tire sealant bottle into the upper vent hole in the whee...

563 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Press lever b and remove valve core extractor c from tire valve d . Screw the valve cap onto tire valve d . After filling with tire sealant ( page 570). Twin tires, inner wheel 9 Valve extension a Valve core extractor Unscrew and remove the valve cap from valve extens...

564 Practical hints Flat tire 5 a Valve core extractor b Hook c Knob d Angle bracket e Tire valve Pull knob c out of valve core extractor a as far as the stop. Screw valve core extractor a clock- wise onto tire valve e . Press knob c into the valve core of tire valve e , turning it gently as you do ...

566 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 counterclockwise and remove it from tire valve e . Screw valve extension 9 onto tire valve e a...

567 Practical hints Flat tire 5 9 Handle a Turning workpiece Unscrew and remove the valve cap from tire valve d on the flat tire. Guide valve tool through the opening in the wheel and press it onto tire valve b . Use one hand to hold handle 9 on valve tool firmly and use the other hand to unscrew an...

568 Practical hints Flat tire 5 c Angle bracket d Hook Hook tire sealant valve 8 into the upper vent hole in the wheel using hook d . Press angle bracket c on hose of tire sealant bottle 8 ( page 560) to the stop on tire valve b and clamp it into place. Make sure that the pressure release screw on p...

570 Practical hints Flat tire 5 After filling with tire sealant Turn the pressure release screw on pressure gauge 5 counterclock- wise and bleed the system. Turn the key to position 0 in the igni- tion lock ( page 111). Pull the electric air pump connector out of the 12 V socket. Store the electric ...

571 Practical hints Flat tire 5 Correct the tire pressure accordingly if it does not correspond to the rec-ommended tire pressure ( page 361). Increasing the tire pressure Switch on the electric air pump. Reducing the tire pressure Open the pressure release screw on pressure gauge 5 . Drive to the n...

574 Practical hints Battery 5 Have the batteries removed at an autho-rized Sprinter Dealer which has the nec-essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required.The manufacturer recommends that you use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this purpose. Disconnecting the battery Warning...

575 Practical hints Battery 5 Switch off all electrical consumers. Disconnecting the starter battery The starter battery is in the battery re-cess in the driver’s footwell. Removing/installing the floor cover-ing in the driver's footwell 1 Floor covering 2 Trim 3 Securing screws To remove: undo scre...

576 Practical hints Battery 5 To install: place floor covering 1 into the driver’s footwell. Push floor covering 1 under the plate metal bracket of the accelera-tor pedal and align it with the driver’s seat base and the doorway Make sure the floor covering does not obstruct the accelerator’s range o...

577 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 terminal. Loosen the positiv...

578 Practical hints Battery 5 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 terminal. Loosen the positive terminal and re-move it. Starter battery Disconnect the batter...

579 Practical hints Battery 5 Pull retainer 3 upward and slide the battery out of its anchorage in the di-rection of travel. Fold the clip upward and remove the battery from the battery recess. Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-partment Disconnect the battery ( page 577). Unscrew the bolts preven...

582 Practical hints Jump-starting 5 Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch. Apply the handbrake or move the se-lector lever to position P . Switch off all electrical consumers. Switch on the battery isolating switch* if necessary ( page 338). Remove the key from the ignition lock. Open the hoo...

583 Practical hints Jump-starting 5 1 Positive terminal of jump-starting con- nection point (under cover) 2 Positive terminal of donor battery 3 Negative terminal of donor battery 4 Ground contact of own vehicle (negative terminal of your own battery) Run the other vehicle’s engine at idling speed. ...

585 Practical hints Towing 5 Towing Comply with legal regulations when tow-ing. Having the vehicle carried away on a transporter or trailer is preferable to towing it away. We recommend the use of a rigid towing bar if towing is neces-sary. The fixture for the front towing eye is lo-cated behind the...

586 Practical hints Towing 5 1 Cover Installing the towing eye Press bottom of cover 1 in the di- rection of the arrow and remove it. You will see the fixture for the towing eye. Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit ( page 515). Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the ...

587 Practical hints Towing 5 Switch on the ignition ( page 111). For a distance of up to 30 miles (50 km), move the selector lever to position N . For a distance greater than 30 miles (50 km), remove the propeller shafts to the driven axles. Take great care when attempting to tow the vehicle free if...

588 Practical hints Towing 5 With front axle damage Turn the key to position 1 in the igni- tion lock( page 111). 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 ...

589 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 vehicle. Switch off the ignition and electrical consumers before replacing fuses. The fuse box is in the footwell on the left-hand side of the vehic...

