brake MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2013 MY13 Operator’s Manual
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vehicle could be damaged by the
rebounding of the overru
nbrake.
X Make sure the selector leve rofthe
automatic transmission is in position P.
X Apply the parking brake of the vehicle.
X Close all doors.
X Apply the parking brake of the trailer.
X In addition, secure the trailer against rolling
away with a wheel chock or similar object.
X Remove the trailer cable and safety chains
and decouple the trailer. Permissible trailer loads and trailer
drawbar noseweights
Weight information !
On vehicles with a permissible gross
vehicle weight of 11030 lbs (5003 kg), the
permissible gross combination weight is
less than the total of the permissible gross
vehicle weight and the permissible trailer
load. Exceeding the permissible gross
combination weight can lea dto damage to
the drivetrain, to the transmission or to the
trailer tow hitch.
If the vehicle or the trailer is fully laden, the
relevant value for the permissible gross
vehicle weight or the permissible trailer
load is therefore lower. In this case, the
trailer or the vehicle may only be partially
loaded.
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is calculated
by adding the weight of the trailer to the
weight of the load and equipment.
The maximum gross vehicle weight is vehicle-
specific and equipment-dependent:
5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) or 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg).
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight on the ball coupling is 500 lbs
(227 kg) or 750 lbs (340 kg). The actual
noseweight may not exceed the value given
on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch or the trailer. If the values vary, the
lowest value always applies. The gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
is calculated by adding the gross weight of the
trailer to the gross vehicle weight including a
driver's weight of approximately 150 lbs
(68 kg). The permissible Gross Combination
Weight Rating is vehicle-specific and depends
on the equipment level.
When driving with a trailer, you should not
exceed the permitted Gross Combination
Weight Rating (GCWR).
The permissible values, which must not be
exceeded, can be found in your vehicle
documents and on the trailer tow hitch type
plates for the trailer and the vehicle
(Y page 315). The basic values approved by
the manufacturer can also be found in the
"Technical data" section ( Ypage 328). If the
values vary, the lowest value always applies.
Loading atrailer !
Utilize the maximum permissible
noseweigh tas fully as possible.D o not
allow the weight to fall below the minimum
permissible noseweight, otherwise the
trailer may come loose.
R You must distribute the load on the vehicle
and trailer so that the permitted maximum
values for the gross vehicle weight (GVWR),
gross trailer weight (GTW) and gross
combined weight (GCWR) as well as
permitted gross axle loads (GAWR) and
noseweight (TWR) of your vehicle are not
exceeded.
R Add the drawbar noseweight on the ball
coupling (TWR) to the rear axle load. This
will prevent you from exceeding the
permissible gross axle weight (GAWR).
R Add the drawbar noseweight on the ball
coupling (TWR) to the vehicle payload. This
will prevent you from exceeding the
permissible gross vehicle weight (GVWR). Towing
atrailer
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Display messages on vehicles withou
tsteering wheel buttons Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
...
LIM km/h The speed display flashes.
The vehicle has exceeded the speed se
tfor variable SPEEDTRONIC
or the programmed maximum speed for permanent
SPEEDTRONIC, e.g. on a steep downhill gradient (overrun mode).
X Apply the brakes yourself as required. NO TPMS The
NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. NO TPMS The
NO message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
R a wheel has been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
R the maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units
has been exceeded.
R the wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
X Have wheels with suitable wheel electronics units installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. — — TPMS The
—— message is displayed for 30 seconds. The
TPMS message
is also displayed after 30 seconds.
The pressure is insufficient in one or more tires, or the pressures
of the individual tires differ significantly.
X Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correc titif
necessary (Y page 281).194
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messages on vehicles wit
hsteering wheel buttons
Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
ABS
Visit workshop ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. ESP
®
, ASR and
BAS, as well as cruise control, have also been deactivated as a
result.
G WARNING
The brake system continue sto function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ABS
Unavailable ABS is temporarily unavailable. ESP
®
, ASR and BAS, as well as
cruise control, are also unavailable as a result.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The
braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive a short distance at a speed above 13 mph(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
ABS
Unavailable AB
Sh as been deactivated due to undervoltage. ESP ®
, ASR and
BAS, as well as cruise control, are also unavailable as a result.
The battery may no tbe being charged.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking
situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000A
Visit workshop ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may be reduced.
G WARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 000A
Visit workshop BASh
as been deactivated due to a malfunction.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking
situations.
