headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Operator’s Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 133A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Display message ............................ 201
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Function/notes ................................
47
Accessories and conversions
see Add-on equipment
Active Service System (ASSYST) .....167
Add-on equipment ............................. 276
ADR Working speed governor (ADR) ...... 117
Air bags
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes .................... 38
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 40
Window curtain air bag ....................41
Air conditioning in the rear
compartment
see Climate control .......................... 97
Air-conditioning system
Air vents in the roof duct ...............102
Refrigerant ..................................... 161
see Climate control .......................... 97
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 102
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 195
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 102
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode ......................104
Air vents Setting ........................................... 101
Alarm system
see ATA
Antifreeze additives
see Coolant ................................... 160
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA


Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........61
Armrests .............................................. 68
Ashtray ............................................... 128
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ........48
Activating/deactivating ................... 49
ASSYST
see Active Service System
(ASSYST) ........................................ 167
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm)
ATA troubleshooting ...................... 212
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 62
Function ........................................... 61
Switching off the alarm .................... 62
Audible warning signal .....................212
Automatic car wash .......................... 164
Automatic headlamp mode ................90
Automatic locking ............................... 55
Automatic transmission ................... 113
Driving tips .................................... 115
Malfunction .................................... 214
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 246
Shift ranges ................................... 114
Touchshift ...................................... 114
Transmission oil change ................158
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary heating ......................104
Auxiliary heating ............................... 104
Heater booster function ................. 107
malfunction .................................... 216
Switch ............................................ 105
Switch-on time ............................... 106 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs ...................... 236, 237
BAS (Brake Assist System)

.................48
Battery ............................................... 175
Charge indicator lamp ...................191
Charging ........................................ 178
Disconnecting ................................ 176
Display message ............................ 205
Isolating switch ................................ 874
Index

Notes on care ................................
179
Reconnecting ................................. 178
Removing/installing
......................177
Belt
see Seat belts
Bio-diesel ........................................... 153
Bi-Xenon headlamps Driving abroad ............................... 138
Brake fluid .......................................... 159
Display message ............................ 205
Fluid change .................................. 159
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Warning lamp ................................. 188
Brake lamp
Changing bulbs ......................236, 237
Brake lining
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 205
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 47
BAS .................................................. 48
Brake system
Fluid level ...................................... 170
Malfunction .................................... 205
Warning lamp ........................ 187, 188
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Breaking-in ......................................... 138
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 89C
Camera see Rear view camera .................... 122
Capacities

.......................................... 287
Care of the vehicle ............................ 162
Cargo tie-down ring Permissible tensile load ................. 283
Cargo tie-down rings .........................146
Installing ........................................ 148
CD player/CD changer ........................78
Center console ..................................... 26
Central locking .................................... 54
Automatic locking ............................ 55
Malfunction .................................... 217 Central locking system
see Key ............................................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................. 217
Changing bulbs .................................. 233
Display message ............................ 209
Doorway lamp ................................ 238
Exterior lighting ............................. 234
Headlamps

..................................... 234
Indicator and warning lamps .......... 197
Interior light ........................... 238, 239
Perimeter lamp .............................. 238
Tail lamp ................................ 236, 237
Chassis number
see Vehicle identification number .. 277
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 45
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint systems ............................ 42
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 43
Special seat belt retractor ............... 43
Top Tether ....................................... 44
Chock ................................................. 183
Cigarette lighter ................................ 129
Cleaning After driving off-road or on
construction sites ..........................165
Alloy wheels ................................... 165
Automatic car wash ....................... 164
Cleaning the engine ....................... 165
High-pressure cleaning ..................164
Vehicle exterior .............................. 162
Vehicle interior .............................. 162
Cleaning and care .............................. 162
Climate control .................................... 97
Adjusting the air vents ................... 101
Air conditioning in the rear
compartment ................................. 100
Air-conditioning system ................... 99
Air-recirculation mode ................... 104
Control panels ................................. 97
Cooling with air dehumidification ..100
Defrosting the windows ................. 103
Fogged up windows .......................103
General notes .................................. 98
Heating ............................................ 98 Index
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Delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ...................
83
Light switch ..................................... 89
Locator lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Surround lighting (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 83
Exterior mirrors ................................... 70
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 131F
Fatty acid methyl ester FAME .......... 153
Fire extinguisher ............................... 184
First-aid kit .........................................
184
flat tire Notes ............................................. 222
Wheel change ................................ 229
Folding seat
......................................... 67
Folding table ...................................... 132
Front fog lamps ................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Front windshield
see Windshield ............................... 163
Fuel ..................................................... 153
Additives ........................................ 154
Consumption ................................. 140
Display message ............................ 208
Fuel filter with water separator .......221
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Fuel gauge ............................................ 72
Fuel tank content Reserve, display message ..............208
Fuses .................................................. 239
Driver's seat fuse box .................... 243
Fuse allocation ...................... 241, 244
Main fuse box ................................ 240G
General driving tips ........................... 110
Genuine parts

