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XPress and hold the9reset button for approx-
imately 3 seconds.
You will see a message in the display prompt-
ing you to press the 9reset button again to
confirm.
XPress the 9reset button again.
All functions in the submenu are reset to the
factory settings.
iIf you want to retain the settings, do not
press the 9reset button a second time. The
Settings
menu appears again after approx-
imately 5 seconds.
Selecting submenus
You will see the collection of submenus. There
are more submenus than can be displayed at the
same time.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select a
submenu.
The submenu currently selected is highligh-
ted.
XPress the 9button to select the function
within a submenu.
XChange the setting by pressing the Wor
X button.
The changed setting is saved.
Instrument cluster submenu
Selecting the unit for temperature
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Tem‐perat.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select the
unit for all messages in the display: °C
(degrees Celsius) or°F(degrees Fahrenheit).
Selecting the unit for the digital speed-
ometer
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Dig.speedo.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select the
unit for the digital speedometer: km/hor
mph.
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Selecting the unit for distance
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Tripfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress theWorX button to select the
unit for all messages in the display: km(kilo-
meters) or miles.
Selecting the language
The selected range of languages shown is just
an example. The range of languages available is
specific to each country.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Languagefunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress theWorX button to set the lan-
guage for all messages.
Selecting the display for the status bar
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Selectdisp.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select
whether to display the outside temperature or
the speed (digital speedometer).
The selected display is then shown perma-
nently in the lower part of the display.
Selecting the unit for the tire pressure
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Inst. clustersubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Tirepres.function.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select the
unit for the tire pressure in the display: bar
orpsi.
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Clock/Date submenu
Setting the time
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Clock/Datesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select Set clockHoursorMinutes.
XPress the WorX button to set the val-
ues.
Selecting the time format
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Clock/Datesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the 12/24 hfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress theWorX button to select the
12 hor 24 hclock format.
Lighting submenu
Activating/deactivating Highbeam Assist
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Lightingsubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the High‐beam Assistfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to switch
Highbeam Assist OnorOff.
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to reset
the HighbeamAssistfunction to the factory
settings during a journey. You will see the fol-
lowing message in the display: Setting
only possible at standstill.
For further information about Highbeam Assist,
see (
Ypage 83).
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
If you switch the daytime running lamps function
to On, the daytime running lamps will automati-
cally light up when the engine is running.
For safety reasons, it is only possible to change
this setting when the vehicle is stationary. The
factory setting is On
in countries in which day-
time running lamp mode or daytime running
lamps are mandatory .
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Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress theVorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Lightingsubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Daytimerunn. lampsfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to switch the
daytime running lamps OnorOff.
iIf you turn the light switch to TorL,
the corresponding lamp switches on. If you
turn the light switch to Ã, the daytime
running lamps remain switched on.
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to reset
the Daytime runn. lampsfunction to the
factory setting while the vehicle is in motion.
You will see the following message in the dis-
play: Setting only possible at stand‐
still.
Switching surround lighting on or off
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Lightingsubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Loc.lightingfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to switch the
surround lighting OnorOff.
If you switch the surround lighting to On
, the fol-
lowing lamps light up in the dark after you have
unlocked the vehicle using the key:
Rthe parking lamps
Rthe tail lamps
Rthe license plate lamps
Rthe fog lamps
The surround lighting automatically switches off
after 40 seconds or if you:
Ropen the driver's door
Rinsert the key into the ignition lock
Rlock the vehicle using the key
Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
In the Headlampssubmenu, you can set
whether and for how long you wish the exterior
lighting to remain on after closing the doors.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Lightingsubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Head‐lampsfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to select
whether and for how long you wish the exte-
rior lighting to remain on.
If you have set the delayed switch-off and switch
off the engine, the following remain lit:
Rthe parking lamps
Rthe tail lamps
Rthe license plate lamps
Rthe fog lamps
iYou can reactivate this function by opening
a door within 10 minutes.
If, after switching off the engine, you do not
open a door or you close an open door, the
exterior lighting switches off after
60 seconds.
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Vehicle submenu
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use theWipe sensorfunction to set
the sensitivity of the rain/ light sensor.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Wipesensorfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.
The levels are graded as follows:
RLevel 1: high sensitivity – wiping begins even
in light rain
RLevel 2: moderate sensitivity
RLevel 3: low sensitivity – wiping only begins
in heavy rain
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the BlindSpot Assistfunction.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to switch Blind
Spot Assist OnorOff.
For further information about Blind Spot Assist;
see (
Ypage 144).
Heating submenu
Selecting the switch-on time for the aux-
iliary heating
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Heatingsubmenu.
XPress the 9button to switch to the Aux.heat.submenu selection (Ypage 108).
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to set the
desired switch-on time.
Use the Timer off
setting to deactivate
automatic switch-on.
XPress button V.
The switch-on time is selected.
Convenience submenu
The Keyfunction allows you to define whether
settings for some submenus are stored with a
key dependence.
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This function pertains to theInst. cluster(instrument cluster) menu, the Lightingmenu
and the Vehiclemenu.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Keyfunc-
tion.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to activate or
deactivate key dependency.
Trip computer menu
General notes
You can call up or reset statistical data for the
vehicle in the Trip computer menu.
iWhen you call up the trip computer again, it
displays the last function called up.
The units of the statistical information dis-
played are set permanently for each specific
country, and are therefore independent of the
units selected in the Settings
menu.
Trip computer "After start" or "After
reset"
Example: "After start" trip computer
:
Distance
;Time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the
VorU button to select
After start.
or
XPress the 9or: button to select
After reset.
The values in the After
startsubmenu refer to
the start of the journey. The values in the After
resetsubmenu refer to the last reset of the trip
computer.
