warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2011 MY11 Operator’s Manual

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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Controls Z

Rear-compartment air-conditioning
system
Operation
0046
Sets the airflow (
Y page 102)
0099 Increases the airflow
0097 Decreases the airflow 0047
Sets the temperature (
Y page 100)008A
0099 Blower setting bar display
0088
0076 Activates/deactivates the rear-
compartment air-conditioning
system ( Y
page 100)For optimum climate control, set the
temperature control to

the middle level. Only
change the temperature in small increments. Switching the climate control on/off
When the climate control is switched off, air
intake and air circulation also stop. Only
select this setting briefly, as otherwise, the
windows may fog up.
Air-conditioning system X
To activate: press the 0099 button and
adjust the blower

setting to at least the first
level.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next
to the button.
X To switch off: press the 0097
button and
after reaching the lowest blower setting,
press it again. Rear-compartment heating/rear-
compartment air conditioning X
Press the 0076 button.
If the indicator

lamp in the button lights up,
the rear-compartment heating/rear-
compartment air conditioning is switched
on. Switching cooling with air
dehumidification on/off
If you want to cool the air inside the vehicle
to the set temperature, you must switch on
cooling with air dehumidification in vehicles
with an air-conditioning

system. The air inside
the vehicle is then cooled and dehumidified.
This prevents the windows from misting up.
Condensation may appear on the underside
of the vehicle when in cooling mode. G
Warning
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm.

The windows can fog up
more quickly. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident.
X Press the 005C button.
If the indicator

lamp in the button lights up,
cooling with air dehumidification is
switched on. Setting the temperature
Heating/air-conditioning system X
Turn temperature control 0046 clockwise to
increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to reduce the
temperature ( Y page 98), (Y page 99).
Begin in the center position or at 22 †.
Only change the temperature in small
increments. 100
Climate control
Controls

Air-conditioning system/rear-
compartment air conditioning
X
On vehicles with rear-compartment air
conditioning, make sure that the rear-
compartment climate control is activated
(Y page 100).
X Press the 0097 button to reduce or the
0099 button to increase the airflow.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next
to the buttons. Defrosting the windows
G
Warning
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
Only use the following settings until the
windows are clear again.
X Vehicles with window heating:
switch on
the front and/or rear window defroster
(
Y page 95).
Heating X
Set temperature control 0046 and airflow
control 0047 to 0087 (Y page 98).
X Set air-distribution control 0088 to
0080 0087 (Y page 98).
X Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the headroom and the rear
compartment (
Y

page 101).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the demister vents for
the side windows ( Y page 101).
Air-conditioning system X
Set temperature control 0046 to
0087 (Y page 99).
X Press the 0099 button until the maximum
blower output is reached.
All bars in the display next to the button
light up. X
Set air-distribution control 0086 to
0080 0087 (Y page 99).
X Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the headroom and the rear
compartment (Y

page 101).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the demister vents for
the side windows ( Y page 101). Defrosting windows
Windows fogged up on the inside Only use the following settings until the
windows are clear again.
X
Vehicles with window heating: switch on
the front and/or rear window defroster
(

Y page 95).
X Switch off air-recirculation mode
(Y page 104).
Heating
X Set temperature control 0046 to a higher
temperature ( Y page 98).
X Set airflow control 0047 to a higher blower
setting. It should

be set at least to level two
(Y page 98).
X Set air-distribution control 0088 to
0080 0087 (Y page 98).
If the windows still fog up, set the control as
described for defrosting (Y page 103).
Air-conditioning system
X Activate cooling with air dehumidification
(Y page 100).
X Press the 0068 button.
The reheat function is switched on. The
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off

the reheat function, press the
0068 button again. The indicator lamp in
the button goes out. Climate control
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Controls Z

