tires MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2015 MY15 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
....179 Stowing and features
.......................229 Transporting loads
............................239 Maintenance and care
......................247 Roadside Assistance
........................273 Wheels and tires
............................... 283 Technical data
................................... 315 Contents
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Digital speedometer
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................ .190
Display
Display messages .......................... 197
Outside temperature (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 187
Outside temperature display
(vehicles without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 182
Standard display (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Standard display (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 182
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Calling up the message memory .... 198
Driving systems ............................ .214
Engine ............................................ 211
Important safety notes .................. 197
Lights ............................................. 208
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 217
Tires ............................................... 215
Vehicle .......................................... .216
Distance recorder .............................187
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 162
Function/notes ............................ .161
Warning lamp ................................. 162
Door lock
see Central locking
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 66
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 217
Indicator lamp ................................ 227
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driver's/co-driver's door
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Driving abroad ................................... 153 Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving on rough terrain
Checklist before driving off-road .... 157
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 162
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control )...... 58
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............. 161
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 59
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 163
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 214
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 167
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes ........................................... 154
Break-in period .............................. 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 154
Drinking and driving ....................... 152
Driving abroad ............................... 153
Driving in winter ............................. 156
Driving on flooded roads ................ 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 155
Exhaust check ............................... 152
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 151
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 136
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 155
Off-road driving .............................. 156
Overrun cut-off .............................. 152
Snow chains .................................. 287
Speed limitation ............................. 153
Towing a traile r.............................. 173
Transport by rail ............................. 154
Wet road surface ........................... 154 Index
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Light switch .....................................92
Low-beam headlamps
...................... 92
Parking lamps .................................. 92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 93
Setting the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 92
Turn signals ..................................... 94
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 22
Load distribution ............................... 242
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 245
Loading guidelines
Important safety notes .................. 240
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 244
Maximum tensile strength ............. 328
Loads
Securing ........................................ 242
Transporting .................................. 240
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 193
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 208
Driving abroad ............................... 153
Replacing bulb s............................. 100
Switching on/of f.............................. 92
Lumbar support ................................... 83 M
M+S tires ............................................ 286
Maintenance ...................................... 256
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 153 Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................. 187
Operation ....................................... 186
Setting s......................................... 188
Telephone ...................................... 196
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 89
Rear-view mirror .............................. 89
Mobile navigation devices ................ 237
Mobile phone ..................................... 237
Important safety notes .................. 236
Pre-installation ............................... 237
Type approval/frequency .............. 316
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 310
Mounting a new whee l................... 309
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
Raising the vehicl e......................... 307
Removing a whee l.......................... 309
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 313
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 306 N
Navigation Fittings for PND mobile navigation
devices .......................................... 237
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 136 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 56
Odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Display (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) ............................... 182 Index
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Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Hinged side windows ....................... 78
Important safety information ........... 78
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Resetting ......................................... 79
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 56
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Closing assist ................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 73
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 73
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 194
Checking the battery ....................... 68
Display message ............................2 17
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Loss ................................................. 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 138
Snow chains ...................................... 287
Sockets .............................................. 236
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 312
Important safety notes .................. 312
Removing/mounting ..................... .313
Special seat belt retractor .................. 52
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 191
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 182
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ....... .190
see Instrument cluster Sprinter Dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................ .100
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 104
Start-off assist
Display message ............................ 205
Starting (engine) ................................ 139
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 88
Button overview ............................... 37
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 22
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowagecompartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .231
Glove box ....................................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 230
Paper holder .................................. 233
Stowage compartment above the
windshield ..................................... 232
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 232
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 231
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 232
Stowage space under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 233
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's sea t................................... 232
Summer tires ..................................... 286
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 61
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 130 Index
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Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)
.............193
Swivel seat .......................................... .84T
