light MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual
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The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wiper speed is reduced. For example, if you
have selected level IIand stop the vehicle,
wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If intermit-
tent wipe is selected, the intervals become
longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor:
you can use level Ias the universal setting.
The rain and light sensor sets the appropri-
ate wiping frequency automatically,
according to the intensity of the rain. When
you stop the vehicle, levels IIIand IIare
switched down to level Iautomatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the orig-
inal level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(Y page 196).
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 257) section. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
0043
00C5 Rear window wiper switch
0048 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch 0043to the corresponding posi-
tion
The rear window wiper switches on automat-
ically if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window. 108
Windshield wipersLights and
windshield wipers
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Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper
arm. You could otherwise damage the
wiper rubber.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the
wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and
fall. Front windshield wiper arm with wiper blade
X Fold wiper arm 0087away from the wind-
shield.
X Set wiper blade 0043at right angles to the
wiper arm.
X Press both retaining clips 0044together in
the direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade 0043away from wiper arm 0087.
X Pull wiper blade 0043up and out of the
retainer on wiper arm 0087.
X Slide new wiper blade 0043into the retainer
on wiper arm 0087.
X Press new wiper blade 0043onto wiper arm
0087 until you hear retaining clips 0044engage.
X Fold wiper arm 0087back onto the windshield
again. Windshield wipers
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Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The windshield wiper
jams. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
X
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch on the windshield wiper again. The windshield wiper
does not move at all. There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wiper checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 110
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Control panel for the air-conditioning system
0043
Sets the temperature (Y page 117)
0085 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 118)
0044 Sets the airflow (Y page 118)
0097 Increases the airflow
0095 Reduces the airflow
0087 008A Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 120)
0085 0083 Switches the reheat function (window air dehumidification) on/off ( Ypage 118)
0083 Sets the air distribution (Y page 117)
007E0085 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 118)
0084 005A Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 117)
006B Blower setting bar display
0085 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 118)Information on the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation function. The indicator lamp in the
switch lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Only
change the temperature in small incre-
ments.
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly,
until the windshield is clear again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up as no fresh air is drawn into
the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Only use the reheat function until the fog-
ged up windows are clear again. 114
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control
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Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control via the control
panel X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Vehicle with rear-compartment heating/
rear-compartment air conditioning
X To switch on/off: press the0074switch.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
the rear-compartment heating/rear-com-
partment air conditioning is switched on. Switching the cooling with air dehu-
midification function on/off
Important information If you switch off the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled (in warm weather) or
dehumidified. The windows could fog up more
quickly.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may appear on the underside
of the vehicle when in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Switching on/off Vehicle with air conditioning
X
Press the 005Abutton.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
cooling with air dehumidification is
switched on. Setting the temperature
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the front compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments. Start at the center position, or at
22 †.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Turn temperature control 0043clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to reduce the
temperature (Y page 114).
Increasing/reducing temperature in
the rear compartment via the control
panel Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Turn rear-compartment temperature
control 0087(Ypage 115) or rear-compart-
ment air-conditioning system 0044
(Y page 116) clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to reduce the tempera-
ture.
i Vehicles with additional air conditioning
and heating in the rear compartment: if you
set the temperature control to the center
position, only one of the two climate
control systems works in the rear compart-
ment and in air-recirculation mode
(Y page 120). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings The air distribution symbols have the follow-
ing meanings:
0078
Directs air through the center and
side air vents
007E
0085 Directs air to the windshield and the
air vents Operating the climate control system
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007C
Directs air to the windshield, the air
vents and into the footwell
007D Directs air to the air vents and into
the footwell
Adjusting X
Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Set air-distribution control 0085for the heat-
ing (Y page 113) or air-conditioning system
0083 (Ypage 114) to the corresponding sym-
bol. Setting the airflow
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Vehicle with heating/rear-compart-
ment heating: set airflow control 0044of the
heating (Y page 113) or of the rear-com-
partment heating ( Ypage 115) to the
desired level.
