buttons MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 Operator’s Manual

Steering wheel buttons
Function Page
0043
Display 184
On-board computer oper-
ation 0044
Selects a submenu or
adjusts the volume
184
0081
Up/increases the vol-
ume 0082
Down/reduces the
volume Using the telephone 196
0061
Accepts a call/starts
dialing 0076
Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call 0087
Scrolls from one menu to
another
184
0080
Forwards 007F
Back Scrolls within a menu 184
0063
Forwards 0064
Back Center console
Function Page
0043
Stowage compartment 231
0044
Audio 10 or Audio 15 (see
the separate operating
instructions)
0087
Air-conditioning control
panel
112
Paper holder
1 233
0085 Center console control
panel
0072
Switches the left/right-
hand seat heating on/off
87
0085
Switches the windshield
heating on/off
119
0071
Switches the rear window
defroster on/off
119
0069
Activates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC
169
1
Only on vehicles without rear-compartment climate control. Center console
37At a glance

G
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 persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Child-proof locks for the sliding door
and rear door Sliding door
Rear door
0043
Child safety bolt
0048 Door secured – then make sure that the
child-proof locks are working properly.
0049 Door released
The child-proof lock on the doors enable you
to secure each door individually.
A door with an activated child-proof lock can- not be opened from the inside. If the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the
outside. Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example. 56
Pets in the vehicleSafety

Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. ASR (acceleration skid control)
General notes Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for
the driving safety system (Y
page 57).
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 218).
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 skiddingand 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. When ESP
®
is intervening and the 0072warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster is flashing,
leave ASR on. In this case, only depress the
accelerator pedal as far as required when
pulling away.
X Press the 00E3button.
If ASR is deactivated, the 0072warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
ASR is automatically activated when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel 58
Driving safety systemsSafety

If you deactivate ASR:
R engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels will then achieve a cutting effect for
better traction.
R traction control remains active through
brake intervention. If a drive wheel attains
its tire traction limit because one side of the
road is slippery, for example, that wheel is
braked. The traction is then increased in
this situation.
R active brake intervention by ESP ®
to
increase driving stability remains active.
The 0072 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes when ESP ®
is intervening. BAS (Brake Assist System)
G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
the BAS driving safety system is malfunction-
ing, the 003Dwarning lamp lights up while the
engine is running (Y page 218).
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake quickly, BAS
automatically increases the brake pressure,
thereby reducing the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion) G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident. You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure to the rear wheels. This enables EBD to
improve handling during braking.
Observe the information on warning and indi- cator lamps (Y page 218). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes Observe the important safety guidelines for
the driving safety system (Y
page 57). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning it will not provide
any vehicle stabilization. There is an increased
risk of skidding or of an accident.
Exercise caution when continuing to drive.
Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Do not run the vehicle on a roller dyna-
mometer (e.g. for performance tests). If
you must operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop in advance. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, the 0089warning
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
(Y page 218).
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Crosswind Assist Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
®
is
deactivated or disabled because of a mal-
function. Driving safety systems
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Crosswind Assist does not react:
R in the event of severe jolts and vibrations,
e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces or pot-
holes
R if the vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or
ice or when aquaplaning
R to large and sudden steering movements
by the driver
Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon as the driving conditions return to normal.
Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind
gusts that can impair the road holding of your
vehicle when driving straight ahead. Cross-
wind Assist intervenes depending on the
direction and strength of the crosswind.
A stabilizing brake application helps you to
keep the vehicle on track.
Information appears in the instrument cluster
In the event that Crosswind Assist intervenes noticeably.
On vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the0072 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the 0072 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes and the message Crosswind
Crosswind
Assist Active Assist Active appears in the multifunction
display.
Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)when the vehicle
is driving straight ahead or cornering gently. Emergency exit
Emergency exit window
G
WARNING
The emergency exit window cannot be locked in place. You risk injury if you exit the vehicle
through the emergency exit window.
R Make sure that nobody becomes trapped,
both when closing and when opening the
emergency exit window.
R The opened emergency exit window must
be held in place by another person. Pay attention to traffic conditions.
G
WARNING
If the emergency exit window is unlocked
while driving, it could open and slam shut and consequently fall down. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Before starting off, make sure that the emer-
gency exit window is locked and the locking
pins are undamaged.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance
when opening the emergency exit window. Hold the open window in position. You
could otherwise damage the emergency
exit window. The emergency exit window is intended for
use in an emergency only and must not be
opened unless the vehicle is stationary. The
emergency exit window is the first window
behind the driver's seat on the driver's side. It
is marked by the "Emergency Exit" label.
X To open: position both handles 0043verti-
cally. This will break locking pins 0044.
The window is unlocked.
X Swing the window outward by the handles
and hold it in this position. Make sure there
is sufficient clearance when doing so.
X To close: close the window. 60
Emergency exitSafety