Tachometer ........................................ 181
Tail lamps
Changing ....................................... 104
Replacing bulb s............................. 103
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulb s............................. 104
Tank content
Fuel gaug e..................................... 181
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 195
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 224
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 318
Cargo tie-down points .................... 327
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 327
Loading rails .................................. 328
Roof carrier .................................... 328
Tires/wheels ......................... 294, 311
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 328
Vehicle data ................................... 327
Telephone .......................................... 236
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming cal l............ 196
Display messages .......................... 217
Numbers from the phone book ...... 196
Operating ....................................... 196
Redialing ........................................ 197
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 196
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 181
Setting (climate control )................ 117
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 189
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61
Immobilizer ...................................... 61
Tow-away alarm ............................... 62
Thoraxbag ............................................ 48
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 310 Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Setting the time (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) ................. 183
Timer
Activating ....................................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 127
Overview ........................................ 127
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 129
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) ..... 291
Checking manually ........................ 290
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Maximum ....................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 289
Recommended ............................... 288
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Tire labe l................................ 288, 289
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 292
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 292
Display message ............................ 215
Function/note s............................. 291
Indicator lamp ................................ 226
Restarting ...................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Tire pressure table ............................ 294
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 304
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 303
Bar (definition) ............................... 302
Changing a whee l.......................... 305
Characteristics .............................. 302
Checking ........................................ 285 18
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W
Warning Stickers .......................................... .22
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes .......................................... .219
Check Engine ................................. 224
Coolant .......................................... 223
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 221
Electrical step ................................ 227
ESP ®
.............................................. 218
ESP ®
function ................................ 221
Overview .......................................... 35
Seat belt ........................................ 227
Warning lamp ................................... .275
Warning triangle ................................ 275
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 218
Air filter .......................................... 225
ASR ................................................ 218
BAS ................................................ 218
Battery charge ............................... 222
Brake wear ................................... .222
Bulbs .............................................. 227
Doors ............................................. 227
Engine oil level ............................... 222
Preglow .......................................... 225
Reserve fuel ................................... 224
Tire pressure monitor .................... 226
Water separator ............................ .226
Windshield washer fluid ................. 226
Washer fluid
Adding .......................................... .255
Capacities ...................................... 327
Display message ............................ 217
Indicator lamp ................................ 226
Notes ............................................. 326
Wiping with ................................... .107
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 305
Checking ........................................ 285
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................. 284
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 309
Interchanging/changing ................ 305
Mounting a new wheel ................... 309
Mounting a wheel .......................... 306 Removing a wheel .......................... 309
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 313
Snow chains .................................. 287
Storing .......................................... .306
Tightening torque ........................... 310
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 311
Window curtain air bag ....................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Windshield heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Windshield washer fluid
Adding .......................................... .255
Indicator lamp ................................ 226
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
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) ........................... 193
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ............................................... 107
Winter diesel ..................................... 319
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 287
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 286
Radiator cover ................................. 27
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 286
Setting a limit speed ..................... .153
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Replacing ....................................... 108
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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tions when disposing of materials. This helps
to protect the environment. Operating safety and vehicle approval
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tension-
ing Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate mate-
rial, which may require special handling and
regard for the environment. The guidelines
must be observed during disposal.
In California, you can find more information
on the Internet at www.dtsc.ca.gov. Notes on operating the vehicle
There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle makes contact with the ground,
e.g. on a high curb or a loose road surface
R you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a pothole
R a heavy object hits the underbody or chas-
sis component
In these or similar situations, the vehicle
body/frame, the underbody, chassis compo-
nents, wheels or tires could be damaged even
if this is not visible from the outside. Compo-
nents that have been damaged in this way can
unexpectedly fail or no longer be able to
assimilate the loads occurring in the event of an accident. If the underbody paneling is
damaged, flammable material, such as
leaves, grass or twigs, could collect between the underbody and underbody paneling.
These materials could ignite if they remain in contact with hot components of the exhaust
system for an extended period. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired imme- diately at a qualified specialist workshop. If
you become aware when continuing the jour-
ney that driving safety has been effected,
stop as soon as possible in accordance with
the traffic conditions. In such cases, consult a
qualified specialist workshop. Declaration of conformity
Radio-based vehicle components USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference. 2. This device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) These devices
may not cause interference, and 2) these
devices must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device". 24
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You alone accept the responsibility if body
manufacturers or dealers make modifications that affect the final certification of the engine,
the vehicle or the equipment. This also
applies to the identification and documenta-
tion of modifications to the affected vehicle
components.