Windows fogged up on the outside
Only use the following settings until the
windshield is clear again.
X
Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 94).
X Adjust air distribution to the footwell
(Y page 102).
X Close the air vents ( Y page 101).Switching air-recirculation mode on/
off
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from
outside. The air
inside the vehicle will only be
circulated. G
Warning
At low outside temperatures, only switch over
to air-recirculation mode for brief periods.
Otherwise, the windows could fog up, thus
impairing visibility and endangering yourself
and others. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions and thereby
cause an accident.
Heating/air-conditioning system X
Press the 008C button.
If the indicator

lamp in the button lights up,
air-recirculation mode is activated.
Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically after about 10 to 30 minutes,
depending on the outside temperature.
Rear-compartment heating/rear-
compartment air conditioning If your vehicle is equipped with rear-
compartment heating
and

rear-compartment
air conditioning, you can activate/deactivate
the air-recirculation mode of the rear-
compartment climate control.
X To activate: set temperature
control of the
rear-compartment heating 008A(Y page 99)
or or temperature control of the rear- compartment air conditioning
0047
(Y page 100) to the center position.
Only one of the two climate control
systems in the rear compartment is
activated and is in air-recirculation mode.
X To deactivate: turn temperature

control of
the rear-compartment heating
008A(Y page 99) or temperature control of
the rear-compartment air conditioning 0047
(Y page 100) clockwise or
counterclockwise. Only change the
temperature in small increments. Auxiliary heating
Important safety notes G
Warning
Exhaust fumes are produced while the
auxiliary heating system

is in operation. If you
breathe in these exhaust fumes, you could be
poisoned. Therefore, always switch off the
auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces without
an extraction system, e.g. a garage. G
Warning
Parts of the vehicle can become very hot
during operation of the auxiliary heating.
Make sure that the exhaust system does not
under any circumstances come into contact
with highly flammable material such as dry
grass or fuels. Otherwise, the highly
flammable material could ignite and set the
vehicle alight.
Auxiliary heating operation is prohibited at
gas stations or when your vehicle is being
refueled. Therefore, the auxiliary heating
must be switched off at gas stations. G
Warning
When transporting hazardous materials,
always observe the relevant safety
regulations.
Spray canisters and gas cartridges or other
pressurized containers carried in the vehicle 104
Climate control
Controls

Starting the engine
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The 0028 preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X When the 0028 preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3 in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i You can start
the engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
the vehicle either automatically locks
centrally after switching on the ignition or
after pulling away. The locking knobs in the
doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 55). Driving off
G
Warning
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a

slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident.
i After pulling away or switching on the
ignition, the vehicle automatically locks
centrally. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 55). X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X Release the parking brake ( Y page 112).
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X Move the selector lever to position D or R.
i On vehicles with a reverse warning
feature, a warning signal sounds when
reverse gear is

engaged to alert other road
users.
! Only shift into reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. General driving tips
Steering G
Warning
Do not switch off the engine while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no

power assistance for the steering
or the service brake when the engine is not
running.
Steering and braking require significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
! Do not hold the steering wheel at full
steering angle for a long time, e.g. when
turning or maneuvering.
The hydraulic pump could be damaged if
the hydraulic fluid temperature increases.
Overrun cut-off If you take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
the diesel fuel supply is cut off in overrun
mode when the

engine speed is out of the idle
speed control range. 110
Driving and parking
Controls

Applying the parking brake
X
Pull brake lever 0046 up as far as the last
possible detent.
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i On vehicles with
a folding brake lever, you
can then press lever 0046 down to the stop.
Releasing the parking brake i
On vehicles with

a folding brake lever, you
must first pull brake lever 0046 up to the stop.
X Raise brake lever 0046 slightly and press
release knob 0047.
X Guide brake lever 0046 down to the stop.
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Emergency braking As a rule, you may only apply the parking
brake when the vehicle is stationary.
In exceptional cases, the parking brake can
be used for emergency braking if the service
brake fails.
X
Keep release knob 0047 pressed and
carefully apply brake lever 0046.G
Warning
If the brake lever is applied abruptly, the rear
wheels could lock. The vehicle could then go
into a skid.
Make sure that you apply the brake lever
carefully to ensure

that braking application is
moderated. Automatic transmission
Overview
The automatic transmission adapts to your
individual driving style by continuously
adjusting its shift points. These shift point
adjustments take into account the current
operating and driving conditions. If the operating or driving conditions change, the
automatic transmission reacts by adjusting
the gearshift program.
The automatic transmission selects the
individual gears automatically. This depends
on:
R
the selector lever position D with shift
ranges 4, 3, 2 and 1(Y page 115)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
The selector lever

