bulb MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

Example (halogen headlamps)
0044
Low-beam headlamp bulb holder
0087 Bulb holder for high-beam headlamp
0085 Bulb holder for parking lamp/standing
lamp (halogen headlamps)
X Turn the corresponding bulb holder with
bulb 0044,0087or0085 counter-clockwise and
pull it out of the lamp.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb in such a way that its
base fits into the recess of the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder with the bulb into the
lamp and turn it clockwise to tighten.
The bulb holder engages audibly.
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 248).
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and remove. X
Bi-Xenon headlamps: turn bulb holder
with bulb 0044counter-clockwise and
remove it.
Halogen headlamps: press the spring
catches of the bulb holder together and
remove the bulb holder with bulb 0044.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
X Press a new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: insert the bulb
holder with bulb 0044into the lamp and turn
clockwise.
Halogen headlamps: insert the bulb
holder with bulb 0044into the lamp.
The bulb holder with bulb 0044engages audi-
bly.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise to the
stop.
The cap audibly engages.
X Close the hood (Y page 249). Changing bulbs
101Lights andwindshield wipers Z

Turn signal lamps
X
Switch off the lighting system.
X Open the hood (Y page 248).
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. Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
0043
High-mounted brake
lamp LED
0044
Brake lamp/tail lamp P21W/5W
0087
Turn signal lamps PY 21 W
0085
Tail lamps/standing
lamps R5W
0083
License plate lamp W5W
0084
Rear fog lamps (driver's
side) P21W
006B
Backup lamps P21W102
Changing bulbsLights and
windshield wipers

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 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. Changing bulbs
103Lights andwindshield wipers Z

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 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. 104
Changing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

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, rear compartment Bulb type: W5W
X Press in the latching spring of courtesy
light 0043with a suitable implement, e.g. a
screwdriver.
X Pry off courtesy light 0043. 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. Changing bulbs
105Lights and windshield wipers Z

Rear interior light
Interior light with switch
Interior light with switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W
X Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press in the catch springs of lamp hous-
ing 0043with a suitable object and pry off
lamp housing 0043.
X Press the contact spring of bulb holder 0044
outwards and remove bulb 0087.
X Insert a new bulb 0087.
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.
Interior light without switch Interior light without switch
Type of lamp: K 15 W X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Press in the catch springs of lamp hous-
ing 0043with a suitable object and pry off
lamp housing 0043.
X Open protective cover 0085.
X Press the contact spring of bulb holder 0044
outwards and remove bulb 0087.
X Insert new bulb 0087.
X Fold protective cover 0085back into place.
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.
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. 106
Changing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Key positions
005A
To insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel
0047 To unlock the steering wheel, power sup-
ply for some consumers (e.g. the radio)
0048 To switch on the ignition. Power supply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
0049 To start the engine
On vehicles with a battery main switch, you
must first switch on the power supply
(Y page 137).
i To unlock the steering, move the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key to posi- tion 1. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following compo-
nents on the vehicle, and on the trailer as
necessary:
R license plates, vehicle lighting, turn sig-
nals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to
road safety. The separate instructions
issued by the manufacturer pertaining to operation, care and maintenance should
be observed.
X Rectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X Check the equipment to make sure that it is
accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is in the front door stowage compart-
ments and behind the driver's seat.
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page 99). Before driving off
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident. 138
DrivingDriving and pa
rking

