light MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual

XReleaseretaining lugs ;and tak eth ebulb
holder out of th etai llamp .
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPress th econnecto rint oth ebulb holder.
XInser tth elamp lens.
To do this, cli pth ebulb holder int oth ethree
hole sprovide dat th eside and tighten
screws :.
License plate lamp
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XInser t ascrewdriver or similar implement int o
recess ;and carefully pry off lamp len s:.
XPull th ebulb out of th ebulb holder.
XInser t anewbulb.
XAlign lamp len s: and cli pit in so that it
engages.
Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types
Chassis (example: Cab Chassis)
LightsBulb type
:Perimete rlamp/stand-
ing lampR 5 W
;Tail lamp sR 5 W
=Brake lamp sP21 W
?Turn signal lamp sPY 21W
ABackup lamp sP21 W
BRear fog lamp s(driver's
side )P21 W
CLicense plat elampR 5 W
Tail lamps
:Screws
;Lam plen s
=Perimete rlamp/standin glamp
?Turn signal lamp
ABrake lamp s
BTail lamps
Changing bulbs93
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

CRear fog lamp
DLicense platelamp
EBackup lamp
XSwitc hoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :.
Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof
Type of lamp : P21 W
XSwitc hoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :
again .
Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp : W 5 W
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove th elamp unit.
XTurn bulb holder ;and remove it .
XRemove thebulb from bulb holder ;.
XPress thene wbulb int obulb holder ;.
XScrew bulb holder ;intoth elamp unit.
XCarefully position th elamp housing and
tighten screws :.
Courtesy lights, rear compartment
Bulb type: W5W
XPress in thelatching spring of courtesy
ligh t: with a suitable implement ,e.g. a
screwdriver.
XPry off courtesy ligh t:.
XDisconnect cable connecto r=.
XUnscrew bulb holder ;.
94Changing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

XRemove thebulb from bulb holder ;.
XPress thene wbulb int obulb holder ;.
XScrew bulb holder ;intocourtesy ligh t:.
XConnect cable connecto r=.
The connecto rlockin gspring mus tengage .
XAlign courtesy ligh t: on th eside and
engage .
Interior lighting
General notes
!Hav eth ebulbs in th eoverhead control
panel replace dat aqualified specialist work-
shop. You could otherwise damag eth eover-
head control panel.
Front interior light
Type of lamp : K18 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress spring catch ;in th edirection of th e
arrow and lift off interior ligh t:.
XRemove bulb =from th ebulb holder.
XInser tne wbulb =.
XAlign interior ligh t: on th eright-hand side
and engage th espring catch .
Rear interior light
Interior ligh twith switch
Interio rligh twit hswitch
Type of lamp: K15 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress in thecatch spring of lamp housing :
wit h a suitable object, and pry off lamp hous -
ing :.
XPress th econtact spring of bulb holder ;
outwards and remove bulb =.
XInsertne wbulb =.
XPosition lamp housing :on th eleft-han d
side and engage .
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LEDis
faulty, consult aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Interior ligh twithout switch
Interio rligh twithout switch
Type of lamp: K15 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress in thecatch spring of lamp housing :
wit h a suitable object, and pry off lamp hous -
ing :.
XOpen protective cover ?.
XPress thecontact spring of bulb holder ;
outwards and remove bulb =.
XInsertne wbulb =.
Changing bulbs95
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

XFold protective cover?back into place.
XPosition lamp housing :on the left-hand
side and engage.
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
XSwitch off the interior lighting.
XUndo screws :and remove the lamp lens.
XPress bulb ;into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
XPress new bulb ;into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition the lamp lens and tighten screws :.
iVehicles with LED cargo compartment
lamp: if an LED is defective, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Other-
wise, dirt or optical effects may cause unde-
sired windshield wiper sweeps. This could
then damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year (
Ypage 97), ideally in
spring and fall.
Combination switch
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the combination switch in the direction
of arrow ;to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
XSingle wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
XTo wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point in
the direction of arrow :.
The detent positions of the combination switch
correspond to the following wiper speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
96Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wiper s

iCanada only:
If the wind shield wiper s areswitched on and
you stop the veh icle, the windshield wiper
speed isreduced. For example, ifyou have
selected level IIand stop the veh icle,wipin g
continues with intermittent wipe whilethe
veh icle is stationary. Ifintermittent wipe is
selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you
can use level Ias the universal setting. The
rain and light sensor sets the appropriate wip-
ing frequency automatically, according to the
intensity of the rain. When you stop the veh i-
cle, leve lsIII and IIare swit ched down to
level Iautomatically.
The wind shield wiper will return to the original
level when you drive faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivit y of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 171).
In formation on checking the washer fluid level
can befound inthe "Maintenance and care"
section (
Ypage 225).
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Rearwindowwiper swit ch
2ôTowipe wit h washer fluid
3ITo swit ch on intermittent wiping
40To swit ch off intermittent wiping
5ô Towipe wit h washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn switch: to the corresponding position The rear window wiper
switches on automati-
cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wiper s are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
GWARNING
If the wind shield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiperblades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There isa risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper armwithout a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
wind ow.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiperblade
and itfalls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
!Only hold the wiperblade by the wiperarm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
The wind shield will no longerbe wipedproperly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Fron twindshield wiper arm wit hwiper blade
Windshield wipers97
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

XFold wiper arm=away from the windshield.
XSet wiper blade :at right angles to the wiper
arm.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :away from wiper arm =.
XPull wiper blade:up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
XPress new wiper blade :onto wiper arm =
until you hear retaining clips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back onto the windshield
again.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
98Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

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

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
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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