ignition MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2016 MY16 Operator’s Manual

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 26).
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, we recommend that you
drive with the lights switched on even during the
daytime. There may be differences in operation
due to legal requirements and voluntary recom-
mendations in some countries.
Bulb failure indicator
The bulb failure indicator is only an aid. You are
responsible for the proper functioning of the
vehicle lighting. Insufficient or non-functioning
vehicle lighting puts the operating safety of the
vehicle at risk.
For this reason, check the condition and func-
tion of your vehicle's lighting system and, if nec-
essary, that of the trailer before each journey.
The bulb failure indicator monitors all of the
exterior lighting lamps, except the perimeter
lamp and the trailer lighting. If a bulb fails, either
the b(
Ypage 33) indicator lamp lights up, or
you will see a corresponding message in the
display (
Ypage 185).
iDepending on the equipment, the bulb fail-
ure indicator can fail for all lamps with the
exception of the turn signal lamps.
Light switch
Operation
1 ÃAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
2$Lights off
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting
4LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
5NFog lamps
6RRear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to $orÃ.
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the
light switch in to the stop.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the
high-beam flasher are operated using the com-
bination switch (
Ypage 81).
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on: turn the key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to position L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime running lamps
You can activate/deactivate the daytime run-
ning lamps function using the on-board com-
puter.
This is not possible in countries where daytime
running lamps are a legal requirement.
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Lights and windshield wipers

The daytime running lamps function must be
activated using the on-board computer:
Rvehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 171)
Rvehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 164)
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to the
$ position.
The low-beam headlamps, parking lamps and
license plate lamp are switched on when the
engine is running. The Lindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up.
iUSA only:
If you turn the light switch to the TorL
position, the parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps switch on. If you turn the light
switch to the Ãposition, the daytime run-
ning lamps remain switched on.
iCanada only:
If you turn the light switch to the Lposi-
tion, the low-beam headlamps are switched
on. If you turn the light switch to the Tor
à position, the daytime running lamps
remain switched on.
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid.
You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all
times.
Depending on ambient light, the rain and light
sensor automatically switches on the parking
lamps, low-beam headlamps and the license
plate lamp. This excludes weather-related
impairments to visibility, such as snow, fog or
spray.
If there is fog, snow or spray, turn the light
switch quickly from ÃtoL. You could
otherwise briefly interrupt operation of the
headlamps.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the park-
ing lamps switch on or off automatically
depending on the ambient light.
When the engine is running: if you activate the
"daytime running lamps" function using the
on-board computer, the daytime running
lamps are switched on. The parking lamps and
low-beam headlamps also switch on or off
automatically, depending on the ambient
light.
When the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the Lindicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Fog lamps/rear fog lamp
GWARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Lbefore you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWARNING
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position ÃtoL with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from ÃtoL will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driv-
ing in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTurn the ignition key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to LorT.
iIf your vehicle is only equipped with one rear
fog lamp, you must turn the light switch to
L.
iWhen the light switch is set to Ãyou
cannot switch on the front and rear foglamps.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: pull the
light switch out to the first locking point.
The green Nindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
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XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:pull the light
switch out to the second locking point.
The yellow Rindicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.
XTo switch off the front and rear foglamps:
push in the light switch to the stop.
The R andN indicator lamp on the light
switch go out.
Combination switch
Turn signal lamps
:To indicate a right turn
;To indicate a left turn
XTo indicate: press the combination switch in
desired direction :or; until it engages.
The combination switch automatically returns
to its original position after large steering
movements.
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction :or;.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher
:High-beam headlamps
;High-beam flasher
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
switch on the low-beam headlamps
(
Ypage 79).
XPress combination switch :forwards.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
iIn the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
XTo switch on the high-beam flasher: turn
the key to position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
XPull the combination switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow ;.
Headlamp range adjustment
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Lights andwindshield wiper s
Z

