MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

Switching the rear compartment
lighting on/off centrally (Passenger
Van) Rear compartment lighting switch
0043
To switch on the rear compartment light-
ing
0044 Automatic control
0087 To switch off the rear compartment light-
ing
You can switch the rear compartment lighting
on/off centrally on Passenger Vans that are
equipped with convenience control.
There may also be a switch on the rear com-
partment lights that allows you to switch
them on/off separately. If you switch off rear
compartment lighting 0087, the rear compart-
ment light is switched off, regardless of the
position of its own switch.
If you move the rear compartment lighting
switch to center position 0044, the automatic
control system is switched on. When you
open a door or unlock the vehicle, the rear
compartment lighting then goes on automat-
ically. Once the doors are closed, it switches
off automatically after 20 minutes.
If automatic control is switched on, the rear
compartment lighting goes on automatically
when you unlock the vehicle. Switching the rear/cargo compart-
ment lamp on/off
Interior light with switch (example: Cargo Van)
Interior light with switch (example: Passenger Van
with rear-compartment air conditioning)
0047
To switch on the interior lighting
0048 To switch off the interior lighting
0049 Automatic control
For Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans without
convenience control, the switch for the inter-
ior lighting is on the rear interior light in the
cargo compartment/vehicle interior.
If you move the switch to automatic control,
the rear/cargo compartment lamps go on
when you open a door or unlock the vehicle.
It switches off automatically after
20 minutes, or when you close the doors. Interior lighting
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Motion detector
G
WARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra-
red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
R look directly into the unfiltered laser beam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
R look directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The cargo compartment lighting is also
switched on by the motion detector in the
cargo compartment of Cargo Vans equipped
with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detector within
four seconds if:
R the rear interior light switch (Y page 99) is
set to automatic control.
R the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake
is applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
Or
R the selector lever is in position Pon vehi-
cles with automatic transmission and the
brake pedal is not being depressed and
R the vehicle has not been locked from the
outside using the key
The motion detector switches off automati-
cally if no change is detected in the vehicle
for several hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if
the ignition key is turned, etc. This prevents
the battery from becoming discharged. Changing bulbs
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
! Make sure the bulbs are always securely
installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with Bi-Xenon
bulbs, you can recognize this by the following:
the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the low-beam headlamps must be
switched on before starting the engine.
The bulbs and lamps are an essential compo-
nent of vehicle safety. You must therefore
make sure that these function correctly at all
times. Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
R Always switch off the vehicle's lighting sys-
tem before changing a bulb.
This will prevent a short circuit.
R Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs
with your bare hands. Always use a clean,
lint-free cloth or only touch the base of the
bulb when installing.
Even minor contamination can burn into
the glass surface and reduce the service life
of the bulbs. 100
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R
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or
that has scratches on its glass tube.
The bulb could may explode.
R Only use bulbs in closed lamps which have
been designed for this purpose.
R Only use spare bulbs of the same type and
with the prescribed voltage
R Protect the bulbs from moisture when in
use.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
R Have the LEDs and bulbs of the following
lamps changed at a qualified specialist
workshop:
- the additional turn signals in the exterior
mirrors
- the high-mounted brake lamp
- the Bi-Xenon bulbs
- front fog lamps
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Front bulbs
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0043
Additional turn signal
lamp in the exterior mir-
ror (not for all-wheel-
drive vehicles) PY16W
P21W
0044
Halogen headlamps
Turn signal lamps
PY21W Lights Bulb type
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Turn signal lamps
NAK 3457
0087
Halogen headlamps
Navigation lights W5W
Low-beam/high-beam
headlamps H7 55 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Low-beam/high-beam
headlamps D3S–35 W
0085
Halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps
W21W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Cornering lamps
H7 55 W
0083
Fog lamps H7 55 W
0084
Bi-Xenon headlamps
LED daytime running
lamps
W5W 55 W
Low-beam headlamps and high-beam
headlamps/cornering lamp
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 250).
X Turn housing cover 0043in the direction of
the arrow and remove it. Changing bulbs
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0044
Connector for low-beam headlamps
0087 Connector for high-beam headlamps
0085 Connector for navigation lights (halogen
headlamps)
X Remove corresponding connector 0044,0087
or 0085 from the bulb.
X Detach the locking spring and remove the
bulb.
X Insert the new bulb in such a way that its
base fits into the recess of the bulb holder.
X Attach the locking spring and plug the con-
nector onto the bulb.
X Place housing cover 0043into the opening
and turn in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
X Close the hood.
Cornering light function/daytime run-
ning lamps X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 250).
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and remove it. X
Pull out the bulb holder together with
bulb 0044.
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 lamp.
