key MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2010 MY10 Operator’s Manual

Disconnecting the battery
G
Warning
There is a risk of a short circuit if the positive
terminal of the
connected battery comes into
contact with any part of the vehicle. This could
cause the flammable gas mix to ignite. You
and others could be seriously injured.
R Do not place any metal objects or tools on
the batteries.
R When disconnecting the batteries, always
disconnect the negative terminal clamp
before the positive terminal clamp.
R When connecting the batteries, always
connect the positive terminal clamp before
the negative terminal clamp.
R Do not disconnect or connect the batteries
when the engine is running.
! 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
damage the vehicle electronics.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
Disconnecting the starter battery
The starter battery is located in the battery
case in the driver's footwell. Removing/installing the floor covering in
the driver's footwell X
To remove: remove screws 008A
and take off
trim 0047.
X Remove floor covering 0046.
X To install: replace floor covering
0046 in the
driver's footwell. G
Warning
Free movement of the pedals must not be
impaired. This would

otherwise jeopardize the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Make sure that the floor covering is pushed
under the carrier of the accelerator pedal and
cannot slide between the carrier and the
accelerator pedal when you install it.
This would otherwise prevent you from
depressing the accelerator pedal completely,
thereby restricting your vehicle's
acceleration, e.g. during overtaking.
X Slide floor covering 0046 underneath the
carrier for 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 not
obstruct the accelerator pedal.
X Put trim 0047 in place and screw the screws
008A back in.176
Maintenance
Operation

Removing the battery cover in the driver's
footwell
X
Remove screws 0047 and slide cover 0046 in
the direction of the arrow.
The screws must protrude beyond the
recesses.
X Remove cover 0046 upwards. Starter battery in the driver's footwell
X
First loosen and remove the negative
terminal clamp so that it is no longer in
contact with the terminal.
X Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
X Loosen the positive terminal clamp and fold
it up to the side together with the pre-fuse
box. Disconnecting the additional battery
Additional battery in the engine compartment
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Open the hood (Y page 168).
X First loosen and remove the negative
terminal clamp so that it is no longer in
contact with the terminal.
X Remove the cover from the positive
terminal.
X Loosen and remove the positive terminal
clamp.
Removing the battery Starter battery
X
Disconnect the battery ( Y page 176).
X Pull breather hose with connector
bracket 0047 from connection 0046 on the
degassing cover. Maintenance
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0077
US vehicles
only:
The yellow tire
pressure
monitor warning
lamp flashes for
60 seconds and
then remains lit. The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. 00BA
The yellow water
separator
indicator lamp
lights up when
the ignition is
started. The water that has collected in the water separator has reached
the maximum level.
X
Drain the water separator ( Y page 221).00BD
The yellow
washer fluid
level indicator
lamp for the
windshield
washer/
headlamp
cleaning system
lights up after
the engine is
started or while
the vehicle is in
motion. The water level is too low.
X
Top up washer fluid ( Y page 171).0082
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for
approximately
six seconds
when the key is
turned to
position 2 in the
ignition lock.
A warning tone
also sounds. The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
X
Fasten seat belt (Y page 34).196
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
The yellow bulb
indicator lamp
lights up when
the key is
turned
to position 2 in
the ignition lock. A bulb in the exterior lighting (with the exception of the front
position lamps and trailer lighting) is defective
6
.
X Change defective bulbs as soon as possible ( Y page 233).003E
The yellow door
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving. The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
X
Close the doors or hood. Notes on display messages
G
Warning
No messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the display fails.
You will then not be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed and
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps and display messages or the failure of
systems. Handling characteristics may be
affected. Adapt your speed and driving style
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop. The qualified specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. We recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer for

this purpose. In particular,
all work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be
jeopardized if maintenance work is carried
out incorrectly. As a result, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
In addition, the

safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have
maintenance

work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. We recommend visiting an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i If you turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock, all warning/indicator lamps
(except the turn signal indicator lamps) and
the display are activated. Please make sure
that they are working properly before
commencing a journey.
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons Warnings, malfunctions or additional
information may
also

be shown in the display.
The following tables show all the display
messages. For certain display messages, a
warning tone or a continuous tone will also
sound.
6 The lamp failure

indicator may, depending on equipment, be omitted for all lamps with the exception of turn
signals. Troubleshooting
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Practical advice Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0063
Check tire(s) The pressure of one or more tires has dropped significantly. If the
tire pressure monitor
has detected the affected wheel, the wheel
position is also displayed.
X Pull over immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
X Check the tires.
X Repair or change the wheel if necessary ( Y page 222).
X Check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary
(Y page 280).
The display message disappears automatically after driving for
a few minutes with the corrected tire pressure. 0063
Warning Tire
defect One or more tires is losing air rapidly. If the tire pressure monitor
has detected the affected wheel, the wheel position is also
displayed.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers, paying attention