The headlamp range control is used to adapt the
downward angle of the headlamp beams in
accordance with the load on your vehicle. The
cone of light from the headlamps changes if
seats are occupied or if the cargo compartmentis being loaded or unloaded. This can impair vis-
ibility and cause glare to oncoming traffic.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running.
XTurn headlamp range control :to the cor-
responding position. The road ahead should
be lit up for 40 mto 100 mand the low-beam
headlamps should not cause glare to oncom-
ing traffic.
Select position gif the vehicle is unladen.
Cornering lamps
The cornering lamps improve the illumination of
the road over a wide angle in the direction you
are turning, enabling better visibility in tight
bends, for example.
The cornering light function switches on
automatically, if:
Ryou are traveling at a speed of less than
25 mph (40 km/h) and you switch on a turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
Ryou are traveling at a speeds of between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 43 mph (70 km/h) and
turn the steering wheel.
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than 3 minutes.
iIf reverse gear is engaged the lamp on the
opposite side of the vehicle switches on
instead.
Hazard warning lamps
GWARNING
The rear exterior light will be covered if you:
Ropen the rear doors by 90°
Ropen the rear dropside.
The vehicle will then be difficult for other road users to see or will not be seen by them at all,
particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning tri-
angle, for instance.
Hazard warning lamp switch
XTo switch on/off: press the£hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selected
will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-
cally if:
Ran air bag is deployed.
Ryou brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been switched
on automatically, press the £hazard warn-
ing lamp switch to switch them off.
iThe hazard warning lamps work even when
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically with a
high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe with washer
fluid" function is activated (
Ypage 93) while
the low-beam headlamps are on and the engine is running.
You can find information on refilling washer fluid
in the "Maintenance and care" section
(
Ypage 224).
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Lights and windshield wiper s

Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview
Standard interior ligh t
1
Interio rligh tswitched on
2Interio rligh tswitched off
3Automatic control system switched on
Interio rlights in th eoverhead control panel
:
Switches th eleft-han dreading lamp on/off
;Switches th eright-hand reading lamp
on/off
=Right-hand reading lamp
?Interio rligh t
ASwitches th eautomatic control system on /
off
BSwitches th einterio rligh ton/off
CLeft-han dreading lamp
If you manually switch on th einterio rlighting or
reading lamp son th eoverhead control panel,
they switch off automatically after 20 minutes.
Automatic control
The interior ligh tcomes on if you:
Runlock th evehicl e
Ropen th edriver' sor th efront-passenger door
Rremove th eke yfrom th eignition loc k
The interior ligh tswitches off again automati-
cally.
If adoor is lef topen ,th einterior lighting
switches off after approximately 20 minutes.
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on/off centrally (Passenger
Van)
Rear compartmen tlighting switch
:
To switch on th erear compartmen tlighting
;Automatic control
=To switch off th erear compartmen tlighting
You can switch th erear compartmen tlighting
on/off centrally on Passenger Van sthat are
equipped wit hconvenience control .
Ther emay also be aswitch on th erear com-
partmen tlights that allows you to switch them
on/off separately. If you switch off rear com-
partmen tlighting =,therear compartmen t
ligh tis switched off ,regardless of th eposition of
it s own switch .
If you mov eth erear compartmen tlighting
switch to center position ;,theautomatic con-
trol system is switched on .When you open a
door or unlock th evehicle, th erear compart-
men tlighting then goes on automatically. Once
th edoor sare closed, it switches off automati-
call yafter 20 minutes.
84Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Switching the rear/cargo compart-
ment lamp on/off
Interior light with switch (example: Cargo Van)
1
Automatic control
2To switch off the interior lighting
3To switch on the interior lighting
Interior light with switch (example: Passenger Van
with rear-compartment air conditioning)
1
To switch on the interior lighting
2To switch off the interior lighting
3Automatic control
For Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans without
convenience control, the switch for the interior
lighting is on the rear interior light in the cargo
compartment/vehicle interior.
If you move the switch to automatic control, the
rear/cargo compartment lamps go on when you
open a door or unlock the vehicle. They switch
off automatically after 20 minutes, or when you
close the doors.
Motion detector
GWARNING
The motion detector sends the invisible infra- red radiation emitted by LEDs (light emitting
diodes).
These LEDs are classified as class 1M lasers
and can damage the retina if you:
Rlook directly into the unfiltered laser beam
of the motion detector for an extended
period
Rlook directly into the laser beam of the
motion detector using optical instruments,
e.g. eyeglasses or a magnifying glass.
There is a risk of injury.
Never look directly into the motion detector.
The load compartment lighting is also switched
on by the motion detector in the load compart-
ment on panel vans equipped with this feature.
If the motion detector detects a movement in
the cargo compartment when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the cargo compartment lighting
switches on for approximately two minutes.
The cargo compartment lighting can be
switched on by the motion detector within
four seconds if:
Rthe rear interior light switch (Ypage 84) is set
to automatic control.
Rthe vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is
applied and the brake pedal is not being
depressed
or
Rthe selector lever is in position Pon vehicles
with automatic transmission and the brake
pedal is not being depressed and
Rthe vehicle has not been locked from the out-
side using the key
The motion detector switches off automatically
if no change is detected in the vehicle for several
hours, e.g. if a door is opened, if the ignition key
is turned, etc. This prevents the battery from
becoming discharged.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z