X Position housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise as far as it will go.
X Close the hood.
Turn signal lamps X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 250).
X Turn bulb holder 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from bulb
holder 0043.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0043and
screw it in clockwise.
X Insert bulb holder 0043into the lamp and turn
it clockwise to tighten.
X Close the hood. 102
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Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0043
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0044
Brake lamps P 21 W
0087
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0085
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R 5 W
0083
License plate lamp W 5 W
0084
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
006B
Backup lamps P 21 W Tail lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the rear door.
X Undo screws 0043and unclip the lamp lens
in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull the connector off the bulb holder. 0044
Retaining lugs
0087 Brake lamps
0085 Turn signal lamps
0083 Standing lamp/tail lamp
0084 Backup lamps
006B Rear fog lamp Changing bulbs
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X
Release retaining lugs 0044and take the bulb
holder out of the tail lamp.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it 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 0043.
License plate lamp X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Insert a screwdriver or similar implement
into recess 0044and carefully pry off lamp
lens 0043.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert a new bulb.
X Align lamp lens 0043and clip it in so that it
engages. Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types Chassis (example: Cab Chassis)
Lights Bulb type
0043
Perimeter lamp/stand-
ing lamp R 5 W
0044
Tail lamps R 5 W
0087
Brake lamps P 21 W
0085
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0083
Backup lamps P 21 W
0084
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P 21 W
006B
License plate lamp R 5 W
Tail lamps
0043
Screws
0044 Lamp lens
0087 Perimeter lamp/standing lamp
0085 Turn signal lamps 104
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0083
Brake lamps
0084 Tail lamps
006B Rear fog lamp
006C License plate lamp
006D Backup lamps
X Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove lamp lens 0044.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0044and tighten
screws 0043. Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Type of lamp: P 21 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove lamp lens 0044.
X Applying light pressure to the bulb, turn it
counter-clockwise and remove it from the
bulb holder.
X Press the new bulb into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position lamp lens 0044and tighten
screws 0043again. Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp: W 5 W
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Undo screws 0043and remove the lamp unit.
X Turn bulb holder 0044and remove it.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0044.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Screw bulb holder 0044into the lamp unit.
X Carefully position the lamp housing and
tighten screws 0043.
Courtesy lights Type of lamp: W 5 W
X
Press in the latching spring of courtesy
light 0043with a suitable implement, e.g. a
screwdriver.
X Pry off courtesy light 0043. Changing bulbs
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X
Disconnect cable connector 0087.
X Unscrew bulb holder 0044.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0044.
X Press the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Screw bulb holder 0044into courtesy
light 0043.
X Connect cable connector 0087.
The connector locking spring must engage.
X Align courtesy light 0043on the side and
engage. Interior lighting
General notes !
Have the bulbs in the overhead control
panel replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop. You could otherwise damage
the overhead control panel.
Front interior light Type of lamp: K 18 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press spring catch 0044in the direction of the
arrow and lift off interior light 0043.
X Remove bulb 0087from the bulb holder.
X Insert new bulb 0087.
X Align interior light 0043on the right-hand side
and engage the spring catch. Rear interior light
Interior light with switch
Interior light without switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press in the catch spring of lamp hous-
ing 0043with a suitable object, e.g. with a
screwdriver, and pry off lamp housing 0043.
X Interior light without switch: open pro-
tective cover 0085.
X Press the contact spring of bulb holder 0044
outwards and remove bulb 0087.
X Insert new bulb 0087.
X Interior light without switch: fold back
protective cover 0085.
X Align lamp housing 0043on the left-hand side
and engage.
i Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop. 106
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Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Undo screws 0043and remove the lamp lens.
X Press bulb 0044into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
X Press new bulb 0044into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0043.
i Vehicles with LED cargo compart-
ment lamp: if an LED is defective, consult
a qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers. !
If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Oth-
erwise, dirt or optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the
wiper blades twice a year (Y page 108), ide-
ally in spring and fall. Combination switch
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow 0044to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
X Single wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0043.
X To wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point
in the direction of arrow 0043.
i Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield. Windshield wipers
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The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wiper speed is reduced. For example, if you
have selected level IIand stop the vehicle,
wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If intermit-
tent wipe is selected, the intervals become
longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor:
you can use level Ias the universal setting.
The rain and light sensor sets the appropri-
ate wiping frequency automatically,
according to the intensity of the rain. When
you stop the vehicle, levels IIIand IIare
switched down to level Iautomatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the orig-
inal level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(Y page 196).
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 257) section. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
0043
00C5 Rear window wiper switch
0048 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch 0043to the corresponding posi-
tion
The rear window wiper switches on automat-
ically if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window. 108
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