MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Brief Instructions

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Sprinter
Brief Instructions

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter.
Before your first journey, please familiarize
yourself with your vehicle and how it
operates, as well as its driving, control and
convenience functions.
Before you drive off, read this Operator’s
Manual. This will help you to obtain the
maximum pleasure from your vehicle and to
avoid endangering yourself and others.
The equipment or product name for your
vehicle may vary, depending on:
R model
R order
R country specification
R availability
Your vehicle's equipment may differ from
some descriptions and illustrations. Items of
optional equipment are also described in this
manual, should you require a description of
the way they work.
The manufacturer continuously updates its
vehicles and equipment. We therefore
reserve the right to make changes with regard
to:
R design
R equipment
R technical features
Your nearest authorized Sprinter Dealer will
be happy to assist you further if you have any
other questions.
The Operator’s Manual, Brief Instructions,
Service and Warranty Information Booklet,
Maintenance Booklet and equipment-related
supplementary operator’s manuals are
integral parts of the vehicle.
Always keep these manuals in the vehicle.
Pass them on to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of
safe, pleasurable driving.

At a glance ............................................. 2
Cockpit .................................................... 2
Instrument cluster variants ......................4
Steering wheel with buttons ....................6
Center console ........................................ 6
Switch units ............................................. 7
Center console ................................... 7
Roof ................................................... 7
Driver's door ...................................... 8
Additional switch units .......................8
Controls ............................................... 10
Opening and closing ..............................10
Remote control with an integrated
folding key ....................................... 10
Adjusting ............................................... 10
Ignition lock ..................................... 10
Seats ............................................... 11
Steering wheel ................................. 11
Seat belts ........................................ 12
Lighting .................................................. 12 Light switch ..................................... 12
Turn signals ..................................... 12
Good visibility ........................................ 13
Windshield wipers ............................ 13
Rear window wiper ..........................13
Climate control ...................................... 14
Overview of climate control
systems ........................................... 14
Overview of the functions of the
climate control system ....................15
Driving ................................................... 16
Automatic transmission ...................16
Parking brake ................................... 17
Operation ............................................. 18
Refueling ............................................... 18
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ...............18
Practical advice ................................... 20
Where will I find...? ................................ 20
Vehicle tool kit and emergency
equipment ....................................... 20
Warning triangle ............................... 20
Warning lamp ................................... 20
First-aid kit ....................................... 21
Spare wheel ..................................... 21
Tire sealant ...................................... 22
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Contents1

CockpitiThis Operator's Manual describes all the
standard and optional equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Country specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all the functions described
here. This also includes safety relevant
systems and functions.Function0046Door control panel0047Light switch008ACombination switch:• turn signals• high-beam headlamps• windshield wipers• rear window wiper0088Cruise control lever0086Horn0087Steering wheel without/with
buttonsFunction006EInstrument cluster006FStowage compartment0070• Stowage compartment with
interior light• Overhead control panel0071Rear-view mirror0072Rear-view camera monitor0073PARKTRONIC warning display0074Opens/closes the right-hand side
window0075Jack and vehicle tool kit0076Glove box0077Center console0078Ignition lock0079Additional switch unit007ASteering wheel adjustment2CockpitAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Function007BSelector lever (automatic
transmission)007CParking brakeFunction007DOpens the hood007EAdditional switch unitCockpit3At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Instrument cluster variantsFunction0046Instrument cluster on vehicles
without steering-wheel buttons0047Indicator and warning lamps008A0069 , 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting0088Tachometer with indicator and
warning lamps0086Display0087Fuel gauge with fuel filler flap
location indicator006ESpeedometer with indicator and
warning lamps006FReset button 00480070007B Menu button:• changes standard display• selects menus0071Instrument cluster on vehicles
with steering-wheel buttonsFunction0072Indicator and warning lamps0073Display0074Tachometer with indicator and
warning lamps0075Fuel gauge with fuel filler flap
location indicator00760069 , 006A Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting0077Speedometer with indicator and
warning lamps0078Reset button 0048007900A4 Service buttonChecks the engine oil level Indicator and warning lamps0067ESP ®
warning lampASR warning lamp0041Coolant level too low4Instrument cluster variantsAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Function00AECoolant temperature too high008ARestraint systems malfunction0065Brake fluid level too lowEBD malfunctionTrailer brake force booster
malfunction00B4Engine oil level warning00BBCheck engine indicator lampExhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction0028Preglow system004ALeft-hand turn signal0077Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is malfunctioning
(USA only)Tire pressure loss (Canada only)00BDFluid level too low in windshield
washer/headlamp cleaning system003EDoor open0026Brake pads/linings worn004DRight-hand turn signal0031ABS malfunction003DASR malfunctionBAS malfunction009EESP ®
malfunction00E4DEF supply low or contaminated/
thinnedExhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction00ABDirt accumulation in air filter00B6Reserve fuelFuel filler cap openFunction00BAWater in the fuel003FBattery charging malfunction0055Bulb defective0066Parking brake applied0064Low-beam headlamps on004EWorking speed governor (ADR) on0063High-beam headlamps on0080Reserve fuelFuel filler cap open0082Fasten seat belt
i Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display 0073.
Instrument cluster variants5At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Steering wheel with buttonsFunction0046DisplayControls the on-board computer0047Selects a submenu or adjusts the
volume005A Up/increases the volume005B Down/reduces the volume008AUsing the telephone006A Accepts a call/starts dialing007F Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call0088Scrolling from one menu to another0059 Forwards0058 Back0086Scrolling from one submenu to
another0029 Forwards002D BackCenter consoleFunction0046Stowage compartment0047Radio; see the separate operating
instructions008AAir-conditioning control panel0088Center console switch unit0086• Stowage compartment or• CD changer; see the separate
operating instructions0087Cup holder with:• ashtray• cigarette lighter006E12 V socket6Center consoleAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Switch units
Center console
Function0072Switches the left/right-hand seat
heating on/off0087Switches the windshield heating
on/off0073Switches the rear window defroster
on/off0069Activates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC003BSwitches the hazard warning lamps
on/off00E3Activates/deactivates ASR00BF
00C0Central locking, interior/rear
compartmentRoofFunction0046Microphone for the telephone0047Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off008ASwitches the automatic interior
lighting on/off0088• Eyeglasses compartment or• Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)0086Switches the interior lighting on/off0087Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/offSwitch units7At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.

Driver's doorFunction0046Adjusts the exterior mirrors0047Selects an exterior mirror008AOpens/closes the left-hand side
window0088Opens/closes the right-hand side
windowAdditional switch units
Switch unit between the light switch and the
steering wheel
Function0086Switches the auxiliary heating on/
off00B7Switches the heater booster
function on/off0093
0094Sets the working speed0093Switches the working speed
governor (ADR) on/off00B4
00B3Ventilates the cargo compartment8Switch unitsAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.