.................................... 276
Glove box ........................................... 131H
Handbrake see Parking brake .......................... 112
Hazard warning lamps ........................91Headlamp
Cleaning system ......................95, 171
Headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 234
Cleaning ......................................... 164
Fogged up ...................................... 219
Headlamps, automatic

........................90
Head restraints .................................... 67
Heater booster function ...................107
Heating see Climate control .......................... 97
High beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ........................90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
High-pressure cleaning ..................... 164
Hood Opening/closing ............................ 168 I
Ignition lock ......................................... 56
Immobilizer .......................................... 61
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 187
ABS ................................................ 189
Air filter ..........................................

195
ASR ....................................... 187, 189
BAS ....................................... 187, 189
Battery charge ............................... 191
Brakes ........................................... 188
Brake wear .................................... 191
Bulbs .............................................. 197
Check engine ................................. 194
Coolant .......................................... 193
Doors ............................................. 197
Engine oil level ............................... 192
ESP ®
...................................... 187, 190
Poly-V-belt ..................................... 191
Preglow .......................................... 194
Reserve fuel ................................... 193
SRS ................................................ 191
Tire pressure monitor .................... 195
Water separator ............................. 196
Windshield washer fluid ................. 196
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 24, 187
Instrument cluster .............................. 70
Lighting ............................................ 728
Index

Speedometer ...................................
71
Tachometer ...................................... 71
Instrument cluster illumination
see Instrument lighting
....................72
Instrument lighting ............................. 72
Interior light Changing bulbs ......................238, 239
Interior lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 233
Front ................................................ 92
Rear ................................................. 92
Interior motion sensor ........................62
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 43J
Jack ..................................................... 182
Jacking points ................................ 230
Preparation .................................... 230
Jump-starting ..................................... 247
Jump-starting connection point in
the engine compartment .................. 247K
Key Checking the batteries ..................... 53
Malfunction .................................... 217
Kickdown

........................................... 115L
Lamp Failure indicator ............................... 89
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 81
Lashing points and materials

...........146
Lashing points and tie downs Permissible tensile load ................. 283
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs ......................236, 237
Lighting
Bulb failure indicator ........................89
Changing bulbs ......................233, 234
Instrument ....................................... 72
Light switch ..................................... 89Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ..............90
Combination switch

.........................90
Cornering light function ...................91
Daytime running lamp
mode ................................... 74, 82, 89
Interior lighting ................................ 92
Light switch ..................................... 89
Load distribution ....................... 146, 152
Loading guidelines ............................144
Loads Securing ........................................ 146
Transporting .................. 144, 146, 152
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 55
With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52
Locking system
see Central locking .......................... 54
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 89
Automatic headlamps ......................90
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 74
Daytime running lamp mode
(vehicles with steering wheel
buttons) ..................................... 74, 82
Driving abroad ............................... 138 M
M+S tires ............................................ 254
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 169
Malfunctions ...................................... 187
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)