X Vehicle with air conditioning/rear-com-
partment air conditioning: press the
0095 button to reduce or the 0097button
to increase the airflow.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next
to the buttons. Defrosting the windows
You can use the "defrosting" function to
defrost the windshield or to demist the inside
of the windshield and the side windows.
Only use the following settings until the win-
dows are clear again.
X Vehicle with window heating: switch on
the front (Y page 119) and/or rear window
defroster (Y page 120) .
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).Vehicle with heating
X
Set temperature control 0043and airflow
control 0044to0085 (Ypage 113).
X Set air-distribution control 0085to007E
0085 (Ypage 113).
X Close the center air vents (Y page 121) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the
rear compartment ( Ypage 121).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the defroster vents for
the side windows (Y page 121).
Vehicle with air conditioning
X Set temperature control 0043to
0085 (Ypage 114).
X Press the 0097button until the maximum
blower output is reached.
All bars in the display next to the button
light up.
X Set air-distribution control 0083to007E
0085 (Ypage 114).
X Close the center air vents (Y page 121) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the
rear compartment ( Ypage 121).
X Direct the side air vents towards the side
windows and open the defroster vents for
the side windows (Y page 121). Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside You should only select this setting until the
windows are clear again.
X
Vehicle with window heating: switch on
the front (Y page 119) and/or rear window
defroster (Y page 120) .
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Switch off air-recirculation mode
(Y page 120). 118
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Vehicle with heating
X
Set temperature control 0043to a higher tem-
perature (Y page 113).
X Set airflow control 0044to a higher blower
setting. It should be set at least to level two
(Y page 113).
X Set air-distribution control 0085to
007E0085( Ypage 113).
i If the windows still fog up, set the control
as described for defrosting (Y page 118).
Vehicle with air conditioning
X Activate cooling with air dehumidification
(Y page 117).
X Press the 0066button (Y page 114).
The reheat function is switched on. The
indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off the reheat function, press the
0066 button again. The indicator lamp in
the button goes out.
Windows fogged up on the outside You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
X Switch on the windshield wipers
(Y page 107).
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X Adjust air distribution to the footwell
(Y page 117).
X Close the air vents (Y page 121). Windshield defroster
Windshield heater Windshield heater switch
The windshield heater consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the windshield is clear. The wind-
shield heating otherwise switches off auto-
matically after 5 minutes.
X
Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the0085switch.
The indicator lamp in the 0085button
comes on when the windshield heating is
switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the 0085windshield
heating button flashes, the on-board voltage
is too low. The windshield heating has
switched off prematurely or cannot be acti-
vated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
If enough on-board voltage is available again
within 30 seconds, the windshield heating
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off. Operating the climate control system
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Rear window defroster
Rear window defroster switch
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. The rear window
defroster otherwise switches off automati-
cally after 12 minutes.
X Start the engine.
X To switch on/off: press the0071switch.
The indicator lamp in the 0071button
comes on when the rear window defroster
is switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the 0071rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board volt-
age is too low. The rear window defroster has
switched off prematurely or cannot be acti-
vated.
X Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
If enough on-board voltage is available again
within 30 seconds, the rear window defroster
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off. Switching air-recirculation mode on/
off
Important safety notes When you switch on air-recirculation mode,
the windows could fog up more quickly, in
particular at low outside temperatures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for a short
time.
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle will only be
circulated.
Heating/air-conditioning system
Air-recirculation mode switches off automat-
ically after about 10to 30 minutes, depending
on the outside temperature.
X Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X To switch on/off: press the008Aswitch.
If the indicator lamp in the 008Abutton
lights up, air-recirculation mode is acti-
vated.
Rear-compartment heating/rear-com-
partment air conditioning On vehicles with a rear-compartment heating
and air-conditioning system, you can acti-
vate/deactivate air-recirculation mode for
the rear-compartment climate control.
X
Switch on climate control (Y page 116).
