light MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

Signaling Meaning
Flashes red Auxiliary heating switched
off
Lights up
green Auxiliary heating switched
on
Flashes green Change operating duration
active
Flashes alter-
nately red and
green Remote control in syn-
chronizing mode
i
When the remote control battery is weak,
indicator lamp 0043flashes red rapidly.
Replace the remote control battery
(Y page 130).
You can find further information on the lamp
status in the "Problems with the auxiliary
heating" section (Y page 132).
Switching the remote control on/off The remote control switches to standby mode
after 10 seconds. Indicator lamp 0043goes out.
X To switch on: press and hold the 00D0
button until indicator lamp 0043lights up red.
If a connection between the remote control
and the receiver in the vehicle has been
established and indicator lamp 0043:
R flashes red, the auxiliary heating is
switched off.
R lights up green, the auxiliary heating is
switched on.
X To switch off: press and hold the 00D0
button until indicator lamp 0043goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating on/off X
Switch on the remote control.
X To switch on: when indicator lamp 0043
flashes red, press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red. When indicator lamp
0043lights up green, the
auxiliary heating is switched on.
X To switch off: when indicator lamp 0043
lights up green, press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red.
When indicator lamp 0043flashes red, the
auxiliary heating is switched off.
Changing the operating duration X
Switch on the remote control.
X When indicator lamp 0043flashes red, press
00D0 and0070 simultaneously.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green.
X Press the 00D0button repeatedly until the
desired operating duration is shown.
R 20 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green twice.
R 30 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green three
times.
R 40 minutes
Indicator lamp 0043flashes green four
times.
X Press the 0070button.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red.
If indicator lamp 0043emits two long, green
flashes, the selected operating duration is
stored.
i If no adjustment is made, indicator
lamp 0043flashes six times and the remote
control goes into standby mode.
Synchronizing the remote control X
Press the 0084auxiliary heating button in
the control panel (Y page 124) for longer
than 10 seconds.
When you press and hold the 0084button,
the red indicator lamp lights up in the but-
ton. 126
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

When the red indicator lamp in the
0084
button flashes, the receiver in the vehicle
is ready for synchronizing.
X Press and hold the 00D0remote control
button until indicator lamp 0043lights up red.
If there is an active connection between the
remote control and the receiver, indicator
lamp 0043flashes alternately red and green.
The remote control is in synchronizing
mode.
i If you press the 00D0button again on the
remote control after starting synchroniza-
tion, you will only synchronize this remote
control unit with the receiver. Any other
remote control units that were synchron-
ized will be cleared. Indicator lamp 0043
flashes alternately red and green (very
slowly).
X Press the 0070button on the remote
control.
During data transmission, indicator
lamp 0043lights up red.
When remote control indicator lamp 0043
emits two long green flashes, the selected
operating time is synchronized. The indica-
tor lamp in the 0084auxiliary heating but-
ton goes out. Operation with the timer
Important safety notes This is only for vehicles with a hot-water aux-
iliary heater.
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DANGER
If a switch-on time has been selected, the
auxiliary heating switches on automatically.
R If the ventilation is insufficient, poisonous
exhaust gases can collect, in particular car-
bon monoxide. This is the case in enclosed spaces, for example. There is a risk of fatal
injuries.
R If highly flammable substances or flamma-
ble materials are nearby, there is a risk of
a risk of fire and explosion.
Always deactivate the preselected switch-on
times if you stop the vehicle in such or similar
situations.
Use the timer to:
R activate/deactivate immediate heating
mode
R set up to three switch-on times
R set the operating duration from 10to
120 minutes or to continuous operation
R set the heating level (preselected temper-
ature) to a range between 10 and 30
Timer overview Timer above the overhead control panel
0043
Program column
0059 Sets preselection memory 1 – 3
(Y page 129)
Sets weekday (Mon. – Sun.)
(Y page 128)
0044 Menu bar
0084 Activates/deactivates immediate
heating mode (Y page 128)
0045 Sets the program times
(Y page 129)
0045 Sets the day, time and the operating
duration (Y page 128)
00D1 Sets the heating level
(Y page 130) Operating the auxiliary heating system
127Climate control Z