...................78
Maximum speed ................................ 141
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................... 77
Message memory ............................ 78
Operation ......................................... 76
Settings ........................................... 78 Index
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Telephone
........................................ 86
Trip computer .................................. 85
Message memory (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .....................78
Messages Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 199
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 201
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 70
Rear-view mirror .............................. 69
Mobile phone
..................................... 134
Display message ............................ 207
Installation ..................................... 277
Monitor
see Rear view camera .................... 122O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................41
System overview .............................. 32
Odometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80
On-board computer
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 72
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 74
Opening/closing the windows ...........60
Outside temperature display Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 73
Vehicles with steering wheel
buttons ............................................ 77
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 27
Overrevving range ............................... 71
Overview Menus (Vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 76P
Paint code number ............................ 277
Paper holder ...................................... 131Parking
see Stopping the vehicle and
switching off the engine ................. 111
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake .................................... 112
Display message ............................ 206
Parking lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 235
Parking lamps ...................................... 89
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 119 Activating/deactivating ................. 122
Cleaning the sensors ..................... 163
Indicator lamp ................................ 215
Malfunction .................................... 215
Range of the sensors ..................... 120
Roll-back warning .......................... 122
Trailer towing ................................. 122
Warning display .....................121, 215
Partition sliding door .......................... 59
Perimeter lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 237
Perimeter lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 238
Poly-V-belt
Malfunction .................................... 191
Power supply
Battery isolating switch .................... 87
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 153
Power windows ................................... 60
Practical advice Auxiliary heating ............................ 216
Central locking system .................. 217
Engine ............................................ 212
Fuel and fuel tank ..........................220
Headlamps and turn signals ..........219
Windshield wipers .......................... 219
Preparing for a journey .....................108
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 108
Visual check of the vehicle
exterior .......................................... 10810
Index

Troubleshooting
Automatic transmission .................214
Driving systems
............................. 215
Turn signals ......................................... 90
Changing bulbs .............. 235, 236, 237
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 277U
Unlocking With button ...................................... 55
With key ........................................... 52V
Vehicle Assemblies .................................... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Dimensions .................................... 280
Electronics

..................................... 276
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 78
Loading .......................................... 261
Towing ........................................... 248
Tow-starting ................................... 248
Transporting .................................. 250
Weights .......................................... 280
Vehicle identification number .......... 277
Vehicle identification plates ............277
Vehicle key Malfunction .................................... 217
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 182
Voltage supply Fuses ............................................. 239W
Warning and indicator lamp Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 190
Warning and indicator lamps .............24
PARKTRONIC ................................. 215
Seat belt ........................................ 196
Warning lamp .................................... 183
Warning tones ................................... 212
Warning triangle ................................ 183
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 208
Indicator lamp ................................

196Topping up .....................................
171
Wiping with ...................................... 95
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 229
Rim size ......................................... 280
Spare wheel ................................... 185
Wheel chock

...................................... 229
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts Retightening .................................. 233
Tightening torque ........................... 232
Wheels
Changing/replacing .......................271
Checking ........................................ 253
Storing ........................................... 273
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 280
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 162
Cleaning the windshield ................. 163
Washing system ....................... 95, 171
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 163
Windshield heater ............................... 95
windshield heating Malfunction .................................... 211
Windshield washer fluid
Indicator lamp ................................ 196
Windshield wipers ............................... 94
Malfunction .................................... 219
Rain/light sensor ............................. 94
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 174
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ............................. 84
Winter diesel ..................................... 154
Winter operation ....................... 153, 254
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 254
Working speed governor (ADR) ........ 117 X
Xenon headlamps see Bi-Xenon headlamps

Index
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Cockpit
Cockpit
i
This 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. Function Page
0046
Door control panel 28
0047
Light switch 89
008A
Combination switch:
• turn signals 90
• high-beam headlamps 90
• windshield wipers 94
• rear window wiper 94
0088
Cruise control lever 118
0086
Horn
0087
Steering wheel without/
with buttons
26 Function Page
006E
Instrument cluster 24
006F
Stowage compartment
0070
• Stowage compartment
with interior light
92
• Overhead control panel 27
0071
Rear-view mirror 69
0072
Rear-view camera monitor 122
0073
PARKTRONIC warning
display
119
0074
Opens/closes the right-
hand side window
60
0075
Jack and vehicle tool kit 182
0076
Glove box 131
0077
Center console 26
0078
Ignition lock 56
0079
Additional switch unit 2822
Cockpit
At a glance