X To activate: set the temperature control of
rear-compartment heating
0087(Y page 115) or rear-compartment air
conditioning system 0044(Ypage 116) to the
center position.
Only one of the two climate control sys-
tems in the rear compartment is activated
and is in air-recirculation mode.
X To deactivate: turn the temperature
control of rear-compartment heating
0087(Y page 115) or rear-compartment air-
conditioning system 0044(Ypage 116) clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Only change the
temperature in small increments. 120
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Operating with the button (control
panel)
i
Switch the heater booster function on or
off with the 006Abutton (Y page 130).
X To activate the auxiliary heating sys-
tem: press the upper section of the 0084
switch for longer than two seconds.
The red indicator lamp in the button lights
up. The auxiliary heating heats or ventilates
the interior to the temperature that you
have set. The blower switches to the first
level.
X To switch off auxiliary heating: press the
upper section of the 0084button.
Or
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 0.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes
out. The auxiliary heating operates for
another two minutes and then switches off
automatically. Selecting a switch-on time
Important information You can use the on-board computer to define
up to three switch-on times, one of which can
be selected.
The yellow indicator lamp in the 0084button
goes out after 30 minutes, if you:
R have selected the switch-on time and
R turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock. On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 0084button.
The 0084 symbol flashes in the display.
Or
X Press the 0079menu button on the instru-
ment cluster repeatedly until the 0084
symbol flashes in the display.
X Use the 0074or0075 buttons on the instrument
cluster to select the switch-on time 1
1 to 3 3.
The switch-on time selected is displayed.
X Wait 10 seconds for the standard display to
appear.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the 0084button lights up.
If you do not preselect a switch-on time,
and --:-- --:-- is shown in the display, this
means that the automatic switch-on mode
is switched off. The yellow indicator lamp
in the 0084button goes out.
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press the 0084button.
The Aux. heat Aux. heat submenu is shown in the
display.
If no switch-on time has been selected, the
selected switch-on time is highlighted or
Timer off
Timer off is highlighted.
i You can also access the Aux. Aux.heat.
heat. sub-
menu via the Settings
Settings(Ypage 190)
menu. 124
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X
Use the 0081or0082 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the desired switch-on
time.
Use the Timer off
Timer off setting to deactivate
automatic switch-on.
X Press the 0080button on the steering
wheel.
The switch-on time is selected. The yellow
indicator lamp in the 0084button lights up. Setting the switch-on time
X Use the same method to select a switch-on
time as described in the "Preselecting a
switch-on time" section.
On-board computer without steering
wheel buttons
X Press the 0045reset button on the instru-
ment cluster.
The hour display flashes.
X Use the 0074and 0075buttons on the instru-
ment cluster to set the hours.
X Press reset button 0045.
The minute display flashes.
X Use the 0074and 0075buttons to set the
minutes.
The switch-on time is set and selected.
On-board computer with steering wheel
buttons
X Press the 0041button on the steering
wheel.
The display shows the Hours
Hours menu.
X Use the 0081and0082 buttons on the
steering wheel to set the hours.
X Press the 0041button.
The display shows the Minutes
Minutes menu.
X Use the 0081and0082 buttons to set the
minutes.
X Press the 0080button.
The switch-on time is set and selected. Operation with the remote control
Important information You can switch the auxiliary heating on/off
and set the operating duration using the
remote control. You can use up to 4 remote
control units on the vehicle. These must be
synchronized for the receiver in your vehicle
(Y
page 126).
The remote control has a maximum range of
approximately 600 meters. This range is
reduced by:
R sources of interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavorable
position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
Overview of the remote control 0043
Indicator lamp
0044 To confirm settings
0087 To switch the remote control on/off, set
the operating duration or end or cancel
settings
Indicator lamp 0043lights up in various ways to
show different operating modes: Signaling Meaning
Lights up red Remote control switched
on
Data transferOperating the auxiliary heating system
125Climate control Z