brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2017 MY17 Operator’s Manual

Brake fluidChecking the level ......................... 219
Display message ............................ 180
Notes ............................................. 279
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Brake lamps (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs ............................... 91
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 179
Indicator lamp ................................ 194
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 133
Brake system
Malfunction .................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 53
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 140
Applying the parking brake ............ 128
BAS .................................................. 54
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279
Checking brake fluid level .............. 219
Display messages .......................... 179
EBD .................................................. 55
Important safety notes .................. 132
Maintenance .................................. 191
New brake pads/linings ................ 133
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 133
Riding tips ...................................... 132
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 238
First-aid kit .................................... 237
Jump-starting ................................. 238
Reflective safety jacket .................. 237
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning triangle ............................ 237
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulb
see Changing bulbs
Bulb failure indicator .......................... 80C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Access step in the bumper ............ 233
Car wash ........................................ 229
Display ........................................... 233
Exterior lights ................................ 232
Interior ........................................... 233
Notes ............................................. 229
Paint .............................................. 231
Plastic trim .................................... 234
Power washer ................................ 230
Rear view camera .......................... 232
Roof lining ...................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 234
Seat cover ..................................... 234
Selector lever ................................ 234
Sensors ......................................... 232
Sliding door ................................... 233
Steering wheel ............................... 234
Step (electrical) ............................. 233
Trim pieces .................................... 234
Washing by hand ........................... 230
Washing the engine ....................... 230
Wheels ........................................... 231
Windows ........................................ 231
Wiper blades .................................. 231
Cargo compartment
Activating/deactivating ventila-
tion ................................................ 115
Cargo compartment floor ................... 29
Cargo tie-down points and tie
downs
Important safety notes .................. 210
Cargo tie-down rings
Installing ........................................ 212
Permissible tensile load ................. 282
Carrier system
Ladder rack ................................... 213
CD player/CD changer ...................... 165
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console overview .................... 36
6Index

Fuel tanksee Fuel tank
Fuel tank content
Reserve, display message .............. 185
Fuses .................................................. 242
G
Gasoline
Reserve fuel warning lamp ............ .196
General driving tips
Driving short distances .................. 131
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glove box ...........................................2 00
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 260
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 83
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 76
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 76
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 220
Cleaning system (function) .............. 83
Fogging up ....................................... 84
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headliner (cleaning instructions) .... 234
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Highbeam Assist .............................. 84
Replacing bulbs ............................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 82
Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ................................ 84
Switching Highbeam Assist
on/off ............................................ 168
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 15
Display message ............................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 214
Indicator lamp ................................ 198 Opening ......................................... 214
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Hydroplaning ..................................... 134
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 57
Indicator lamp
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 29
Installing a wheel
Installing the adapter (spare
wheel) ............................................ 265
Instrument cluster
Fuel gage ....................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Instrument cluster lighting ............. 159
Outside temperature display .......... 159
Overview .......................................... 33
Speedometer ................................. 159
Tachometer ................................... 159
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 159
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................... 85
Front ................................................ 85
Motion detectors ............................. 86
Notes on replacing bulbs ................. 93
Overview .......................................... 85
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 85
Interior motion sensor
Arming ............................................. 58
Deactivating ..................................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off .................................... 58
12Index

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

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

Proper use
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in these operating instruc-
tions
Rthe technical data in these Operating Instruc-
tions
Rtraffic laws and regulations
Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out mod-
ifications to electronic components, their soft-
ware as well as wiring.
GWARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartment is not
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
RSolvents
RFuel
ROil and grease
RCleaning agents
RAcids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Introduction25
Z

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 safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
We test genuine Sprinter parts, as well as con-
version parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for the type of vehicle, for:
RReliability
RSafety
RSuitability
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-
Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
we accept no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Sprinter vehicles, even if they have been
officially approved or independently 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 genu-
ine Sprinter parts satisfy these requirements.
Make sure that all parts are suitable for your
vehicle.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and engine number when ordering genuine Sprinter parts (
Ypage 272).
QR code for rescue card
The QR Code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar
on the driver's and front-passenger side.
In the event of an accident the rescue services
use the QR Code to quickly find the rescue card
for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains the most important information on your
vehicle, e.g. the electric cable routes, in a com-
pact form.
Further information can be found at http://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data Recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories. These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rfaults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. airbag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranty events
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser- vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
30Introduction

Indicator and warning lamps
Instrumentcluste ron vehicles without steering whee lbuttons
Instrumen tcluste rin vehicles wit hsteering-wheel buttons
FunctionPag e
:Speedometer with warn-
ing and indicator lamps
dESP®warning lamp19 0
AS Rwarning lamp19 0
%Coolan tlevel to olow19 5
?Coolan ttemperature to o
high19 5
6Restrain tsystems malfunc -
tion40
ÄIndicato rlamp ,distanc e
warning14 0
·Warning lamp ,distanc e
warning14 0
ÃWarning and indicator lamps,
Lan eKeepin gAssist14 4
FunctionPag e
bBrake fluid level to olow19 2
EBDmalfunctioning19 1
Trailer brak eforce booste r
malfunction19 2
4Engin eoil level warning19 5
;Chec kEngin eindicator lamp19 6
%Preglow118
Preglow system malfunction197
;Indicator and warning
lamps
GLeft-han dtur nsignal82
!AB Smalfunction19 1
hTirepressur eloss or th etire
pressur emonitor is malfunc -
tioning (US Aonly)
19 7
Tirepressur eloss (Canada
only)25 1
34Instrument cluster
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

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 94) 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 220).
Exterior lighting83
Lights and windshield wiper s
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Brake fluid Visitworkshop
There is insufficientbrak eflui din th efluid reservoir .
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
XStop th evehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XChec kth ebrak efluid level in th ebrak efluid reservoir
(Ypage 219).
If th ebrak eflui dis belo wtheMIN mark:
XDo no tcontinu edrivin gunder any circumstances.
XDo no tadd brak efluid .This does no tsolv eth eproblem .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
If th ebrak eflui dis abov eth eMIN mark:
XDrive on wit hcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
b
Brake force distri ‐bution
EBDhas been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNIN G
The rear wheels could loc kwhen you apply th ebrakes. The braking
distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XStop thevehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Brake force distri‐bution Visit work‐shop
EBDhas been deactivated due to amalfunction .
GWARNING
The rear wheels could loc kwhen you apply th ebrakes. The braking
distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XStop thevehicl eas soo nas possible, payin gattention to roa dand
traffic conditions.
XDo no tdrive on .
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
180Display messages
On-board computer and displays