592 Practical hints Fuses 5 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 10 A 4 Light switch/center con- sole switch unit 5 A 5 Windshield wipers 30 A 6 Fuel pump 15 A ...

593 Practical hints Fuses 5 Fuse block F55/1 Fuse block F55/2 No. Consumer Amp. 1 Control panel, left door 25 A 2 Diagnostic socket 10 A 3 Brake system (valves) 25 A 4 Brake system (delivery pump) 40 A 5 Terminal 87 (5), vehicles with gasoline engine 7,5 A 6 Terminal 87 (6), vehicles with gasoline e...

594 Practical hints Fuses 5 Preliminary fuse box in the battery re-cess 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 high- est position ( page 69). Press both latching springs 1 down and...

596 Practical hints Fuse Box in the Driver’s Seat 5 F use Box in th e Dr ive r’s Se at Fuses No. Consumer Amp. 1 Mirror adjustment*/rear window heating* 5 A 2 Rear window wiper* 30 A 3 Rear view camera*/tele- phone*/pre-wiring mount- ing slot (roof)* 5 A 4 Operating speed governor (ADR)*/PTO*/traile...

601 *Technical data Genuine Sprinter Vehicle parts 6 Genuine Sprinter vehicle parts are sub-jected to the most stringent quality in-spections and will ensure that the vehicle is maintained at a high level of operating efficiency and safety, and that it maintains its value. Each part has been specifi...

603 *Technical data Vehicle electronics 6 You may retrofit telephones and two-way radios provided that the maximum transmission outputs listed below are not exceeded. Always have this type of equipment professionally installed with an exterior antenna which has been in-stalled in such a way as to be...

604 *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 suitabili-ty in our assemblies. Ap...

605 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Warning G Failure to use fluids and lubricants which meet the standards and specifications de-scribed in this booklet or failure to adhere to the specified replacement intervals may result in damage to safety/ and/or emissions-related systems of ...

609 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Adding engine oil Pentospeed 0W-30 229.3 Pentospeed 0W-30 VS* 0W-30 229.3 229.5 Q Diesel Plus 5W-30 229.51 Q European Engine 5W-40 229.3 Q European Engine Ul- tra 5W-30 229.5 Quaker State Euro Synthetic Ultra Diesel 5W-30 229.51 Shell Helix Ultra...

610 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Fuels for gasoline engines Premium unleaded gasoline Fuels Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poison-ous. It burns violently and can cause seri-ous injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguis...

611 *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 aver- age of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK I...

612 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Fuels for diesel engines Fuel requirements Only use commercially available vehicu-lar ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIE-SEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). Chrysler Vans LLC USA now approves the use of B5 bio diesel (standard diesel with a maximum of up...

615 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Do not blend other specific fuel addi-tives with diesel fuel except for fuel flow improver. They only result in unneces-sary cost, and may be harmful to the en-gine operation. Flow improvers The effectiveness of flow improvers can-not be guarante...

616 *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 atmosphere.Re...

617 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Brakes Use brake fluid approved for Chrysler Vans LLC standard MB 331.0 and/or Chrysler Vans LLC material standard MS-9971, brake fluid certified to DOT 4 Plus standards, that also maintains a minimum dry boiling point (ERBP) of 500 °F (260 °C), ...

618 *Technical data Service products and capacities 6 Service interval Product name/product number MB sheet MS-No. 1 Engine cooling system Whenever the coolant is replaced, a concentration of 50% by volume of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze should be maintained. This provides antifreeze protection do...

620 *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 equiv-alent 236.3 9602 MOPAR ® Part No. 05013457AA, or equival...

621 *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 Whenever the coolant is replaced, a concentration of 50% by volume of corrosion inhi...

622 *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...

624 *Technical data Rims and tires 6 Warning G Loose wheel nuts or bolts could cause the vehicle to lose a wheel while it is in mo-tion. This would jeopardize the operating and road safety of the vehicle. You could lose control of the vehicle as a result, cause an accident an injure yourself or othe...

625 *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 (...

627 *Technical data Tire inflation pressure 6 Set the correct tire pressure before loading the vehicle. If the vehicle has been loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mi...

628 *Technical data Tire inflation pressure 6 Tire Permissible axle loads (see certification label) Front axle Rear axle 3970 lbs (1801 kg) 4080 lbs (1851 kg) 4410 lbs (2000 kg)* 5360 lbs (2431 kg) 7060 lbs (3202 kg) 7720 lbs (3502 kg) LT 215/85 R 16 115/112 N — 55 psi (3.8 bar) 61 psi (4.2 bar) — 5...