If the
0084 symbol in the status bar is shown:
X Press the 00CFor00DB button until the
off
off message in the display panel is shown.
X Press the 0070button.
The preselection time is deactivated. The
time is shown.
Setting the heating level You can set the heating level to a range
between 10 and 30.
The heating level corresponds to a preselec-
tion temperature for the vehicle interior. This
is a guide value and may, depending on the
outside temperature, differ from the actual
vehicle interior temperature.
X Press the 00CFor00DB button until the
00D1 symbol in the menu bar flashes.
X Press the 0070button.
The heating level display flashes.
X Using the 00CFand00DB buttons, set the
desired heating level to a range between 10
and 30.
X Press the 0070button.
The heating level is set and the 0084sym-
bol appears. Switching the heater booster function
on/off Vehicles with auxiliary heating Vehicles with heater booster function
At outside temperatures of up to 39 ‡
(4†)
the fuel-fired heater booster system heats the
vehicle interior as quickly as possible when
the engine is running.
The auxiliary heating automatically switches
to heater booster mode after the engine is
started.
At an outside temperature above 39 ‡ (4†)
the auxiliary heating system and the heater
booster function switch off automatically.
If you switch off the engine without switching
off the heater booster function, the system
will be switched on the next time the engine
is started (memory function).
i Switch the auxiliary heating on or off with
the 0084 button (Y page 124).
X To switch on/off: press the006Aswitch.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
the heater booster function is switched on.
After switching off, the auxiliary heating oper-
ates for about another 2 minutes and then
switches off automatically. Replacing the remote control battery
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WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan-
ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal
injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. 130
Operating the auxiliary heating systemClimate control

i
To unlock the steering, move the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key to posi-
tion 1. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following compo-
nents on the vehicle, and on the trailer as
necessary:
R license plates, vehicle lighting, turn sig-
nals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
i The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to road
safety. The separate instructions issued by
the manufacturer pertaining to operation,
care and maintenance should be observed.
X Rectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X Check the equipment to make sure that it
is accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is in the front door stowage compart-
ments and behind the driver's seat.
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page 100). Before driving off
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
that they are properly secured so that they do
not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
X Secure the load as per the loading guide-
lines (Y page 242).
X Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals.
X Close all doors. Starting the engine
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine. 138
DrivingDriving and parking

X
Before starting the engine, make sure that:
R all the doors are closed.
R all the vehicle occupants are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
R the parking brake is applied.
i If you depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine, the pedal travel is short
and pedal resistance is high.
If you depress the brake pedal again after
starting the engine, pedal travel and resist-
ance will be back to normal again. Gearshift pattern
005D
Park position with parking lock
005E Reverse gear
005C Neutral
005B Drive
X Move the selector lever to position P.
The display in the instrument cluster shows
P:
R on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 189)
R on vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons ( Ypage 184)
i You can also start the engine in neutral
N.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
The 0028 preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up briefly.
X Once the 0028preglow indicator lamp goes
out, turn the key to position 3in the ignition
lock and release it as soon as the engine is
running. i
You can start the engine without preglow
when the engine is warm.
The preglow system is malfunctioning if the
0028 preglow indicator lamp lights up for
approximately 1 minute:
R after the ignition is switched on
R while the engine is running
At extremely low outside temperatures you
may then no longer be able to start the
engine. Have the malfunction rectified at a
qualified specialist workshop.
i Depending on the equipment installed,
the vehicle either automatically locks cen-
trally after switching on the ignition or after
pulling away. The locking knobs in the
doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
Automatic door locking can be deactivated
(Y page 71). Driving off
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift into reverse gear Rwhen the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
X Move the selector lever to position Dor R.
On vehicles with a reverse warning feature,
when reverse gear is engaged a warning
tone sounds to alert other road users
(Y page 140). Driving
139Driving and parking Z

When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The ECO start/stop function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con-
sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
The stop/start function is automatically acti-
vated each time you start the engine with the
ignition key.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated or a malfunction has caused
the system to be deactivated, 00A7sym-
bol 0044is not displayed. In addition, the indi-
cator lamp in the ECO button on the center
console does not light up.
Automatic engine switch-off The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the 00A7symbol is displayed in the mul-
tifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the outside temperature is above 0 †
R the vehicle is below 2500 m above sea level
R the hood is closed
R the driver's seat belt is fastened
R on vehicles with a manual transmission, the
doors are closed
R on vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, the driver's door is closed
i All of the driving systems remain active
when the engine is switched off automati-
cally.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (initial stop,
then three subsequent stops) in succes-
sion. The automatic engine switch-off is
then available again after the ECO symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in
Dor
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically. Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R you engage reverse gear Ror park position
P
R the vehicle begins to roll away
R the battery's condition of charge is too low
R on vehicles with a manual transmission, the
driver's seat belt is not fastened or a door
is opened
R on vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, the driver's seat belt is not fastened
or the driver's door is opened
If you open the hood after an automatic
engine switch-off, automatic engine start is
deactivated. Once the hood is closed, you
have to start the engine manually.
Vehicles with automatic transmission The engine is started automatically if you:
R
release the brakes when in transmission
position Dor N
R depress the accelerator pedal
R open the driver's door
R unfasten your seatbelt
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again as soon as the 00A7symbol reap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Activating/deactivating ECO Start Driving
141Driving and parking Z