Function Page
0067
ESP
®
warning lamp 50,
187 ASR warning lamp 48,
187 0041
Coolant level too low 193
00AE
Coolant temperature too
high
193
008A
Restraint systems
malfunction
191
0065
Brake fluid level too low 188
EBD malfunction 187
Trailer brake force booster
malfunction
188
00B4
Engine oil level warning 192
00BB
Engine diagnostics
indicator lamp
194
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
195
0028
Preglow system 194
004A
Left-hand turn signal 90
0077
Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is
malfunctioning (USA only)
195
Tire pressure loss (Canada
only)
195
00BD
Fluid level too low in
windshield washer/
headlamp cleaning system
196
003E
Door open 197
0026
Brake pads/linings worn 191
004D
Right-hand turn signal 90
0031
ABS malfunction 189
003D
ASR malfunction 189
BAS malfunction 189
009E
ESP
®
malfunction 187 Function Page
00E4
DEF supply low or
contaminated/thinned
199
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction
200
00AB
Dirt accumulation in air
filter
195
00B6
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
00BA
Water in the fuel 196
003F
Battery charging
malfunction
191
0055
Bulb defective 197
0066
Parking brake applied 112
0064
Low-beam headlamps on 89
004E
Working speed governor
(ADR) on
117
0063
High-beam headlamps on 90
0080
Reserve fuel 193
Fuel filler cap open 194
0082
Fasten seat belt 196
i
Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons:
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in display 0073(Y page 24). Instrument cluster variants
25At a glance

Fuel gauge
0046
Fuel gauge on vehicles without steering
wheel buttons
0047 Fuel gauge on vehicles with steering
wheel buttons
008A Fuel filler flap location indicator
0081: the
fuel filler

cap is on the left-hand side Fuel
filler flap location indicator 0082: the fuel
filler cap is on the right-hand side
0088 Reserve fuel warning lamp ( Y page 193)
Information on the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
gauge can be found in the "Driving" section
(Y page 116). Trip odometer
Resetting X
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
make sure that the display is showing the
trip odometer (Y
page 77).
X Press and hold the 0048 reset button
until the
trip odometer is reset to 0.0.Instrument lighting
With the lights switched on, you can adjust
the brightness of the instrument lighting
using the 0069
and 006A buttons.
X Brighter: press the 0069 button.
X Dimmer: press the 006A button. i
Vehicles with automatic

headlamp mode:
the instrument lighting also adapts to
automatic headlamp mode. On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
Layout and controls
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn

the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock. G
Warning
Only use the adjustment buttons on the
instrument cluster when

the traffic conditions
permit. You would otherwise be too distracted
and could cause an accident.
Do not reach through the steering wheel to
operate the adjustment buttons. The
movement of the steering wheel would be
significantly impeded. Your attention would
also be diverted from road and traffic
conditions. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, and lead to an accident.
Do not rest your head or chest on the steering
wheel or dashboard when operating the
adjustment buttons.
You will find page references for further
information in the index under "Air bag".
The on-board computer shows vehicle
information and settings in the display.
You can control the display and the settings
in the on-board computer using the
adjustment buttons on the instrument
cluster. 72
On-board computer without steering wheel buttons
Controls

X
Press reset button 0048.
The year display flashes.
X Press 0069 or 006A to set the year.
i If you keep the 0069 or 006A button pressed,
the value will change continuously.
Setting daytime running lamp mode If you have switched daytime running lamp
mode on and the light switch is in the 0027
position, the following light up automatically
when the engine is running: the parking
lamps, the low-beam headlamps, the tail
lamps and the license plate lamps.
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 daytime running lamp
mode is mandatory.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 007B menu button repeatedly until
the 0064 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes and the message ON or
OFF appears in the display.
X Press 0069 or 006A to activate or deactivate
daytime running lamp mode.
i USA only:
If you turn the light switch to 006C or
0064, the corresponding light is switched
on. Daytime running lamp mode remains
activated if the light switch is turned to
005A.
Canada only:
If you turn
the light switch to 0064, the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. Daytime
running lamp mode remains activated if the
light switch is turned to 006C or 005A. On-board computer with steering
wheel buttons
Layout and controls
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn

the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock. G
Warning
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would
otherwise be distracted and unable to
concentrate properly on driving, and could
cause an accident.
The on-board computer shows vehicle
information and settings in the display.
Steering wheel with buttons You can control the display and the settings
in the
on-board

computer with the buttons on
the steering wheel. 0046
Display
On-board computer operation
0047
005A and 005B
R
Selects submenus
R Changes values
R Adjusts the volume74
On-board computer with steering wheel buttons
Controls