park assist MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2014 MY14 Operator’s Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................65 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....81 Lights and windshield wipers
............91 Climate control
................................. 111 Driving and parking
..........................135 On-board computer and displays
....181 Stowing and features
.......................231 Transporting loads
............................241 Maintenance and care
......................249 Breakdown assistance
.....................275 Wheels and tires
............................... 285 Technical data
................................... 317 Contents
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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

Brakes
ABS .................................................. 56
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................59
Applying the parking brake ............152
BAS .................................................. 57
Brake fluid (notes) .........................328
Checking brake fluid leve l.............. 256
Display messages ..........................207
EBD .................................................. 57
Important safety notes ..................156
Maintenance .................................. 221
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 157
Riding tips ...................................... 156
Brake system
Malfunction ................................... .207
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 278
First-aid kit .................................... 277
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Reflective safety jacket .................. 277
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 276
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning triangle ............................ 277
see Flat tire
see Towing away
see Tow-starting
Bulb
see Changing a bulb
Bulb failure indicator ..........................92C
Care Car wash ........................................ 267
Display ........................................... 272
Exterior lights ................................ 270
Notes ............................................. 267
Paint .............................................. 269
Plastic trim .................................... 272
Power washer ................................ 268
Rear view camera .......................... 271
Roof lining ...................................... 273
Seat belt ........................................ 273
Seat cover ..................................... 272
Selector lever ................................ 272
Sensors ......................................... 270
Sliding door ................................... 271Steering wheel
............................... 272
Step (electrical) ............................. 271
Trim pieces .................................... 272
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Washing the engine .......................269
Wheels ........................................... 269
Windows ........................................ 269
Wiper blades .................................. 270
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 133
Cargo compartment floor ...................28
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes ..................244
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 246
Permissible tensile loa d................. 331
Car wash (care) ................................. 267
CD player/CD changer ......................190
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Center console overview ....................37
Central locking Automatic locking ............................ 71
Important safety notes ....................71
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ...........71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Locking/unlocking manually ............ 71
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) ............105
Backup lamp (Chassis Cab) ...........104
Backup lamps ................................ 103
Bi-Xenon bulbs ............................... 100
Brake lamps ................................... 103
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab) ............104
Cornering lamps ............................ 102
Courtesy lights ............................... 105
Daytime running lamps (halogen
headlamps) .................................... 102
Display message ............................ 210
Front interior light ..........................106
High-beam headlamps ...................101
Interior light ................................... 106
Interior lighting .............................. 106
License plate lamp .........................1046
Index

Standard display (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
...........184
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) .................189
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Calling up the message memory ....200
Driving systems ............................. 216
Engine ............................................ 213
Important safety notes ..................199
Lights ............................................ .210
Safety systems .............................. 206
SmartKey ....................................... 220
Tires ............................................... 218
Vehicle .......................................... .219
Distance recorder ............................. 189
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ...................59
Function/notes ................................ 58
Warning lamp ................................... 59
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 66
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 220
Indicator lamp ................................ 230
Drinking and driving .........................154
Drinks holder see Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Driver's/co-driver's door
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad ................................... 155
Driving off-road see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads ..................157
Driving on rough terrain Checklist before driving off-road .... 160
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......56
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................59
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control )...... 60 BAS (Brake Assist System)
..............57
Distance warning function ...............58
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 57
Important safety information ...........56
Overview .......................................... 56
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 164
Cruise control ................................ 161
Display message ............................ 216
Lane Keeping Assist ......................166
PARKTRONIC ................................. 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................146
Brakes ........................................... 156
Break-in period .............................. 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 156
Drinking and driving .......................154
Driving abroad ............................... 155
Driving in winter ............................ .158
Driving on flooded roads ................157
Driving on wet roads ......................157
Exhaust check ............................... 154
Fuel ................................................ 154
General .......................................... 153
Hydroplaning ................................. 157
Icy road surfaces ........................... 158
Important safety notes ..................136
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 157
Off-road driving .............................. 159
Overrun cut-off .............................. 154
Snow chains .................................. 289
Speed limitation ............................ .155
Towing a trailer .............................. 173
Transport by rail ............................ .156
Wet road surface ........................... 156 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 57
Indicator lamps .............................. 221
ECO Start (Euro 6 engines)
General notes ................................ 140
Electrical closing assist ......................73 Index
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Installing/removing the ball cou-
pling
.................................................... 175
Instrument cluster Fuel gage ....................................... 183
Important safety notes ..................182
Instrument cluster lighting .............183
Outside temperature displa y.......... 183
Overview .......................................... 34
Speedometer ................................. 183
Tachometer ................................... 183
Warning and indicator lamps ...........35
Instrument cluster lighting ..............183
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 98
Front ................................................ 98
Motion detectors ........................... 100
Notes on replacing bulbs ...............106
Replacing bulbs ............................. 106
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally .........................99
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 63
Deactivating .................................... .64
Function ........................................... 63
Switching off .................................... 64J
Jack Jacking points ................................ 309
Preparation .................................... 309
Storage location ............................ 276
Using ............................................. 309
Jump-starting ..................................... 278K
Key Position in the ignition lock ............ 137
see SmartKey
Kickdown ........................................... 146 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................167
Function/notes ............................. 166
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 192
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile loa d................. 331
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 52
License plate lamp Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Lighting
Light switch ..................................... 93
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 194
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ...................93
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 195
Active light function .........................97
Automatic headlamp mode ..............94
Bulb failure indicator ........................92
Cornering light function ...................96
Driving abroad ............................... 155
Fog lamps ........................................ 94
Hazard warning lamps .....................96
Headlamp range .............................. 95
Highbeam Assist .............................. 97
High beam flasher ............................ 95
High-beam headlamps .....................95
Low-beam headlamps ......................93
Parking lamps .................................. 93
Rear fog lamp .................................. 9412
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

