fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

Fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Folding seat ......................................... 85
Folding table ...................................... 236
In the twin co-driver's sea t............ 236
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 318
Two-way radio ................................ 318
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Front interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................. 106
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives (diesel )........................... 323
Consumption information ..............323
Consumption statistics ..................197
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 323
Display message ............................ 215
Driving tips .................................... 154
Fuel gauge ..................................... 183
Important safety notes ..................321
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Quality (diesel )............................... 322
Refueling ........................................ 148
Showing the range (on-board
computer with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 197
Showing the range (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................197
Tank content/reserve fuel .............322
Fuel filter with water separator
draining ......................................... 257
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Fuel gauge ......................................... 183
Fuel tank Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message ..............215
Fuses .................................................. 283 G
Gasoline Reserve fuel warning lamp .............227
General driving tips
Driving short distances ..................155
Genuine parts .................................... 318
Glove box ........................................... 232
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 305
Guarantee ............................................ 23 H
Hazard warning lamps ........................96
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....257
Cleaning system (function) ..............96
Fogging up ....................................... 98
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) ....273
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 86
Heating
see Climate control
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 97
Switching Highbeam Assist on/
off .................................................. 194
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 97
Replacing bulbs ............................. 101
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Hood
Closing .......................................... .251
Display message ............................ 220
Indicator lamp ................................ 230
Opening ......................................... 250
Hydroplaning ..................................... 157 I
Immobilizer .......................................... 62
Indicator lamp see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ......28 Index
11

Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)
.............195
Switch unit see Control panel
Swivel seat .......................................... .84T
Tachometer ........................................ 183
Tail lamps Changing ....................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 183
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 197
Reserve fuel warning lamp .............227
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 320
Cargo tie-down points .................... 331
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... .331
Loading rails .................................. 331
Roof carrier .................................... 331
Tires/wheels ................................. 297
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 332
Vehicle data ................................... 331
Telephone .......................................... 239
Telephone (on-board computer) Accepting an incoming call ............198
Display messages ..........................220
Numbers from the phone book ......198
Operating ...................................... .198
Redialing ........................................ 199
Rejecting or ending a call ..............198
Temperature
Outside temperature ..................... .183
Setting (climate control) ................117
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................191
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........62
Immobilizer ...................................... 62
Tow-away alarm ............................... 63Thoraxbag
............................................ 45
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 312
Time Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) .................185
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................193
Timer
Activating ....................................... 128
Important safety notes ..................127
Overview ........................................ 127
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 130
Setting the preselection time
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 129
Setting weekday, time and oper-
ating duration (auxiliary heating) ...128
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) .....128
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....293
Checking manually ........................292
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ...........201
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................218
Maximum ....................................... 292
Notes ............................................. 291
Recommended ............................... 290
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................193
Tire label ................................ 290, 291
Tire pressure loss warning system ..294
Tire pressure monitor Display message ............................ 218
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 294
Function/notes ............................. 293
Restarting ...................................... 295
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Tire pressure table ............................297
Tires Aspect ratio (definition) .................306
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................30518
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

Exhaust gas aftertreatment
The exhaust gas aftertreatment requires a
reducing agent known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) in order to function correctly. Filling up
the DEF tank is usually part of the service
scope. DEF consumption depends on opera-
tional and driving conditions and it is not nec-
essary to wait until the next scheduled
service to replenish the fluid. Fluid should be
added regularly to the DEF supply reservoir
during vehicle operation or, at the latest, after
receiving the first warning message via the
on-board computer.
To conform to emission regulations, you must
operate the vehicle with DEF and refill the
supply regularly. The engine management
recognizes attempts to operate the vehicle
without DEF, with thinned DEF or with
another reducing agent. After previous warn-
ing messages, the engine management then
prevents a further engine start.
If the DEF level drops below 1.5 US gal
(5.5 l), the first warning message is issued
and a warning tone sounds. After the mes-
sage appears for the first time, and under
normal driving conditions, the remaining DEF
reserve will last for approximately
1000 miles (1600 km) before the next mes-
sage.
After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l)reserve mark
is reached. Once the reserve range has been
reached, you will receive the next warning
message and you will hear a series of warning
tones. After the first message, the DEF
reserve will last for approximately
1,200 miles (1,900 km) until the next mes-
sage is shown. However, you will only be able
to start the engine another 16 times.
You should immediately add 2.0 US gal
(7.6 l) of DEF (Y page 150) or have the DEF
supply reservoir filled at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When the number of remaining engine starts
is 0
0 the engine management prevents the
vehicle being driven at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h). The
Idle Mode Idle Modemessage
appears in the multifunction display:
If the 00B9 Check Engine indicator lamp lights
up, the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty or
an emission-related malfunction has occur-
red (Y page 213). You will then only be able
to drive a maximum 50 mi (80 km) before the
engine management restricts the number of
starts remaining.
If the exhaust gas aftertreatment is faulty,
have it checked and repaired at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Further information on DEF can be found in
the "Refueling" (Y page 149) and "Service
products and capacities" (Y page 324) sec-
tions. Attachments, bodies, equipment and
conversions
General notes !
For safety reasons, have add-on equip-
ment manufactured and installed accord-
ing to the Sprinter body/equipment mount-
ing directives in force. These body/equip-
ment mounting directives ensure that the
chassis and the body form one unit and that
maximum operating and road safety is ach-
ieved.
We recommend for safety reasons that:
R you carry out no other modifications to
the vehicle.
R you obtain the agreement of the distrib-
utor named on the inside of the front
cover for any deviations from the
approved body/equipment mounting
directives.
Approval from certified inspection agen-
cies or official approvals cannot rule out
risks to your safety.
We recommend that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories that have been specif-
ically approved by Mercedes-Benz for the
type of vehicle. Introduction
27 Z

