tires MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2012 MY12 Operator’s Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
16 At a glance
........................................... 21 Safety ...................................................
31 Controls
............................................... 51 Operation ...........................................
137 Practical advice
................................ 181 Wheels and tires ...............................
251 Technical data ...................................
275 Contents
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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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Stowage space above the
headliner ........................................ 130
Stowage
space
under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 130
Submenu (on-board computer)
Clock/Date ...................................... 82
Convenience .................................... 85
Instrument cluster ........................... 80
Lighting ............................................ 82
Selecting .......................................... 79
Settings overview ............................ 79
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Summer tires ..................................... 254
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 83
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............62
Switch unit Additional ........................................ 28
Center console ................................ 27
Driver's door .................................... 28
Swivel seat ........................................... 65T
Tachometer .......................................... 71
Tank content Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 193
Tank contents

...................................... 72
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 287
Speed ............................................ 280
Tire pressure .................................. 281
Tires/wheels ................................. 280
Vehicle dimensions ........................280
vehicle weights .............................. 280
Telephone .......................................... 134
Operation (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 86
Temperature
Setting (heating/air conditioning) . 100
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 80Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts/wheel bolts ................ 232
Time
Setting

the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................... 73
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 82
tire
Wheel change ................................ 229
Tire
Labels ............................................ 279
Tire and Loading Information label .. 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label .............279
tire pressure Calling up (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 260
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 258
Checking manually ........................258
Display message ...........199, 203, 208
Maximum ....................................... 257
Recommended ...................... 255, 281
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 81
Tables ............................................ 281
Tire and Loading Information
label ............................................... 279
Tire Inflation Pressure label ...........279
Tire label ................................ 256, 279
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 258
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 270
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 269
Bar (definition) ............................... 268
Characteristics .............................. 268
Checking ........................................ 253
Definition of terms ......................... 268
Direction of rotation ......................272
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 271
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 268 Index
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DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............
269
Flat tire .......................................... 221
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 269
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................269
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 269
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 270
Labeling (overview) ........................ 266
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 271
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 270
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 270
Maximum tire load ......................... 265
Maximum tire load (definition) .......270
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 270
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 270
Replacing ....................................... 271
Service life ..................................... 254
Sidewall (definition) .......................270
Speed index (definition) ................. 269
Storing ........................................... 273
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 268
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 271
Tire bead (definition) ......................270
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 270
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 269
Tire size (data) ............................... 280
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 266
Tire tread ....................................... 253
Tire tread (definition) .....................270
Total load limit (definition) ............. 271
Traction (definition) ....................... 271
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 269
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 270valve, Snap-In ................................
252
Wear indicator (definition) .............271
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 269
Tires
and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 252
tire sealant Storage location ............................ 184
Using ............................................. 222
Tools
see Vehicle tool kit ........................ 182
Top speed
Technical data ............................... 280
Top Tether ............................................ 44
Touchshift .......................................... 114
Tow-away protection .......................... 62
Towing ................................................ 248
Towing a trailer Driving tips .................................... 150
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Tow-starting ....................................... 248
Trailer Brake force booster malfunction ... 188
Coupling up ................................... 150
Decoupling ..................................... 152
Power supply ................................. 153
Towing ........................................... 151
Towing with PARKTRONIC .............122
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284
Trailer coupling
Permitted weights and loads ......... 285
Trailer hitch ....................................... 284
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 152
Transmission oil ................................ 158
Transport by rail ................................ 140
Transporting Load distribution ...................146, 152
Loading .......................................... 144
Securing a load .............................. 146
Trip computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .....................85
Trip meter ............................................ 73
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Resetting ......................................... 7214
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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Emergency tensioning retractors, airbags and
remote control batteries

contain perchlorate,
which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. Check with your
local government's disposal guidelines.
California residents: see
http: / / www.dtsc.ca.gov /
HazardousWaste / Perchlorate / index.cfm. G
Warning
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, this
equipment could stop

working. The electronic
systems are networked via interfaces.
Tampering with these electronic systems
could cause malfunctions in systems which
have not been modified. Malfunctions such as
these can seriously jeopardize the vehicle's
operating safety and therefore your own
safety.
You should therefore have all work and
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Warning
A heavy impact to the underbody, tires or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. This
also applies to vehicles equipped with
underbody protection.
In this case, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.

In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. G
Warning
Always have
maintenance work carried out at
an authorized Sprinter Dealer which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be

carried out at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Sprinter,
including
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Diesel Engine Limited Warranty
R Corrosion Warranty
R Restraint System Limited Warranty
(vehicles sold and

registered in the State of
Kansas only)
R Emission Warranties required by law. Registering your vehicle
We may instruct our authorized Sprinter
Dealer to carry out technical inspections on
certain vehicles to improve their quality or
safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorized dealership and your vehicle has
not yet been inspected at an authorized
Sprinter Dealer, there