XFold protective cover?back into place.
XAlign lamp housing :on the left-hand side
and engage.
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
XSwitch off the interior lighting.
XUndo screws :and remove the lamp lens.
XPress bulb ;into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
XPress new bulb ;into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition the lamp lens and tighten screws :.
iVehicles with LED cargo compartment
lamp: if an LED is defective, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Other-
wise, dirt or optical effects may cause unde-
sired windshield wiper sweeps. This could
then damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year (
Ypage 94), ideally in
spring and fall.
Combination switch
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the combination switch in the direction
of arrow ;to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
XSingle wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
XTo wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point in
the direction of arrow :.
The detent positions of the combination switch
correspond to the following wiper speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
Windshield wipers93
Lights and windshield wiper s
Z

iCanada only:
If the wind shield wiper s areswitched on and
you stop the veh icle, the windshield wiper
speed isreduced. For example, ifyou have
selected level IIand stop the veh icle,wipin g
continues with intermittent wipe whilethe
veh icle is stationary. Ifintermittent wipe is
selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you
can use level Ias the universal setting. The
rain and light sensor sets the appropriate wip-
ing frequency automatically, according to the
intensity of the rain. When you stop the veh i-
cle, leve lsIII and IIare swit ched down to
level Iautomatically.
The wind shield wiper will return to the original
level when you drive faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivit y of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 173).
In formation on checking the washer fluid level
can befound inthe "Maintenance and care"
section (
Ypage 224).
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Rearwindowwiper swit ch
2ôTowipe wit h washer fluid
3ITo swit ch on intermittent wiping
40To swit ch off intermittent wiping
5ô Towipe wit h washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn switch: to the corresponding position The rear
window wiper switches on automati-
cally ifyou engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
GWARNING
If the wind shield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiperblades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Alwa ysswit ch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper armwithout a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiperblade. Ifyou release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiperblade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may bedamaged by the force of the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
!Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper arm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Frontwindshield wiper arm wit hwiper blade
94Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
96Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

Control panel for rear-compartment air-conditioning system
:Sets the airflow (Ypage 102)
K Increases the airflow
I Reduces the airflow
;Sets the temperature (Ypage 102)
=Blower setting bar display
?iSwitches rear-compartment air-conditioning on and off (Ypage 101)
Information on rear-compartment air
conditioning
For optimum climate control, set the tempera-
ture control to the middle level. Only change the
temperature in small increments.
Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
Important information
When the climate control is switched off, air
intake and air circulation also stop. Only use this
setting for a brief period. Otherwise, the win-
dows could fog up.
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol via the control panel
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock. Vehicle with heating
XTo switch on:
set airflow control ;down to
at least level 1(Ypage 99).
XTo switch off: set airflow control ;up to the
0 position (Ypage 99).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XTo switch on: press theKbutton.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next to
the button.
XTo switch off: press theIbutton and,
after reaching the lowest blower speed, press
it again.
Activating/deactivating rear-compart-
ment climate control via the control
panel
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
Operating the climate control system101
Climate control