629 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6 Lashing points and carrier systems You will find further information on the lashing eyes in the “Controls in detail” section ( page 280). Lashing eyes The maximum tensile load of the lashing eyes is: Load rails* The maximum tensile load of the...

630 *Technical data Lashing points and carrier systems 6 The specified values only apply to loads on the load compartment floor if: the load is secured to 2 lashing points on the rail and the distance to the next lashing point used on the same rail is about 3 ft (1 m). Maximum roof load and minimum ...

632 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 Vehicle identification labels Base of the driver’s seat 1 Vehicle safety certification label or Incomplete vehicle safety certification la- bel i For certain vehicles, vehicle data cards are delivered with the vehicle. These vehicle data cards cont...

633 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found: on the vehicle or incomplete vehicle safety certification label embossed on the engine compart- ment rear bulk ( page 379) Example vehicle safety certification label (U.S. vehicles) Example inco...

634 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 Example incomplete vehicle safety certi-fication label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN Example Engine Compartment 3 VIN (embossed on the engine compart- ment rear bulk) 4 Engine number (engraved on gasoline en- gine) 5 Engine number (engraved on diesel en-...

635 *Technical data Vehicle identification labels 6 Example emission control information la- bel for diesel engines (U.S. vehicles) Example emission control information la- bel for diesel engines (Canada vehicles) Example emission control information la- bel for gasoline engines nf_BA.book Page 635 ...

637 Index Numerics 12 V socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 A ABS see Antilock Brake System Acceleration skid control (ASR) . 73 activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . 74display message . . . . . . . . 500 – 501 indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . 462 – 465 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . ....

638 Index Alarm audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Anticorrosion/antifreeze fluid . . . . 618 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 70 display message . . . . . . . . 491 – 492 indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . 462 , 466 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 – 467 Anti-theft alarm ...

639 Index stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207working on the vehicle . . . . . . . . 207 Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 heater booster function . . . . . . . 234malfunctio...

640 Index Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 , 531 changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531high-mounted third brake lamp . 530 Brake pads/linings display message . . . . . . . . . . . . 497wear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Brake system brake pad/lining wear indicator . . ....

641 Index Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Checks, regular . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

642 Index Consumption statistics (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329anticorrosion/antifreeze fluid . . 618display message . . . . . . . . . . . . 50...

643 Index Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 vehicles with steering wheel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 display messages . . . . . . . . . . 489outside temperature . . . . . . . . 157standard display . . . . . . . . . . . 157 vehicles without steering wheel buttons displ...

644 Index E EBV see Electronic brake force distribution Electric sliding door . . . . . . . . 92 , 98 programming the key . . . . . . . . . . 97programming the remote control . 97reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98unlocking mechanism for the electric drive . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

645 Index Environmental protection . . . . . . . 5 ESP ® /ASR warning lamp . . 22 , 73 , 461 Exterior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 additional bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533Constant headlamp mode (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171delayed sw...

646 Index G Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622reserve fuel warning lamp . 475 , 476 tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621 Gauge vehicles without steering wheel buttons standard display . . . . . . . . . . . 148 GAWR . . . . . ...

647 Index Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 – 233 air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230air-recirculation mode . . . . . . . . 231control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232fog...

648 Index brake pad/lining wear . . . . . . . . 470coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . 477ESP ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 , 468 handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189operating speed governor (ADR) . . 274poly-V-belt . . . ...

651 Index N Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . 315 NHTSA reporting procedure . . . . 15 Night reflectors securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Normal occupant weight . . . . . . 396 Notes on operation . . . . . . . . . . . 194 O Occupant distribution . . . . . . . . 396 Odometer . ...

652 Index vehicles without steering wheel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . 27 hands-free microphone . . . . . . . . 27interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Overrun cut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Overview indicator and war...

655 Index fore-and-aft adjustment . . . . . . . 114heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116suspension lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116swivelling...

656 Index Side lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 Side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 526 changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 Side wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Side windows cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421operating . . . . . . . . . . ....

657 Index releasing the lock . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Storage compartment under the passenger’s seat . . . . . . . . . 288 Storage compartments . . . 19 , 26 , 287 – 290 cup holder . . . . . ...

658 Index Tempatic see Air conditioning Temperature setting the unit (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Tempmatic airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220air-recirculation mode . . . . . . . . 221control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218...

659 Index direction of rotation, spinning . . 351driving instructions . . . . . . . . . . 195important guidelines . . . . . . . . . 346inflation pressure . . . . . . . . 361 , 365 information placard . . . . . . . . . . 352inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347load limit information . . . ...

D a k o t a O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8D a k o ta 81-326-0899 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.