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

ESP
®
therefore permits the vehicle's over-
steering and understeering characteristics,
which facilitates an extremely sporty driving
style. This driving style requires an extremely
qualified and experienced driver. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST General notes
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST comprises
the distance warning function and adaptive
Brake Assist.
Distance warning function
Important safety notes
i Note the section on 'Important safety
notes' ( Ypage 56). G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
R give an unnecessary warning
R not give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and do not rely solely on the distance
warning function. Operation
The distance warning function can help you
to minimize the risk of a front-end collision
with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of
such a collision. If the distance warning func-
tion detects that there is a risk of a collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically.
Without your intervention, the distance warn-
ing function cannot prevent a collision.
The distance warning function will issue a
warning at speeds of around 20 mph
(30 km/h) or more if:
R
you approach a vehicle ahead of you very
quickly. You will then hear an intermittent
warning tone and the 00C7warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes.
X Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
Or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
If you want the distance warning function to
assist you, the function must be activated and
operational.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause the
system to display an unnecessary warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
From a speed of around 45 mph (70 km/h),
the distance warning function can also react
to stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will alert you both visually and
acoustically.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired in the case of:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R it is snowing or raining heavily 58
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R
there is interference from other radar sour-
ces
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle is traveling in front on a different
line
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating the distance
warning function
When you switch on the engine, the distance
warning function switches on after a few sec-
onds.
X To deactivate: press the00D4button
(Y page 37).
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the00C7 warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up and the OFF
OFF message
flashes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the 00C7 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up and the message Dis‐ Dis‐
tance warning deactivated
tance warning deactivated appears.
X To activate: press the00D4button again
(Y page 37).
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the00C7 warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out and the ON
ON message
flashes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the 00C7 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out and the message Dis‐ Dis‐
tance
tance warning
warning activated
activated appears in the
multifunction display.
Adaptive Brake Assist
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems
(Y page 56). G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R to stationary obstacles
R when cornering
As a result, Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Adaptive Brake Assist aids you when braking
during hazardous situations at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h). With the help of the radar
sensor system, adaptive Brake Assist can rec-
ognize obstacles that are in the path of your
vehicle for an extended period of time.
When you approach an obstacle and adaptive
Brake Assist detects that there is a risk of a
collision, adaptive Brake Assist calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a collision.
Should you apply the brakes forcefully, adap-
tive Brake Assist will automatically increase
the braking force to the calculated level.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking. Driving safety systems
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The brakes function as usual again if:
R you release the brake pedal
R there is no longer any danger of a collision
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to the maximum vehicle speed, adaptive
Brake Assist can react to moving obstacles
that have already been recognized as such at
least once over the period of observation.
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react to sta-
tionary obstacles.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R it is snowing or raining heavily
R there is interference from other radar sour-
ces
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle is traveling in front on a different
line
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due
to a malfunction in the radar sensor system,
the full brake boosting effect with the help of
BAS remains available.
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle. ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes Important safety notes
ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor suspend the laws of physics if the driver
does not pay attention when pulling away or accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
ASR is malfunctioning, the
003Dindicator
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
(Y page 221).
ASR significantly improves traction, i.e. the
transmission of power from the tires to the
road surface, and thus increases the vehicle's
driving stability. If the driving wheels start to
spin, ASR brakes individual drive wheels and
limits the engine torque. ASR thus signifi-
cantly assists you when pulling away and
accelerating, especially on wet or slippery
roads.
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASR will not allow you to pull away with-
out difficulty. The type of tires and total
weight of the vehicle as well as the gradient
of the road also play a crucial role.
If ASR intervenes, the 0072warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes.
Activating/deactivating ASR G
WARNING
If deactivated, ASR will not attempt to stabi-
lize the vehicle during pulling away and accel-
eration. There is an increased risk of skidding
and of an accident.
Only deactivate ASR in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
! If you deactivate ASR, ESP ®
will still inter-
vene to stabilize the vehicle. Frequent brak-
ing automatically triggered by ESP ®
can
damage the brake system.
For this reason, deactivate ASR only briefly
and when absolutely necessary. 60
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