The After start
trip computer function is
automatically reset if:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The After
resettrip computer is automatically
reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 miles.
iIf you turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or remove it, all the values are reset
after approximately four hours.
The values will not be reset if you turn the key
back to position 1or 2during this time.
Calling up the range
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button to select
After start.
XPress the 9or: button to select
Range.
The approximate distance which can be cov-
ered with the tank's current contents and
your current style of driving is shown.
iIf there is only a small amount of fuel left in
the fuel tank, the 7Please refuelmes-
sage is shown instead of the range.
Resetting the trip computer
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button to select
After start.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
function you would like to reset.
XPress and hold the 9reset button until the
values are reset to "0".
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Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements of the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating a mobile phone in the vehicle. If it is
permitted to operate a mobile phone while the
vehicle is in motion, only operate it when road
and traffic conditions permit.
If you have connected a mobile phone to the
Sprinter hands-free system, you can operate it
using the functions in the TEL
menu.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the separate
operating instructions).
XSwitch on the audio equipment (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection between
the mobile phone and the audio equipment
(see the separate operating instructions).
XPress the VorU button on the steering
wheel to select the TELmenu.
XWhenPlease enter PIN:appears in the
display, enter the PIN using the mobile phone
or audio equipment.
The mobile phone will search for a network.
The display remains blank during this time.
You will see the mobile phone operational
readiness display once the mobile phone has
found a network.
iYou can obtain further information about
suitable mobile phones and connecting
mobile phones via Bluetooth
®at any qualified
specialist workshop.
iIf the mobile phone operational readiness
symbol goes out, your vehicle is outside of the
transmission and reception range.
Accepting a call
XPress the 6button on the steering wheel
to accept an incoming call.
The display shows the call duration.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress ~button on the steering wheel to
reject or end a call.
The caller then hears the engaged tone.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol again.
Dialing a number from the phone book
You can enter new telephone numbers into the
phone book via the mobile phone (see the sep-
arate operating instructions). If your mobile
phone is able to receive calls, you can search for
and dial a number from the phone book.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XUse the VorU button to select the TELmenu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol.
XPress the9or: button to switch to
the phone book.
The on-board computer reads the phone book
stored on the SIM card or in the mobile phone.
This may take more than a minute.
When the message is no longer displayed,
reading has ended.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name.
or
XTo start rapid scrolling: press and hold the
9 or: button longer than 1 second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XTo start dialing: press the6button.
The on-board computer dials the correspond-
ing phone number.
When a connection is established, the name
of the other person and/or the call duration
appear in the display.
XTo exit the phone book: press the~but-
ton.
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Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XUse theVorU button to select the TELmenu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol.
XPress the6button.
The display shows the most recently dialed
numbers or names in the redial memory.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number.
XTo start dialing: press the6button.
The on-board computer dials the correspond-
ing phone number.
When a connection is established, the name
of the other person and/or the call duration
appear in the display.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
button.
Display messages
Notes on display messages
Important safety notes
GWARNING
No information will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the display is inopera-
tive.
As a result, you will not be able to see warning
and indicator lamps or information about the
driving conditions, such as speed or outside
temperature. Driving characteristics may be
impaired. Adjust your driving style and vehicle
speed accordingly.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
GWARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
over, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
iIf you turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion, a display check is performed. All warning
and indicator lamps (except the turn signal
indicator lamps) and the display are activa-
ted. Before starting the journey, check that
the warning and indicator lamps are operating
correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
Warnings, malfunctions or additional informa-
tion may also be shown in the display. The fol-
lowing tables show all the display messages. A
warning tone sounds with certain display mes-
sages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
The on-board computer shows warnings, mal-
functions or additional information in the dis-
play. A warning tone sounds with certain display
messages. Display messages of a high priority
are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by
pressing the V,U,9or: button
on the steering wheel or the 9reset button.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest
priority. These messages will continue to be
shown in the display until their cause has been
eliminated.
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages in the message memory
(
Ypage 176).
Message memory
The on-board computer only records and shows
malfunctions and warnings from certain sys-
tems. Therefore, make sure that your vehicle is
safe to use. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent by driving an unsafe vehicle.
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The on-board computer stores certain display
messages. In theMessage memory menu, you
can call up stored display messages.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the number of stored display messages,
e.g. 2 messages
, appears in the display.
If no malfunctions have occurred, the No
messagesmessage appears.
XScroll through the stored display messages
with the9or: button.
XTo exit the message memory menu: press
the V orU button.
When you switch off the ignition, all display mes-
sages are deleted from the message memory.
You can only remove the key when it is in the
basic position.
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Display messages on vehicles withoutsteering wheel buttons
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
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XHavecruise contro lchecke dat aqualified specialis tworkshop .
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displaye dafter 30 seconds.
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fie dspecialis tworkshop .
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displaye dafter 30 seconds.
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XHav ewheels wit hsuitable whee lelectronic sunits installed at a
qualified specialis tworkshop .
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also displaye dafter 30 seconds.
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individual tires diffe rsignificantly.
XChec kth etire pressure and correc tit if necessary (Ypage 253).
dEF ChkIn addition,th eyello wå DEFindicator lamp lights up in th einstru-
men tcluster and awarnin gtone sounds.
The DE Fsupply has dropped belo w1.5US gal (5.5l).
XAdd DEF supply (Ypage 129).
The å DEF indicator lamp only disappears when the vehicle is
stationary, at the latest after 20 secondsa s soon as you switch on
the ignition or start the engine after refueling.
In addition, the yellow ;Check Engine indicator lamp and the yel-
low å DEF indicator lamp light up in the instrument cluster and a
warning tone sounds.
The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compliant
with ISO 22241.
XHave the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible.
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