brake MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual
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Permissible trailer loads and trailer
drawbar noseweights
Weight information
!On vehicles with a permissible gross vehicle
weight of 11030 lbs (5003 kg), the permissi-
ble gross combination weight is less than the total of the permissible gross vehicle weight
and the permissible trailer load. Exceeding
the permissible gross combination weight can
lead to damage to the drivetrain, to the trans-
mission or to the trailer tow hitch.
If the vehicle or the trailer is fully laden, the
relevant value for the permissible gross vehi-
cle weight or the permissible trailer load is
therefore lower. In this case, the trailer or the
vehicle may only be partially loaded.
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is calculated by
adding the weight of the trailer to the weight of
the load and equipment. If the trailer is equipped with a separate functional braking system, then
the maximum gross trailer weight is 5000 lbs
(2268 kg) or 7500 lbs (3402 kg).
GWARNING
If you tow a trailer without a separate func-
tional braking system and a gross trailer
weight (GTW) of more than 1635 lbs (750 kg),
then the vehicle brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail. There is an
increased risk of accident and injury, possibly
even fatal.
Always use a trailer with a separate functional
braking system when towing a trailer with a
gross trailer weight (GTW) of more than
1635 lbs (750 kg).
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight on the ball coupling is 500 lbs (227 kg) or
750 lbs (340 kg). The actual noseweight may not
exceed the value given on the identification
plates of the trailer tow hitch or the trailer. If the
values vary, the lowest value always applies.
The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is
calculated by adding the gross weight of the
trailer to the gross vehicle weight including a
driver's weight of approximately 150 lbs (68 kg).
The maximum permissible gross combination
weight is vehicle-specific and equipment-
dependent. When driving with a trailer, you should not
exceed the maximum permitted gross combi-
nation weight rating (GCWR).
The permissible values, which must not be
exceeded, can be found in your vehicle docu-
ments and on the trailer tow hitch type plates for
the trailer and the vehicle (
Ypage 276). The
basic values approved by the manufacturer can
also be found in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 288). If the values vary, the lowest
value always applies.
Loading a trailer
!Utilize the maximum permissible nose-
weight as fully as possible. Do not allow the
weight to fall below the minimum permissible
noseweight, otherwise the trailer may come
loose.
RThe load must be distributed over the vehicle
and the trailer so as not to exceed either the
maximum permissible values for the gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross trailer
weight (GTW), the gross combination weight
rating (GCWR), nor the maximum permissible gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and trailer
drawbar noseweight rating of your vehicle.
RAdd the drawbar noseweight on the ball cou-
pling (TWR) to the rear axle load. This will pre-
vent you from exceeding the permissible
gross axle weight (GAWR).
RAdd the drawbar noseweight on the ball cou-
pling (TWR) to the vehicle payload. This will
ensure that you do not exceed the permissi-
ble gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
RMake sure the weights of the towing vehicle
and the trailer comply with the maximum per-missible values. Have the vehicle/trailer com-
bination weighed on a calibrated weigh-
bridge. The vehicle/trailer combination con-
sists of the towing vehicle including the driver,
passengers and load, as well as the loaded
trailer.
RCheck the maximum permissible gross axle
weight rating of the front and rear axles
(GAWR), the gross trailer weight (GTW), the
gross combination weight rating (GCWR) and
the noseweight of the trailer drawbar (TWR).
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Driving and parking
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Display messages on vehicles withsteering wheel buttons
Safet ysystems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
ABS
Visit workshop
AB Shas bee ndeactivated due to amalfunction .ES P®,AS Rand BAS,
as well as cruise control, hav ealso bee ndeactivated as aresult .
GWARNING
The brake syste mcontinues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefore loc kif you brake
hard, fo rexample.
Thi scauses steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
in gdistanc ecan increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spi nwhen accelerating.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabilize th evehicle.
There is an increase dris kof skidding and accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialis tworkshop immediately.
ABS
Unavailable
AB Sis temporarily unavailable or is deactivated due to undervoltage.
ES P®,AS Rand BAS, as well as cruise control, are also unavailable as
a result .
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNING
The brake syste mcontinues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefore loc kif you brake
hard, fo rexample.
Thi scauses steerability and braking to be greatly impaired. The brak-
in gdistanc ecan increase in emergency braking situations. The driven
wheels can spi nwhen accelerating.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabilize th evehicle.
There is an increase dris kof skidding and accidents .
XDrive for ashort distanc eat aspeed of more than 13 mph
(20 km/h).
If th edisplay messag edisappears ,th efunction smentioned abov e
are available again .
If th edisplay messag econtinues to be displayed:
XDrive on wit hcare.
XVisit aqualified specialis tworkshop immediately.
Display messages18 1
On-board computer and displays
Z
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
:
Visit workshop
ASRhas been deactivated due to amalfunction .
The engin epowe routput may be reduced.
GWARNIN G
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating .
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
:
Visit workshop
BA Shas been deactivated due to amalfunction .
GWARNING
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without elec -
tronic support .
The braking distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
There is aris kof an accident.
XDrive on wit hcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
:
Unavailable
AS Rand BA Shav ebeen deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above. The wheels could therefor eloc kif you brak e
hard, for example.
The braking distanc ecan increas ein emergenc ybraking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating .
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
#
Brake wea rVisitworkshop
The brak epads/linings hav ereached their wear limit.
XHav eth ebrak epads/linings replace das soo nas possibl eat a
qualified specialist workshop .
182Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Brake fluid Visitworkshop
There is insufficientbrak efluid in 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 224).
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 .
