display MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

J
JackJacking points ................................ 263
Preparation .................................... 263
Storage location ............................2 36
Using ............................................. 263
Jump-starting ..................................... 238
K
Key
Position in the ignition lock ............ 117
Key positions ..................................... 117
Kickdown ...........................................1 23
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 144
Function/notes .............................1 43
Language
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 281
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 50
License plate lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Light sensor ......................................... 81
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (on-board com-
puter with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 168
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 169
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 81
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 80
Cornering light function ................... 83
Driving abroad ............................... 132 Fog lamps ........................................ 81
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 83
Headlamp range .............................. 82
High beam flasher ............................ 82
High-beam headlamps ..................... 82
Highbeam Assist .............................. 84
Important safety notes .................... 80
Light switch ..................................... 80
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 80
Parking lamps .................................. 80
Rear fog lamp .................................. 81
Setting the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 80
Turn signals ..................................... 82
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 23
Load distribution ............................... 210
Load securing aids
Carrier systems ............................. 212
Loading gui deli
nes
Important safety notes .................. 208
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 212
Maximum tensile strength ............. 282
Loads
Securing ........................................ 210
Transporting .................................. 208
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 169
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 63
Locking centrally
see Central locking
LOW RANGE ....................................... 145
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 145
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Driving abroad ............................... 132
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 80
Lumbar support ................................... 73
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M
M+S tires............................................ 245
Maintenance ...................................... 221
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 173
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 131
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................. 164
Operation ....................................... 163
Settings .........................................1 65
Telephone ...................................... 172
Message
see Display message
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 73
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 78
Rear-view mirror .............................. 78
Mobile navigation devices ................ 207
Mobile phone ..................................... 207
Important safety notes .................. 206
Pre-installation ............................... 206
Type approval/frequency .............. 271
Mobile phone
see Mobile phone
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ......................2 67
Mounting a new wheel ................... 266
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 263
Raising the vehicle ......................... 263
Removing a wheel .......................... 265
Removing and mounting the spare wheel ............................................. 269
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 263
N
Navigation
Fittings for PND mobile navigation
devices .......................................... 207
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 116
O
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 4
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................4 0
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 52
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
Odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 164
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 136
Important safety notes .................. 135
Rules for driving off-road ............... 136
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Checking the oil level .....................2 16
Display message ............................ 173
Lighting submenu .......................... 168
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Audio menu ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 161
Menu overview .............................. 163
Operating ....................................... 161
Operation menu .............................1 63
Settings menu ............................... 165
Standard display ............................ 164
Telephone menu ............................ 172
Trip computer menu ......................1 71
On-board computer (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons)
Display message ............................ 173
General notes ................................ 160
Setting the clock ............................ 161
Standard display ............................ 160
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 23
Limited Warranty .............................2 3
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Operating safetyLimited Warranty ............................. 23
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 28
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 27
Correct use ...................................... 25
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Equipment and conversions ............. 28
Important safety notes .................... 26
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 28
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 26
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 27
Registering your vehicle ................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outline lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92
Outside temperature display ........... 159
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Overrevving range ............................. 159
Overrun cutoff ................................... 130
P
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 231
Paper holder ...................................... 203
Parking ............................................... 127
Important safety notes .................. 127
Parking brake ................................ 128
Wheel chock .................................. 129
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 128
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88 PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Range of the sensors ..................... 148
Roll-back warning .......................... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 150
Warning display ............................. 149
Partition sliding door
Important safety notes .................... 69
Opening/closing .............................. 69
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Perimeter lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 52
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 234
Power assistance for the steering
Display message ............................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Power supply
Battery isolating switch ................. 116
Switching off .................................. 117
Switching on .................................. 117
Power take-off
Engine speed setting ..................... 151
Power washers .................................. 230
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 118
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 118
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away ...................................... 119
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
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Roof load (roof carrier)..................... 282
