engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 238A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety notes ....................56
Indicator lamp ................................ 221
Accessories and conversions
see Add-on equipment
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................117
Activating/deactivating the roof
ventilator ........................................... 133
Active light function ............................ 97
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/notes ................................ 59
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs (roof) ....................105
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 323
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Add-on equipment ............................... 27
Adjusting the headlamp range ...........95
ADR (working speed governor) ........172
Air bags Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes ....................44
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Thoraxbag ........................................ 45
Window curtain air bag ....................46
Air-conditioning system
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
see Climate control
Air filter
Indicator lamp ................................ 228
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Important safety notes ..................120
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Air vents ............................................. 121
Adjusting for the passenger com-
partment ........................................ 121Adjusting on the roof
.....................122
Important safety notes ..................121
Setting the center air vents ...........121
Setting the side air vents ...............121
see Climate control
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft system
Interior motion sensor .....................63
Armrests .............................................. 87
Ashtray ............................................... 237
ASR (acceleration skid control) Activating/deactivating ...................60
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes ....................60
Indicator lamp ................................ 221
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................62
Switching off the alarm ....................62
Attachments
see Add-on equipment
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic engine start/stop
ECO Start (Euro 6 engines) ............140
Automatic headlamp mode ................94
Automatic locking ............................... 71
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............146
Changing gea r............................... 145
Changing gear yoursel f.................. 145
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode ..............147
Important safety notes ..................144
Kickdown ....................................... 146
Maneuvering .................................. 146
Overview ........................................ 144
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 147
Selector lever ................................ 144
Selector lever positions .................145
Shift ranges ................................... 146
Starting the engine ........................138
Touchshift ...................................... 1454
Index

Trailer towing
................................. 146
Transmission oil change ................328
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 147
Auxiliary heating Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 130
Conditions for switching on ...........123
Heating time .................................. 123
Important safety notes ..................122
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 124
Operation with the remote
control ........................................... 125
Operation with the timer ................127
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 124
Setting the switch-on time .............125
see Auxiliary heating
AUX port ............................................ .240
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 333 B
Backup lamps Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 57
Indicator lamp ................................ 221
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 136
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................69
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 68
Important safety notes ....................68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 266
Charge indicator lamp ...................225
Charging ........................................ 266
Disconnecting and connecting
(driver's footwell) ........................... 262Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment)
...................264
Disconnecting and reconnecting
(base of driver's seat) ....................265
Display message ............................ 219
Important safety notes ..................260
Installing/removing (base of driv-
er's seat) ........................................ 266
Installing/removing (driver's foot-
well) ............................................... 263
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 265
Jump starting ................................. 278
Location ......................................... 261
Removing/installing the floor cov-
ering (driver's footwell) ..................261
Before driving off
Important safety notes ..................138
Belt
see Seat belts
Bleeding the fuel system ..................143
Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating .................166
Notes/function .............................. 164
Trailer towing ................................. 166
Bodies
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Bottle holder ...................................... 237
see Cup holder
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level .........................256
Display message ............................ 208
Notes ............................................. 328
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 207
Indicator lamp ................................ 225 Index
5

Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .271
Display message ............................ 219
Emergency release ..........................74
Function .......................................... .74
Important safety notes ....................73
Indicator lamp ................................ 230
Manual retraction ............................ 74
Obstacle detection ........................... 74
Electrical system
Battery main switch .......................136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 61
Emergency exit window .....................61
Emergency Tensioning Devices Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ......172
Changing the power output .............25
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 227
Cleaning instructions .....................269
ECO Start (Euro 6 engines) ............140
Engine number ............................... 320
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 173
Irregular running ............................ 143
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Operating safety .............................. 25
Starting .......................................... 138
Starting problems ..........................143
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine, jump-starting .......................278
Engine electronics Notes ............................................. 318
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 254
Additives ........................................ 326
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 252Checking the oil level using the
dipstick
.......................................... 253
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 327
Mixing ............................................ 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Oil change ...................................... 327
Oil level (note) ............................... 252
Viscosity ........................................ 326
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ................................................. 172
Equipment/conversions .....................27
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Display message ............................ 209
Important safety information ...........57
Indicator lamp ................................ 224
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ...............27
DEF level indicator .........................184
DEF reducing agent .......................324
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .............324
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ...........202
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................213
Indicator lamp ....................... 224, 228
Malfunction ................................... .213
Refilling DEF .................................. 149
Exterior lighting .................................. .92
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Important safety notes ....................89
Eyeglasses compartment .................233 F
Fire extinguisher ............................... 278
First-aid kit ......................................... 277
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 308
General notes ................................ 30710
Index