Function Page
00B1
Fluid level too low in wind-
shield washer/headlamp
cleaning system
229
00E2
DEF supply low or contami-
nated/thinned
184
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction 224
00C7
Distance warning malfunc-
tioning
59
00B0
Lane Keeping Assist mal-
functioning
167
003E
Door or hood open 230
Electrically operated step
malfunction 230
0026
Brake pads/linings worn 225
0057
High-beam headlamps on 95
004D
Right-hand turn signal 95
003D
ASR malfunction 60
BAS malfunction 221
0089
ESP
®
malfunction 221
009F
Dirt accumulation in air fil-
ter
228 Function Page
00B4
Reserve fuel 183
Fuel filler cap open 227
00B8
Water in the fuel 229
003D
Battery charging malfunc-
tion
225
0049
Bulb defective 230
0087
Tachometer with warn-
ing and indicator lamps 0066
Parking brake applied 157
0058
Low-beam headlamps on 93
004E
Working speed governor
(ADR) on
172
0057
High-beam headlamps on 95
0077
Reserve fuel 227
Fuel filler cap open 227
0089
ESP
®
malfunction 221
0076
Fasten seat belts 230
i
Corresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Y page 199).36
Instrument clusterAt a glance

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

The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand
door when viewed in the direction of travel. It
is only possible to open the fuel filler flap
when the front door is open.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Switch off the auxiliary heating system
(Y page 122).
X Open the front left-hand door first, and then
the fuel filler flap.
X Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel
vapors from entering the vehicle.
X Turn fuel filler cap 0044counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from strap 0043.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Fuel may otherwise leak out.
X Replace tank filler cap 0044and turn clock-
wise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap
is closed fully.
X Open the front left-hand door first, and then
close the filler flap. Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or
the fuel tank are defective.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock immediately and remove it.
X Do not restart the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Important safety notes H
Environmental note
Dispose of DEF in an environmentally respon-
sible manner.
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Never mix DEF with additives or thin it with tap water. The exhaust gas
aftertreatment may otherwise be dam-
aged.
Observe the MB Specifications for Service
Products, Sheet 352.0.
Damage that results from the use of addi-
tives or tap water leads to the loss of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
! If DEF comes into contact with a painted
or aluminum surface, wash the surface off
immediately with plenty of water.
! DEF is not a diesel additive and must not
be mixed with fuel in the tank. Even small
amounts of DEF can cause engine damage.
Damage that results from the blending of
DEF will not be covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
The exhaust gas aftertreatment requires a
reducing agent, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), in
order to function correctly.
When opening the DEF tank filler cap at high
outside temperatures, ammonia vapors may
escape.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent smell and
primarily cause irritation of the:
R skin
R mucous membranes
R eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough-
ing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Avoid contact
with DEF.
Do not allow DEF to come into direct contact
with your skin; it is hazardous to your health.
Rinse any affected areas off with plenty of
clean water. Consult a doctor if necessary.
i If the DEF level has dropped below the
reserve range, add at least 2.0 US gal
(7.6 l) of DEF at the latest after receiving
the second warning message
(Y page 184). Refueling
149Driving and parking Z