X
To switch off: press the00A7button.
The indicator lamp on the 00A7button and
the ECO symbol in the multifunction display
go out.
X To switch on: press the00A7button.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are fulfilled, the ECO symbol is
shown in the multifunction display. The
indicator lamp in the 00A7button lights up.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are fulfilled, the ECO symbol is
not shown in the multifunction display. If
this is the case, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is not available.
ECO Start is automatically reactivated once
the engine has been restarted.
If the indicator lamp in the 00A7button does
not light up after the engine is started, ECO
Start is malfunctioning and cannot be acti-
vated.
If you press the 00A7button after an auto-
matic engine switch-off, ECO Start is deacti-
vated. However, you can start the engine
once more by depressing the clutch pedal. 142
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d parking

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. There is air in the fuel system.
X
Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
X Start the engine again.
Please bear in mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts
will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can
be heard. The reserve
fuel warning lamp is lit
and the fuel gage is at
0. The fuel tank has been run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
If you drive until the fuel tank is completely empty, air may get into
the fuel system. If the engine does not start after refueling, bleed
the fuel system as follows:
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition for approximately
10 seconds.
X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
If the engine does not start:
X Wait approximately 2 minutes.
X Restart the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
X If the engine still fails start, do not continue trying to start it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The vehicle cannot be
driven at a speed
exceeding 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The yellow
00B9engine
diagnostic lamp and
the yellow 00E2DEF
indicator lamp 2
light
up. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty, an emission-relevant
malfunction has occurred or the DEF reserve has been used up.
This malfunction or defect can damage the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
X
Observe the messages in the display:
R
on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons (Y page 202)
R on vehicles with steering-wheel buttons (Y page 213) and
(Y page 213). The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can-
not be heard. The battery isolating switch is switched off.
X
Switch on the power supply (Y page 136).2
Only vehicles without steering-wheel buttons. Driving
143Driving and parking Z

X
To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selector lever towards D+until D
D
appears in the display again.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X To select the optimum shift range: press
and hold the selector lever to the left
towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission will shift down one or more
gears. Shift ranges
When the selector lever is in position Dyou
can restrict or derestrict the shift range for
the automatic transmission.
X To extend/restrict the shift range: press
the selector lever briefly to the right
towards D+or left towards D–.
The display shows the selected shift range.
The automatic transmission shifts only as
far as the relevant gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the
restricted shift range is reached and you
depress the accelerator pedal, the auto-
matic transmission will not shift up. Driving situations
0038
Use the braking effect of the engine
on steep downhill gradients and for
driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 0037
Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill gradi-
ents and long downhill stretches. Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R lots of throttle: later upshifts
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the engine
speed.
X Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Maneuvering Maneuvering in a tight space:
X
Control the vehicle's speed by braking
carefully.
X Depress the accelerator pedal slightly and
evenly.
i You can shift back and forth between
drive position Dand reverse gear Rat low
speeds without applying the brakes. This
can help you, for example when rapidly
maneuvering the vehicle or rocking it out of
snow or slush.
Towing a trailer X
Drive at moderate engine speeds on steep
uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill gradi-
ent, shift down to a shift range adapted to
the driving situation (Y page 146), even if
cruise control is activated. 146
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d parking

Parking brake
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WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi-
cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again. The brake lamps are not illuminated when you
brake the vehicle using the parking brake.
As a rule, you may only apply the parking
brake when the vehicle is stationary. X
To apply the parking brake: pull brake
lever 0043up as far as the last possible
detent.
The 0066 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
i On vehicles with a folding brake lever, you
can then press lever 0043down to the stop.
X To release the parking brake: on vehicles
with a folding brake lever, first pull brake
lever 0043up to the stop.
X Raise brake lever 0043slightly and press
release knob 0044.
X Guide brake lever 0043down to the stop.
The 0066 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Exceptionally, if the service brake fails, the
parking brake can be used to brake the vehi-
cle in an emergency.
X Emergency braking: press and hold
release button 0044and carefully apply brake
lever 0043. Switching off the engine
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WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of
an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
! If the coolant temperature is very high,
e.g. after driving on hilly roads, leave the
engine running at idle speed for about
two minutes before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to
return to normal.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P. 152
ParkingDriving and parking