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On-board computer and displays
Z
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
ESP
Visit workshop
ESP®has been deactivated due to amalfunction .As aresult ,cruise
control has also been deactivated.
Engin epowe routput may be reduced.
GWARNIN G
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
ESP
Unavailable
ES P®has been deactivated due to undervoltage. As aresult ,cruise
control has also been deactivated.
The battery may no tbe bein gcharged.
GWARNIN G
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®will notstabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XConsult aqualified specialized workshop as soo nas possible.
c
Parkin gbrakeReleas ebrake
Additionally, awarning tone sounds.
You are drivin gwit hth eparking brak eapplied.
XReleas eth eparking brak e (Ypage 130).
7
Seatbeltsys.Visitworkshop
The belt system has malfunctioned.
GWARNIN G
In th eevent of an acciden tor arapi ddeceleration ,th eseat belt seither
canno tprotect you as intended.
There is aris kof injury.
XConsult aqualified specialized workshop as soo nas possible.
6
Restraint systemVisit workshop
The restrain tsystem is faulty.
GWARNIN G
If th erestrain tsystem is malfunctioning ,individual systems could be
triggered inadvertentl yor might no tbe triggered at all in th eevent of
an accident.
There is an increased ris kof injury and accidents .
XDrive on withcare.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
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Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Low beam left
The left-hand low beam is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps:replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 90).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 90).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Cornering lt. left
The left-hand cornering light is faulty.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Cornering lt. right
The right-hand cornering light is faulty.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
b
Lights on auto‐matic. Remove key
The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
à position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
b
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 91) or rear
(Ypage 92) indicator lamp.
b
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 91) or rear
(Ypage 92) turn signal lamp.
b
Brake lamp left
The left brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 92).
b
Brake lamp right
The right brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 92).
b
Third brake lamp
The additional brake lamp is faulty3. This display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
XConsult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible.
b
High beam left
The left-hand high-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 90).
3Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not befeatured for any lamps other than the turn
signals.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
d
The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
The all-wheel drive is activated/deactivated. When changing gear,
ASR and ESP®are deactivated.
After changing gear, ASR and ESP®are automatically reactivated.
Engage/disengage the all-wheel drive (
Ypage 147).
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes
slowly while the
vehicle is in
motion.
In vehicles with all-wheel drive the brake system is overheated.
GWARNING
The performance of 4ETS is reduced. The braking power output may
be lower.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully and adapt your driving style to suit the road and
traffic conditions.
XWhen the message is no longer displayed, 4ETS and normal braking
power are available again.
d The yellow
ASR/ESP®warn-
ing lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.
ASR is deactivated.
GWARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XActivate ASR again. Exceptions (Ypage 55).
h !:b
The yellow ESP®, ABS
and ASR/BAS indicator
lamps and the red brake
system indicator lamp
are lit while the engine is
running.
EBD is malfunctioning or deactivated due to undervoltage or malfunc-
tion.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
The rear wheels could lock sooner than expected when you apply the
brakes. The braking distance can increase in emergency braking sit-
uations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
196Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
The red brake sys-
tem indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is run-
ning.There is insufficient brake fluid in the expansion tank.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the brake fluid level in the expansion tank (Ypage 224).
XIf the brake fluid is below the MIN mark: do not drive on!
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
b When towing a
trailer: the red
brake system
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.
Additionally, a
warning tone
sounds.GWARNING
The brake force booster in the trailer is faulty.
The driving and braking characteristics of your vehicle could change.
There is a risk of the trailer overbraking and of you losing control over
the truck/trailer combination.
There is a risk of an accident.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in
the display (Ypage 181).
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
: The yellow
ASR/BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
The engine power output may be reduced.
GWARNING
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
: The yellow
ASR/BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.BAS has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without elec-
tronic support.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
Z
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
:
The yellow
ASR/BAS indica-
tor lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.ASR and BAS have been deactivated due to undervoltage.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
The brake system is still available with the normal braking effect.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
! The yellow ABS
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction or is temporarily unavailable.
ESP®, ASR and BAS, as well as cruise control, are also unavailable as
a result.
Self-diagnosis may not be complete, or the battery may not be charg-
ing.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock, e.g. if the
brakes are applied with maximum force.
This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired.
The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations.
The driven wheels can spin when accelerating.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XDrive a short distance at a speed above 13 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the indi-
cator lamp goes out.
If the indicator lamp does not go out:
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
å The yellow DEF
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or the current Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) supply is limiting the range.
XObserve the messages in the display.
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On-board computer and displays
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
h
The yellow ESP®
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.ESP®is deactivated due to undervoltage or a malfunction. As a result,
cruise control has also been deactivated.
Engine power output may be reduced.
The battery may not be being charged.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents.
XVehicles with steering wheel buttons: also observe the messages in the display (Ypage 181).
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
6 The red warning
lamp does not go
out approx-
imately four sec-
onds after the
ignition is
switched on, or it
lights up again.The restraint systems have malfunctioned.
GWARNING
If the restraint systems are malfunctioning, individual systems could
be triggered inadvertently or might not be triggered at all in the event
of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury and accidents.
XDrive on with care.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
# The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is not being charged. Possible causes are a defective
alternator or a torn poly-V-belt.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XCheck the poly-V-belt.
XIf the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult the near-
est qualified specialist workshop.
XIf the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible by a qualified specialist workshop.
#The red battery
indicator lamp is
lit while the
engine is running.The battery is faulty.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XDo not continue driving under any circumstances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
#The yellow brake
pad wear indica-
tor lamp is lit after
the engine is star-
ted or while the
vehicle is in
motion.The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
GWARNING
Braking performance can be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XHave the brake pads/linings replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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