You are responsible for certification and con- firmation that:
R all the applicable standards and regulations
that are affected by the vehicle modifica-
tion are met
R the modified vehicle fulfills the vehicle
safety standards and emissions laws and
regulations
R the modifications or installation of acces-
sories does not affect the safety of the
vehicle
We are not responsible for the final certifica-
tion, product liability or warranty claims
which result from the modifications. This
applies to:
R the modified components, assemblies or
systems
R any resulting noncompliance with any of
the emissions laws and regulations or the
motor vehicle safety standards
R any consequences arising from the
changes that make the vehicle less safe or even render it defective
We do not assume responsibility as the final- stage manufacturer or for the consequential
product liability.
Notes on the radiator Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
such as attaching a radiator trim for winter
driving, is not permitted. Do not cover up the radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect pro-
tection covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic sys-
tem may be affected. Some of these values
are legally prescribed and must always be
correct. Information on the cargo compartment
floor !
The wooden or plastic cargo area floor fit-
ted at the factory is an integral component
of the vehicle structure. The vehicle body
could be damaged if you have the load area floor removed. This then affects the secur-ing of loads and the maximum loading
capacity of the lashing points is no longer
guaranteed.
Therefore, do not have the load area floor
removed. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop. H
Environmental note
We supply reconditioned assemblies and
parts which are of the same quality as new
parts. The same New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty applies as for new parts.
The operating safety of the vehicle could be
jeopardized if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes-
Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in Introduction
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safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake sys-
tem. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires,
wheels and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle.
We test genuine Sprinter parts, as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for the type of
vehicle, for:
R reliability
R safety
R suitability
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes- Benz is unable to assess other parts. There-
fore, we accept no responsibility for the use of
such parts in Sprinter vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independ-
ently approved by a testing center.
In some countries, certain parts are only offi- cially approved for installation or modification
if they comply with legal requirements. All
genuine Sprinter parts satisfy these require-
ments. Make sure that all parts are suitable
for your vehicle.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) and engine number when ordering
genuine Sprinter parts (Y page 316).Service and vehicle operation
Maintenance and literature
The Service and Warranty Information Book-
let contains detailed information on the types
of warranty that your Sprinter is covered by,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Diesel Engine Limited Warranty
R Anti-Perforation Warranty
R Limited Warranty for Restraint Systems
(only vehicles that have been sold and reg- istered in the state of Kansas)
R Legally required Emission Performance
Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are sub-
ject to the Replacement Part and Accessory
Warranty of the dealer mentioned on the
inside cover. You can obtain these from any
authorized Sprinter dealer. Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet and the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet describe all
necessary maintenance work that should be
carried out at regular intervals.
When you take the vehicle to an authorized
Sprinter dealer, always be sure to bring the
Maintenance/Service/Warranty Information
Booklet. Your customer service advisor
enters each maintenance service into the
Maintenance Booklet for you. Registering your vehicle
We may ask our authorized Sprinter Dealers
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
We can only inform you about vehicle checks if we have your registration data.
Your registration data is not stored if:
R you did not purchase your vehicle at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
R your vehicle has never been inspected at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with an
authorized Sprinter Dealer. Please inform us
as soon as possible about any change of
address or vehicle ownership. Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Sprinter Dealer immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and rec-
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As a result, they could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R activate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi- cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box. Driving safety systems
Overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R ASR (A cceleration SkidControl)
R BAS (B rakeAssist System)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
R ESP ®
(E lectronic StabilityProgram) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of accident nor over-
ride the laws of physics. Driving safety sys-
tems are merely aids designed to assist driv- ing. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe distance from other road
users. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described can only
attain their maximum effectiveness when
there is optimum contact between the tires and the road can. Pay particular attention to
the information regarding tires, recommen-
ded minimum tire tread depth etc. under
"Wheels and tires" (Y page 284).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow
chains. This is the only way to get the full
benefit from the driving safety systems
described. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes Observe the important safety guidelines for
the driving safety system (Y
page 57). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems will
also fail, including driving safety systems.
Observe the information relating to the 0025
warning lamp (Y page 218).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
The yellow 0025warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. The lamp goes out when the
engine starts running. Driving safety systems
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