Instrument lighting
When the lights are switched on, you can
adjust the brightness of the instrument clus-
ter lighting using the 0074and 0075buttons.
X To brighten: press the0074button.
X To dim: press the 0075button.
i Vehicles with automatic headlamp mode:
the instrument lighting also adapts to auto-
matic headlamp mode. Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine. H
Environmental note
Avoid driving at high engine speeds. This
unnecessarily increases the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and harms the environment as
a result of increased emissions.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted when the red band is reached. Outside temperature
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around the
freezing point.
On vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Y page 184) and on vehicles with steering
wheel buttons (Y page 189), the outside tem-
perature display is in the display.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer
The speed can also be shown in the display.
You can find information on the digital speed-
ometer for vehicles without steering wheel
buttons under (Y page 184) and for vehicles with steering wheel buttons under
(Y
page 189).
i In some countries, a warning sounds
when the vehicle reaches the maximum
speed limit, e.g. at 75 mph ( 120 km/h). Trip odometer
X To reset: make sure that the display is
showing the trip odometer if you have a
vehicle with steering wheel buttons
(Y page 189).
X Press and hold the 0045reset button until the
trip odometer is reset to 0.0 0.0. Fuel gage
0043
Fuel gage on vehicles without steering
wheel buttons
0044 Fuel gage on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons
0087 Fuel filler flap location indicator 007F: the
fuel filler flap is on the left-hand side. Fuel
filler flap location indicator 0080: the fuel
filler flap is on the right-hand side
0085 Reserve fuel warning lamp (Y page 227) Instrument cluster
183On-board computer and displays Z

DEF gauge
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons If the supply of DEF is less than 1.5 US gal
(5.5 l), the 00E2indicator lamp lights up and
the 0099 dEF Chk
dEF Chk display message appears.
If the supply of DEF falls below the reserve
range of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E2indicator
lamp lights up and the 0099StArtS RExx
StArtS RExx
display message appears. In the display, xx
xx
corresponds to the number of possible
remaining engine starts (16 16to0
0).
Further information on DEF consumption can
be found in the "Service products and filling
capacity" section (Y page 324).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons If the supply of DEF is less than 1.5 US gal
(5.5 l), the Check Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Check Diesel Exhaust Fluid
See
See Operator's
Operator's Manual
Manualmessage is shown
in the display.
If the supply of DEF falls below the reserve
range of 0.8 US gal (3.0 l), the 00E2xx
xx
starts remaining starts remaining message is displayed. In
the display, xx
xxcorresponds to the number of
possible remaining engine starts ( 16
16to0
0).
Further information on DEF consumption can
be found in the "Service products and filling
capacity" section (Y page 324).On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) Operating the on-board computer
General notes The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock.
The on-board computer shows vehicle infor-
mation and settings in the display. You can control the display and the settings
in the on-board computer using the adjust-
ment buttons on the instrument cluster.
Standard display
0043
Odometer
0044 Trip odometer
0087 Clock
0085 Outside temperature or digital speedom-
eter
0083 Fuel gage (Y page 183)
0084 Selector lever position or current shift
range with automatic transmission
(Ypage 144)
X To call up the standard display: turn the
key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0079menu button for longer than
one second.
The information shown in the display
changes from the outside temperature to
the digital speedometer. Menus in the on-board computer
Overview If you wish to exit a menu and go to the stand-
ard display:
X
Press the 0079menu button for longer than
1 second.
Or
X Do not press any button for 10 seconds.
The display accepts the changed settings. 184
On-boa
rdcompu ter (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0099
dEF Chk dEF Chk In addition, the yellow
00E2DEF indicator lamp lights up and a
warning tone sounds.
The DEF supply has dropped below 1.5 US gal (5.5 l).
After the message appears for the first time, and under normal
driving conditions, the remaining DEF supply will last for approx-
imately 1000 miles (1600 km).
After that, the 0.8 US gal (3.0 l) reserve mark is reached. A warning
tone sequence sounds and the engine can then only be started
another 16 times.
X add DEF supply (Y page 149).
The 00E2 DEF indicator lamp disappears after no more than
20 seconds after the vehicle has stopped or you have switched
on the ignition or started the engine after refueling. 0099
StArtS RExx StArtS RExx In addition, the yellow
00B9Check Engine indicator lamp and the
yellow 00E2DEF indicator lamp light up and a warning tone
sounds. A warning tone sequence sounds.
After the message appears for the first time, the engine can only
be started another 16 times.
The number of remaining engine starts XX XX(1616 to0
0) is shown in the
message every time the engine is started. When the number of
remaining engine starts is 0 0the engine management prevents the
vehicle being driven at a speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h). The
Idle Mode Idle Mode message appears in the multifunction display: The DEF reducing agent is contaminated, diluted or is not compli-
ant with ISO 22241.
X
Have the DEF tank cleaned and refilled at a qualified specialist
workshop as soon as possible. The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission
relevant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can
damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display
messages
203On-board computer and displays Z