position or the current shift
range is shown in the display. Display on
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 77) and without steering wheel
buttons ( Y page 73).
When the selector lever is in position D, you
can influence the gearshifts made by the
automatic transmission. You can restrict the
shift range or you can perform gearshifts
yourself. Automatic transmission
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Controls Z

vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle could roll
away.
Driving the vehicle
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
The exhaust gas aftertreatment requires a
reducing agent, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), in
order to function correctly. Filling up the DEF
tank is usually part of the service scope. DEF
consumption depends on operational and
driving conditions; the supply does not have
to suffice until the next scheduled service. For
this reason, refill the DEF tank regularly
during vehicle operation, or, at the latest,
after the first warning message has been
received from the on-board computer.
To conform with emission regulations, you
must operate the vehicle with DEF and refill
the supply regularly. If you try to operate the
vehicle without DEF, with diluted DEF, or with
a different reduction agent, the engine
management detects this and issues a
warning message, after which the engine
cannot be restarted.
If the DEF supply drops below
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), you receive the first warning
message and you hear a warning tone. After
the first message appears, the remaining DEF
supply suffices for approximately 1000 miles
(1600 km) in normal driving conditions.
Then, the reserve range of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l)
is reached. Once the reserve range has been
reached, you receive the next warning
message and you hear a series of warning
tones. After the first message appears, the
DEF reserve suffices for approximately
1200 miles (1900 km). You can, however,
only start the engine another 16 times.
You should now, at the latest, fill up with at
least 2.0 US gal (7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 143)
or have the DEF tank filled at a qualified
specialist workshop. When the number of remaining engine starts
is 0, the engine management prevents the
engine from being started.
If the
00BB

check engine indicator lamp lights
up, the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty or
an emission-relevant malfunction has
occurred (Y page 195). You can then drive a
maximum of 50 miles (80 km) before the
engine management limits the number of
remaining engine starts.
If the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty,
have it checked and repaired at a qualified
specialist workshop. We recommend that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
You will find further information on DEF in the
"Service products" section (Y page 155).
Level indicator You will find further information about DEF
consumption in the "Driving tips" section
(Y

page 140).
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
If the DEF supply is less than
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), the 00E4 indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up and the
009BdEF Chk message appears in the
display.
If the DEF supply drops below the reserve
level of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E4 indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and
the 009BStArtS RE
xx

message is shown in
the display. xx refers to the number of
remaining engine starts (from 16 to 0).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
If the DEF supply is less than
1.5 US gal (5.5 l), the Check Diesel
Exhaust Fluid See Operator's Manual
message appears in the display.
If the DEF supply drops below the reserve
level of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E4xx
starts remaining message appears in the
display. xx refers to the number of remaining
engine starts (from 16 to 0).116
Driving the vehicle
Controls

Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains the speed of the
vehicle for you.
Use cruise control if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed
for
a prolonged period. You can
set any speed from 20 mph upwards in
increments of 1 mph.
i If you have set km/h as the unit for the
digital speedometer , you can set any speed
from 30 km/h upwards in increments of
1 km/h. G
Warning
Cruise control is unable to take account of
road and traffic conditions.
Always pay attention

to the traffic conditions,
even when cruise control is activated.
Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist
driving. You are always responsible for the
vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
If there is a change of drivers, make sure that
you inform the new driver about the set cruise
speed. Otherwise, sudden acceleration or
braking could endanger you or others. G
Warning
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to

maintain a constant speed (e.g.
heavy traffic or winding roads). You could
otherwise cause an accident.
R on slippery roads. Braking or accelerating
could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
i Cruise control may not be able to
maintain the stored speed on uphill or
downhill gradients. The stored speed is
resumed if the gradient evens out and the
vehicle's speed does not fall below 20 mph
(30 km/h). Cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left of the steering column.
0046
To store the current speed or a higher
speed
0047 To resume the last speed stored
008A To store the current speed or a lower
speed
0088 To deactivate cruise control
Storing the current speed X
Accelerate/decelerate the vehicle to the
speed desired above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
X Briefly push the cruise control lever up 0046
or down 008A