Driver's door
Rear door
0047
Locked
0048 Unlocked
X To unlock the driver's or rear door: press
the key release button on the remote con-
trol.
The key folds out.
X Insert the key fully into the door lock and
turn it to position 0048.
The door is unlocked.
X To lock the vehicle: lock all doors except
the driver's door and, if necessary the rear
door, from inside. To do this, press down
the door locking buttons.
X Press the key release button on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
X Insert the key fully into the driver's door
lock and turn it to position 0047.
The driver's door is locked. Remote control battery
Important safety notes G
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. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
The key batteries contain perchlorate mate-
rial, which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. Check with your
local government’s disposal guidelines. Cali-
fornia residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
We recommend that you have batteries
changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Checking the batteries X
Press the 0036or0037 button for longer
than two seconds.
If battery indicator lamp (Y page 66) lights
up briefly, the batteries in the remote con- 68
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trol still have sufficient charge. Otherwise,
change the batteries immediately.
i If the remote control is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, press- ing the 0037or0036 button:
R lock or
R unlock the vehicle
Changing batteries You need a CR 2025 2 3 V cell battery, which
can be obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
When changing the batteries, do not press
any of the buttons on the remote control. X
Press release button 0044.
The key folds out.
X Remove battery compartment cover 0043in
the direction of the arrow. X
Remove the batteries from the battery tray.
X Insert the new batteries into the battery
tray with the positive pole facing upwards.
Use a lint-free cloth to do so. X
Align battery compartment cover 0043and
push it on until it audibly engages.
X Check the function of all the remote control
buttons on the vehicle. Key
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Central locking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Activate the child-proof door locks if children are traveling in the vehicle. The children could
otherwise open the doors while the vehicle is
in motion, injuring themselves and others. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. Children could otherwise
injure themselves on parts of the vehicle.
They could be severely or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to intense heat or
cold.
If children open a door, they could:
R injure other people
R get out of the vehicle and thereby injure
themselves or be injured by a passing vehi-
cle
R severely injure themselves by falling down,
in particular due to the vehicle height
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you are only leaving for a short time.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside at any time. You can open a locked
sliding door or rear door from the inside if it
has been previously unlocked from inside. Locking and unlocking manually
Central locking buttons
Use the central locking buttons to centrally
lock/unlock either the entire vehicle or just
the sliding doors and rear doors from the
inside.
X To lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press
the upper 00BFcentral locking button
when the doors are closed.
When the entire vehicle is locked, the indi-
cator lamp in the 00BFcentral locking but-
ton lights up.
i If the key has been removed or is in posi-
tion 0in the ignition lock, the indicator
lamp in the 00BFcentral locking button
remains lit for 5 seconds.
X To lock/unlock the sliding doors and
rear doors: press the lower section of the
00C0 central locking button when the
doors are closed.
When the sliding doors and rear doors are
locked, the indicator lamp in the upper
00BF central locking button lights up. Automatic locking
General notes The vehicle locks automatically as standard
once a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)has been
reached. Depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the doors may be locked automatically once the ignition is switched on. Information
on the functions of the automatic locking Central locking
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In order to reduce risks:
R draw the passengers' attention to the elec-
trical step. Wait until the electrical step is
fully extended.
R do not jump out of the vehicle.
R only use the grab handle and step. Only
they are designed for such a load.
R keep grab handles, access steps and entry
sills free from dirt, e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice. Operation and obstacle detection
Electrical step
The sliding door of your vehicle can be equip- ped with an electrical step.
X When getting in and out of the vehicle, use
the grab handles and electrical step 0043.
Electrical step 0043automatically extends
when the sliding door is opened and retracts
when it is closed.
Electrical step 0043is equipped with an
obstruction detection device on the front
side. If the step comes into contact with an
obstacle while it is extending, it stops.
After you have removed the obstacle, you
must first close the sliding door and open it
once again so that the step can extend com-
pletely.
i If the electrical step obstructs loading,
you can prevent the step from extending
when opening the sliding door via obstacle
detection. The electrical step can then
remain retracted and a forklift or other lift- ing equipment can be moved nearer to the
cargo compartment.
Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons:
if the 003E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds,
electrical step 0043is malfunctioning
(Y page 227).
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: if
the Electrical Step
Electrical Step message is shown in
the display and a warning tone sounds, elec-
trical step 0043is malfunctioning (Y page 216).
If electrical step 0043is malfunctioning, the
step may only partially extend/retract or may not extend/retract at all. If a malfunction
does occur, you will have to retract and lock
electrical step 0043manually before continuing
the journey (Y page 74).
Before passengers get out of the vehicle, let
them know that electrical step 0043might not
be extended. Emergency release
! Driving with the step extended may result
in it being damaged.
If the electrical step does not retract auto-
matically, you will have to push it in and
lock it into place manually before continu-
ing your journey. X
Pull R-clips 0044on both rods 0043on the
underside of the step out of their respective
pins.
X Remove washers 0087and detach both
rods 0043. 74
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever 0043
in the direction of the arrow. Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The additional mirrors in the exterior mirrors
reduce the size of the image. Objects visible in the mirrors are closer than they appear. You
could misjudge the distance from road users
driving behind you when changing lanes, for
instance. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always determine the
actual distance from road users driving
behind you, e.g.:
R by looking over your shoulder
R by looking in the main mirror in the exterior
mirror.
Adjusting manually X
Before starting off, manually adjust the
exterior mirrors in such a way that you can
get a good overview of road and traffic con- ditions. Adjusting electrically
Adjustment buttons and switches for setting the
mirrors
X Before pulling away, turn the key to position
2 in the ignition lock (Y page 138).
X Press switch 0044to position 1for the left-
hand exterior mirror or to position 2for the
right-hand exterior mirror.
X Press adjustment button 0043at the top, bot-
tom, right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you can get a good overview of road
and traffic conditions.
i The exterior mirrors are automatically
heated at low outside temperatures. Mirrors
89Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z