jump start MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

Transmission oil change ................3
24
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 145
AUX port ............................................. 237
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 130
Adjusting ....................................... 194
Conditions for switching on ........... 123
Heating time .................................. 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 123
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 125
Operation with the timer ................ 127
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 124
Setting the switch-on time ............. 125
see Auxiliary heating
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 330 B
Backup lamps Replacing bulbs ............................ .103
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................ .104
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 59
Indicator lamp ................................ 218
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 137
Replacing (SmartKey) ..................... .69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 264
Charge indicator lamp ................... 222
Charging ........................................ 263
Disconnecting and connecting
(driver's footwell) ........................... 260 Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 262
Display message ............................ 216
Important safety notes .................. 258
Installing/removing (driver's foot-
well )............................................... 262
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 263
Jump starting ................................. 276
Location ......................................... 260
Removing/installing the floor cov-
ering (driver's footwell) .................. 260
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 138
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 141
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 165, 194
Notes/function .............................. 163
Trailer towing ................................. 165
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment
Notes ............................................... 25
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 254
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 324
Warning lamp ................................. 219
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulb s............................. 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulb s............................. 104
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 205
Indicator lamp ................................ 222
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 205 Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 218
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 162
Applying the parking brake ............ 150
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) .........................3 24
Checking brake fluid leve l.............. 254
Display messages .......................... 205
EBD .................................................. 59
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 218
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 155
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 276
First-aid kit .................................... 275
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Reflective safety jacket .................. 275
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 274
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Warning triangle ............................ 275
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 92C
Car see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumpe r............ 269
Car wash ........................................ 265
Display ........................................... 270
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Interior ........................................... 270
Note s............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 270
Power washer ................................ 266
Rear view camera .......................... 269
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt ........................................ 271
Seat cove r..................................... 271
Selector lever ................................ 270
Sensors ......................................... 268 Sliding door ................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 270
Step (electrical) ............................. 269
Trim pieces .................................... 270
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Washing the engine ....................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 267
Windows ........................................ 267
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 133
Cargo compartment floor ................... 27
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 242
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 244
Permissible tensile load ................. 327
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 245
CD player/CD changer ...................... 188
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 37
Central locking
Automatic locking ............................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 66
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 71
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) ............ 104
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ........... 104
Backup lamps ................................ 103
Bi-Xenon bulbs ................................. 99
Brake lamps ................................... 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) ............ 104
Cornering lamps ............................ 101
Courtesy lights ............................... 105
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) .................................... 101
Display message ............................ 208
Front interior light .......................... 105
High-beam headlamp s................... 100
Interior light ................................... 105 6
Index

E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 59
Indicator lamps .............................. 218
Electrical closing assist ...................... 73
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .269
Display message ............................ 216
Emergency release .......................... 74
Function .......................................... .74
Important safety notes .................... 73
Indicator lamp ................................ 227
Manual retraction ............................ 74
Obstacle detection ........................... 74
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 137
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 60
Emergency exit window .....................60
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 172
Changing the power output ............ .25
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .224
Cleaning instructions ..................... 266
Engine number ............................... 317
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 173
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Starting .......................................... 139
Starting problems .......................... 141
Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 316 Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .252
Additives ........................................ 323
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 251
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 323
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 324
Mixing ............................................ 323
Notes about oil grades ................... 322
Oil change ...................................... 323
Oil level (note) ............................... 250
Viscosity ........................................ 322
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 172
Engine, jump-starting ....................... 276
Equipment/conversions ..................... 26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 207
Important safety information ........... 59
Indicator lamp ................................ 221
Warning lamp ................................. 218
Exhaust check ................................... 152
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
DEF level indicator ......................... 182
DEF reducing agent ....................... 320
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 320
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Indicator lamp ....................... 221, 225
Malfunction ................................... .211
Refilling DEF .................................. 147
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 89
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 23110
Index

Hydroplaning
..................................... 155 I
Immobilizer .......................................... 61
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ......27
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel ) ............................................ 309
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ...................................... .181
Important safety notes .................. 180
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 181
Outside temperature displa y.......... 181
Overview .......................................... 34
Speedometer ................................. 181
Tachometer ................................... 181
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 181
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 97
Front ................................................ 97
Motion detectors ............................. 99
Notes on replacing bulbs ............... 105
Replacing bulb s............................. 105
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 98
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 62
Deactivating ..................................... 62
Function ........................................... 62
Switching off .................................... 62 J
Jack Jacking points ................................ 307
Preparation .................................... 307
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 307
Jump-starting ..................................... 276 K
Key Position in the ignition lock ............ 138
Key positions ..................................... 138
Kickdown ........................................... 144 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 166
Function/note s............................. 165
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 190
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 327
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 53
License plate lamp
Replacing bulb s............................. 103
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulb s............................. 104
Light sensor ......................................... 93
Lighting
see Lights
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 192
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 193
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 93
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 92
Cornering light function ................... 95
Driving abroad ............................... 153
Fog lamps ........................................ 93
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 95
High beam flasher ............................ 94
High-beam headlamp s..................... 94
Highbeam Assist .............................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 92 12
Index

Problems with the key/remote control
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions It is no longer possible
to lock the vehicle
using the remote con-
trol.
The turn signals do not
flash when the vehicle
is locked. The doors are not closed properly.
X Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. The central locking system has malfunctioned.
X Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66).
X Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible at
a qualified specialist workshop. It is no longer possible
to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the
remote control. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Point the remote control at the driver's door handle from very
close range and press the 0036or0037 button.
If this does not work:
X Replace the key battery (Y page 69).
or
X Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66). The remote control is faulty.
X Lock the vehicle using the folding key (Y page 66).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The key cannot be
turned in the ignition
lock. The steering lock has jammed mechanically.
X Remove the key and insert it again into the ignition lock. Turn the
steering wheel from side to side while doing so. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting,
and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 263).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 276).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced. 70
KeyOpening and closing

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can-
not be heard. The on-board voltage is too low. The battery is too weak or dis-
charged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 276).
If the engine cannot be jump-started, the starter motor is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can-
not be heard. The battery is discharged or faulty.
X Check the battery for damage.
X Charge the battery (Y page 263).Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
may roll only briefly in the neutral position
N. Prolonged rolling of the wheels, e.g.
when being towed, will result in transmis-
sion damage.
i Be sure to observe the instructions in the
"Tow-starting and towing away" section
(Y page 277). Selector lever
005D
Park position with parking lock
005E Reverse gear
005C Neutral
005B Drive
The display in the instrument cluster shows
the present selector lever position or the cur-
rent shift range:
R on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 187)
R on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 182) 142
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

Service due date has been exceeded
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
if
you have missed the service due date, one of
the following messages appears in the display and warning tone also sounds.
R 0099 Service A overdue by ... days Service A overdue by ... days
R 0099 Service
Service A
Aoverdue
overdue by
by...
... km
km(kmkm)
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
if you have missed the service due date, the
0099 or009A symbol for the service flashes
for 10 seconds after the ignition is switched
on. A minus sign also appears in front of the
service due date.
Calling up the service due date X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The display is activated.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons X Press the 0079menu button on the instru-
ment cluster repeatedly until the 0099or
009A symbol for the service appears in the
display.
Additionally, you will see the remaining dis-
tance in miles (mi mi) or kilometers ( km km) or the
remaining time in days ( d
d).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
X Press the 0080or007F button on the steer-
ing wheel until the standard display
(Y page 187) appears in the display.
X Press the 0041or0068 button on the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly until the service mes-
sage appears in the display, for example:
R 0099 Service A due in ... days
Service A due in ... days
R 0099 Service A due in ... km Service A due in ... km (kmkm) Battery
Important safety notes
Work on the battery, e.g. removing or instal-
ling, requires specialist knowledge and the
use of special tools. Therefore, always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting sys-
tem, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The operating
safety of your vehicle may be restricted. You
could lose control of the vehicle, for example:
R braking
R in the event of abrupt steering maneuver
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci- dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further. You
should have all work involving the battery car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information can be found under "ABS"
(Y page 57) and under "ESP ®
" (Y page 59). G
WARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explo-
sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an
explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The flammable gas mix is produced when the
battery is charged or when the vehicle is
jump-started.
Always make sure that neither you nor the
battery are electrostatically charged. Electro- static charging results, for example, from:
R wearing synthetic clothing
R friction between clothing and the seat 258
BatteryMaintenance and care

Be sure to observe the notes on charging
the batteries (Y
page 263). Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with three bat-
teries, depending on the equipment version:
R a starter battery in the battery case in the
driver's footwell
R additional battery in the engine compart-
ment
R auxiliary battery under the driver's seat
Have the auxiliary battery removed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. Installing/removing the floor cover-
ing (starter battery) G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X To remove: remove screws 0087and take off
trim 0044. X
Remove floor covering 0043.
X To install: place floor covering 0043in the
driver's footwell.
X Slide floor covering 0043underneath the car-
rier of the accelerator pedal and align it at
the base of the driver's seat and at the door sill.
Make sure that the floor covering does notobstruct the accelerator pedal.
X Put trim 0044in place and screw screws 0087
back in. Disconnecting/connecting the
starter battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ- ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
R It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the starter battery !
Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock before you loosen or
disconnect the terminal clamps. You may 260
BatteryMaintenance and care

Removing/installing the starter bat-
tery
Removing the starter battery X
Disconnect the battery (Y page 260).
X Pull breather hose with connector
bracket 0044from connection 0043on the
degassing cover. X
Loosen the bolts holding retainer 0087, which
prevents the battery from moving around. X
Pull retainer 0087upwards.
X Slide the battery from its anchorage in the
direction of travel.
X Fold the bar of the battery upwards and
remove the battery from the battery case.
Installing the starter battery X
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X Fold down the bar of the battery.
X Slide the battery into its anchorage in the
opposite direction to the direction of travel.
X Insert retainer 0087.
X Tighten the bolts on retainer 0087which
holds the battery in place.
X Attach breather hose with connector
bracket 0044to connection 0043of the venti-
lation cover.
X Connect the battery (Y page 260). Disconnecting and connecting the
additional battery (engine compart-
ment)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ- ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
R It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected. 262
BatteryMaintenance and care

R
It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the additional battery !
Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock before you loosen or disconnect the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery in the
battery case in the driver's footwell first.
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics. Additional battery in the engine compartment
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X Open the hood (Y page 248).
X First loosen and remove the negative ter-
minal clamp so that it is no longer in contact
with the terminal.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal.
X Loosen and remove the positive terminal
clamp. Connecting the additional battery !
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp.
X Attach the cover to the positive terminal.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Close the hood.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X Reset the side windows (Y page 79). Installing and removing the additional
battery (engine compartment)
Removing the additional battery X
Disconnect the battery (Y page 262).
X Loosen the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery from moving around.
X Remove the battery holder and take out the
battery.
Installing the additional battery X
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X Insert the battery holder.
X Tighten the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery in the engine com-
partment from moving around.
X Connect the battery (Y page 262). Charging
G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting. Battery
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