to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X Repair or change the wheel (Y page 222). 0039
Check Immobilizer
Visit workshop The key is no longer working.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B7
Reserve fuel
Drive
to a gas station The fuel level has fallen into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station ( Y page 142).003E
Doors open You are already driving at walking pace, even though not all the
doors are closed.
X
Close the doors. 00BA
Water in fuel
Visit workshop The water that has collected in the water separator has reached
the maximum level.
X
Drain the water separator ( Y page 221).00BD
Check wash. fluid
level The washer fluid level has dropped to approximately
1
/ 3 of the
reservoir capacity.
X Add washer fluid ( Y page 171).208
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions0055
Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible
(Y page 233).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Low beam right The right-hand low beam is faulty
7
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulbs as soon as possible.
(Y page 233)
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Cornering lt.
right The right-hand cornering light is faulty
7
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 0055
Lights on
automatic. Remove
key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
005A position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0055
Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp left The left-hand brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty
7
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 233). 0055
Third brake lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty
7
. This display message will
only appear if all LEDs have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. 7
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Troubleshooting
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Warning tones
G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardized if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a
result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. We recommend visiting an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsThe anti-theft alarm
system is suddenly
triggered. You opened
the vehicle using the key without first deactivating the
anti-theft alarm system.
X Press the 0036 or 0037 button on the remote control.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated. A warning tone sounds. A message is shown in the display.
X
Observe the information for the messages (Y page 197).
A warning tone sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake ( Y page 112).
A warning tone sounds. You have opened the driver's door and forgotten to switch off the
lights.
X Turn the light switch to 0027. A warning tone sounds.
G
Warning!
You have not fastened your seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 32).Engine
G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardized if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a

result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. We recommend visiting an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. 212
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsThe engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. There is air in the fuel system.
X
Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
X Start the engine again.
Please bear in
mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts
will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. The reserve
fuel warning lamp is lit
and the
fuel

gauge is at
0. The fuel tank has been run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
X Bleed the fuel system . The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard.
The
00BB yellow engine
diagnostic lamp and
the yellow DEF
indicator lamp 00E48
lights up. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty, an emission-relevant
malfunction has occurred or the DEF reserve has been used up.
The engine management prevents the engine from starting.
This malfunction or malfunction can damage the exhaust gas
aftertreatment.
X
Observe the messages in the display:
R
on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons (Y page 199)
R on vehicles with steering-wheel buttons (Y page 202) and
(Y page 204). The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The battery isolating switch is switched off.
X
Switch on the power supply ( Y page 88).The engine does not
start.
The starter motor
cannot be heard. The on-board voltage is too low (the battery is too weak or
discharged).
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 247).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 8
Only vehicles without steering-wheel buttons. Troubleshooting
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Driving systems
G
Warning
The operating safety of your vehicle could be jeopardized if maintenance work is carried out
incorrectly. As a
result, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The qualified
specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. We recommend visiting an authorized Sprinter Dealer. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsOnly the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning

displays are

lit.
A warning tone also
sounds for
approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately 20
seconds.
The indicator lamp on
the 0069 switch lights
up and the red
segments in the
PARKTRONIC warning
display go out. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
When you press the
0069 switch, the red segments in the
PARKTRONIC
warning displays

light up again and the warning tone
sounds for approximately two seconds.
X Have PARKTRONIC checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialized workshop. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or iced up.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y
page 163).
X Turn the key to position 2 again in the ignition lock. The PARKTRONIC
warning displays
implausible distances.
For example, all the
segments may be lit
even though
there

is no
obstacle present. An external radio or ultrasonic source may be causing
interference.
X
Check PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsIt is no longer possible
to lock the vehicle
using the remote
control.
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. It is no longer possible
to lock the vehicle
using the remote
control.
The turn signals do not
flash when the vehicle
is locked. The central locking system has malfunctioned.
X
Lock the vehicle using the folding key ( Y page 54).
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 remote control batteries are weak or discharged.
X
Point the remote control at the driver's door handle at close
range and try again.
If this does not work:
X Lock or unlock the vehicle with the folding key (Y page 54).
X Check the batteries of the remote control ( Y page 53).It is no longer possible
to lock or unlock the
vehicle using the
remote control. The remote control is faulty.
X
Lock or unlock the vehicle with the folding key (Y page 54).
X Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible
at a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
Your qualified specialist workshop will be happy to provide you
with a replacement. 218
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