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 198
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000A
Unavailable ASR and BA
Shave been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may no tbe being charged.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking
situations. The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0005
Brake wear Visit
workshop The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Have the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. 0008
Brake fluid Visit
workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
(Y page 245).
If the brake fluid is below the MIN mark:
X Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake fluid is above the MIN mark:
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0008
Brake force
distribution EB
Dh as been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may no tbe being charged.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could lock when you apply the brakes. The braking
distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0008
Brake force
distribution Visit
workshop EBDh
as been deactivated due to a malfunction.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could loc kwhen you apply the brakes. The braking
distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ESP
Visit workshop ESP
®
has been deactivated due to a malfunction. As a result,
cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ESP
Unavailable ESP
®
has been deactivated due to undervoltage. As a result, cruise
control has also been deactivated.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. 200
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000B
Parking brake
Release brake Additionally, a warning tone sounds.
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake ( Ypage 146). 0014
Seatbelt sys.
Visit workshop The belt system has malfunctioned.
G WARNING
In the event of an acciden torarapid deceleration, the seat belts
either cannot protect you as intended.
There is a risk of injury.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. SRS
Restraint system
Visit workshop The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
G WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems could be triggered
inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the event of an
accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
X Drive on with care.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop immediately. Lights
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0002
Low beam left The left-hand low beam is faulty
2
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 98).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0002
Low beam right The right-hand low-beam is faulty
2
.
X Halogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 98).
X Bi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as possible. 0002
Cornering lt. left The left-hand cornering light is faulty
2
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).2
Depending on the equipment ,the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
0002
Cornering
lt. right The right-hand cornering ligh
tis faulty 2
.
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
Lights on
automatical.
Remove key The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
0007
position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. 0002
Turn signal left The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 98) or
rear (Y page 99) indicator lamp. 0002
Turn signal right The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Y page 98) or
rear (Y page 99) indicator lamp. 0002
Brake lamp left The left-hand brake lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Brake lamp right The right brake lamp is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 99).0002
Third brake lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
2
This display message will
only appearifa ll LEDs have failed.
X Consult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible. 0002
High beam left The left-hand high-beam is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
High-beam right The right-hand high-beam is faulty.
2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 98).0002
License plate lamp Al
icense plate lamp is faulty. 2
X Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 100).0002
Switch off lights You have forgotten to switch off the lights when leaving the
vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to 000C.2
Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not be featured for any lamps other than the
turn signals. 202
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Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
Limit
... km/h The speed display flashes.
The vehicle has exceeded the speed set fo
rvariable
SPEEDTRONIC, e.g .onasteep downhill gradient (overrun mode).
X Apply the brakes yourselfa s required.Cruise control
Visit workshop Cruise control has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
X Have cruise control checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
Tire pres. Adjust
pres.
0001 The pressure is insufficient in one or more tires, or the pressures
of the individual tires differ significantly.
X
Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if
necessary (Y page 281). Tire pres.
monitor
inoperative The tire pressure monitor has malfunctioned.
X
Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Tire pres.
monitor currently
unavailable The tire pressure monitor function is temporarily unavailable due
to radio interference or undervoltage.
X
Once the causes have been remedied, the tire pressure monitor
is automatically activated. Tire pres.-
monitor
inoperative No
wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is not receiving signals from one or more
wheels because:
R a wheel has been replaced with the spare wheel without wheel
electronics.
R the maximum temperature on one of the wheel electronics units
has been exceeded.
R the wheel electronics are malfunctioning.
X Have the tire pressure monitor and the wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0004 Solutions
000D
The yellow ASR/
ESP®
warning
lamp flashes
while the vehicle
is in motion. G
WARNING
ESP ®
or ASR is intervening because at least one of the wheels has
reached its tire grip limit.
Cruise control is deactivated for the duration of the intervention.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and traffic conditions.
Do not use too much throttle.
X Drive slowly. 000D
The yellow ASR/
ESP®
warning
lamp is lit while
the engine is
running. ASR is deactivated.
G WARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Activate ASR again. Exceptions (Y page 58).0002
000E000A0008
The yellow ESP ®
, ABS
and ASR/BAS indicator
lamps and the red
brake system indicator
lamp are lit while the
engine is running. EBD is malfunctioning or deactivated due to undervoltage or
malfunction.
The battery may not be being charged.
G WARNING
The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply
the brakes. The braking distance can increase in emergency
braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
X Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the
messages in the display (Y page 192).
X Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 210
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