MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2011 MY11 Operator’s Manual

Lamp failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator monitors all lamps
of the exterior lighting with the exception of
the front position lamps and the trailer
lighting. If a bulb fails, either the
0055( Y page
197)

indicator lamp lights up or
a corresponding message is shown in the
display ( Y page 209).
i Depending on the equipment, the bulb
failure indicator can be omitted for all
lamps with the exception of the turn signal
lamps. G
Warning
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You
are responsible for the proper functioning of
the vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-
functioning vehicle lighting

puts the operating
safety of the vehicle at risk. You could cause
an accident and injure yourself or others.
Therefore, check the lighting equipment of
the vehicle before each journey and, if
necessary, check the operation and condition
of the trailer lighting equipment. Light switch
Configuration You can switch the vehicle lighting on or off
using the light switch.
The light switch is located between the
driver's door and the steering wheel.
0046
Light switch The symbols on the light switch have the
following meanings:
005A
Automatic headlamp mode
0027 Lights off/daytime
running lamp mode
006C Parking lamps, license plate lamp and
instrument lighting on
0064 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
(depending on the position of the
combination switch)
Low-beam headlamps X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the light switch to 0064.
The 0064 indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up.
Daytime running lamp mode You can adjust daytime running lamp mode
in the on-board computer:
R
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
R vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 74)
This is not possible in countries where
daytime running lamp mode is a legal
requirement.
X Turn the light switch to 0027.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps
and license plate lamp are switched on
when the engine is running.
The 0064 indicator lamp in the instrument
panel lights up.
i USA only:
When you turn the light switch to 006C or
0064, the respective

light comes on. When
the light switch is turned to 005A, daytime
running lamp mode remains switched on.
i Canada only:
When you turn the light switch to 0064, the
low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the light switch is turned to 006C or Lighting
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005A, daytime running lamp mode remains
switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode Parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and the
license plate lamp are switched on
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
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Warning!
If the light switch is set to 005A,
the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
0064
in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
X Turn the light switch to 005A.
The parking lamps are switched on/off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock.
Parking lamps, low-beam headlamps and
the license plate

lamp are switched on/off
automatically, depending on ambient light
conditions, when the engine is running.
Front fog lamps/rear fog lamp X
Turn light switch 0046 to 0064 or 006C.
i If your vehicle is only equipped with rear
fog lamps, you

must turn the light switch to
0064.
X Front fog lamps: pull light switch 0046 out
to the first stop.
The green 0067 indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up.
X Rear fog lamp: pull light switch 0046 out to
the second stop.
The yellow 006A

indicator lamp next to the
light switch lights up. Combination switch
0046
High-beam headlamps
0047 High beam flasher
High-beam headlamps X
To switch on: switch on the low-beam
headlamps ( Y page 89).
X Press combination switch

0046 forwards.
The 0063 indicator lamp

on the instrument
panel comes on.
High beam flasher X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2
in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in
direction 0047.
Turn signals 0046
To indicate a right turn
0047 To indicate a left turn90
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X
To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction 0046 or 0047, until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the
combination
switch briefly in desired direction 0046
or 0047.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times. Cornering light function (vehicles
with Bi-Xenon headlamps)
When the low-beam

headlamps are switched
on, the cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road in the direction you
are turning.
The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
R you are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on the
indicator lamp or turn the steering wheel.
R you are traveling at a speed of between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 43 mph
(70 km/h) and you turn the steering wheel.
The cornering light may continue to be lit for
a short time, but is deactivated automatically
after a maximum of three minutes. Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps work even when
the ignition is

switched off. They are activated
automatically when an air bag is deployed or
after heavy brake application from a speed of
more than 43 mph (70 km/h) that brings the
vehicle to a standstill. X
To switch on/off: press button 0046.
i If you have indicated a turn while the
hazard warning lamps

are switched on, only
the turn signal lamps on the side of the
vehicle selected will light up.
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off. G
Warning
If you open the rear doors 90° (detent
position) or fold

down the platform tailgate on
vehicles with a platform, the rear lights are
covered.
The vehicle will then be unsafe as its rear
lights will not be visible for approaching
traffic. Other road users may not realize until
too late that it is an obstruction. This could
lead to an accident.
You should ensure that the vehicle is visible
from the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle for instance. Lighting
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Front interior lighting
Standard front interior lighting 0046
To switch on the interior lighting
0047 Automatic control
008A To switch off the interior lighting
Front interior lighting with overhead
control panel 0046
To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0047 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
008A Right-hand reading lamp
0088 Interior light
0086 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0087 To switch the interior lighting on/off
006E Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on interior lights or the reading
lamps manually,
they

switch off automatically
after about twenty minutes. Automatic control
The interior lighting comes on when you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the key from the ignition lock
The interior lighting switches off
automatically. If a door is left open, the
interior lighting switches off after
approximately 20 minutes. Rear interior lighting
Switching the standard

interior lighting
on/off In cargo
vans/passenger vans equipped with
standard interior lighting, the switch for the
interior lighting is

located on the rear lights in
the cargo compartment/vehicle interior. Interior light with switch
0046
To switch on the interior lighting
0047 To switch off the interior lighting
008A Automatic control
Switching convenience
interior lighting
on/off In passenger vans equipped with
convenience interior lighting, the central
control switch for the rear interior lighting is
located between the steering wheel and the
ignition lock.
In addition, there is also a switch on each
interior light,
which