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Operating safety .............................. 26
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Correct usage .................................. 42
Display message ............................ 181
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seat heating ......................................... 77
Seats
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 73
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat .................................................. 73
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 76
Armrest ............................................ 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 234
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Folding seat ..................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Rear bench seat ............................... 75
Seat heating .................................... 77
Setting the driver's seat ................... 73
Swivel seat ....................................... 73
Twin front-passenger seat ................ 74
Securing loads
Important safety notes .................. 210
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 232
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 222
Exceeding a service due date ........ 222
Notes ............................................. 222 Service due date (automatic dis-
play) ............................................... 222
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 275
Engine oil ....................................... 277
Fuel ................................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Power steering fluid ....................... 279
Refrigerant ..................................... 281
Transmissio
n oil ............................. 279
Washer fluid ................................... 281
Setting the air distribution ............... 101
Setting the airflow ............................ 101
Setting the clock
Vehicles with steering wheel but-
tons ............................................... 168
Vehicles without steering wheel
buttons .......................................... 161
Settings
Resetting all (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 165
Resetting submenus (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 165
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 131
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Hinged side windows ....................... 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Opening/closing .............................. 70
Overview .......................................... 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
Resetting ......................................... 71
Sliding door
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Closing assist ................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 65
Opening/closing .............................. 65
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 65
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 65
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 61
Changing the locking system set-
tings ............................................... 170
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Checking the battery .......................61
Display message ............................ 189
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Loss ................................................. 62
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 62
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 117
Snow chains ...................................... 246
Sockets .............................................. 206
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Removing/mounting ...................... 269
Special seat belt retractor .................. 48
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 167
Digital (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Selecting display unit (vehicles
with steering- wheel buttons) ........ 167
see Instrument cluster
Sprinter dealer
see Qualified specialist workshop
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
Standing lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 91
Start-off assist
Display message ............................ 179
Starting (engine) ................................ 118
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 77
Button overview ............................... 36
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Step
see Electrical step
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 25 Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 201
Glove box ....................................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Paper holder .................................. 203
Stowage co
mpartment above the
windshield ..................................... 202
Stowage compartment in the cen-
ter console ..................................... 202
Stowage compartment in the
dashboard ...................................... 201
Stowage space above the head-
liner ............................................... 202
Stowage space under the rear
bench seat ..................................... 203
Stowage space under the twin co-
driver's seat ................................... 202
Summer tires ..................................... 245
Switch unit
see Control panel
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 57
Switching the heater booster func-
tion on/off ......................................... 110
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ............. 169
Swivel seat ........................................... 73
T
Tachometer ........................................ 159
Tail lamps
Changing ......................................... 91
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
see Lights
Tail lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............. 196
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 273
Cargo tie-down points .................... 281
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Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 282
Loading rails .................................. 282
Roof carrier .................................... 282
Tires/wheels........................ .252, 268
Trailer tow hitch .............................2 82
Vehicle data ................................... 281
Telephone .................................. 206, 207
Telephone (on-board computer)
Accepting an incoming call ............ 172
Display messages .......................... 189
Numbers from the phone book ...... 172
Operating ....................................... 172
Redialing ........................................ 173
Rejecting or ending a call .............. 172
Temperature
Outside temperature ......................1 59
Setting (climate control) ................ 101
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 166
Theft deterrent systems
Immobilizer ...................................... 57
Tow-away alarm ............................... 57
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 267
Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 168
Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 161
Timer
Activating ....................................... 113
Auxiliary heating ............................ 112
Important safety notes .................. 112
Overview ........................................ 113
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 114
Setting the preselection time
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 114
Setting weekday, time and oper-
ating duration (auxiliary heating) ... 113
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) ..... 114
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 249
C

hecking manually ........................ 249
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188 Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Maximum ....................................... 249
Notes ............................................. 248
Recommended ............................... 246
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 167
Tire label ........................................ 247
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 251
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 251
Display message ............................ 188
Function/notes .............................2 49
Indicator lamp ................................ 197
Restarting ...................................... 251
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Tire pressure table ............................ 252
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 261
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 260