.
X Release the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The current
speed is stored.
You cannot activate cruise control if:
R you are driving slower than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
R you depress the brake pedal.
R you apply the parking brake and the 0066
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
i Other drive and brake systems not
described in this Operator's Manual, such
as a
retarder,

may affect cruise control. You
can find information on this in the separate
operating instructions provided by the
body manufacturer. 118
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Resuming the stored speed
G
Warning
Only select a stored speed if you know what
that speed is
and whether it is suitable for the
current driving and traffic situation. You can
otherwise endanger yourself and others by
unintentionally triggering sudden
acceleration or braking.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow 0047.
X Release the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is

activated and resumes the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored.
i When you first move the cruise control
lever in the direction of arrow 0047 after
starting the engine, cruise control is
activated and the current road speed is
stored.
Setting the speed G
Warning
The rate at which you increase the speed in
increments of 1 mph (1 km/h) may be faster
than your vehicle is able to accelerate. Your
vehicle may

then continue to accelerate up to
the newly set speed even after you have
released the cruise control lever.
Only increase the speed as the prevailing
conditions permit. Sudden acceleration could
otherwise endanger you and others.
X Briefly push the cruise control lever
upwards 0046 to increase the speed or
downwards 008A to reduce the speed.
The last speed stored is increased/
reduced in increments of 1 mph
(1 km/h

).
or
X Press and hold the cruise control lever
up 0046 or down 008A until the desired speed
has been reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The current speed is stored. i
Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you
accelerate briefly, e.g. to overtake, and
then ease off the accelerator pedal again,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored.
Deactivating cruise control There are various ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X
Briefly push the cruise control lever
forwards 0088.
or
X Apply the brakes.
The last speed set remains stored.
i The last speed set is deleted when you
switch off the engine.
i Cruise control is deactivated
automatically when:
R you apply the brakes.
R you apply the parking brake and the
0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
R you are driving slower than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
R ESP ®
or ASR intervenes.
R you shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N while the vehicle is in
motion.
R there is a malfunction in the ESP ®
, ASR
or ABS system. PARKTRONIC
General notes G
Warning
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your Driving systems
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Controls
Z

Roll-back warning
PARKTRONIC automatically monitors the
area behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins
to roll backwards without reverse gear
engaged, e.g. after stopping on an uphill
gradient.
If PARKTRONIC recognizes an obstacle at a
distance of at most 31 in (80 cm), all the
segments in the warning display light up. A
continuous warning tone also sounds as the
vehicle approaches the obstacle and for a
further two seconds after the vehicle has
come to a halt.
Activating/deactivating PARKTRONIC You can activate/deactivate PARKTRONIC
manually.
X
Press button 0046.
If PARKTRONIC is deactivated, the
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
Towing a trailer If your vehicle is equipped with the electric
wiring required for towing a trailer and you
attach a trailer, PARKTRONIC is deactivated
for the rear area as soon as you have
established an
electrical
connection between
your vehicle and the trailer. If you use an
adapter for the socket, remove it from the
socket after detaching the trailer. Otherwise,
PARKTRONIC remains deactivated for the
rear area.
If the trailer coupling is detachable, remove it
when it is no longer required. PARKTRONIC measures the minimum detection range to an
obstacle from the bumper, not the ball
coupling.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is a visual parking aid.
It shows you

the area behind the vehicle on a
separate monitor on the center console.
The rear view camera is activated when you
engage reverse gear.
The camera is in the middle of the roof above
the high-mounted brake lamp ( Y page 163). 0046
Monitor for rear view camera G
Warning
The rear-view camera is only a driving aid and
may display obstacles as foreshortened,
incorrectly or not

at all. It cannot replace your
attentiveness.
The rear-view camera cannot display all
objects located very near and/or under the
rear bumper. It does not warn you of a
collision, persons or objects.
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings during parking and
maneuvering. This applies not only to the area
behind, but also to the area in front of and
beside your vehicle.
You may otherwise not recognize people or
objects, if any, and by driving onwards, injure
people or damage objects and the vehicle. We
recommend also using PARKTRONIC at all
times during parking. 122
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