heating MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Door control panel39
;Light switch82
=Combination switch
• turn signals84
• high-beam headlamps84
• windshield wipers96
• rear window wiper97
?Cruise control lever139
ASteering wheel without or
with buttons37
BInstrument cluster34
CStowage compartment
• 3.5 mm audio jack212
• USB port212
DTimer for the auxiliary warm-
air heater (auxiliary heating)114
E• Stowage compartment
with interior light87
• Overhead control panel38
FRear-view mirror80
FunctionPage
GPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play150
HOpens/closes the right-hand
side window72
IStowage compartment (jack
and vehicle tool kit)241
JGlove box205
KCenter console37
LSelector lever (automatic
transmission)123
MIgnition lock119
NFurther control panels39
OSteering wheel buttons37
PEngages/releases the park-
ing brake135
QHorn
ROpens the hood219
SSteering wheel buttons37
Cockpit33
At a glance

Steering wheel buttons
FunctionPage
:Display163
On-board computer opera-
tion
;Selects a submenu or adjusts
the volume163
WUp/increases the vol-
ume
X Down/reduces the vol-
ume
Using the telephone173
6 Accepts a call/starts
dialing
~ Ends a call/rejects an
incoming call
=Scrolls from one menu to
another163
V Forwards
UBack
Scrolls within a menu163
9Forwards
:Back
Center console
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment206
;Audio 10 or Audio 15 (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
=Air-conditioning control
panel99
Paper holder1208
?Center console control
panel
cSwitches the left/right-hand
seat heating on/off79
zSwitches the windshield
heating on/off105
|Switches the rear window
defroster on/off105
fActivates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC152
£Switches the hazard warning
lamps on/off85
1Only on vehicles without rear-compartment climate control.
Center console37
At a glance

XTo set the armrest angle:fold the armrest
upwards by more than 45° ;.
The armrest is released.
XFold armrest =forwards to the stop.
XSlowly fold the armrest upwards to the
desired position.
XTo fold the armrest up: if necessary, fold the
armrest upwards :by more than 90°.
Seat heating
GWARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to high temperatures may be
affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
!When you leave your seat, do not place any-
thing on the seat and switch off the seat heat-
ing. Do not switch the seat heating on when
the seat is not occupied, e.g. when driving
without a front passenger. The seat heating
may otherwise overheat, causing damage to
the seat.
The three red indicator lamps in the cbutton
show the activated heating level 1to 3.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately
five minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately
ten minutes. At level
1, the seat heating remains in continu-
ous operation.
XMake sure that the key is in position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
XTo switch on: press thecbutton repeat-
edly until the desired heating level has been
set.
XTo switch off: press thecbutton repeat-
edly until all indicator lamps go out.
If the indicator lamps of the current heating level
in the cbutton flash, the seat heating has
switched off automatically. In this case, too
many electrical consumers are switched on or
the battery charge is not sufficient. The seat
heating will automatically switch back to the
current heating level when enough on-board
voltage is available again.
Steering wheel
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
Steering wheel79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

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 27).
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the recommended settings on the fol-
lowing pages. Otherwise, the windows could fog
up.
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances from the air.Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only functions
optimally when the side windows are closed.
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather. In order to cool the vehicle
more rapidly, switch climate control to air-
recirculation mode briefly. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired interior
temperature will be reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter can filter out most par-
ticles of dust and completely filters out pollen.
A clogged filter reduces the airflow into the
vehicle interior. For this reason, you should
always observe the interval for replacing the
filter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental con-
ditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval
may be shorter than that stated in the Main-
tenance Booklet.
Heating control panel
:Sets the temperature (Ypage 103)
z Defrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
;KSets the airflow (Ypage 103)
z Defrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
=eActivates and deactivates air-recirculation mode (Ypage 105)
Overview of climate control systems99
Climate control

?Sets the air distribution (Ypage 103)
sz Defrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
Information on heating
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use the heating opti-
mally.
RSet the temperature control to the middle
level. Only change the temperature in small
increments.
If you wish to heat up the vehicle interior as
quickly as possible, set the temperature con-
trol to thezmaximum setting. When the
desired interior temperature has been reached, turn the temperature control back
down in small steps.
ROnly use the settings for defrosting the wind-
shield briefly, until the windshield is clear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up
as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-
recirculation mode. The indicator lamp in the
h button comes on when the function is
switched on.
Control panel for the air-conditioning system
:Sets the temperature (Ypage 103)
z Defrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
;Sets the airflow (Ypage 103)
K Increases the airflow
I Reduces the airflow
=eActivates and deactivates air-recirculation mode (Ypage 105)
?xSwitches the reheat function (window air dehumidification) on and off (Ypage 104)
ASets the air distribution (Ypage 103)
sz Defrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
B¿Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 103)
CBlower setting bar display
zDefrosts the windshield (
Ypage 104)
100Overview of climate control systems
Climate control

Optimum use of the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use the air-condi-
tioning system optimally.
RSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp above the
rocker switch lights up.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Only
change the temperature in small increments.
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up
as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-
recirculation mode.
ROnly use reheat mode until the windows are
clear again.
Rear-compartment heating control panel
:i Switches rear-compartment heating on and off (Ypage 102)
;KSets the airflow (Ypage 103)
=Sets the temperature (Ypage 103)
Optimum use of rear-compartment
heating
For optimum climate control, set the tempera-
ture control to the middle level. Only change the
temperature in small increments.
Overview of climate control systems101
Climate control

Control panel for rear-compartment air-conditioning system
:Sets the airflow (Ypage 103)
K Increases the airflow
I Reduces the airflow
;Sets the temperature (Ypage 103)
=Blower setting bar display
?iSwitches rear-compartment air-conditioning on and off (Ypage 102)
Optimum use of 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 100).
XTo switch off: set airflow control ;up to the
0 position (Ypage 100).
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.
102Operating the climate control system
Climate control