sure nobody is standing between the vehicle
and the trailer.
A trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the
towing vehicle could break away. A correctly
coupled trailer must be positioned horizon-
tally behind the towing vehicle.
Ensure that the following weights are not
exceeded:
R the permissible noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the permissible gross weight of both the
towing vehicle and the trailer
R the permissible gross combination weight
The applicable permissible values that may
not be exceeded can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the type plates for the trailer tow hitch
R on the type plates for the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 316).
Where the values differ, the lowest is valid.
You will find values approved by the manu-
facturer on the identification plates and those
for the towing vehicle in the "Permissible
trailer loads and trailer drawbar noseweights"
section (Y page 177).
Your vehicle behaves differently with a trailer than without one.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is more susceptible to strong crosswinds
R requires more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This may impair the handling characteristics. When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to suit the road and weather condi-
tions. Drive carefully. Maintain a safe dis-
tance. If you require any further explanation of the
information contained in the Operator's Man-
ual, please contact an authorized Sprinter
dealer.
General notes R
Observe the legally prescribed maximum
speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in
the relevant country, state or Canadian
province. Before setting off, check the vehi-
cle documents of the your trailer to find out
the permissible maximum speed.
This reduces the risk of accidents.
R Install only an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle. Only use a ball coupling that is
approved for your vehicle and Sprinter
trailer tow hitch. More information on the
availability, mounting and installation of the
trailer electrics is available at any qualified specialist workshop.
R The turn signals on the trailer are only guar-
anteed to function when incandescent
bulbs are used. You can obtain more infor-
mation about installing the trailer electrics
at any qualified specialist workshop.
R The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road
safety. The notes on operation, care and
maintenance issued by the manufacturer
should be observed.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not suita-
ble for installing detachable trailer cou-
plings.
R Do not attach rented trailer tow hitches or
other detachable trailer tow hitches to the
bumper.
R Minimize the risk of damage to the ball cou-
pling. If you do not require the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess.
Weight information can be found in the “Per-
missible trailer and drawbar noseweights”
section (Y page 177).
i The height of the ball neck changes
according to the load on the vehicle. If this 174
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When driving with a trailer, you should not
exceed the permitted Gross Combination
Weight Rating (GCWR).
The permissible values, which must not be
exceeded, can be found in your vehicle docu-
ments and on the trailer tow hitch type plates
for the trailer and the vehicle (Y page 316).
The basic values approved by the manufac-
turer can also be found in the "Technical data" section (Y page 328). If the values vary, the
lowest value always applies.
Loading a trailer !
Utilize the maximum permissible nose-
weight as fully as possible. Do not allow the
weight to fall below the minimum permis-
sible noseweight, otherwise the trailer may
come loose.
R You must distribute the load on the vehicle
and trailer so that the permitted maximum
values for the gross vehicle weight (GVWR), gross trailer weight (GTW) and gross com-
bined weight (GCWR) as well as permitted
gross axle loads (GAWR) and noseweight
(TWR) of your vehicle are not exceeded.
R Add the drawbar noseweight on the ball
coupling (TWR) to the rear axle load. This
will prevent you from exceeding the per-
missible gross axle weight (GAWR).
R Add the drawbar noseweight on the ball
coupling (TWR) to the vehicle payload. This
will prevent you from exceeding the per-
missible gross vehicle weight (GVWR).
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight R
Make sure the weights of the towing vehicle
and the trailer comply with the maximum
permissible values. Have the vehicle/
trailer combination weighed on a calibrated weighbridge. The vehicle/trailer combina-
tion consists of the towing vehicle including
the driver, passengers and load, as well as
the loaded trailer.
R Check the maximum permissible gross axle
weight rating of the front and rear axles (GAWR), the gross trailer weight (GTW), the
gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
and the noseweight of the trailer drawbar
(TWR). Trailer power supply
! Incorrect wiring of the connector plug
could, under certain circumstances, cause
malfunctions in the vehicle's other elec-
tronic systems. We therefore recommend
having the connector plug wired at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! You can connect accessories with a max-
imum power consumption of 240 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
Your vehicle may be equipped with various
electrical installations for trailer towing.
Depending on your trailer, you may need an
adapter to connect the electrical system of
the trailer with that of the vehicle.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped at the factory with a permanent power supply.
The permanent power supply is on the trailer
socket pin assignment 4.
Note that the permanent power supply of the
trailer is not switched off when the on-board
voltage is low. This can completely discharge the starter battery of your vehicle.
The turn signals on the trailer are only guar-
anteed to function when incandescent bulbs
are used.
Further information on the electrical equip-
ment currently installed on your vehicle and
on installing trailer electrics can be obtained
at any qualified specialist workshop. 178
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Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Low beam left Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
3
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 100).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0049
Low beam right Low beam right The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty
3
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 100).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0049
Cornering lt. left Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 100).0049
Cornering Cornering
lt.
lt.right
right The right-hand cornering light is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 100).0049
Lights on auto‐ Lights on auto‐
matic. Remove key matic. Remove key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
0058 position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0049
Turn signal left Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 102) or
rear (Y page 103) indicator lamp. 0049
Turn signal right Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 102) or
rear (Y page 103) indicator lamp. 0049
Brake lamp left Brake lamp left The left brake lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).0049
Brake lamp right Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty
3
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 103).3
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the turn
signals. 208
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays