clock MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Operator’s Manual

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Only use the jack pump lever middle rod
and the rod with the largest diameter as a
lug wrench extension.
Only slide the middle
rod as far as it will go onto the lug wrench.
The rods may otherwise bend and be
distorted to such an extent that they can
no longer be used as a pump lever for the
jack. X
Loosen the wheel nuts or wheel bolts on
the wheel to

be changed by about one turn
using extended lug wrench 0046. Do not
unscrew the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
completely.
Hydraulic jack X
Insert the third rod of the jack pump lever
into the lug wrench extension.
The jack pump lever is assembled. X
Close pressure release screw 0047.
X To do this, use the flattened section on
pump lever 0046 to turn pressure release
screw 0047 clockwise to the stop. i
Never turn pressure release screw 0047
more than 1 or 2 full turns. Hydraulic fluid
could otherwise escape.
X Insert pump lever 0046 into the
recess on the
jack and secure by turning it clockwise.
X Make sure that the jack is positioned
directly under the

jacking points described
below.
X Raise the vehicle by pumping the lever until
the wheel is raised clear of the ground.
Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the

tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
Jacking point at the front axle The vehicle jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member
in

front of the front axle. Jacking point at the rear axle
The jacking point is located under the
longitudinal member
in

front of the rear axle. Jacking point (example: vehicle type 2500)230
Wheels and tires
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High-beam headlamps/cornering lamps,
low-beam headlamps, fog lamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood (Y page 168).
X Press catches 0046 down.
X Lift housing cover 0047 in the direction of the
arrow and remove it. 008A
Low-beam headlamps
0088 Halogen low-beam headlamp/Xenon
cornering lamp headlamp
X Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
X Detach the retainer spring and remove the
bulb.
X Insert the new bulb so the base fits into the
recess of the socket.
X Attach the retainer spring and connect the
plug to the bulb.
X Insert housing cover 0047 into the lower
mounting points. X
Fold housing cover 0047 against the
headlamp casing.
X Push catches 0046 up until you feel them
engage.
Turn signal lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood (Y page 168).
X Turn bulb holder 0046 counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn the bulb counter-clockwise by
pressing lightly and pull it out of bulb
holder 0046

.
X Press a new bulb into bulb holder 0046 and
screw in clockwise.
X Insert bulb holder 0046 into the

lamp and turn
it clockwise.
Parking lamps and standing lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood (Y page 168).
X Turn cap 0046 counter-clockwise and remove
it. Electrical system
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X
Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder into the reflector.
X Replace cap 0046 and turn it clockwise to the
stop.
Rear bulbs Cargo van/passenger van
Lights Bulb type
0046
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0047
Brake lamps P 21 W
008A
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0088
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R 5 W
0086
License plate lamp W 5 W
0087
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
006E
Backup lamps P 21 W Example platform
Lights Bulb type
006F
Perimeter lamp/
standing lamp R 5 W
0070
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0071
Brake lamps P 21 W
0072
Backup lamps P 21 W
0073
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
0074
Tail lamps R 5 W
0075
License plate lamp R 5 W
Changing the rear bulbs (cargo van/
passenger van)
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X
Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046 and remove the rear lamp
lens in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. 0047
Retaining lugs
008A Brake lamps
0088 Standing lamp/tail lamp
0086 Backup lamps
0087 Turn signal lamps
006E Rear fog lamps
X Release retaining lugs 0047 and
take
the bulb
holder out of the rear lamp cluster.
X Turn the bulb counter-clockwise by
pressing lightly and pull it out of the bulb
holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw in clockwise.
X Press the connector into the bulb holder.
X Insert the lamp lens.
To do this,

clip the bulb holder into the three
holes provided at the side and tighten
screws 0046. License plate lamp
X
Switch off the lights.
X Insert a screwdriver or similar implement
into recess 0047 and carefully pry off lamp
lens 0046.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert a new bulb.
X Align lamp lens 0046 and clip it in so that it
engages.
Changing the rear bulbs (platform) 0046
Screws
0047 Lamp lens
008A Perimeter lamp/standing lamp
0088 Turn signal lamps
0086 Brake lamps
0087 Tail lamp
006E Rear fog lamp
006F License plate lamp
0070 Backup lamps
X Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046 and
remove
lamp lens 0047. Electrical system
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X
Turn the bulb counter-clockwise by
pressing lightly and pull it out of the bulb
holder.
X Push a new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0047 and tighten
screws 0046 again.
Changing additional bulbs Outline lamp W 5 W (cab platform only)
X
Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046 and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0047 and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0047.
X Press a new bulb into bulb holder 0047.
X Screw bulb holder 0047 into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0046 again. Entry lamp W 5 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a

suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X Disconnect cable connector 008A.
X Pull out bulb holder 0047.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0047.
X Press a new bulb into bulb holder 0047.
X Screw bulb holder 0047 into lamp unit 0046.
X Connect cable connector 008A.
The connector
locking