Vehicle with rear-compartment heating/
rear-compartment air conditioning
XTo switch on/off:press theiswitch.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
the rear-compartment heating/rear-com-
partment air conditioning is switched on.
Switching the cooling with air dehu-
midification function on/off
Important information
If you switch off the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled (in warm weather) or dehumidi-
fied. The windows could fog up more quickly.
The cooling with air dehumidification function is
only available when the engine is running. The
air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified
according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may appear on the underside of
the vehicle when in cooling mode. This is normal
and not a sign that there is a malfunction.
Switching on and off
Vehicle with air conditioning
XPress the ¿button.
If the indicator lamp in the button lights up,
cooling with air dehumidification is switched
on.
Setting the temperature
Increasing and reducing temperature in
the front compartment via the control
panel
Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments. Start at the center position, or at 72 ‡
(22 †).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XTurn temperature control :clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to reduce the
temperature (
Ypage 100).
Increasing and reducing temperature in
the rear compartment via the control
panel
Only change the temperature in small incre-
ments.
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XTurn rear-compartment temperature control
= (Ypage 101) or rear-compartment air-
conditioning system ;(Ypage 102) clock-
wise to increase or counterclockwise to
reduce the temperature.
iVehicles with additional air conditioning and
heating in the rear compartment: if you set
the temperature control to the center posi-
tion, only one of the two climate control sys-
tems works in the rear compartment and in
air-recirculation mode (
Ypage 105).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
The air distribution symbols have the following
meanings:
m Directs air through the center and side
air vents
s
z Directs air to the windshield and the air
vents
q Directs air to the windshield, the air
vents and into the footwell
r Directs air to the air vents and into the
footwell
Adjusting
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XSet air-distribution control ?for the heating
(Ypage 99) or air-conditioning system A
(Ypage 100) to the corresponding symbol.
Setting the airflow
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XVehicle with heating/rear-compartment
heating: set airflow control ;of the heating
(
Ypage 99) or of the rear-compartment heat-
ing (Ypage 101) to the desired level.
XVehicle with air conditioning/rear-com-
partment air conditioning: press theI
Operating the climate control system103
Climate control

button to reduce or theKbutton to
increase the airflow.
The blower speeds are shown in bars next to
the buttons.
Defrosting the windows
You can use the "defrosting" function to defrost
the windshield or to demist the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
Only use the following settings until the win-
dows are clear again.
XVehicle with window heating: switch on the
front (Ypage 105) and/or rear window
defroster (Ypage 105) .
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
Vehicle with heating
XSet temperature control :and airflow con-
trol ;toz (Ypage 99).
XSet air-distribution control ?tosz
(Ypage 99).
XClose the center air vents (Ypage 106) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the rear compartment (
Ypage 107).
XDirect the side air vents towards the side win-dows and open the defroster vents for the
side windows (
Ypage 107).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XSet temperature control :to
z (Ypage 100).
XPress the Kbutton until the maximum
blower output is reached.
All bars in the display next to the button light
up.
XSet air-distribution control Atosz
(Ypage 100).
XClose the center air vents (Ypage 106) and
the air outlets for the headroom and the rear
compartment (
Ypage 107).
XDirect the side air vents towards the side win-
dows and open the defroster vents for the
side windows (
Ypage 107).
Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
XVehicle with window heating: switch on the
front (Ypage 105) and/or rear window
defroster (Ypage 105) .
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 105).
Vehicle with heating
XSet temperature control :to a higher tem-
perature (Ypage 99).
XSet airflow control ;to a higher blower set-
ting. It should be set at least to level two
(
Ypage 99).
XSet air-distribution control ?tosz
(Ypage 99).
iIf the windows still fog up, set the control as
described for defrosting (Ypage 104).
Vehicle with air conditioning
XActivate cooling with air dehumidification
(Ypage 103).
XPress the ¨button (Ypage 100).
Reheat mode is activated. The indicator lamp
in the switch lights up.
To deactivate reheat mode, press the ¨
button again. The indicator lamp in the button
goes out.
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers (Ypage 96).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 102).
XAdjust air distribution to the footwell
(Ypage 103).
XClose the air vents (Ypage 106).
104Operating the climate control system
Climate control

Window heating
Windshield heater
Windshield heater switch
The windshield heater consumes a lot of power.
You should therefore switch it off as soon as the
windshield is clear. Otherwise, the windshield
heating only switches off automatically after five minutes.
XStart the engine.
XTo switch on/off: press thezswitch.
The indicator lamp in the zbutton comes
on when the windshield heating is switched
on.
If the indicator lamp in the zwindshield
heating button flashes, the on-board voltage is
too low. The windshield heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be activated.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior light-
ing.
If the on-board voltage is sufficient again within
30 seconds, the windshield heating switches on
again automatically. It otherwise remains
switched off.
Rear window defroster
Rear window defroster switch
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. The rear window
heating otherwise only switches off automati-
cally after 12 minutes.
XStart the engine.
XTo activate and deactivate: press the|
button.
The indicator lamp in the |button comes
on when the rear window defroster is
switched on.
If the indicator lamp in the |rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board voltage is
too low. The rear window defroster has switched off prematurely or cannot be activated.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior light-
ing.
If enough on-board voltage is available again
within 30 seconds, the rear window heating
automatically switches on again. It otherwise
remains switched off.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the windows could fog up more quickly, in particular
at low outside temperatures. Only switch on air-
recirculation mode for a short time.
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle will only be cir-
culated.
Operating the climate control system105
Climate control