Bar (definition) ............................... 260
Changing a wheel .......................... 262
Characteristics .............................. 259
Checking ........................................ 244
Curb weight (definition) ................. 261
Definition of terms ......................... 259
Direction of rotation ...................... 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 261
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 260
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 259
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 260
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 260
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 260
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 243
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 260
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 260
Labeling (overview) ........................ 257
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Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 171
Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 164
Display (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 160
Resetting ....................................... 159
see Trip computer (on-board computer)
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ..................... 89
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 82
Turn signals (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs (rear) ...................... 91
Twin front-passenger seat
Stowage compartment .................. 202
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 271
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 261
U
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 63
USB port ............................................. 207
V
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 189
Electronics ..................................... 271
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 165
Limited Warranty ............................. 23
Loading .......................................... 254
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 59
Lowering ........................................ 267
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 26
Parking for a long period ................ 129
Pulling away ................................... 119 Raising ........................................... 263
Registration ..................................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 127
Towing away .................................. 239
Transporting .................................. 242
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 59
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 28
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 28
Vehicle data ....................................... 281
Vehicle identification number .......... 272
Vehicle identification plate .............. 272
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 236
Voltage supply
Fuses ............................................. 242
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 25
Warning and indicator lamp
Power assistance for the steering .. 199
Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ........................................... 192
Check Engine ................................. 196
Coolant .......................................... 195
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ............. 193
Electrical step ................................ 199
ESP
®.............................................. 190
ESP®function ................................ 194
Overview .......................................... 34
Seat belt ........................................ 198
Warning lamp .................................... 237
Warning triangle ................................ 237
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 191
Air filter .......................................... 197
ASR ................................................ 190
BAS ................................................ 191
Battery charge ............................... 194
Brake wear .................................... 194
Bulbs .............................................. 198
Doors ............................................. 198
Engine oil level ............................... 195
Preglow .......................................... 197
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Reservefuel .................................. .196
Tire pressure monitor .................... 197
Water separator .............................1 98
Windshield washer fluid ................. 198
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 20
Capacities ...................................... 281
Display message ............................ 189
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Notes ............................................. 281
Wiping with ...................................... 94
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 262
Checking ........................................ 244
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Important safety notes .................. 243
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 265
Interchanging/changing ................ 262
Mounting a new wheel ................... 266
Mounting a wheel .......................... 263
Removing a wheel .......................... 265
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 269
Snow chains .................................. 246
Storing ...........................................2 62
Tightening torque ........................... 267
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 268
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Defrosting ...................................... 102
Windshield heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ...........................................2 20
Indicator lamp ................................ 198
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rain and light sensor ....................... 94
Rear window wiper .......................... 95
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 95 Setting the sensiti
vity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 170
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ................................................. 94
Winter diesel ..................................... 274
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 246
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 245
Radiator cover ................................. 29
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 245
Setting a limit speed ......................1 31
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Replacing ......................................... 95
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Instrumentcluste ron vehicles without steering whee lbuttons
Instrumen tcluste rin vehicles wit hsteering-wheel buttons
FunctionPag e
:Speedometer159
;Tachometer159
=f, gBrightens/dims th e
instrumen tcluste rlighting15 9
?Fue lgage wit hfuel filler flap
location indicator15 9
ADisplay
Vehicles without steering
whee lbuttons16 0
Vehicles wit hsteering whee l
buttons16 1
FunctionPag e
BReset butto n933
CMen ubutto n4
• changes standard display16 0
•select smenus16 1
DService butto nË
Checks th eengin eoil level21 6
Instrument cluster33
At a glance

FunctionPage
¦Fluid level too low in wind-
shield washer/headlamp
cleaning system
198
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted159
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction193
ÄIndicator lamp, distance
warning140
·Warning lamp, distance
warning140
ÃWarning and indicator lamps,
Lane Keeping Assist144
1Door or hood open198
Electrically operated step
malfunction199
#Brake pads/linings worn194
+LOW RANGE active145
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle with steering wheel
buttons)
82
JRight-hand turn signal82
:ASR malfunction54
BAS malfunction191
hESP®malfunction190
ÈDirt accumulation in air filter197
6Reserve fuel159
Fuel filler cap open196
FunctionPage
:Water in the fuel198
mFuel filter dirty198
#Battery charging malfunction194
bBulb defective198
=Tachometer with warning
and indicator lamps
cParking brake applied133
LLow-beam headlamps on80
KWorking speed governor
(ADR) on151
ÐPower steering assistance
malfunction199
KHigh-beam headlamps on
(vehicle without steering
wheel buttons)
82
åDEF supply low or contami-
nated/diluted159
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
malfunction193
|Reserve fuel196
Fuel filler cap open196
hESP®malfunction190
7Fasten seat belts198
iCorresponding messages may also be
shown in the display (Ypage 173).
Instrument cluster35
At a glance