battery MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 190
Stowing and features.......................200
Useful information ............................... 200
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 200
Cup holder ........................................... 204
Bottle holder ........................................ 204
Ashtray ................................................ 205
Cigarette lighter ................................... 205
12 V socket .........................................2 06
Mobile phone ....................................... 206
Additional communications equip-
ment .................................................... 207
Transporting loads ............................208
Useful information ............................... 208
Loading guidelines ............................... 208
Load distribution ................................. 210
Securing loads ..................................... 210
Carrier systems ................................... 212
Maintenance and care ......................214
Useful information ............................... 214
Engine compartment ........................... 214
Vehicle interior ....................................2 21
Maintenance ........................................ 221
Battery ................................................. 223
Care ..................................................... 229
Breakdown assistance .....................236
Useful information ............................... 236
Where will I find...? .............................. 236
Flat tire ................................................ 238
Jump-starting ....................................... 238
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 239
Electrical fuses ....................................2 42
Wheels and tires............................... 243
Useful information ............................... 243
Important safety notes ........................ 243
Operation ............................................ 243
Operation in winter .............................. 245
Tire pressure ....................................... 246 Loading the vehicle .............................. 254
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 257
Flat tire ................................................ 262
Changing wheels ................................. 262
Wheel and tire combination ................. 268
Spare wheel ......................................... 268
Technical data
................................... 271
Useful information ............................... 271
Vehicle electronics .............................. 271
Identification plates .............................2 72
Service products and capacities .......... 273
Vehicle data ......................................... 281
Contents3

Emergency running mode .............. 124
Important safety notes .................. 121
Kickdown ....................................... 123
Maneuvering .................................. 123
Overview ........................................ 121
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 121
Selector lever positions ................. 122
Shift ranges ................................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 118
Touchshift ...................................... 122
Trailer towing ................................. 123
Transmission oil change ................ 279
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 124
AUX port ............................................. 207
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating heater
booster mode ................................ 110
Adjusting ....................................... 170
Conditions for switching on ........... 107
Heating time .................................. 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Operating with the button (control
panel) ............................................ 107
Operation with the remote con-
trol ................................................. 108
Operation with the timer ................ 112
Selecting a switch-on time ............. 107
Setting the switch-on time ............. 108
see Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 283
B
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90 Backup lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Display message ............................ 179
Function/notes ................................ 54
Indicator lamp ................................ 191
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery
Isolating switch .............................. 116
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Replacing ......................................... 61
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 228
Charge indicator lamp ................... 194
Charging ........................................ 228
Disconnecting and connecting ....... 225
Disconnecting and connecting
(engine compartment) ................... 227
Display message ............................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 223
Installing/removing (engine com-
partment) ....................................... 228
Jump starting ................................. 238
Location ......................................... 224
Removing and installing ................. 226
Removing and installing the floor
covering ......................................... 224
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 118
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 120
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ......... 143, 170
Notes/function .............................. 141
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Bottle holder
see Cup holder
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Index5

Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 140
ASR (Acceleration Skid Control) ...... 54
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............. 139
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 55
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 55
Important safety information ........... 53
Overview .......................................... 53
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 141
Cruise control ................................ 137
Display message ............................ 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 143
PARKTRONIC ................................. 148
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 123
Brakes ........................................... 132
Break-in period .............................. 116
Checking brake lining thickness .... 133
Downhill gradient ........................... 132
Drinking and driving ....................... 130
Driving abroad ............................... 131
Driving in winter ............................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ................ 134
Driving on wet roads ...................... 134
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 130
General .......................................... 130
Hydroplaning ................................. 134
Icy road surfaces ........................... 134
Important safety notes .................. 116
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 133
New brake disks ............................ 133
New brake pads/linings ................ 133
Off-road driving .............................. 135
Overrun cut-off .............................. 130
Snow chains .................................. 246
Speed limitation ............................. 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 152
Transport by rail ............................. 132
Wet road surface ........................... 133
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 146
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 55
Indicator lamps .............................. 191
Electrical closing assist ...................... 66
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical step
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Display message ............................ 189
Emergency release .......................... 66
Function ........................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Indicator lamp ................................ 199
Manual retraction ............................ 66
Obstacle detection ........................... 66
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 116
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency exit .................................... 56
Emergency exit window ..................... 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 46
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 151
Changing the power output ............. 27
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 196
Cleaning instructions ..................... 230
Engine number ............................... 273
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 152
Irregular running ............................ 120
Jump-starting ................................. 238
Operating safety .............................. 27
Starting .......................................... 118
Starting problems .......................... 120
Switching off .................................. 129
10Index

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
Index15

R
Radiator cover..................................... 29
Radio
Changing stations (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 164
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain and light sensor
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 170
Windshield wiper .............................. 94
Range (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) .................................. 171
Rear bench seat
Installing/removing (Passenger
Van) ................................................. 75
Stowage compartment (crewcab) .. 203
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 100
Setting the air vents ...................... 105
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 52
Important safety notes .................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
Opening/closing from inside ........... 69
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 81
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Rear interior light
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 212
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 151
Switching on .................................. 151
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103 Rear window wiper
............................. 95
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 78
Refilling
DEF filler neck ............................... 126
Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaust Fluid – DEF) ...................... 126
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaust Flu id – DEF) ...................... 126
Re

frigerant ......................................... 281
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 125
Fuel gauge ..................................... 159
Important safety notes (fuel) ......... 124
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 125
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 124
Remote control
Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 109
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating ) ........................................ 110
Switching on/off (auxiliary heat-
ing) ................................................ 109
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ... 109
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 110
Replacing the fuel filter .................... 198
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp (function) .......... 40, 194
Reverse warning feature .................. 119
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 282
Notes ............................................. 212
16Index

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
Index17

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
18Index

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
Index21

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

or heavy objects on or in front of the seats
next to the emergency exit window.
RThe window handles must not be used as
hooks, e.g. to hang up light objects, bags or
items of clothing.
RWhen exiting the vehicle through the emer-
gency exit window, pay attention to the vehi-
cle height and the local conditions. Particu-
larly children and smaller adults may require
assistance when exiting the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
XTo activate:remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XTo deactivate: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the vehi-
cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key
in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
when the starter battery is fully charged, the
immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an author-
ized Sprinter dealer or call 1-877-762-8267
(in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
XTo arm: close all doors.
XLock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 63) flashes.
XTo disarm: unlock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
ton (
Ypage 63) goes out.
iCargo Van and Passenger Van only:
Unless you open a door within 40 seconds
after unlocking the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle will be locked again
Rthe anti-theft alarm system will be armed
again If the alarm system is armed, a visual and audi-
ble alarm is triggered by the following:
RUnlocking the vehicle from inside
ROpening a door
ROpening the hood
iThe alarm is not switched off, even if you
immediately close the open door that has trig- gered it, for example.
XTo stop the alarm: press the%button on
the remote control.
or
XInsert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
Tow-away alarm
Operation
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when the tow- away alarm is armed. This can be the case if the
vehicle is raised on one side, for example.
Arming and disarming
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed
approximately 20 seconds after you lock the
vehicle.
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva-
ted when you unlock the vehicle.
Disarming
Theft deterrent locking system57
Safety
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