spring must engage.
X Align and engage lamp housing 0046.
Front interior light K 18 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a

suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X Pull bulb 0047 out of the bulb holder.238
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X
Insert new bulb 0047.
X Align and engage lamp housing 0046 on the
right-hand side.
! Have the bulbs for the overhead control
panel interior lights changed at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. We
recommend an authorized Sprinter Dealer
for this purpose.
You could
otherwise
damage the overhead
control panel.
Rear interior lights K 15 W Interior light with switch
Interior light without switch
X
Switch off the lights.
X Press in the latching spring of lamp
housing 0046 with a

suitable implement, e.g.
a screwdriver.
X Pry off lamp housing 0046.
X For interior lights without a switch, fold
back protective cover 008A. X
Pull bulb 0047 out of the bulb holder.
X Insert new bulb 0047.
X For interior lights without a switch, fold
back protective cover 008A.
X Align lamp housing 0046 on the
left-hand side
and engage.
Rear interior lights W 5 W X
Switch off the lights.
X Undo screws 0046
and remove
the lamp lens.
X Push bulb 0047 into the bulb holder and
remove by turning counter-clockwise.
X Push new bulb 0047 into the bulb holder and
screw in by turning clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0046 again. Fuses
i Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses
of the same rating (which can be
recognized by the

color and amperage) and
which have the amperage specified in the
fuse allocation chart. An authorized
Sprinter Dealer will be happy to advise you. G
Warning!
Only use fuses approved for Sprinter with the
fuse rating specified for the respective Electrical system
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Jump-starting connection point left of the air filter
X
Then, use other positive terminal
clamp 0046 of the jumper cable to turn the
red protective cap of the jump-starting
connection point clockwise and slide it
back and connect positive terminal
clamp 0046 to positive terminal 0086 of the
jump-starting connection point.
i Do not connect the jumper cable to the
additional battery in the engine
compartment. The
additional
battery is not
suitable for jump-starting operations.
X Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling
speed.
X First, connect the negative terminal clamps
of the jumper cable to negative terminal
008A of the donor battery and then to earth
contact 0088 of your own vehicle.
X Start the engine.
i You can
now

switch electrical consumers
back on but do not switch on the lights.
X First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from earth
contact 0088 and then

from negative terminal
008A of the donor battery.
X First disconnect the positive terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from positive
terminal 0086 of the jump-starting
connection point and then from positive
terminal 0047 of the donor battery.
The red protective cap springs back to its
initial position when positive terminal
clamp 0046 is removed from the jump-
starting connection point. X
Place the cover on positive terminal 0047 of
the donor battery.
i You can now switch the lights on.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Tow-starting
You cannot tow-start

your vehicle as it has an
automatic transmission. Towing
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Warning
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R the voltage supply

or the vehicle's electrical
system is malfunctioning.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and braking when the engine is not running.
You must then use significantly greater force
to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is
then locked and it will not be possible to steer
the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Comply with national regulations when
towing.
It is preferable to have the vehicle
transported on a transporter or trailer instead
of towing it. When towing the vehicle, use a
rigid towing bar.
! Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
i Before towing, deactivate the automatic
locking while driving function (Y page 55). 248
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You could otherwise become locked out
when pushing or towing the vehicle.
! Do not exceed the towing speed of
31 mph (50 km/h). You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
X Turn the key to position 2
in the ignition
lock.
X For a towing distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to
position N. G
Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure

you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling
down, e.g. with the aid of another person or
by tying the propeller shaft up.
X For a towing distance greater than
30 miles(50 km), remove the propeller
shafts to the driven axles.
! Always use new bolts when installing the
propeller shafts.
Front towing eye The fixture for the front towing eye is located in the
bumper.
X
To install the towing eye: press on
cover 0046 in the direction of the arrow and
remove cover 0046.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
X Take the towing eye and lug wrench from
the vehicle tool kit (Y page 182). X
Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten.
X To remove the towing eye: take the lug
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
X Insert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wrench counter-
clockwise.
X Unscrew the towing eye.
X Insert cover 0046 with the lug at the bottom
and press it in at the top until it engages.
X Place the towing eye and lug wrench back
in the vehicle tool kit.
Rear towing eye If your vehicle is equipped with a rear towing
eye, this
is

installed to the rear of the chassis
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
i If your vehicle has a trailer coupling, use
this for towing.
Recovering a vehicle that is stuck If the drive wheels are dug in to loose or
muddy ground, tow the vehicle with extreme
care, particularly if it is laden.
Pull the
vehicle

smoothly and straight ahead.
There is otherwise a risk of damage to the
chassis.
Do not tow the vehicle out with a trailer
attached.
Tow the vehicle out backwards in the tracks
already made, if possible.
Towing the vehicle in the event of
particular malfunctions With transmission damage
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Warning
A propeller shaft could fall off as it is being
removed and injure

you. Secure the propeller
shaft before removal to prevent it from falling Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away
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