is a possibility that your
vehicle has not been registered in your name.
We will only be able to inform you about
vehicle inspections if we are in possession of
your registration data.
It is advisable to have your vehicle registered
at an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Inform us as soon as possible if your address
has changed or if there has been a change of
vehicle owner. Digital speedometer and total
distance recorder
Do not allow the electronically stored total
distance covered by your vehicle to be
modified as a result of tampering with the
electronics system.
This type of modification or failing to inform
the buyer when selling the vehicle could
constitute an offense punishable by law. Introduction
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Modifying the engine power output
Having the engine power output of your
vehicle increased by tampering with the
electronic engine management system will
invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit and insurance coverage, as well as
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty and
warranty entitlement.
Modifications to the output of the engine
must be reported to the insurance provider
and require the vehicle to be recertified. The
tires, chassis, brake and cooling systems
must be adapted to the increased engine
power output.
Tampering with the electronic engine
management system modifies emission
values and it
will not be possible to guarantee
the operating safety of the engine in every
case. Increases in performance may lead to
malfunctions and consequential damage to
other assemblies.
If you sell the vehicle, failing to inform the
buyer of the modified engine power output
could constitute an offense punishable by
law, depending on the country concerned. Diesel particle filter
! If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
malfunction in the automatic cleaning
function for the diesel particle filter. As a
result, fuel may accumulate in the engine
oil and cause engine failure.
Therefore, if you mainly drive short
distances, you should

drive on a highway or
on rural roads for 20 minutes every
310 miles (500 km). This ensures sufficient
regeneration of the diesel particle filter. Vehicle alterations
We recommend the use of genuine Sprinter
parts and conversion parts as well as accessories that have been expressly
approved for your vehicle model.
These parts have been subjected to special
tests in order to determine their safety,
reliability and suitability.
!
For safety reasons, have add-on
equipment prepared and installed
according to the

Sprinter body/equipment
mounting directives in force. These body/
equipment mounting directives guarantee
that the chassis and add-on equipment
form a cohesive whole and that the highest
possible level of operating and driving
safety is reached.
We recommend for safety reasons that:
R you carry out no other modifications to
the vehicle.
R you obtain the agreement of the
distributor named on the inside of the
front cover for any deviations from the
approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval by official testing centers or
permission given by authorities do not
eliminate safety risks.
! The wooden or plastic cargo area floor
fitted at the factory is an integral
component of the vehicle structure. The
vehicle body could be damaged if you have
the load area floor removed. This then
affects the securing of loads and the
maximum loading capacity of the lashing
points is no longer guaranteed.
Therefore, do not have the load area floor
removed.
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator cover for winter
driving or as protection against insects, are
not allowed. These could cause the engine
diagnostics to register incorrect data. The
recording of engine diagnostic data is a legal
requirement, and must always be verifiable
and accurate. 18
Introduction

X
Turn both handles 0046 to a horizontal
position. Make sure that locks 008A are in
front of the window frame on the inside.
The window is locked.
X Replace locking pins 0047 before
beginning a
new journey at the latest.
You may obtain information about this from
any authorized Sprinter Dealer. Driving safety systems
Important safety notes
G
Warning
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws

of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
i In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
Overview
In this section,

you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
R ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47). G
Warning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal reduces the braking effect.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you

to maintain the ability to steer
your vehicle.
ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
The 0031 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsating in the brake pedal.
If the
0067 warning lamp flashes, this may
indicate dangerous road conditions and Driving safety systems
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serves as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. G
Warning
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems
such as the

BAS or the ESP ®
are also switched
off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing the steering
capability and extending the braking distance. BAS (Brake Assist System)
G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically

boosts the braking
force, potentially reducing the stopping
distance.
X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. G
Warning
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking

distance may increase. EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. G
Warning
If the 009E, 003D, 0031 and 0065 indicator
lamps light up while the vehicle is in motion,
EBD may be defective.
If EBD malfunctions,

the brake system will still
function with full brake boost. However, the
rear wheels could lock up during emergency
braking situations, for example. You could
lose control of the vehicle and cause an
accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics. ASR (acceleration skid control)
Important safety notes G
Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 47).
ASR can significantly improve traction, i.e.
the transmission of power from the tires to
the road surface, and thus may increase the
vehicle's driving stability. ASR assists in
pulling away and

accelerating, particularly on
smooth and slippery surfaces.
ASR can brake individual wheels and limits
the engine torque to help prevent the drive
wheels from spinning.
If ASR intervenes, the 0067 warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster. 48
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Safety

G
Warning
Never switch off ASR when you see the
0067 warning lamp
flashing in the instrument
cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
R when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R while driving, ease off the accelerator
pedal.
R adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP ®
cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
If, taking tires, cargo load and gradient into
consideration, the surface driven on still
provides insufficient traction, you may
experience difficulties in pulling away despite
ASR.
Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons:
the 003D indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Activating/deactivating ASR G
Warning
ASR should
not be switched off during normal
driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Deactivating

the system will
reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off ASR when a spare wheel is
mounted.
ASR is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel If you deactivate ASR:
R
the engine's torque

is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R brake intervention will continue to improve
traction where a drive wheel begins to spin,
e.g. if only the side of the road is slippery.
The wheel will be braked to increase
traction under such circumstances.
R active brake intervention by ESP ®
to
increase driving stability remains active. G
Warning
Even with ASR deactivated, ESP ®
remains
active and continues to perform brake
interventions where this is necessary to
improve driving stability. The 0067 warning
lamp flashes.
With ASR deactivated, there is an increased
risk of your vehicle's brake system
overheating and suffering damage due to
prolonged application. A

hot brake system will
also result in increased stopping distance.
Therefore, only deactivate ASR when
absolutely necessary. X
Press button 0046
.
When ASR is

deactivated, the 0067 warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Driving safety systems
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