can be used to switch the92
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lights on/off separately, depending on the
position of the central control switch.
Central control switch for the rear interior lighting
0046
To switch on the interior lighting
0047 Automatic control
008A To switch off the interior lighting
X To activate: press
upper section 0046 on the
switch.
The interior lights are switched on if the
switches on the interior lights (Y page 92)
have not been switched to off 0047.
X To deactivate: press lower section 008A of
the switch.
The interior lights are all switched off,
regardless of the position of the switch on
the interior light.
Automatic control
X To switch on: move the central control
switch for the rear interior lighting to
position 0047.
If the switches on the interior lights
(Y page 92) are set to automatic control
008A, the interior lights come on as soon as
you open a door or unlock the vehicle.
i The interior
lights

switch off automatically
after twenty minutes.
In order to switch the interior lights on
again, you must:
R open a door
R switch on the ignition again Cargo compartment motion detector The interior lighting is also switched on by the
motion detector
in

the cargo compartment on
cargo vans equipped with this feature. G
Warning
Motion detectors use the invisible infrared
radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
Do not view invisible infrared radiation, laser
class 1M, directly using optical instruments,
such as eyeglasses.
Your eyes could be injured.
If

the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is
stationary, the interior lighting switches on
for approximately two minutes.
The interior lighting can be switched on by the
motion detector within four seconds if:
R the interior light switch (Y page 92) 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 P on
vehicles 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
automatically if no change is detected in the
vehicle for several hours, e.g. door opened,
ignition key turned, etc. This prevents the
battery from becoming discharged. Lighting
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Good visibility
Windshield wipers
0046
Single wipe/to wipe with washer fluid
(Y page 95)
0047 To switch on the windshield wipers
Switching on the windshield wipers X
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather.
Otherwise, dirt or

optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
X Turn the combination switch in the
direction of arrow 0047 to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent 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 II and stop the vehicle, wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with a rain/light sensor:
you
can use level I as

the universal setting. The
rain/light sensor sets the appropriate
wiping frequency automatically, according
to the intensity of the rain. When you stop
the vehicle, levels III and II are switched
down to level I automatically.
The windshield wipers will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain/light
sensor . Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you

engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on. 0046
Switch
004B To wipe with washer fluid
004C Intermittent wipe
004D To switch off the windshield wiper
004E To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0046 to the corresponding
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i
Use washer fluid
to wipe the rear window
even when it is raining. This prevents the
rear window from smearing. Windshield washer system
0046
To wipe with washer fluid
0047 To switch on the windshield wipers
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0046.
The windshield wipers wipe with washer
fluid.
i Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield. Headlamp cleaning system
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps.
X Switch on the windshield washer system.
The headlamps are cleaned with a high-
pressure water jet. Windshield heater
Important safety notes G
Warning
Clear all windows of ice and snow before
driving off. Reduced visibility can, otherwise,
endanger you or others. Windshield heater The windshield heater is operational when the
engine is running.
The windshield heater consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the
heater as
soon

as the windshield is clear. The
heating switches off automatically after five
minutes. Windshield heater switch
X
Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the 0046 switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes on
when the windshield

heater is switched on.
Rear window defroster The rear window defroster is operational
when the engine

is running. The rear window
defroster consumes a lot of power. You
should therefore switch the rear window
defroster off as soon as the window is clear.
The heating switches off automatically after
approximately twelve minutes. Rear window defroster switch Good visibility
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X
Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the 0046 switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes on
when the rear
window defroster is switched
on. 96
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Climate control
Overview of climate control systems
The vehicle is equipped with one of the following climate control systems: Heating
The heating system is a heating and
ventilation system,
without
a cooling system
(Y page 98). Air-conditioning system
The air-conditioning
system is a combination
of a heating

and ventilation system, together
with a cooling system ( Y page 99). Rear-compartment heating
The separately activated rear-compartment
heating allows a separate temperature and
airflow setting for the rear compartment
(Y

page 99).
Rear-compartment air-conditioning system
The separately activated rear-compartment
air conditioning allows a separate
temperature and airflow setting for the rear
compartment (
Y

page 100).On vehicles without rear-compartment air conditioning, the control unit is equipped with a
paper holder (
Y page 131). Climate control
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General notes
G
Warning
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that the
driver should only select
functions through the control panel of the
climate control system when traffic and road
conditions permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
The air-conditioning system regulates the
temperature and humidity of the vehicle
interior and filters undesired particles out of
the air.
The heating/air-conditioning system can only
be operated when the engine is running. The
system only functions optimally when the
side windows are closed.
The installed filter removes most dust
particles, pollen and unpleasant odors drawn
in from the outside air. A clogged filter
reduces the airflow into the vehicle interior.
The interval for replacing the filter depends
on environmental influences. The interval
may be shorter than that indicated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather or briefly switch to
air-recirculation mode to quickly cool down
the vehicle if you have air conditioning/
automatic climate control. In this way, you
will accelerate the cooling process and
achieve the desired temperature faster. G
Warning
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.

This may obstruct your view
of the traffic situation and, as a result, you
may cause an accident. Electrical heater booster system The vehicle can be equipped with an
electrically-powered heater booster system.
The heater booster system ensures that the
vehicle interior is heated up very quickly
during the engine's warm-up phase.
i
The heater booster system switches on
automatically as required. Overview of the functions of the
climate control system
Heating Control panel, left-hand-drive vehicles
Operation
0046
Sets the temperature (
Y page 100) 0087 Defrosts the windshield
0047
0099 Sets the airflow (
Y
page 102)
0087 Defrosts the windshield
008A
008C Switches air-recirculation mode
on/off ( Y page 104) 0088
Sets the air distribution
(Y
page 102)
00800087 Defrosts the windshield98
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