Pets in the vehicle
........................... 56
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 184
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 189
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ......160
Important safety notes ..................159
Rules for driving off-roa d............... 160
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Display message ............................ 199
Lighting submenu .......................... 194
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 199
General notes ................................ 184
Setting the clock ............................ 185
Standard displa y............................ 184
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) Audio menu ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 186
Menu overview .............................. 188
Operating ...................................... .186
Operation menu ............................. 188
Settings menu ............................... 190
Standard displa y............................ 189
Telephone menu ............................ 198
Trip computer menu ......................197
Operating safety
Attachments, bodies, equipment
and conversions ............................... 27
Correct use ...................................... 26
Declaration of conformity ................25
Diagnostics connection ...................25
Digital speedometer and odome-
ter .................................................... 25
Important safety note ......................24
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Modifying engine output ..................25
Qualified specialist workshop ..........26
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Vehicle registration ..........................23
Warning note sticker ........................26Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 23
Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Outside temperature display ...........183
Overhead control panel ......................38
Overrevving range .............................183
Overrun cutoff ................................... 154 P
Paint code number ............................319
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...269
Paper holder ...................................... 236
Parking ............................................... 151
Important safety notes ..................151
Parking brake ................................ 152
Wheel chock .................................. 153
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 209
Notes/function .............................. 152
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................170
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes ..................168
Problem (malfunction) ...................171
Range of the sensors .....................168
Roll-back warning .......................... 170
Trailer towing ................................. 170
Warning displa y............................. 169
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes ....................77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 5614
Index

Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 126
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 130
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 126
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ...126
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................100
Navigation lights ............................ 101
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 130
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse warning feature ..................140
Roof carrier Maximum payloa d.......................... 331
Notes ............................................. 247
Roof load (roof carrier) .....................331 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Child restraint systems ....................50
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Belt warning/warning lamp .............49
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Correct usage .................................. 47
Display message ............................ 209
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .50
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............47
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Seat heating ........................................ .87
Seats Adjusting lumbar support ................83
Adjusting the co-driver's sea t.......... 83
Adjusting the head restraint ............86
Armrest ............................................ 87
Cleaning the cover .........................272Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Folding seat
..................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................82
Rear bench seat ............................... 85
Seat heating .................................... 87
Setting the driver's seat ................... 83
Swivel seat ....................................... 84
Twin co-driver's seat ........................85
Securing loads
Important safety notes ..................244
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......270
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 260
Exceeding a service due date ........260
Notes ............................................. 259
Service due date (automatic dis-
play) .............................................. .259
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 328
Coolant (engine) ............................ 329
Diesel ............................................ 321
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .............324
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 321
Important safety notes ..................320
Power steering fluid .......................328
Refrigerant ..................................... 330
Transmission oil ............................. 328
Washer fluid .................................. .330
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) .........................190
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) .........191
Setting the air distribution ...............117
Setting the airflow ............................118
Setting the clock Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 185
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 193
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 15516
Index

Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......282
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............282
Important safety notes ..................279
Trailer
Brake force booster malfunction ...222
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 178
Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 166
PARKTRONIC ................................. 170
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................178
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ................................ 328
Transport Loading guidelines .........................242
Vehicle .......................................... .282
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 156
Transport by rail ................................ 156
Transporting Load distribution ............................ 244
Securing a loa d.............................. 244
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) ..272
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .197
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 184
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 189
Resetting ....................................... 183
see Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................103
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ....................104Twin co-driver's seat
Folding table .................................. 236
Stowage compartment ..................235
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency ..............318
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 307 U
Unlocking From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 71
USB port ............................................. 240 V
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 219
Electronics ..................................... 318
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................190
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 298
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 312
Maintenance .................................... 23
Operating safety .............................. 24
Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 309
Registration ..................................... 23
Reporting problems .........................28
Securing from rolling away ............151
Towing away .................................. 279
Transporting .................................. 282
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................66
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle data ....................................... 331
Vehicle identification number .......... 319
Vehicle identification plate ..............319
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 27620
Index

Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 121
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 283W
Warning and indicator lamps Brakes ........................................... 222
Check Engine ................................. 227
Coolant .......................................... 226
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .............224
Electrical step ................................ 230
ESP ®
.............................................. 221
ESP ®
function ................................ 224
Overview .......................................... 35
Seat belt ........................................ 230
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 221
Air filter .......................................... 228
ASR ................................................ 221
BAS ................................................ 221
Battery charge ............................... 225
Brake wear .................................... 225
Bulbs .............................................. 230
Doors ............................................. 230
Engine oil level ............................... 225
Preglow .......................................... 228
Reserve fuel ................................... 227
Tire pressure monitor ....................229
Water separator ............................. 229
Windshield washer fluid .................229
Warning lamp .................................... 277
Warning triangle ................................ 277
Washer fluid Adding ........................................... 257
Capacities ...................................... 331
Display message ............................ 220
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Notes ............................................. 330
Wiping with .................................... 107
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 307
Checking ........................................ 287
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes ..................286
Interchanging/changing ................307
Mounting a wheel .......................... 308Removing and mounting the spare
wheel
............................................. 314
Storing ........................................... 308
Tightening torque ........................... 312
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Windshield heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 257
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Rain and light sensor .....................107
Rear window wiper ........................108
Replacing the wiper blades ............108
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 196
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ............................................... 107
Winter diesel ..................................... 323
Winter driving Slippery road surfaces ...................158
Snow chains .................................. 289
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 288
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 288
Setting a limit speed ......................155
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Replacing ....................................... 108
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
21

G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and a device
which is connected to the on-board diag-
nostics connection is being used, the bat-
tery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connections can lead to emissions monitor-
ing information being reset. The possible out-
come may be that the vehicle no longer fulfills
the emissions laws and regulations. This may
be a criminal offense or breach of road traffic
regulations in certain countries. Qualified specialist workshops
An authorized Sprinter Dealer is a qualified
specialist workshop. A qualified specialist
workshop has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge, tools and qualifications to correctly
carry out the work required on the vehicle.
This is especially the case for work relevant
to safety.
Observe the information in the Maintenance
Booklet.
The following work should always be carried
out at qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications as well as installations and
alterations
R work on electronic components For this reason, we recommend an authorized
Sprinter Dealer. Proper use
G
WARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These include:
R solvents
R fuel
R oils and greases
R cleaning agents
R acids
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. If you remove warning stickers,
others may fail to recognize the dangers.
Leave the warning stickers in their original
position.
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
R the safety information in these instructions
R the “Technical data“ section in this Opera-
tor's Manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R motor vehicle laws and safety standards 26
Introduction

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Instrument cluster on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
Instrument cluster in vehicles with steering-wheel buttons
Function Page
0043
Speedometer 183
0044
Tachometer 183
0087
0074,
0075Brightens/dims the
instrument cluster lighting 183
0085
Fuel gage with fuel filler flap
location indicator
183
0083
Display
Vehicles without steering
wheel buttons
184
Vehicles with steering
wheel buttons 186 Function Page
0084
Reset button
0045 34
006B
Menu button
0079 • changes standard display 184
• selects menus 185
006C
Service button
0098 Checks the engine oil level 25234
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster on vehicles without steering
wheel buttons Instrument cluster in vehicles with steering-wheel buttons
Function Page
0043
Speedometer with warn-
ing and indicator lamps
0072
ESP
®
warning lamp 221
ASR warning lamp 221
003F
Coolant level too low 226
00AC
Coolant temperature too
high 226
0075
Restraint systems malfunc-
tion 42
0065
Brake fluid level too low 222
EBD malfunctioning 221
Trailer brake force booster
malfunction
222
00B2
Engine oil level warning 225 Function Page
00B9
Check Engine indicator
lamp
227
0028
Preglow 138
Preglow system malfunc-
tion
228
0044
Indicator and warning
lamps
004A
Left-hand turn signal 95
0025
ABS malfunction 221
0077
Tire pressure loss or the tire
pressure monitor is mal-
functioning (USA only)
229
Tire pressure loss (Canada
only)
294Instrument cluster
35At a glance