sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2018 MY18 Operator’s Manual

Driving systemsBlind Spot Assis t............................ 14 3
Cruis econtrol ................................ 13 9
Displa ymessage ............................ 19 1
Lan eKeepin gAssis t...................... 14 5
PARKTRONI C................................. 150
Driving tips
Automati ctransmissio n................ .125
Brakes ...........................................1 34
Break-in period .............................. 118
Checking brake lining thickness .... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 134
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving abroad ............................... 133
Driving in winter .............................1 36
Driving on flooded roads ................ 136
Driving on wet roads ......................1 36
Exhaust check ............................... 133
Fuel ................................................ 132
General .......................................... 132
Hydroplaning ................................. 136
Icy road surfaces ........................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 118
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 135
New brake disks ............................ 135
New brake pads/linings ................ 135
Off-road driving .............................. 137
Overrun cut-off .............................. 132
Snow chains .................................. 251
Speed limitation .............................1 33
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Transport by rail .............................1 34
Wet road surface ........................... 135
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 148
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 183
Function/notes ................................ 56
Indicator lamps .............................. 196
Electrical closing assist ......................68
Electrical step
Cleaning ........................................ .238
Display message ............................ 194
Emergency release .......................... 68 Function ...........................................6
8
Important safety notes .................... 68
Indicator lamp ................................ 204
Manual retraction ............................ 68
Obstacle detection ........................... 68
Electrical system
Battery main switch ....................... 118
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency exit .................................... 57
Emergency exit window .....................57
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .47
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
ADR (working speed governor) ...... 153
Changing the power output ............ .27
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .201
Cleaning instructions ..................... 235
Engine number ............................... 278
Engine speed setting (working
mode) ............................................ 154
Irregular running ............................ 122
Jump-starting ................................. 243
Operating safety .............................. 27
Starting .......................................... 120
Starting problems .......................... 122
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 247
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 276
Probl

em (malfunction) ................... 122
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 23
Additives ........................................ 283
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 283
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 283
Mixing ............................................ 283
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License plate lampReplacing bulbs .............................. .93
License plate lamp (Chassis Cab)
Replacing bulbs .............................. .93
Light sensor ........................................ .83
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................ .170
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 163
Activating/deactivating High-
beam Assist (vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 170
Activating/deactivating High-
beam Assist (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 163
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 83
Bulb failure indicator ........................ 82
Cornering light function ................... 85
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Fog lamps ........................................ 83
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 85
Headlamp range .............................. 84
High beam flasher ............................ 84
High-beam headlamps ..................... 84
Highbeam Assist .............................. 86
Important safety notes .................... 82
Light switch ..................................... 82
Low-beam headlamps ......................8 2
Parking lamps ..................................8 2
Rear fog lamp .................................. 83
Settin gth eexterio rlighting
delaye dswitch-off (vehicles wit h
steerin gwhee lbuttons )................
.171
Sw

itching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................8 2
Turn signals .....................................8 4
see Changing a bulb
see Interior lighting
Limited Warranty ................................ 23
Load distribution ...............................2 15Load securing aids
Carrier systems .............................2 17
Loading guidelines
Important safety notes .................. 213
Loading rails
Installing cargo tie-down rings ....... 217
Maximum tensile strength ............. 287
Loads
Securing ........................................ 215
Transporting .................................. 213
Locator lighting
Setting (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Locking
see Central locking
Locking and unlocking manually ....... 65
Locking centrally
see Central locking
LOW RANGE ....................................... 147
LOW RANGE transmission ratio ....... 147
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 185
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Replacing bulbs ............................... 90
Switching on/off .............................. 82
Lumbar support ................................... 75
M
M+S tires............................................ 250
Maintenance ...................................... 226
Malfunctions
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 175
Maximum speed
Speed limitation .............................1 33
Menu (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons)
Audio ............................................. 166
Operation ....................................... 165
Settings ......................................... 167
Telephone ...................................... 173
Menu (vehicles without steering
wheel buttons)
Overview ........................................ 162
Message
see Display message
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Theft deterrent systemsATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Tightening torques for wheel nuts/
wheel bolts ........................................ 272
Time
Setting the time (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Setting the time (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 163
Timer
Activating ....................................... 115
Auxiliary heating ............................ 114
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the heating level (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 116
Setting weekday, time and oper-
ating duration (auxiliary heating) ... 115
Switching immediate heating
mode on/off (auxiliary heating) ..... 115
Timer (auxiliary warm-air heater)
Deactivating departure times ......... 116
Setting the departure time ............. 116
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 254
Checking manually ........................ 254
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Display messages (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 176
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 253
Recommended ............................... 251
Setting the unit (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 169
Tire label ........................................ 252
Tire pressure loss warning system .. 256
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 256
Display message ............................ 193
Function/notes ............................. 254
Indicator lamp ................................ 202
Restarting ...................................... 256
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Tire pressure table ............................ 257 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 266
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 265
Bar (de
finition) ............................... 265
Changing a wheel .......................... 267
Characteristics .............................. 264
Checking ........................................ 249
Curb weight (definition) ................. 266
Definition of terms ......................... 264
Direction of rotation ...................... 267
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 266
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 265
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 264
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 265
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 265
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 265
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) (definition) .............................. 265
Important safety notes .................. 248
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 265
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 265
Labeling (overview) ........................ 262
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 266
Load index ..................................... 263
Load index (definition) ................... 265
M+S tires ....................................... 250
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 266
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 265
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 266
Maximum tire load ......................... 264
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 266
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 266
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def- inition) ........................................... 266
Replacing ....................................... 267
Service life ..................................... 249
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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).
Loading guidelines
Important safety notes
GWARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the center of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or too
far back. This can significantly impair handling
as well as steering and braking characteris-
tics. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the center of gravity of
the load is:
Rbetween the axles
and
Ras low as possible, near the rear axle.
GWARNING
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, turn over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants. This also
applies to:
Rluggage or loads
Ra rear bench seat which has been removed
and is being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of braking maneuvers or abrupt
changes in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about. Before traveling,
secure objects, luggage or loads to prevent
them slipping or tipping over. If you remove a
rear bench seat, it is advisable to store it out- side the vehicle.
GWARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads
and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight are exceeded, driving safety is
compromised. The handling as well as steer-
ing and braking characteristics may be signif-
icantly impaired. Overloaded tires may over-
heat, causing them to burst. There is a risk of
an accident.
When transporting a load, always observe the
permissible wheel loads, axle loads and the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
for the vehicle (including occupants).
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!If you are using a roof carrier, observe the
maximum roof load and maximum roof carrier
load.
You will find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 287) and information about roof carri-
ers in the "Carrier systems" section
(
Ypage 217).
RDo not stack luggage or loads higher than the
backrests.
RStow objects preferably in the cargo com-
partment.
RWhen transporting luggage, always use the
cargo tie-down rings and a parcel net, if pres-
ent.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fasteners which
are suitable for the weight and size of the
load.
Always observe the operating instructions of the respective manufacturer when using suitable
load securing aids or tie downs. In particular, the
information on service life.
Loading guidelines213
Transporting loads
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